lukac123
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Hey so I’m new to planted tanks. I’m wanting to start a 10 gallon planted tank with a baby betta. Any tips and suggestions?
For a Betta, sponge filters. And a good light. One that won't give a reflection inside. The brighter the better. Always have a test kit. As for the tank just don't get one from Walmart, junk. Petco has good ones and they are pretty cheap, well made. Imo. Going with a sponge filter I'd get an airline with adjustable air flow. Plants are all up to you and your research on them, how slow or fast you want them to grow is a big thing to look at while looking into them. Just keep in mind about lighting for them.Hey so I’m new to planted tanks. I’m wanting to start a 10 gallon planted tank with a baby betta. Any tips and suggestions?
Okay. I have a penguin filter from my last tank. I can put a sponge on the intake. For plants I was looking at starting with a Java Fern. For lighting I was looking at a T8 or T12 For substrate I was looking at soil and sand on top of that maybe? And I don’t understand the CO2 thing and if there is something I have to feed the plants daily for something.
And for plants I was thinking Java Fern and Java Moss
I like it. Some people on here say different about it. That it's over priced and you can just us something like dirt, and sand for cheaper. But,Imo you don't have to do much. I don't have anything on top of it. Just the eco complete. That way all the waste will fertilize through the substrate better and get to the plants. Imo, putting sand or gravel on top of it slows the process down and just makes the bottom off-the-wall tank look dirty. With the eco complete you won't have to vacuum the bottom and cuts water changes in half by far. Just make sure you still test your water in case there's too much build up. With a Betta in a 10gallon think it will be perfect little set up with that substrate. I'd get some low light plants and some floating plants. With good lighting. Do your weekly water changes. And put a fert tab around the plants that would need it more. Easy!For substrate I was thinking CaribSea Eco Complete Black Planted Substrate. Is this good? I’ve seen good reviews for it.