betta tank upgrade!

[linds3y]

I just moved my betta from a 3 gallon half moon to a 10 gallon standard he and his friends (2 ghost shrimp and a nerite snail) are happily exploring right now

What do you guys think? Comments and suggestions?

 

[linds3y]

Here's a better pic of the tank. I definitely want to get some more plants and some red cherry shrimp too

 

[jetajockey]

Here's a better pic of the tank. I definitely want to get some more plants and some red cherry shrimp too

I like the sand choice. I don't think the betta and rcs will work out very well, but who knows.

 

[linds3y]

I like the sand choice. I don't think the betta and rcs will work out very well, but who knows.

Thanks yeah I'm a little worried that he will go after them because of their color, I believe he was behind the mysterious death of the third ghost shrimp and his original tankmate, an amano shrimp that I was planning on only having with him temporarily completely disappeared without a trace...
But I think the rcs would look gorgeous against the black sand so I might risk it and put just one in there to begin with and see how he reacts if he takes it out, I guess I'll get him some more ghosties lol

 

[jetajockey]

It's not the color as much as the size, RCS are little, the big adult females *might* be safe but usually once a fish figures out that they are edible it's only a matter of time. If you can get some cheaply though it's not like it'd be a huge loss. Another alternative would be to put a partition in the tank.

 

[jkdubs2]

Thanks yeah I'm a little worried that he will go after them because of their color, I believe he was behind the mysterious death of the third ghost shrimp and his original tankmate, an amano shrimp that I was planning on only having with him temporarily completely disappeared without a trace...
But I think the rcs would look gorgeous against the black sand so I might risk it and put just one in there to begin with and see how he reacts if he takes it out, I guess I'll get him some more ghosties lol

When I had ghost shrimp with my betta they did fine together until it came to molting time. When the ghost shrimp started molting the betta went after them like crazy but never when they were free swimming. Also I like the tank alot. You should throw a background on it!

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

Here's a better pic of the tank. I definitely want to get some more plants and some red cherry shrimp too

Do you have two Red (most likely Bronze) Wendtii in there? It's interesting to see that one looks taller whilst the other looks wider.

Also, what is that tall, stringy stem plant to the left? It's probably not, but it reminds me of my Star Grass!

Lastly, I honestly wouldn't add the RCS unless you get them cheap or know that your Betta wont prey on them. And judging by his track record, he is going to prey on them. Only other option is to do what Jeta says and portion it...but that's no fun

 

[linds3y]

Do you have two Red (most likely Bronze) Wendtii in there? It's interesting to see that one looks taller whilst the other looks wider.

Also, what is that tall, stringy stem plant to the left? It's probably not, but it reminds me of my Star Grass!

Lastly, I honestly wouldn't add the RCS unless you get them cheap or know that your Betta wont prey on them. And judging by his track record, he is going to prey on them. Only other option is to do what Jeta says and portion it...but that's no fun

Yep they're both bronze wendtii, I have no idea why one is taller than the other lol. I took them out of my 75 but they've both always looked like that.

I honestly completely forget what the name of the plant on the left is, well the one in the front at least. The one in the back is anacharis.

Yeah lol about the rcs, only one place sells them where I live and they're $3.99. Is that a good price or normal?

 

[linds3y]

When I had ghost shrimp with my betta they did fine together until it came to molting time. When the ghost shrimp started molting the betta went after them like crazy but never when they were free swimming. Also I like the tank alot. You should throw a background on it!

I was thinking about a black background would that be good or one with a picture?

 

[jetajockey]

Yeah lol about the rcs, only one place sells them where I live and they're $3.99. Is that a good price or normal?

You can get them online for <$1 each including shipping, usually in packages of 10-20 or more.

 

[linds3y]

Wowww lol my lfs is overpriced!

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

I was thinking about a black background would that be good or one with a picture?

I always go black background. Makes everything stand out. I do it do much that I just ended up painting the back of my tank so I wouldn't have to replace the paper.

And yeah, LFS will do that with Shrimp. I got mine from Maxwellag and they came in great. I also know that Severum Mama has Orange Mandarin Shrimp which are just as hardy.

But again, I wouldn't suggest them with your Betta.

 

[jetajockey]

I like black backgrounds also, as well as light blue.

 

[christine2012]

Your betta looks just like mine! I love the tank. I plan to plant my bettas 10 gal after I move next year. I think it looks great

 

[linds3y]

Okay and I think I will put a black background on it

Thanks christine!

 

[linds3y]

I always go black background. Makes everything stand out. I do it do much that I just ended up painting the back of my tank so I wouldn't have to replace the paper.

And yeah, LFS will do that with Shrimp. I got mine from Maxwellag and they came in great. I also know that Severum Mama has Orange Mandarin Shrimp which are just as hardy.

But again, I wouldn't suggest them with your Betta.

You wanna hear a secret lol..
On my 75 gal I did it the ghetto way and taped two garbage bags to the back lol. You'd never know the difference

 

[jkdubs2]

Okay and I think I will put a black background on it

Thanks christine!

Ya I've tried other colors of backgrounds and they never seem to look as good so black is def the way to go.

 

[linds3y]

Took a trip to petsmart when I woke up this morning

Added some moneywort and water wisteria and a marimo moss ball. Also 5 more ghost shrimp and a golden mystery snail, and I put on the black background

 

[Borderlesscott]

Looking good, one spoilt little Betta!

 

[linds3y]

Thanks! Yes he is I love my lil boy haha