Setting up a betta tank

[Shane l]

Have a spare 8 g with heater filter and decor I will start now with loads of pics so u guys can help with the final look

 

[absolutangel04]

Cool. I will be waiting for pictures.

 

[Shane l]

The filter is just a smaller version of the one in my 16 g so thy take the same cart rages il put the 16 g cart rages in that filter for an instant cycle


The sand is clean and will be going now

 

[Athaocity]

Just curious, is that a marina brand filter?

 

[Shane l]

Yup its the marina s10 rated for 10 g


The sands going in now

 

[Shane l]

This is the placement of decor any criticism ?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Looks good It's going to make a good home for one lucky Betta.

 

[Shane l]

I had an ancient betta ( my lil boy) that was In a 3 g his life and I decided to move him to a bigger tank so I bought a 16 g to put all the fish from the 8 g do he could live out in the 8 g but he died the day before but I didn't want to waste a tank

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I had an ancient betta ( my lil boy) that was In a 3 g his life and I decided to move him to a bigger tank so I bought a 16 g to put all the fish from the 8 g do he could live out in the 8 g but he died the day before but I didn't want to waste a tank

Aww that's sad. I had a 5 year old Betta that recently died.
Now you get to give another Betta a nice home.

 

[Shane l]

Great news just found a tiny snail in my main aquarium I think il put him with my betta

 

[Shane l]

It's done!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Great Betta AND snail tank!

 

[Shane l]

I can't find my snail now I hope he didn't get sucked up by the filter

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I can't find my snail now I hope he didn't get sucked up by the filter

They are pretty strong. I see mine feeding from the filter intake no worries. Id like to recommend a mystery snail. I have 6 and I love them!

 

[Shane l]

Ok il get one tomorrow

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Pick a smaller snail. The larger ones don't do as well with the change of tanks. Also look for one that fills or even overflows from its shell. If they are sunken into their shell it means they could be weak or sick. It's also normal for them not to move for long periods of time so don't worry if it doesn't appear to move. Acclimate it like you would a fish.

 

[Shane l]

Great can I get 2 with my betta but I don't want eggs!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Yes, two will fit in an 8g. Because they are quite large and poop a lot add them to the bioload of the tank. Watch your parameters closely after you add them. If you do end up with a male and female and you find an egg clutch just scrape it off, freeze it and throw it away.

 

[Shane l]

Ok then I might just get one and maybe a shrimp

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Ok just warning you that some bettas will eat or kill shrimp but others will ignore them.