Daryth Darkmoon
Aquarium Advice Regular
I have a 5.5 gallon tank that I want to set up as a betta tank. I'd like to get a crowntail, but I can't get them locally.
I have a few questions, so I'll just list them in numerical fashion.....
1) is a standard hood/light fixture with one of those screw in compact neons good enough lighting for both the betta, and any live plants I add to the tank.
2) I heard that bettas like bamboo plants, and enjoy swimming in the roots. Is there some kind of special bamboo that I need to buy, or will something like they sell at Meijer or Wal-Mart be sufficent. Also, do I plant it in the substrate, or do I let it float or suspend it somehow
3) what types of plants would be best for a betta tank.
4) what is typically the best substrate to go with for both the betta and live plants
5) where is the best place online to buy quality crowntails at a reasonable price (including shipping).
For filtration I was thinking of using the extra aqua-tech 5 - 15 power filter I have, but if there is something better I am open to suggestions there as well.
For decoration, I had been considering a small piece of drifwood to compliment the plants, but I want to try to stick with something that will be both safe and comfortable for my betta.
Since I'm going to be putting the tank together slowly due to a limited budget, I'd like to keep costs to a minimum, but I'm willing to spend more for quality over affordability.
Thank you in advance for any and all advice.
I have a few questions, so I'll just list them in numerical fashion.....
1) is a standard hood/light fixture with one of those screw in compact neons good enough lighting for both the betta, and any live plants I add to the tank.
2) I heard that bettas like bamboo plants, and enjoy swimming in the roots. Is there some kind of special bamboo that I need to buy, or will something like they sell at Meijer or Wal-Mart be sufficent. Also, do I plant it in the substrate, or do I let it float or suspend it somehow
3) what types of plants would be best for a betta tank.
4) what is typically the best substrate to go with for both the betta and live plants
5) where is the best place online to buy quality crowntails at a reasonable price (including shipping).
For filtration I was thinking of using the extra aqua-tech 5 - 15 power filter I have, but if there is something better I am open to suggestions there as well.
For decoration, I had been considering a small piece of drifwood to compliment the plants, but I want to try to stick with something that will be both safe and comfortable for my betta.
Since I'm going to be putting the tank together slowly due to a limited budget, I'd like to keep costs to a minimum, but I'm willing to spend more for quality over affordability.
Thank you in advance for any and all advice.