Surprise!!

[ZackyBear]

Today I had to take the day off from work to drive my mom to her doctor's appointment.

When we got home it was a good 4 hours later, and there was a 1.5 Tetra start tank kit on my bed!!!!!

It's not the $60 setup I wanted for my first betta (which I wanted to wait on getting since I wanted to breed platies), but my dad said that since I've been wanting a 'fancy fish' (lol that is what he calls bettas!) he decided that a 1.5 gal would be good to start with.

Since bettas are all I talk about when we go to wal-mart or Petco -w-

I got it all set up with a few AQ stones, a rock my dad wanted to add that 'glows in the dark' in a tank (Kinda skeptical) that doubles as a small cave. I don't like the filter on it because it has too much current, and I don't have a heater yet, but I plan on getting one, but the water has been a steady 77 degrees for almost 7 hours.

I am hoping they don't suddenly drop a betta on me. I want to cycle this tank, first >.< But YES!! I'm happy and excited!!

[ZackyBear]

If the tank temperature drops suddenly tomorrow I will get a heater. If it stays steady then I will anyways, just in case xD

[Micho]

You can't really cycle a 1.5 gallon. So don't bother with that, but congratz with your new tank! What a nice present.

If the filter turns out to be too much of a fuss to baffle, I would just remove it. 1.5 filtered and 1.5 non-filtered tank have almost the same water change schedules anyways. Yes, a heater ASAP, so just go get the heater and find a lovely Betta to give a home to.

[Bombalurina]

If you aren't going to have the filter on, it won't cycle. It's doubtful that a tank that small would hold a cycle anyway. I'd say that as soon as you have your heater, it's ready for your fish. :)

[a123andpoof]

Thats great! I also wouldn't bother with trying to cycle it. And get a heater and a beautiful betta! I can't wait to see the pic. Don't forget to post pictures!

[ZackyBear]

Well I guess that's one less step into preparation. Was kinda looking forward to it xD But It's fine!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79692583@N07/7206881468/

For some reason the upload got messed up, but this is what it looks like! I may replace the rocks with something else though. I need something to keep my betta from getting bored x.x Also going to add some silk plants :o

EDIT: Fixed picture with a new one :D The tank looks so empty right now...

[Tikibirds]

it would look lovely with sand and some of those rocks on top of it

[Cattitude]

Originally Posted by Tikibirds

it would look lovely with sand and some of those rocks on top of it

Just make sure if you use sand you don't use saltwater tank sand. I just spent the day rinsing the stuff out of my 26 gal tank.

But your tank looks great as it is, too! I like the big rock. It would be easy to keep clean and change the water with just the stones on the bottom.

[Bombalurina]

I think a java fern would finish it off nicely. :)

[Sheldon31]

Somecute little moss balls! The nano ones would look really cute in little tanks like that, and I agree, java fern would look awesome in there!