Betta Tank

[Floyds mum]

I have a 26L tank (below) and im thinking about setting it up for about 6 pygmy corys and one male betta.
For the set up im thinking about cabomba aquatica and vallis, the vallis in the middle and cabomba on either side, some cavey type thing nestled in and open space at the front.

How does it sound?

 

[Honeythorn]

If that's how it looks right now then leave it as it is, perhaps add some low foreground plants and a cave and stock it ( if cycled )

It looks to be a well planted tank as it is and doesn't need much more for a betta to feel safe and happy.

 

[aly_starh]

I think it looks super cool! im sure a betta would love it!

 

[Floyds mum]

It doesnt look like that cos i took it down lol and im going to set it back up tomorrow.
But keep it like it was,even for the corys?

 

[aly_starh]

It doesnt look like that cos i took it down lol and im going to set it back up tomorrow.
But keep it like it was,even for the corys?

Yep Pygmy cories are not bottom dwelling fish. They swim all over the tank!

 

[Floyds mum]

I think it looks super cool! im sure a betta would love it!

Thanx

Yeah ive found that out lol, i have 2 atm, i did buy 4 ottos and 2 turned out to be pygmys lol and they have lasted about 7 months lol they do like resting on the bottom.

 

[Honeythorn]

Yes plant it up like it was, you can fit in more plants yet! Coiries of any sort also like planted tanks and have no problem moving among the roots and stems. It's what they'd do in the wild anyway. Plus the sand is great for growing plants and cories prefer it to gravel.

If you haven't set up the tank and it's still empty/no water ect, then I would highly reccomend putting a 1cm layer of pond soil ( basic cheap stuff ) at the very bottom, then topping it with around 2 inches of sand. This gets plants of to a great start in my experience.

 

[Floyds mum]

Ive no idea where id get any pond soil in tiny amounts and ive got none.
Wouldn't it make the water really dirty/cloudy?

 

[Honeythorn]

Any garden centre that sells aquatic and pond supplies should stock it. A small bag won't cost much and you can chuck the rest of the soil on the garden or in the compost heap or give it to anyone who wants it.

You don't have to use the soil of course, I've simply suggested it because it's worked really really well for me. No it doesn't make the water cloudy/dirty as long as you don't keep pulling plants up , and are careful when you fill the tank up and pour any water in.