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Types of colorful flowers for betas
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.
See lessRemove snails from a fish tank
To @david's point, I’ve found cucumbers work best. Slice them thin and use a spoon or pick to gently lift them out.
To david’s point, I’ve found cucumbers work best. Slice them thin and use a spoon or pick to gently lift them out.
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I use a combination of manual removal and veggie bait. I recommend manual removal for pet stails.
I use a combination of manual removal and veggie bait. I recommend manual removal for pet stails.
See lessDo fishies sleep?
@mary, definitely! Using a timer for your aquarium lights to simulate a regular day-night cycle helps reduce stress and promotes healthier fish.
mary, definitely! Using a timer for your aquarium lights to simulate a regular day-night cycle helps reduce stress and promotes healthier fish.
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I’ve heard that some fish never stop swimming even when they sleep. How does that work?
I’ve heard that some fish never stop swimming even when they sleep. How does that work?
See lessWould 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.
Here, I made this calculator for you, check it out: https://finsforum.com/gallons-to-pounds-lbs-converter/
Here, I made this calculator for you, check it out:
See lessWould 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.
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.
See lessHow often should I redo the substrate of an aquascape?
Agree🤝
Agree🤝
See lessHow often should I redo the substrate of an aquascape?
Hmm...Interesting. I think you're doing something wrong. You generally don't have to replace the substrate in an aquascape very often, if at all. It's more about regular maintenance. Here, this is what I do, and my tank is around 4 years old and it's still in pretty good shape. Regular water changesRead more
Hmm…Interesting. I think you’re doing something wrong. You generally don’t have to replace the substrate in an aquascape very often, if at all. It’s more about regular maintenance.
Here, this is what I do, and my tank is around 4 years old and it’s still in pretty good shape.
If you’re seeing excessive buildup, you might be overfeeding or have an overstocked tank.
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