hello everyone.
so I've been reading, through the forum and on the web alike.
and I have a few questions.
Cycling the tank? the bacteria thing, do they just grow? Or do you have to get them special. And when/if i do it how should i introduce my betta into the tank?
I heard silk plants are better than plastic.
As far as structures go, are there any special parameters I should follow or can I just get anyone that would suit the tank?
For floor coverage, What may be better for keeping it maintained, gravel or sand, or is it all to preference cause you would have to change the sand instead of sifting gravel, huh?
What would be the best diet for a betta? I've read a few different things, what are some of you using?
I know I need: tester kit, a heater, light, thermometer, [not needed but would help] a filter. Is there anything else that could be suggested to keep a betta happy and healthy?
I also heard that bottled water is a bad thing for betta's and ro/di water or something like that is better, can someone shine some light on this matter?
Is there anything that a betta would not like in a tank like any flashy colours, or any odd plants or decor?
So when/if I get the betta [depends on my funds, 19 yr old with no job yet gonna use my xmas money], there's been a few readings Ive found about tankmates for a betta such as ghost shrip, corie cats, pygmy cories and plecos. I know it all depends on the temperment of the betta. How would I check his temperment? Are there any other kind of fish that wouldn't overwhelm the betta into agressive action? It's a ten gal. tank by the way.
And about the tank. I have an old tank thats been in the garage for a while. It was used for hermit crabs that have passed on [may they RIP], what would be the proper way to clean the tank of dust, garage debri, and hermit crab germies so its safe? and after the cleaning would it be safe for fish habitation? I know I'd have to get a hood and everything for it cause now only has a mesh screen topper and we've got kitties.
Ill appreciate any help and answers to my questions, or anything i didn't ask about. Thanks,
---K---
so I've been reading, through the forum and on the web alike.
and I have a few questions.
Cycling the tank? the bacteria thing, do they just grow? Or do you have to get them special. And when/if i do it how should i introduce my betta into the tank?
I heard silk plants are better than plastic.
As far as structures go, are there any special parameters I should follow or can I just get anyone that would suit the tank?
For floor coverage, What may be better for keeping it maintained, gravel or sand, or is it all to preference cause you would have to change the sand instead of sifting gravel, huh?
What would be the best diet for a betta? I've read a few different things, what are some of you using?
I know I need: tester kit, a heater, light, thermometer, [not needed but would help] a filter. Is there anything else that could be suggested to keep a betta happy and healthy?
I also heard that bottled water is a bad thing for betta's and ro/di water or something like that is better, can someone shine some light on this matter?
Is there anything that a betta would not like in a tank like any flashy colours, or any odd plants or decor?
So when/if I get the betta [depends on my funds, 19 yr old with no job yet gonna use my xmas money], there's been a few readings Ive found about tankmates for a betta such as ghost shrip, corie cats, pygmy cories and plecos. I know it all depends on the temperment of the betta. How would I check his temperment? Are there any other kind of fish that wouldn't overwhelm the betta into agressive action? It's a ten gal. tank by the way.
And about the tank. I have an old tank thats been in the garage for a while. It was used for hermit crabs that have passed on [may they RIP], what would be the proper way to clean the tank of dust, garage debri, and hermit crab germies so its safe? and after the cleaning would it be safe for fish habitation? I know I'd have to get a hood and everything for it cause now only has a mesh screen topper and we've got kitties.
Ill appreciate any help and answers to my questions, or anything i didn't ask about. Thanks,
---K---