missdarwin
New Member
Hi, although I'm not a newbie fish keeper myself, this is my first Betta tan so just wanna check I'm doing it right...
My little boy wants a tank in the living room, although the space is limited. I already have a Baby Biorb (I know, not the greatest tank that ever was...) but I thought i could use that as our new Betta tank?
I've set it up in the corner, close(ish) to a heat source that is regulated, however I've only used that tank for coldwater previously.. and I'm new to cycling because all my other fish have been inherited into old mature tanks... so here are my questions...
1. Is there a small, decent value, heater available that is aesthetically ok, as well as being smooth enough not to damage his fins?
2. Is there a specific concentration of ammonia that I have to buy (I know that it'll be diluted) or can I used lab grade ammonia (I have access to this in my chemistry lab at work) and just use a dropper? And then check the levels every day.. I'm reading a lot about this, don't wanna kill him off!
3. Just checking that plastic plants are bad, so I should buy silk ones? and some indian almond leaves??
4. If I put live plants in there are they just gonna muck up my water chemistry and dirty the tank due to the size, although I know Bettas prefer real to fake...
5. Do you think the tank is large enough to pop a couple of tetra in there too? If so, which breeds are least likely to have a nibble?
6. Anything else you think I've forgotten?
thanks in advance x
My little boy wants a tank in the living room, although the space is limited. I already have a Baby Biorb (I know, not the greatest tank that ever was...) but I thought i could use that as our new Betta tank?
I've set it up in the corner, close(ish) to a heat source that is regulated, however I've only used that tank for coldwater previously.. and I'm new to cycling because all my other fish have been inherited into old mature tanks... so here are my questions...
1. Is there a small, decent value, heater available that is aesthetically ok, as well as being smooth enough not to damage his fins?
2. Is there a specific concentration of ammonia that I have to buy (I know that it'll be diluted) or can I used lab grade ammonia (I have access to this in my chemistry lab at work) and just use a dropper? And then check the levels every day.. I'm reading a lot about this, don't wanna kill him off!
3. Just checking that plastic plants are bad, so I should buy silk ones? and some indian almond leaves??
4. If I put live plants in there are they just gonna muck up my water chemistry and dirty the tank due to the size, although I know Bettas prefer real to fake...
5. Do you think the tank is large enough to pop a couple of tetra in there too? If so, which breeds are least likely to have a nibble?
6. Anything else you think I've forgotten?
thanks in advance x
