fcovey
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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I acquired a male betta and a common pleco fish a couple months ago as they had been abandoned in an apartment next to me and I couldn't just let them die. They were in a cracked 10 gallon tank with no substrate or decoration so I went and immediately bought a 20 gallon tank, 20 pounds worth of gravel, a hidey hole (small barrel type thing) for the pleco and a few fake plants for decorations. I'm a college student and I wasn't really expecting to suddenly adopt fish so I wasn't able to purchase a lot of the things I'm sure they need. I have the dechlorinator and they seem to be healthier already but I want to take the best care possible of them that I can and perhaps add a couple more fish someday. I learned how to set up the tank the best I could with what I had on hand but that's about it. My tank currently has a terrarium lid just to keep my cat out of it, but I basically just have algae wafers, bloodworms, betta food, and that's it. I know I need a ton of stuff but I don't even know where to start, especially on a budget. So if you guys could tell me the absolute necessities, things I can wait on and what not I would really appreciate it. I never imagined I'd have fish but I've grown attached and if anyone has suggestions about fish I can add later when I have a better setup that cohabitat well with bettas and plecos would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a couple pictures of my babies, MoonBeam, my pleco, and Starry for my betta. He wouldn't hold still for a pic but I think his colors should still be brighter than they are. Granted, when I got him he was nearly dead so even a little color makes me happy right now.
Here's a couple pictures of my babies, MoonBeam, my pleco, and Starry for my betta. He wouldn't hold still for a pic but I think his colors should still be brighter than they are. Granted, when I got him he was nearly dead so even a little color makes me happy right now.