3 gallon tank, live plant on left, fake soft plant in middle.
50W heater purchased at Petco with automatic thermostat for 76-80 degrees.
Whisper filter
Those are not marks inside or outside tank or on live plant. Probably just overexposure of cell phone camera.
The heater I have has an automatic thermostat so it is not running constantly. Water temp has maintained between 76-78, no more no less. Think that is Ok or should I consider changing?
Maybe just get one of those thermometers that have the suction cup you can stick to your tank from the inside? Those ones have had the best temp reading for me.
I notice you have a tetra heater. I would say its fine. The larger tetra heaters are junk and would probably safely heat the 3g. I would say just monitor the temps cloesly.
I don't have the smaller heaters available here and they were out yesterday in the city =P But I have the same heaters as you in my 2.5 and 3g and there hasn't been any terrible fluctuation in temperature. So maybe a123andpoof is right and the tetra heaters are crap. Which is fine by me since they haven't cooked my fish yet.
Btw, nice tank and grats on otis =) The only thing I might suggest is a small cave maybe, just something more solid of a hiding place. People use coffee mugs or small pottery pots if you don't have any decorations you like at the stores.
What is the deal with filters? As you can see, I am using the Whisper that came with my 3 gallon tank setup. I hear that bettas dont necessarily like ANY current. Otis seems to have fun though sometimes swimming against the current then back again on the right side of the tank.
As for filters, there are some that are adjustable. And you can always add some sponge into the cartridge area to help muffle the flow. Some betta enjoy it, my CT's have, and my VT too. But betta with more tail (long VT's, HM's, Deltas) have a harder time with current because it's the equivalent of having sails full of wind on a boat.
Is that not good for them? I am going to pick up something better for him to hide in, per some suggestions on the tank thread. Also going to get the plant you suggested to replace the fake purplish colored one in the center.
I use tetra in all my tanks. but am working on changing them out of my larger ones. because they have trouble heating ten gallons. 5 gallons is even pushing it *rolls eyes* but the 15 w works great in anything 2 gallons and under!
Updated pic of Otis in his improved home. Anibus added with driftwood and cut back on current with plastic water bottle cut to fit over front of filter.
What a great looking tank set up! He's a lucky fish.
When you put in the driftwood, did you prepare it in any way? Wash it or anything? I am super scared of putting stuff in my tank as I fear it will somehow leech a chemical and hurt my fish. Any advice?
I just rinsed it in hot water and made sure my hands were clean and washed with anti-bacterial soap and dried before placing it.
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