Kowalski
Fish Fanatic
As time has gone on, and visits here have increased; I've learned a lot... I've made a lot of mistakes and such... Which sucks and it sad, I'm a true animal lover, I really regret not doing enough research in the beginning.
So, I think I'll start all over, empty the tank, clean everything, etc etc...
Bettas, although BEAUTIFUL and very entertaining have proven to be an issue since they are so hard to keep in a community, and frankly, I don't want a 10 gallon tank with just one Betta in it, true, they love it, but I don't know, I think I would like more to watch and such.
So here's the deal. I have a 10 gallon with (currently) four plastic plants and gravel. It's got a Bio-Wheel filter that has been running wonderfully.
Also, in the mail, I have coming 4-5 rock decorations (fake), 18 plastic plants (small to large) and a clump of Java Moss with snails, most likely Trumpets. So in total, I'll have 22 plastic plants, and about 6-7 decorations (rock, fake wood, etc).
I've been taking a break to stop stressing out over my mistakes and try to figure out something.
So first, I figure my Betta will stay in his new home, a small thing, and I'll eventually upgrade that to a 3-4 gallon, maybe even a 5 gallon. So he'll be happy.
As it's summer, I have extra time to spare. So, this week I'm planning on totally cleaning out my tank and starting a new. I'll do this when my plants arrive and decorations. I will cycle the tank and give Bio-Spira a shot, if it doesn't work, oh well, but I'll see if it does. Hell, I might not even get it.
Once the tank is all set up (HOPEFULLY with a sand substrate) and cycled, which will be in awhile (due to lack of fish to use to cycle it with...) I have decided on getting:
1 Male Dwarf Puffer, 2 Female Dwarf Puffers, and a Oto.
I think that this would work quite alright. I read the FAQ about puffers on this website and this was suggested. But as I stated, I will be forced to do a fishless cycle, unless Otos can help with that, but I find that doubtful.
I'm starting this thing all over again as a complete "newbie" and really going to get this right.
Any suggestions? Comments? Advice? Etc?
So, I think I'll start all over, empty the tank, clean everything, etc etc...
Bettas, although BEAUTIFUL and very entertaining have proven to be an issue since they are so hard to keep in a community, and frankly, I don't want a 10 gallon tank with just one Betta in it, true, they love it, but I don't know, I think I would like more to watch and such.
So here's the deal. I have a 10 gallon with (currently) four plastic plants and gravel. It's got a Bio-Wheel filter that has been running wonderfully.
Also, in the mail, I have coming 4-5 rock decorations (fake), 18 plastic plants (small to large) and a clump of Java Moss with snails, most likely Trumpets. So in total, I'll have 22 plastic plants, and about 6-7 decorations (rock, fake wood, etc).
I've been taking a break to stop stressing out over my mistakes and try to figure out something.
So first, I figure my Betta will stay in his new home, a small thing, and I'll eventually upgrade that to a 3-4 gallon, maybe even a 5 gallon. So he'll be happy.
As it's summer, I have extra time to spare. So, this week I'm planning on totally cleaning out my tank and starting a new. I'll do this when my plants arrive and decorations. I will cycle the tank and give Bio-Spira a shot, if it doesn't work, oh well, but I'll see if it does. Hell, I might not even get it.
Once the tank is all set up (HOPEFULLY with a sand substrate) and cycled, which will be in awhile (due to lack of fish to use to cycle it with...) I have decided on getting:
1 Male Dwarf Puffer, 2 Female Dwarf Puffers, and a Oto.
I think that this would work quite alright. I read the FAQ about puffers on this website and this was suggested. But as I stated, I will be forced to do a fishless cycle, unless Otos can help with that, but I find that doubtful.
I'm starting this thing all over again as a complete "newbie" and really going to get this right.
Any suggestions? Comments? Advice? Etc?
