5 gallon tank

[Scottyhorse]

That's funny.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Hah I know! My gecko rushed out of her hide and actually ran towards the betta, they looked at each other, and my betta flared, but I think they're cool now lol

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

So will the telanthera cardinalis work?

 

[ashleynicole]

Gecko was like "dinner?" Lol... my bearded dragon woulda been jumping at the glass...

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[Goldfish loach boy]

Hah yea, you should have seen her, she was like "WTF is that! Never seen that before!"

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Ok, so today the water is clear from the medicine, the betta seems to be doing fine, which I am very happy about
The crypts still seem kind of brown, I think it's just time before they come back
I have a question, for now I have the two mystery snails in there, while I get the shrimp and frogs, do you think that half an algae wafer every other day is ok for the two? What's good for them?
Thank!

 

[RobbieHadley]

In my experience, I'd feed 1 full wafer, split into two so you have half for each, and I'd do it once a week. Most tanks have micro algae so basically you just want to supplement their diet with the wafers

 

[RobbieHadley]

Plus they will also feed off of whatever your Betta let's float to the bottom

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Ok guys! Quick question, need answers fast!

The shrimp guy answered me, I'm doing an ADF in there, how many yellow shrimp?
5?, or 8?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

In my experience, I'd feed 1 full wafer, split into two so you have half for each, and I'd do it once a week. Most tanks have micro algae so basically you just want to supplement their diet with the wafers

Yea, well now based on what you said I think I'm feeding half of one once a week because now I only have one

 

[ashleynicole]

Your ADF may have a hard time getting enough food with the shrimp and betta. Just keep an eye your ADF may need his own tank... lol. We had 3 in with a betta and they did pretty good but that particular betta was at least three years old and could barely get food right in front of his face. RIP

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[Goldfish loach boy]

Yea, I'm prepared, if it doesn't work, the shrimp wil go to my brothers tank, and the frogs for me
Do you think 8 are ok?

 

[RobbieHadley]

I think 8 should be plenty.

 

[ashleynicole]

I dont know enough about shrimp honestly.

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[Goldfish loach boy]

Ok, thanks guys! Hopefully I'll get them by the 10th

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Update

Well, the tank is doing great, managing to keep everything stable with a biweekly 50% water change
The betta seems to be getting nicer colors( I'm feeding him goldfish pellets since I have them)
The apple snail is doing great also, eating the remains of the bettas good and getting half an algae wafer every time a water change is due
How do you guys think it looks?
The Anubias nana petite is doing great! All if them have brand new leaves!
I added two rocks on top of the java ferns's roots to anchor it, like the look!
Also, ever since I added two root tabs, the crypts seem to be getting better, a lot new leaves coming!
Thanks! Tell me what you think!

 

[RobbieHadley]

It's looking good to me!

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Thanks!

See where the crypts end and the free starts? Planning on adding a bunch of anacharis so it can grow together, and in front of the filter, planning on some crypts undulata in front of the filter, like the other crypts
Also some cardinalis and repens to fill the floor up
And don't forget that the 2 ADF's and shrimp will be here soon!

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Quck question, I'm kind of scared my two african dwarf frogs will get sucked into the filter, will it be a problem? Or how can I solve it, I don't even know where it intakes the water from so:/ that would be helpful info

 

[RobbieHadley]

The intake should be near the bottom. And no, the ADFs should be ok, mine always were.