My Betta is in a 10 gallon tank with 5 harlequin rasboras, 1 nerite snail and 1 survivor neon tetra. For the last two weeks the Betta is hiding in the rear group of anubias plants. He only occassionally comes out and when I see him I'll feed him pellets which he eats readily. He used to be out an about all the time but now he hides most of the time. He looks healthy but I think it may be time for a plan B. My plan is to get a 5 gallon Aqua Culture glass tank that comes with an internal filter and an led light. I have a small heater that would fit. The 5 gallon would fit on an old stereo console in my den and would be where I would see it more often than I see the 10 gallon tank he's in now. It come with an led light and hood which is a plus. Shipping is free.
I may buy the same gravel as in the picture in my link below or I may get natural colored gravel.
Would I need an air pump or does the internal filter aerate the tank enough. Betta are labyrinth fish so I don't know if additonal aeration is necessary. I can do an instant cycle with media from my other tanks or with a sponge filter that is cycled. Or I may take out the internal filter and just use a sponge filter with air pump.
Does anyone have this brand of tank ? I could get a 10 gallon setup for just a few dollars more but I think a 5 gallon would suffice for a single betta and would fit better on my stereo console.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-5-Gallon-Fish-Tank-Starter-Kit-With-LED-Lighting/20693704
I may buy the same gravel as in the picture in my link below or I may get natural colored gravel.
Would I need an air pump or does the internal filter aerate the tank enough. Betta are labyrinth fish so I don't know if additonal aeration is necessary. I can do an instant cycle with media from my other tanks or with a sponge filter that is cycled. Or I may take out the internal filter and just use a sponge filter with air pump.
Does anyone have this brand of tank ? I could get a 10 gallon setup for just a few dollars more but I think a 5 gallon would suffice for a single betta and would fit better on my stereo console.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-5-Gallon-Fish-Tank-Starter-Kit-With-LED-Lighting/20693704
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