1. Asked: October 15, 2025In:

    Types of colorful flowers for betas

    Adarsh
    Adarsh Beginner
    This answer was edited.

    Hey @marco33 , you can have some flowering / showy plants in a betta tank, but it’s tricky. Most “flowering” aquatic plants either need to push blooms above water, or only produce small blossoms underwater. For your 50 gal, try starting with hardy ones like Anubias or Cryptocoryne. They’re unlikelyRead more

    Hey marco33 , you can have some flowering / showy plants in a betta tank, but it’s tricky. Most “flowering” aquatic plants either need to push blooms above water, or only produce small blossoms underwater.

    For your 50 gal, try starting with hardy ones like Anubias or Cryptocoryne. They’re unlikely to wow you with blooms, but they survive well and add greenery. Then mix in floating plants like Amazon Frogbit or Red Root Floater, they give cover, reduce stress, and look nice.

    If you want a “star” plant to try for flowers, go with something like Red Tiger Lotus or Hygrophila corymbosa (letting it grow emergent) and place it where light is strong. Just be ready: getting it to bloom takes effort (good light, stable parameters, trimming, etc.).

    Let me know your lighting setup / how bright your tank is, and I can help you pick exact species that are likely to flower in your conditions.

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  2. Asked: July 6, 2024In:

    Remove snails from a fish tank

    joseph
    joseph Beginner

    Hi, what snails exactly are you referring to? are they pests or pet snails?

    Hi, what snails exactly are you referring to? are they pests or pet snails?

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  3. Asked: June 10, 2024In:

    Do fishies sleep?

    thomas
    thomas

    Yes, fish do sleep, but not in the same way we do. They don't have eyelids, so it might not look like they're sleeping. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their metabolism slows down, and they stay mostly still. You'll notice some species will find a safe spot to hide or hover in the water coRead more

    Yes, fish do sleep, but not in the same way we do. They don’t have eyelids, so it might not look like they’re sleeping. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their metabolism slows down, and they stay mostly still. You’ll notice some species will find a safe spot to hide or hover in the water column.

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  4. Asked: June 10, 2024In:

    Would it be okay to put a 12 gallon fish tank on a dresser that already has a 5 gallon (already set up) on the other end.

    Adarsh
    Adarsh Beginner

    It really depends on the sturdiness of your dresser. A 12-gallon tank filled with water, substrate, and decorations (use live plants please) will weigh around 120-150 pounds. Combined with the weight of your existing 5-gallon tank, that could be a significant load on your dresser. I’d recommend checRead more

    It really depends on the sturdiness of your dresser. A 12-gallon tank filled with water, substrate, and decorations (use live plants please) will weigh around 120-150 pounds. Combined with the weight of your existing 5-gallon tank, that could be a significant load on your dresser. I’d recommend checking the weight capacity of your dresser or considering a stand specifically designed for aquariums.

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  5. Asked: June 8, 2024In:

    How often should I redo the substrate of an aquascape?

    fishkeeper
    fishkeeper Beginner

    I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It's a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste materRead more

    I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It’s a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste material.

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  6. Asked: June 5, 2024In:

    What materials should I use in my DIY pond to help hold the water?

    Adarsh
    Adarsh Beginner

    I've worked with EPDM rubber liners and PVC pond liners. Both work, but EPDM rubber is a bit costly. 45 mil EPDM rubber liner is what I use most. Tip: Just make sure to properly line the hole you dig with sand or old carpet to protect the liner from punctures.

    I’ve worked with EPDM rubber liners and PVC pond liners. Both work, but EPDM rubber is a bit costly. 45 mil EPDM rubber liner is what I use most.

    Tip: Just make sure to properly line the hole you dig with sand or old carpet to protect the liner from punctures.

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  7. Asked: June 3, 2024In:

    How to prepare saltwater for an aquarium?

    david
    Best Answer
    david Beginner

    First saltwater aquarium? Uff, been there🤐 This is the standard process, you can follow it with no doubts. Start with reverse osmosis/deionized (RO/DI) water to avoid impurities. Get a high-quality marine salt mix from your local fish store or online. Use a clean container, add the RO/DI water, andRead more

    First saltwater aquarium? Uff, been there🤐

    This is the standard process, you can follow it with no doubts.

    1. Start with reverse osmosis/deionized (RO/DI) water to avoid impurities.
    2. Get a high-quality marine salt mix from your local fish store or online.
    3. Use a clean container, add the RO/DI water, and slowly mix in the salt. Follow the instructions on the salt mix packaging for the correct ratio.
    4. Use a refractometer or hydrometer to ensure the salinity is around 1.025 specific gravity.
    5. Allow the mix to aerate and sit for at least 24 hours before adding it to your tank.
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