Hello everybody,
New to the forum and new to fish-keeping and yes, it appears I messed up. First by making some impulse purchases and then by following the advice of a big-box store employee instead of doing my own research. Not proud of it but here we are.
Sooooo, I would very much appreciate some input from folks who know more about these things than I.
Here's the deal. I have 2 small tanks.
Tank # 1 is a 3-gallon, with a male betta. He seems to be spending a lot (although not all) of his time on or near the surface, as if he's not getting enough oxygen. The tank has a small, 7.5w heater.
Tank # 2 is a 10-gallon. Currently contains 2 Brilliant Raspbora and 2 red wag platys. Total fish < 5 inches. A heater and a water-pump.
I know, I know, I know, there are a bunch of rookie mistakes right there but as I said, here we are.
My questions for the group.
Given that raspboras and platys are both schooling fish - should I add any more of either/both or am I already pushing the capacity?
Would it be an idea to add the betta to the 10-gallon, or leave him alone in the 3?
I have plastic plants in both tanks, gravel and some ornaments. I plan to buy a filter for the 10 gallon and one of those gravel vacuum thingies. Anything else?
Thanks in advance for your help.
New to the forum and new to fish-keeping and yes, it appears I messed up. First by making some impulse purchases and then by following the advice of a big-box store employee instead of doing my own research. Not proud of it but here we are.
Sooooo, I would very much appreciate some input from folks who know more about these things than I.
Here's the deal. I have 2 small tanks.
Tank # 1 is a 3-gallon, with a male betta. He seems to be spending a lot (although not all) of his time on or near the surface, as if he's not getting enough oxygen. The tank has a small, 7.5w heater.
Tank # 2 is a 10-gallon. Currently contains 2 Brilliant Raspbora and 2 red wag platys. Total fish < 5 inches. A heater and a water-pump.
I know, I know, I know, there are a bunch of rookie mistakes right there but as I said, here we are.
My questions for the group.
Given that raspboras and platys are both schooling fish - should I add any more of either/both or am I already pushing the capacity?
Would it be an idea to add the betta to the 10-gallon, or leave him alone in the 3?
I have plastic plants in both tanks, gravel and some ornaments. I plan to buy a filter for the 10 gallon and one of those gravel vacuum thingies. Anything else?
Thanks in advance for your help.