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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:17 pm Post subject: 5 gallon betta tank - bad news(24 Nov 2012) -page 5 |
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My betta 5-gallon tank LINK
Ok, setting up my new nano aquarium.
Here are the specifics -
5 gallon tank(planted) - 8.5 inch x 9 x 15, 2-3 inch aqua-clay + sand, fertilizer - ADA, homemade yeast CO2, Boyu thermometer, heater(Risheng -brand) -75 watt(couldn't get lower than this).
Plants - Rotala(red,green),Amazon,some plants I cant figure out.
PLEASE SUGGEST ME - 1) about the filter I need to use? I can't use a sponge filter as it has to be connected to an O2 bubbler which makes that annoying humming noise. Plus this will be a home for a betta soon, so it cant be a power filter. What gallon/hr capacity?
2)What light I need to use,wattage? Are chinese-made led table lamps good for growing plants?
I need help QUICK!! |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| someone please reply.................... |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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Bettas don't like water movement. Better keep a ordinary sponge filter in a corner. Or a hob filter will be good.
And for plants you don't need a heater. Just maintain 26 to 28 degree temp and not more than that. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| what kind of betta are you planning for ? |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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@above: + 1
And you dont need co2 for the plants you have selected. Just get decent light. Id say 15w is more than enough for a betta tank of that size. The amazon will most likely outgrow your tank so i suggest you skip on that.
Chinese made "table lamps" are no good for plants. Bt the chinese 1w leds (high output ones) are good. Bt if you can fid in a cfl, it would be best.
If you gt a small power filter but point it directly on the glass the flow will reduce drastically and you wont have to bear the hum of the air pump. |
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girlcookart
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| aquariumer wrote (View Post):
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what kind of betta are you planning for ?
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Its not actually for me but my Fiance..He wants one. So I am setting it up. Probably a Crowntail. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| ashwin1224 wrote (View Post):
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@above: + 1
And you dont need co2 for the plants you have selected. Just get decent light. Id say 15w is more than enough for a betta tank of that size. The amazon will most likely outgrow your tank so i suggest you skip on that.
Chinese made "table lamps" are no good for plants. Bt the chinese 1w leds (high output ones) are good. Bt if you can fid in a cfl, it would be best.
If you gt a small power filter but point it directly on the glass the flow will reduce drastically and you wont have to bear the hum of the air pump.
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#Currently have a CFL(11 watt), I was thinking of a PLL..is that good for a nano or too elaborate?I don't want any extra heat.
#And the nights are too cold in my city. drops to 21 degrees(about 3-4 degrees),so wouldn't the heater be worth it?
#Sponge filter sounds good but I dont want it cramping up anymore space. I will be probably be going for a hob/pf..the least powerful I can find. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| deepakg wrote (View Post):
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Bettas don't like water movement. Better keep a ordinary sponge filter in a corner. Or a hob filter will be good.
And for plants you don't need a heater. Just maintain 26 to 28 degree temp and not more than that.
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Thankyou for replying! Sponges are a bit of a bummer when it comes to such a restricted space..hob/pf it is(the smallest I can find). I cant on purpose maintain the temp at 26-28 degrees right now due to the monsoons(24 degrees here daytime, night-time - 21 degrees) |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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[img] [/img]
This is the final set up for now...I do want something better than a netlon covering for a canopy..
Tada! Here is Sobu-San(Betta) or as I call him - Sobu. He was very shy the first day but 1 day later, He's all over the tank!
[img] [/img]
He's already made a bubble nest on day 2! Now, should I be getting a female or not...that is the question...any answer?????
[img] [/img]
Kindly comment:) |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| If you want to breed them only then go for a female or it a big NO. They don't stay together. They will kill each other. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| deepakg wrote (View Post):
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If you want to breed them only then go for a female or it a big NO. They don't stay together. They will kill each other.
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GREAT DEEPAK """"""carry on doctor""""  |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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Just now saw the pictures. Its a happy veiltail betta. If he feels lonely then show him a mirror every day morning for half an hour. That will keep him going. 
Thanks dada. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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| deepakg wrote (View Post):
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If you want to breed them only then go for a female or it a big NO. They don't stay together. They will kill each other.
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Thanks for the reply..very much appreciate the comment:) I am not for breeding them, therefore no female.But I do want him to be happy and healthy. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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+1 for mirror.
It will keep him active and give him that exercise.
Vary the diet from Betta pellets to flakes to blood worms to the occassional mosqitoes/larvae. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: 5 gallon betta tank |
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very nice setup and the betta is looking happy 
+1 Deepak . |
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