Bleu’s new 5 gallon!

[BleuTheBetta]

Hello, everyone
If you read my thread named “is this a good deal on tank?” You may know that I found a five gallon fish tank second hand to replace the small 2.5 gallon I previously had. I feel much better knowing how much happier bleu is with more swimming space.

When I got my 2.5 gallon tank (maybe four weeks ago?) I didn’t know much about this hobby.
I didn’t know that water quality was of importance, or even that your betta should have at least 5 gallons of swim room.
Well, this forum has helped me a lot, and know I have upgraded my tank! If you are interested, here are water parameters + more details

Tank size- 5 gallon 2nd hand tank
Filter- Betta EF-S filter
Heater- 15Watt heater from petsmart
Stock- 1 Veiltale betta
Plants- 1 live plant (i do not know what it is, any help on that would be appreciated. It is the plant growing off of the stick in the pictures!) resting leaf, 4 silk plants + some rocks that I used for scaping.

Parameters:
0- Ammonia
0- Nitrites
0- Nitrates
7.2- PH

I hope you guys love Bleu’s new tank as much as Bleu and I do

 

[TNG]

That’s a nice set up. I’d keep an eye on the water temperature. If it doesn’t heat the water to the desired temp in winter, you’ll need a 25W or 50W heater.

Keep up with the water change routine and don’t overfeed, and you will have a happy betta. This is critical, especially when the tank is not yet fully cycled.

 

[BleuTheBetta]

That’s a nice set up. I’d keep an eye on the water temperature. If it doesn’t heat the water to the desired temp in winter, you’ll need a 25W or 50W heater.

Keep up with the water change routine and don’t overfeed, and you will have a happy betta. This is critical, especially when the tank is not yet fully cycled.

Thank you!! Yes, I check water temp & parameters everyday and a 20% water change every week. I’m super excited about this setup

 

[Slaphppy7]

Nice job, I bet Bleu is enjoying all of the extra space to explore

 

[BleuTheBetta]

Nice job, I bet Bleu is enjoying all of the extra space to explore

Thank you very much <3

 

[Back in the fold]

Do you have trouble with that suction cup leaf betta hammock coming off ? I have one and it won’t stick no matter what I do.

 

[BleuTheBetta]

Do you have trouble with that suction cup leaf betta hammock coming off ? I have one and it won’t stick no matter what I do.

I do not! I just stick it on and press. I do have a plastic tank? I don't know if that affects anything though XD

 

[Fishmanic]

March Tank of the Month features tanks sized at 16 gallons and smaller. You should enter your awesome Betta tank.

 

[BleuTheBetta]

March Tank of the Month features tanks sized at 16 gallons and smaller. You should enter your awesome Betta tank.

I sure will! Thank you

 

[Nuttawet]

How old is your betta and do u have only one fish in the tank? The tank is big for betta u can get more fish in there?

 

[Fishies4Ever]

It looks great! Bleu has so much room, I bet he is so much happier.

 

[Rocky998]

How old is your betta and do u have only one fish in the tank? The tank is big for betta u can get more fish in there?

5g is the minimum tank size for a betta. Also, no, you would not want to add fish to this tank with the bettas as they are very aggressive.
This is on the smaller end of what's ok for a bettas in my opinion. I like 10g for a betta.
Nothing against the use of a 5g, they work just fine, but I'm just stating that this is by no means "big for a betta".

 

[BleuTheBetta]

How old is your betta and do u have only one fish in the tank? The tank is big for betta u can get more fish in there?

He’s 1. Yes, he’s the only fish. No room for more.

 

[BleuTheBetta]

5g is the minimum tank size for a betta. Also, no, you would not want to add fish to this tank with the bettas as they are very aggressive.
This is on the smaller end of what's ok for a bettas in my opinion. I like 10g for a betta.
Nothing against the use of a 5g, they work just fine, but I'm just stating that this is by no means "big for a betta".

Thinking about putting him in the 10 gal that’s sitting around! We will see.

 

[Nuttawet]

Nice good luck BleuTheBetta.....