baz_78
Fish Fanatic
I'm re-entering the world of fish keeping after a few years away from the hobby and have bought a 5 gallon Fluval Chi which is cycling in preparation for a Betta (and maybe some shrimp - need to do research on that front too!). I have a few questions and am looking for advice on plants so sorry if there are any stupid questions here...
I'm basically looking for advice on which plants I can add to the tank which will benefit it's occupants but I'm not looking to add anything to the existing lighting/filtration set-up due to the small and clean look of the tank.
In my eagerness of buying the tank, I did bring home some plants with me (stupidly couldn't resist) which are:
Limnophila heterophylla - think this will outgrow the tank after doing some research
Pogostemon helferi - nice and unusual shape to it
Anubias nana bonzai - seems ideal for the tank
I'd like to add some moss balls, short grass type foreground plant, mid-size plants for one side/back of the tank and a floating plant for the Betta to rest on - so, please let me have your recommendations!
Now for the potentially 'stupid' questions:
- Where do you recommend buying plants from? My fish store has a small range but not massive!
- Once bought, should plants be removed from the 'tubs' they come in and planted into the substrate (will they float away?!) or do they stay buried in their pots?
- Is there a beginners guide to pruning/caring for plants as I'm assuming even low effort plants in a small tank will need 'feeding' and cutting back!
- What basic tools will I need to look after the plants?
- Will a Betta or shrimp destroy any plants?
I'm really looking forward to going on this adventure with plants and a Betta but I'm overwhelmed with all the available information!
Many thanks,
Barry
I'm basically looking for advice on which plants I can add to the tank which will benefit it's occupants but I'm not looking to add anything to the existing lighting/filtration set-up due to the small and clean look of the tank.
In my eagerness of buying the tank, I did bring home some plants with me (stupidly couldn't resist) which are:
Limnophila heterophylla - think this will outgrow the tank after doing some research
Pogostemon helferi - nice and unusual shape to it
Anubias nana bonzai - seems ideal for the tank
I'd like to add some moss balls, short grass type foreground plant, mid-size plants for one side/back of the tank and a floating plant for the Betta to rest on - so, please let me have your recommendations!
Now for the potentially 'stupid' questions:
- Where do you recommend buying plants from? My fish store has a small range but not massive!
- Once bought, should plants be removed from the 'tubs' they come in and planted into the substrate (will they float away?!) or do they stay buried in their pots?
- Is there a beginners guide to pruning/caring for plants as I'm assuming even low effort plants in a small tank will need 'feeding' and cutting back!
- What basic tools will I need to look after the plants?
- Will a Betta or shrimp destroy any plants?
I'm really looking forward to going on this adventure with plants and a Betta but I'm overwhelmed with all the available information!
Many thanks,
Barry