Planted Betta Vase & Breeding Pair Introduction - Mini/Nano Aquascape Tutorial (timelapse)

[omnaturestudio]

Using plants (as well as some gravel) acquired from someone local who shut down their tank, I made an 8 litre ecosystem.

 

[Jennet21 79]

How often do you have to do water testing and water changes in order to keep these fish healthy? Also, what heating do you use - I don't see a heat mat or anything in the vicinity.

 

[emeraldking22 73]

How often do you have to do water testing and water changes in order to keep these fish healthy? Also, what heating do you use - I don't see a heat mat or anything in the vicinity.

Bettas can be kept without any problems at room temperature. A heater isn't needed. I was raised with bettas (my parents' fault). But I also have been breeding them for 15 years. And not one tank was heated (even my current tanks aren't). All fish were healthy and strong.

 

[Jennet21 79]

Must say I do like the look and personality of these fish. I may end up getting yet another 24 litre acrylic tank for one and planting it up. Yep, this hobby is definitely pulling me back in again.

 

[omnaturestudio]

How often do you have to do water testing and water changes in order to keep these fish healthy? Also, what heating do you use - I don't see a heat mat or anything in the vicinity.

I was testing a lot initially (this was some months ago)...For me it was more a process of being careful with feeding, and doing a lot of water changes 50% water changes. Testing everyday would be optimum, but once established the plants should do a lot of the work. To get the jars established I would do as much as 100% water changes initially.
To start with I kept the jars/vases at the warm room temperature (22-24C). I used traditional 25/50watt aquarium heaters for a bit, but switched to some mini usb heaters that I found on amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHK19PSN?tag=fishforums-20).

 

[omnaturestudio]

Must say I do like the look and personality of these fish. I may end up getting yet another 24 litre acrylic tank for one and planting it up. Yep, this hobby is definitely pulling me back in again.

The Red Dragon/Samurai (not actually sure what he is completely) is my favourite Betta!