Hi there!
I'm Sarah, I'm just getting into freshwater tanks. I spent about six weeks researching, and these are the specs of what I've put together since getting started:
- A super delta betta named Dean (<3)
- 5 gallon tank, with rim
- 25 watt Hydor heater
- AquaClear 20, baffled to within an inch of its life so that the flow is very gentle
- Two java ferns, one anubias variety (unsure which, it doesn't look like barteri)
- Black ceramic mug as a hide
- Currently no hood, just saran wrap with holes
- No substrate (bare bottom)
To be added soon:
- Small granite stones and shale skipping stones that I picked up from the lake (currently being washed/water tested)
- About five java fern plantlets to be attached to those stones
- Brazillian pennywort (one bunch)
- Indian almond leaf (arriving in 1-3 days in the mail)
- Java moss/craft mesh moss wall
Future plans:
- Upgrade to a heavily planted 20 gal with shrimp and/or dwarf african frogs
I'm seeking constructive criticism; confirming some things will probably work and highlighting the things that need work.
I'm Sarah, I'm just getting into freshwater tanks. I spent about six weeks researching, and these are the specs of what I've put together since getting started:
- A super delta betta named Dean (<3)
- 5 gallon tank, with rim
- 25 watt Hydor heater
- AquaClear 20, baffled to within an inch of its life so that the flow is very gentle
- Two java ferns, one anubias variety (unsure which, it doesn't look like barteri)
- Black ceramic mug as a hide
- Currently no hood, just saran wrap with holes
- No substrate (bare bottom)
To be added soon:
- Small granite stones and shale skipping stones that I picked up from the lake (currently being washed/water tested)
- About five java fern plantlets to be attached to those stones
- Brazillian pennywort (one bunch)
- Indian almond leaf (arriving in 1-3 days in the mail)
- Java moss/craft mesh moss wall
Future plans:
- Upgrade to a heavily planted 20 gal with shrimp and/or dwarf african frogs
I'm seeking constructive criticism; confirming some things will probably work and highlighting the things that need work.