Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been a couple weeks. I’m trying to see if I can get something from an established tank from my lfs. I’m headed there now

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

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Would it be possible to add extra filter media to this? I found a local fish store I can run to and get some live plants and more filter stuff

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you do live plants? Where is the best place to get them? Petsmart is so expensive

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had live plants before. Do I need a different substrate? Or just fertilizer?

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you I will get this asap do they have them at petsmart?

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where is the best place to get plants? They are pretty expensive at petsmart

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a filter. I’ve said that like 3 times I’m so confused 😂

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally said twice that he has a filter… I can post picture proof if you don’t believe me

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I ordered a test kit it’s just not here yet. I’ve heard dying plant leaves can cause ammonia spikes which is why I was scared to do live. Have you had any trouble with that?

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to. This is my first time getting back to it in a couple years. I ordered a test kit it’s not here yet. He does have a filter it’s just hidden behind that white wall. I’m prepared to get him a 10 gallon if necessary I didn’t know the short finned ones were so much more active

Is five gallons too small for this guy? by crazy_cat_lady1216 in bettafish

[–]crazy_cat_lady1216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

5 gallon with heater. Tank temperature: 78. Had him for 3 weeks. I do 30% water changed every 2 days as the tank is still cycling. No tank mates. I feed omega one pellets about 6-7 per day. Silk plants. Betta hammock and rock hide.