Bubbler?

[aaronmwolford]

Hello everyone, I had 2 questions. First off I have a 5gallon artificially planted tank for my betta. I was wondering if adding a bubbler would cause stress on him? I know they typically like slow moving currents.

Also completely off topic, but has anyone had luck with mystery snails as companions for bettas? I had no luck with ghost shrimp... I don't want him to eat the snail so what are some peoples experiences?

Thanks!

 

[Tetra1990]

To add a snail will all depend on the temper of your betta. You stated that it gobbled up ghost shrimp, so a snail may not be safe. They will munch on the antennas.

 

[aaronmwolford]

Ok thanks! I believe you can return them if it doesn't work out. I may give it a try and watch it closely. I've heard different opinions, so I guess trial and error.

 

[Bigfish99]

What is the purpose of the bubbler that you are wanting to add?

 

[aaronmwolford]

Strickly visual appeal. It could be a low powered one. I know they provide oxygen, but bettas breath from the top anyway so I don't think it would benefit him in that way.

 

[Bigfish99]

If the bbbler isnt causing too much water movement, then it shouldnt be a problem i dont think.

 

[DavidAl]

I don't run any bubblers in my tanks, but I do like the bubbling noise they make (although I don't care for the sound of the motor). I have this one LFS in my area that uses compressed air in their tanks; what a sweet sound that is!

Your betta may or may not care. I've had bettas play in the current all day long.

David

 

[Laurie]

I had a betta that played in the bubbles. It truly depends on the fish. You can get quiet air pumps. I've returned pumps before because they were so loud. The ones I use are the Whisper brand. You can also get valves to restrict how much air pumps through.

Amazon.com: whisper air pump

 

[okapizebra]

Sometimes if mystery snails do not work nerite snails will. They don't have those long antennae so they aren't really as noticeable to the betta.