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Fishaholic
I'm the kind of person who can't stand no change at all. So, this weekend, I'm "completely" (at the same time, not completely) rescaping my betta fish, and also making future plans for tanks. This is the first time I'm gonna actually HAVE to take them out, so I need to make sure I don't...screw up.
I need to add more plants. It's more abundant on the bottom, but none of them are too tall. I'm going to Petco to buy FOUR silk plants, around 4.99 each. I've yet to choose exactly which ones, but they have a large variety, so I'll pick on on the spot.
What I'm worried about is the gravel. The gravel bed is too low! So I'm getting 2lbs of gravel (white). I'm gonna wash it about three times. Should I do more? I won't do less though, lol.
For the water, I'm gonna take about 95% water out, leaving enough water for the gravel, because I don't want to risk losing any bacteria. Everything (plants, heater, filter) will also be in water-filled containers holding the old water as well. I'm paranoid, lol.
Once I put the new gravel in, should I have it sit for a whole day, or half a day? To make sure nothing goes wrong with them? Because as I do this, the bettas will be in their old 1/2 gallons in the meanwhile, meaning no heater, no nothing. And even if it's Texas, it does get chilly in the winter! Lol. I'd prefer not to leave them overnight in the cold. Turning up heat is NOT. an option.
I'm gonna be running a risk with a minicycle. I'm probably gonna mess with the gravel a lot, so hopefully it doesn't end up too bad.
Anything I missed?
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And I'd like opinions on this idea. I plan on ONLY having 1 betta per 5gallon tank in the future. But, I want to be CREATIVE! It'll be a great summer project for me. Best thing, I won't spend much money on it.
Here is the tank I will be using:
http
/www.walmart.com/ip/Tetra-Aquarium-Starter-Kit-5-Gallons-Fish-Aquatic-Pets/12177653
In Inches: it is
16.2''L, 8.4''W, 10''H
(It says 13.6'' as the height, but that's including the hood).
Now, my idea is this. I'm planning on adding on adding the previous 1/2 gallon tank INTO the 5gallon tank.
http/www.petco.com/product/106657/Hagen-Zen-Marina-Betta-Kit.aspx
5.5" L X 5.5" W X 5.5" H
It first perfectly. Now, hopefully this isn't too confusing. Inside the 1/2 gallon, I will be planning on adding a cave (that I will buy later, currently undecided). Probably one from Petsmart or Petco. Definitely small enough to fit inside, but big enough for my darling betta. I will add glass marbles as the substrate for inside the 1/2gal. It'll be clear, translucent white, and orange to go with the outside white gravel. (I'll be adding regular gravel substrate outside the 1/2gallon). Along with the marble and cave, I want to add a plant, either a tall or small (silk, of course).
Outside of the 1/2 gallon will be, well, everything else. I will surround the 1/2gal with plants, and also scatter others. Heater and filter will have no changes.
Does that sound like a good idea? There will be space for him to swim of course, but it's also detable about the space the 1/2gallon takes up. But I like creativity, so the 1/2 gal wil be an actual home, and the 5gal his yard!
Sound okay to you guys? Btw, the gravel will be white. I'm a sucker for white gravel.
I need to add more plants. It's more abundant on the bottom, but none of them are too tall. I'm going to Petco to buy FOUR silk plants, around 4.99 each. I've yet to choose exactly which ones, but they have a large variety, so I'll pick on on the spot.
What I'm worried about is the gravel. The gravel bed is too low! So I'm getting 2lbs of gravel (white). I'm gonna wash it about three times. Should I do more? I won't do less though, lol.
For the water, I'm gonna take about 95% water out, leaving enough water for the gravel, because I don't want to risk losing any bacteria. Everything (plants, heater, filter) will also be in water-filled containers holding the old water as well. I'm paranoid, lol.
Once I put the new gravel in, should I have it sit for a whole day, or half a day? To make sure nothing goes wrong with them? Because as I do this, the bettas will be in their old 1/2 gallons in the meanwhile, meaning no heater, no nothing. And even if it's Texas, it does get chilly in the winter! Lol. I'd prefer not to leave them overnight in the cold. Turning up heat is NOT. an option.
I'm gonna be running a risk with a minicycle. I'm probably gonna mess with the gravel a lot, so hopefully it doesn't end up too bad.
Anything I missed?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
And I'd like opinions on this idea. I plan on ONLY having 1 betta per 5gallon tank in the future. But, I want to be CREATIVE! It'll be a great summer project for me. Best thing, I won't spend much money on it.
Here is the tank I will be using:
http
/www.walmart.com/ip/Tetra-Aquarium-Starter-Kit-5-Gallons-Fish-Aquatic-Pets/12177653In Inches: it is
16.2''L, 8.4''W, 10''H
(It says 13.6'' as the height, but that's including the hood).
Now, my idea is this. I'm planning on adding on adding the previous 1/2 gallon tank INTO the 5gallon tank.
http
/www.petco.com/product/106657/Hagen-Zen-Marina-Betta-Kit.aspx5.5" L X 5.5" W X 5.5" H
It first perfectly. Now, hopefully this isn't too confusing. Inside the 1/2 gallon, I will be planning on adding a cave (that I will buy later, currently undecided). Probably one from Petsmart or Petco. Definitely small enough to fit inside, but big enough for my darling betta. I will add glass marbles as the substrate for inside the 1/2gal. It'll be clear, translucent white, and orange to go with the outside white gravel. (I'll be adding regular gravel substrate outside the 1/2gallon). Along with the marble and cave, I want to add a plant, either a tall or small (silk, of course).
Outside of the 1/2 gallon will be, well, everything else. I will surround the 1/2gal with plants, and also scatter others. Heater and filter will have no changes.
Does that sound like a good idea? There will be space for him to swim of course, but it's also detable about the space the 1/2gallon takes up. But I like creativity, so the 1/2 gal wil be an actual home, and the 5gal his yard!
Sound okay to you guys? Btw, the gravel will be white. I'm a sucker for white gravel.
