mandy2936
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Hey!
I am thinking of setting up a 5.5 gallon tank.
I already have an established tank up and running (20g community) but I might have a bit of MTS ... so if I can get an OK from my parents, I will set up a nice 5.5 gallon planted.
Here is the thing..
I know little to nothing about live plants, so for a start, what kind of lighting could I use? I'd prefer something that's decently affordable, because I can only use $200 in Christmas money.
Since I'm knew to this, what's an average price I should expect the lighting to be?
Anyway, I plan to stock the tank with a Male Betta. I was wondering if I could add 3 Ottos? Would the Betta attack them? Or should I be more concerned with the fact that Ottos are sensitive and smaller tanks fluctuate more easily?
The thing is, really, that the 5.5g I see at the store is a basic rectangle and a little Betta looks so small in there... almost empty. I wouldn't compromise a fish's health for looks, but is there anything out there that can go in there with the Betta? I know the options are slim.
Thank you so much! I look forward to receiving help as I set up this tank! (Hopefully )
I am thinking of setting up a 5.5 gallon tank.
I already have an established tank up and running (20g community) but I might have a bit of MTS ... so if I can get an OK from my parents, I will set up a nice 5.5 gallon planted.
Here is the thing..
I know little to nothing about live plants, so for a start, what kind of lighting could I use? I'd prefer something that's decently affordable, because I can only use $200 in Christmas money.
Since I'm knew to this, what's an average price I should expect the lighting to be?
Anyway, I plan to stock the tank with a Male Betta. I was wondering if I could add 3 Ottos? Would the Betta attack them? Or should I be more concerned with the fact that Ottos are sensitive and smaller tanks fluctuate more easily?
The thing is, really, that the 5.5g I see at the store is a basic rectangle and a little Betta looks so small in there... almost empty. I wouldn't compromise a fish's health for looks, but is there anything out there that can go in there with the Betta? I know the options are slim.
Thank you so much! I look forward to receiving help as I set up this tank! (Hopefully )