2.5 Gallon

[demonmagus]

in your sig you have 3 empty 2.5 gallon tanks.

If this isn't a typo then why not shrimp in one, puffer in another, and frogs in the third

 

[Lexie3787]

because thats smart and im an airhead and didnt realize =)

alllso i have to find two more spots for the others. haha thanks
Im going to the store now to get a filter-petco is having a sale on penguin, a heater annnnd i cant remember what else =D

 

[sylvia]

I think you should ask in the planted tanks section concerning which plants would suit your tank. I personaly recently discover hygrophila polysperma which is amazingly easy to grow and does so at a remarkable rate but it seems it's illegal in the US lol

 

[Lexie3787]

People in fish stores here know nothing about fish or plants, does anyone have any suggestions for a 2.5 gallon plantwise with a dwarf puffer?

 

[Synirr]

Java moss or fern is always a good choice, as is hornwort. All are easy to keep alive and grow

I think the main reason a 5 gallon is recommended for dwarf puffers is because they are relatively sensitive to water quality and it's easier to maintain in a 5 gallon, but as long as you keep up with your water changes there's no reason you can't keep one in a 2.5, in my opinion. My puffer only uses half of her 5 gallon, really.

EDIT: I haven't seen anyone mention it, but if you find a place to put another one of those 2.5 gallons you could have one ADF and a betta in one, that always makes a cute little tank

 

[Lexie3787]

The ADF will be ok by itself?

Oh and do I need special lighting for the plants?

 

[Synirr]

Yeah, one ADF would be fine. The plants I suggested are all low-light, so minimal lighting should be fine

 

[Lexie3787]

Any special care for the plants?

 

[ChrisC]

Do a google, theres more then enough decent sits on keeping plants.

 

[Lexie3787]

I can't always trust what I look up on google, but I can trust the people on this site.

 

[ChrisC]

I can't always trust what I look up on google, but I can trust the people on this site.

If in doubt, GOOGLE THE #### OUT OF IT!!!

http/www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=aqu...al+plants&meta=

The first result is invaluable. Click it.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[tttnjfttt]

I can't always trust what I look up on google, but I can trust the people on this site.

How about looking at the pinned topics in the plant section? They cover basic plant care.

 

[Lexie3787]

I read them all, I dont understand the whole Co2 thing. This would be my first time with plants-ever.

 

[ChrisC]

I read them all, I dont understand the whole Co2 thing. This would be my first time with plants-ever.

You don't have to. The only link you need to read is the first one on that Google results from Tropical Fish Centre