khorshidbetta
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- May 23, 2017
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Hello! This is my first time posting to this thread.
I currently have two betta setups. One is a 5.5 gallon planted tank I've had for about 6 weeks. It has a filter and heater and is successfully cycled (I used Seachem Stability, which I think helped with that.) My betta Tera loves it. He is very active and loves the space to swim, and inspects everything!
My other betta, Khorshid, is currently in a 2.5 gallon tank with a heater. His tank is also pretty new. I tested the water yesterday and I do have issues with ammonia. I am using Prime and doing water changes every few days, but I'd like to get him in a healthy and stable environment as soon as possible.
I ordered a 3 gallon glass bowl online. Khorshid is a crowntail betta and not quite as active as Tera. I think 3 gallons is a good size for him. Also for aesthetic reasons in my home, I like to have a round setup, instead of two giant rectangular tanks facing each other. That is the main reason I'm going with a bowl for this second setup.
Anyway, I have been researching options for a filter and a heater for the new 3 gallon bowl. I have heard that with frequent water changes, a filter is not absolutely necessary in this case. I think I found a filter model that is suitable for a 3g bowl. But honestly, the main reason I want to avoid a filter is because it interferes with the creation of bubble nests. So my main question is if it is possible to have a cycled tank without a running a filter. I know the beneficial bacteria need a medium in which to grow. Can they find enough of that in the gravel and other items in the tank? Are there other reasons a filter is essential for cycling?
I'd appreciate any feedback on going filterless in a 3g bowl, and welcome any other comments on my setups as well. By the way Khorshid means Sun in Farsi, and Tera means Earth is Spanish.
I currently have two betta setups. One is a 5.5 gallon planted tank I've had for about 6 weeks. It has a filter and heater and is successfully cycled (I used Seachem Stability, which I think helped with that.) My betta Tera loves it. He is very active and loves the space to swim, and inspects everything!
My other betta, Khorshid, is currently in a 2.5 gallon tank with a heater. His tank is also pretty new. I tested the water yesterday and I do have issues with ammonia. I am using Prime and doing water changes every few days, but I'd like to get him in a healthy and stable environment as soon as possible.
I ordered a 3 gallon glass bowl online. Khorshid is a crowntail betta and not quite as active as Tera. I think 3 gallons is a good size for him. Also for aesthetic reasons in my home, I like to have a round setup, instead of two giant rectangular tanks facing each other. That is the main reason I'm going with a bowl for this second setup.
Anyway, I have been researching options for a filter and a heater for the new 3 gallon bowl. I have heard that with frequent water changes, a filter is not absolutely necessary in this case. I think I found a filter model that is suitable for a 3g bowl. But honestly, the main reason I want to avoid a filter is because it interferes with the creation of bubble nests. So my main question is if it is possible to have a cycled tank without a running a filter. I know the beneficial bacteria need a medium in which to grow. Can they find enough of that in the gravel and other items in the tank? Are there other reasons a filter is essential for cycling?
I'd appreciate any feedback on going filterless in a 3g bowl, and welcome any other comments on my setups as well. By the way Khorshid means Sun in Farsi, and Tera means Earth is Spanish.