Sand Or Gravel?

[cookiemistress]

As the title asks what do people reccommend with Bettas?
I have a 64L tank atm and am getting a betta at some point soon, but i have gravel (normal smooth gravel) i am hoping to have a community aquarium.
This is my tank if people can see the gravel, the larger coloured "rocks" are plastic (i think) aquarium rocks bought from wilkinsons.

The 2 fish on the far right are the best fish ever! they produce no waste, are pretty to watch, they dont do anything but that might be because they r glass lol

I did but 4 ottos a few weeks back and looking at the 4 now i can clearly see 2 ottos and 2 dwarf corys the corys seem to be perfectly fine on the gravel despite most sources saying the cant be kept on gravel cos of their barbs on their mouth?

 

[anusingh88]

colourful, i think it will keep him busy. Not sure what holds the bacteria better though. Experts shall tell you soon enough

 

[Shred]

Really, it doesn't matter, its just down to personal taste. And yes corys will do fine on gravel as long as it isn't sharp.

 

[cookiemistress]

Really, it doesn't matter, its just down to personal taste. And yes corys will do fine on gravel as long as it isn't sharp.

Ah thats ok then lol just panicked when i realised i had 2 corys on gravel dad will be happy tho seeing as he bought me the gravel for my birthday
On another note the live plants i have in my tank atm are they ok for bettas? ive read that they need/like broad leaved plants?
Moss ball and cabomba aquatica (cabomba need tidying up tho but will make loads of extra plants).
Thanx for the quick info will post pics of my betta with name when i get him.
Any tips on tanking pics of fish? ive tried but i cant get any clear ones, even of my suckers when they r still.

 

[Shred]

If you really want to make the tank better for your betta you could get some taller plants which would reach up to the surface. Then again the cabomba is a fast grower and in a couple of months will probably be up to the surface anyway. I'm not sure why people say bettas like broad leafed plants, perhaps its because they like to swim between them and brush up on them? Amazon swords would be a good choice or you could get some java fern and tie it to the rock you have in the middle, always looks nice.

 

[cookiemistress]

If you really want to make the tank better for your betta you could get some taller plants which would reach up to the surface. Then again the cabomba is a fast grower and in a couple of months will probably be up to the surface anyway. I'm not sure why people say bettas like broad leafed plants, perhaps its because they like to swim between them and brush up on them? Amazon swords would be a good choice or you could get some java fern and tie it to the rock you have in the middle, always looks nice.

Ive tried java moss and it didnt work, didnt knit to rock and died quickly but will try for some amazon thingy, is it fast growing?

 

[Shred]

Java fern not java moss

 

[cookiemistress]

Java fern not java moss

Duh lol sorry blond moment lol

 

[llamalord305]

Can I ask you where you got your pinapple under the sea?

 

[meguro]

Sand looks out of place in a freshwater tank imo. Fine gravel (which I think is usually sold as river sand) is good though. Otherwise any of the darker coloured plant substrates look nice and provide a good contrast to the colours of most fish.

Not a fan of coloured gravel but it can look ok in some setups/themes, it compliments yours quite well.