Betta_luver
Fishaholic
Wow that is a great set-up!!! I really should get some real plants in my tank. Lucky betta.
My 6 Gallon Betta Tank
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Its got a small power compact bulb in there its 11 watt seems to be strong enough because the plants are growing quite well
You have 1.8 WPG, which should be sufficient for all the plants except the small grass-like plant, which is I think dwarf hairgrass. That needs more light. Your java fern also shouldn't be planted in the substrate. If the rhizome is buried, it will rot and the plant will die. Try instead attaching the fern to the wood using fishing line. The rhizome must be exposed to the water current. The cambomba carolina could also stand to use more light, but it may grow in your situation, though it may be leggy.
Many plants appear to grow well in the first weeks as they use up their stored nutrients. The growth could diminish if their nutrient needs are not met. You have some heavy root feeders, the sword plants, that would benefit from the addition of fertilizers. I would suggest root tabs and possibly a generic all-purpose liquid fertilizer. The hairgrass will also benefit from the added fertilizer.
I'm sorry, I'm being a little picky, but planted tanks are sort of my thing, and I want to make sure that you have some information. If you're curious, have a look at the pinned topics in the Planted section of the forum.
Its got a small power compact bulb in there its 11 watt seems to be strong enough because the plants are growing quite well
You have 1.8 WPG, which should be sufficient for all the plants except the small grass-like plant, which is I think dwarf hairgrass. That needs more light. Your java fern also shouldn't be planted in the substrate. If the rhizome is buried, it will rot and the plant will die. Try instead attaching the fern to the wood using fishing line. The rhizome must be exposed to the water current. The cambomba carolina could also stand to use more light, but it may grow in your situation, though it may be leggy.
Many plants appear to grow well in the first weeks as they use up their stored nutrients. The growth could diminish if their nutrient needs are not met. You have some heavy root feeders, the sword plants, that would benefit from the addition of fertilizers. I would suggest root tabs and possibly a generic all-purpose liquid fertilizer. The hairgrass will also benefit from the added fertilizer.
I'm sorry, I'm being a little picky, but planted tanks are sort of my thing, and I want to make sure that you have some information. If you're curious, have a look at the pinned topics in the Planted section of the forum.
Thanks for the tips but i do use liquid ferts & root tabs. I think you might be right about the grass seems to be going a bit brown & the java is only just under the surface.
Cheers
Booboo puppy
Fish Addict
Very nice looking set up. My first betta (back when I thought I was only going to have one) "George" is in the same type of tank, but I don't run the filter. Initially I thought the current was too much, then later when I wanted to run it, it didn't work any longer. George has a large cave/tunnel and silk plants in his tank.
Hi Booboo, i have got a spray bar on mine just facing backwards and the betta is fine because the flow just runs down the back. The motors in them seem quite cheap probably break easily!!
uv just converted me to keeping a betta now! cool tank...crystal clear 10/10 a+++
Thanks im sure you will be happy with your betta!!
Yes like 2 legs one either side.
aha! exactly the same with lil nothces on the lid? same just differnet name....
i dont knwo which to go for:
1 male betta with 3 corys
or
5 neons, 1 cherry barb, 2 corys??
hard decision picking stock and tanks!
Got to be 1 male betta & corys thats what ive got.
mmm, wud u mind telling me a bit about them? like how much u have to clean it out and about that filter?
i might think of buying an eheim 2206 wen i get that tank to replace the filter as my lfs's dont sell replacements for it!
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i might think of buying an eheim 2206 wen i get that tank to replace the filter as my lfs's dont sell replacements for it!
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