Betta Owners it's Time to Show Off... - Aquarium Advice

Menagerie · 06-27-2004, 01:33 PM

the little area/habitat in your tanks, especially in community tanks, for your bettas. It would be nice to have them all in one thread.
Recently, I added a beautiful red female betta to my 50 [acronym:4750120e2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:4750120e2b] community tank and she is hiding behind the heater

I understand there are ways to take shower or soap racks and magically convert them into betta hide-a-ways. Being a visual person, I would love to see some pics!
An t-iasg, I know you posted pics with suction cups and java fern, can you post them again?

[acronym:4750120e2b="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:4750120e2b] everyone!

**An t-iasg** · 06-27-2004, 05:45 PM

My bettas are not in community tanks, but here's the tanks (5.5 gallons) on the kitchen counter, and then each betta in his java moss:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photop...ter-resize.jpg

cginflorida · 06-27-2004, 06:42 PM

Here's the 10 [acronym:d619520e2c="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:d619520e2c] with my betta (an oto, but he's always hiding). The betta likes to go in the deco with the airstone sometimes. He likes the bubbles.

krap101 · 06-27-2004, 06:57 PM

hey ant. are those 10 gallons or 5. from the height i think their 10's but id think that 200 lbs on a counter would be a bit much.

and can you explain again how you keep the java moss there?

lmw80 · 06-27-2004, 07:08 PM

My 2 gallon tank on my desk at work:

Bearfan · 06-27-2004, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krap101

hey ant. are those 10 gallons or 5. from the height i think their 10's but id think that 200 lbs on a counter would be a bit much.

and can you explain again how you keep the java moss there?

200# on a counter isn't much. I know for a fact that they can hold multiple people.

madasafish · 06-28-2004, 08:39 AM

Yeah, counters are usually stronger than you might think. I'm guessing that counter could hold a 55 gallon if you tried it.

**An t-iasg** · 06-28-2004, 10:24 AM

I forgot to say what size tanks -- they are 5.5 gallon tanks. I did bring a 10 gallon tank home to see if it would fit there, and it did fit under the cabinets, but there was no room to lift the glass hinged lid, or get my hand in there for cleaning. So I went with two 5.5 gallon tanks, and they work out well in that corner of the counter.

**QTOFFER** · 06-28-2004, 02:14 PM

Here are some shots of my divided 15 [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] betta tank.
The lower shot is of Moe's 5 [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] compartment. He has a clump of java moss in front of the sponge filter. It's attached to a suction cup with a plastic electrician's zip tie. I have a gravel-encrusted [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Plastic pipe"]PVC[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] pipe on the bottom for the three corys to hang out in - I got this idea in the [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] forum.

The upper shot is Curly's compartment. He also has a clump of java moss. This is one of my favorite pics. I used a suction cup to attach a small piece of wood to the outside of the tank and put one of my mice (Tamerind, I think) on it. Curley immediately swam over and started flaring his gills at the mouse. The mouse was eyeing the betta curiously and the betta went absolutely nuts anytime Tamerind flicked his tail - he must have thought it was a worm!

**An t-iasg** · 06-28-2004, 02:23 PM

Curley and Tamarind are just too cute!

06-27-2004, 01:33 PM	#1
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,246 Images: 77	Betta Owners it's Time to Show Off... the little area/habitat in your tanks, especially in community tanks, for your bettas. It would be nice to have them all in one thread. Recently, I added a beautiful red female betta to my 50 [acronym:4750120e2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:4750120e2b] community tank and she is hiding behind the heater I understand there are ways to take shower or soap racks and magically convert them into betta hide-a-ways. Being a visual person, I would love to see some pics! An t-iasg, I know you posted pics with suction cups and java fern, can you post them again? [acronym:4750120e2b="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:4750120e2b] everyone! __________________

06-27-2004, 06:42 PM	#3
cginflorida Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 517 Images: 7	Here's the 10 [acronym:d619520e2c="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:d619520e2c] with my betta (an oto, but he's always hiding). The betta likes to go in the deco with the airstone sometimes. He likes the bubbles. __________________ Carol And God said, "Let the waters swarm with fish and other life..." So God created great sea creatures and every sort of fish... And God saw that it was good. Then God blessed them, saying, "Let the fish multiply and fill the oceans..." Genesis 1:20-22

06-27-2004, 06:57 PM	#4
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	hey ant. are those 10 gallons or 5. from the height i think their 10's but id think that 200 lbs on a counter would be a bit much. and can you explain again how you keep the java moss there? __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

06-27-2004, 07:08 PM	#5
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	My 2 gallon tank on my desk at work: __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

06-28-2004, 08:39 AM	#7
madasafish Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY, NY Posts: 2,260 Images: 73	Yeah, counters are usually stronger than you might think. I'm guessing that counter could hold a 55 gallon if you tried it. __________________ [acronym:3ff24413a5="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]MTS[/acronym:3ff24413a5] is a blessing, not a disease.

06-27-2004, 05:45 PM	#2
An t-iasg Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Criders Corners/Glen Eden (Pittsburgh, PA) Posts: 7,157 Images: 30	My bettas are not in community tanks, but here's the tanks (5.5 gallons) on the kitchen counter, and then each betta in his java moss: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photop...ter-resize.jpg

06-28-2004, 10:24 AM	#8
An t-iasg Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Criders Corners/Glen Eden (Pittsburgh, PA) Posts: 7,157 Images: 30	I forgot to say what size tanks -- they are 5.5 gallon tanks. I did bring a 10 gallon tank home to see if it would fit there, and it did fit under the cabinets, but there was no room to lift the glass hinged lid, or get my hand in there for cleaning. So I went with two 5.5 gallon tanks, and they work out well in that corner of the counter. __________________

06-28-2004, 02:14 PM	#9
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,691 Images: 30	Here are some shots of my divided 15 [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] betta tank. The lower shot is of Moe's 5 [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] compartment. He has a clump of java moss in front of the sponge filter. It's attached to a suction cup with a plastic electrician's zip tie. I have a gravel-encrusted [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Plastic pipe"]PVC[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] pipe on the bottom for the three corys to hang out in - I got this idea in the [acronym:cf31aa1f2b="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:cf31aa1f2b] forum. The upper shot is Curly's compartment. He also has a clump of java moss. This is one of my favorite pics. I used a suction cup to attach a small piece of wood to the outside of the tank and put one of my mice (Tamerind, I think) on it. Curley immediately swam over and started flaring his gills at the mouse. The mouse was eyeing the betta curiously and the betta went absolutely nuts anytime Tamerind flicked his tail - he must have thought it was a worm!

06-28-2004, 02:23 PM	#10
An t-iasg Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Criders Corners/Glen Eden (Pittsburgh, PA) Posts: 7,157 Images: 30	Curley and Tamarind are just too cute! __________________

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