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I'm setting up/acquiring 2 aquaria for bettas I'm expecting to arrive this week. I was planning to buy a mini bow 2 on sale but I ended up with the 5 because I figured it would be healthier for the betta and it was on sale as well.
I also bought 2 Aqueon submersible 10w heaters, one for my existing 2-gal acrylic tank and the other for this 5 gal.
I already have gravel, decor and broadleaf silk plants from previous setups.
A few questions:
- Are there possible issues with this equipment that I should know about? Things like light bulb melting thru lid, heater konking out or not heating water enough, filter issues etc?
- Does the 5 gal mini bow cycle on its own or will I need to change water frequently?
I do plan on running the 5 gal for a couple of days in advance, "sans fish". I already have a betta in a 1-gal cube; I change his water 50% every second day. Would adding some of the "dirty" water to the new tanks help with cycling or should I not bother?
Finally: With a 5-gal and one betta, should I add a second "cleaner" species such as a cory shoal or other bottom feeder fish, or invert, or am I ok with just the filtration and water changes?
I also bought 2 Aqueon submersible 10w heaters, one for my existing 2-gal acrylic tank and the other for this 5 gal.
I already have gravel, decor and broadleaf silk plants from previous setups.
A few questions:
- Are there possible issues with this equipment that I should know about? Things like light bulb melting thru lid, heater konking out or not heating water enough, filter issues etc?
- Does the 5 gal mini bow cycle on its own or will I need to change water frequently?
I do plan on running the 5 gal for a couple of days in advance, "sans fish". I already have a betta in a 1-gal cube; I change his water 50% every second day. Would adding some of the "dirty" water to the new tanks help with cycling or should I not bother?
Finally: With a 5-gal and one betta, should I add a second "cleaner" species such as a cory shoal or other bottom feeder fish, or invert, or am I ok with just the filtration and water changes?