SharpieItBlack
Aquarium Advice Regular
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- Jan 28, 2013
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I want to get a betta. Or at least start planning for one. I'm moving to a new apartment in the next few months so I am waiting until after I move to actually purchase everything so I don't need to stress moving two tanks.
I already have a 30 gallon with one telescope Goldie. I had a battle with him and his health a few months back but after his tank upgrade everything is under control and water conditions are much better.
I know bettas can stand small spaces but have read 5+ gallons is ideal. I was thinking just 5 gallons for one and placing it on top of a book case I have. I want to fill it with black gravel and live plants.
I do have some questions. What plants are best for bettas? And when I do a partial water change and vacuum gravel, how will I stop uprooting plants? Or what is the best way to keep live plants in a fish tank, I have seen in plant pots you get at like Walmart. Should I use potting soil or how will I plant live plants for my betta and any good links for caring for them, like for dead leaves or something.
And now to betta questions, I have naturally high ammonia and nitrates in my water. Can I use the same water conditioner and ammonia remover as I do for my Goldie, or are there special water treatments for bettas. And will these treatments interfere with my live plants?
What about a bubble wall or other air stones, do bettas like bubbles?
And will cycling the tank be the same as with other fish?
I already have a 30 gallon with one telescope Goldie. I had a battle with him and his health a few months back but after his tank upgrade everything is under control and water conditions are much better.
I know bettas can stand small spaces but have read 5+ gallons is ideal. I was thinking just 5 gallons for one and placing it on top of a book case I have. I want to fill it with black gravel and live plants.
I do have some questions. What plants are best for bettas? And when I do a partial water change and vacuum gravel, how will I stop uprooting plants? Or what is the best way to keep live plants in a fish tank, I have seen in plant pots you get at like Walmart. Should I use potting soil or how will I plant live plants for my betta and any good links for caring for them, like for dead leaves or something.
And now to betta questions, I have naturally high ammonia and nitrates in my water. Can I use the same water conditioner and ammonia remover as I do for my Goldie, or are there special water treatments for bettas. And will these treatments interfere with my live plants?
What about a bubble wall or other air stones, do bettas like bubbles?
And will cycling the tank be the same as with other fish?