Nora
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Hi, I got a 50W, heater which I can control the temp. I have spot checked and it does seem to run about 2 degrees lower than the display says, and I adjust accordingly, but it has been colder in the house so maybe I need to bump it up again. Thanks.
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Awesome thank you so much I will get that. The video was great. I may reconsider getting some live plants, I'll have to delve into the site for info on how to start that.
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Well, I was going to and then i called a local Aquatics store (not where i got the fish) and they said I was over thinking it, betas are hardy just use some water conditioner and I will be fine. Soo...I've been using Prime on tap water. Do you have a testing kit that you recommend? What do we do if it hasn't cycled but we already have the fish?
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Hey Y'all. I had a few betas prior to this but after reading Co-op I realized I've been keeping them in a way too small tank. So for my daughters Christmas present I wanted to do it right! I got a 5 gal tank (Top Fin Retreat tank) with filter and added a heater. I've been spot checking the heater and its been staying between 79-81. I got a Plakat Beta (as they look a bit like Koi and she initially wanted a goldfish) and a blue mystery snail. I set up the tank about a week before. I got the snail and Fish on Thursday from a local small fish store (I think they breed them?). The snail seems to be doing well, but the Beta is REALLY low energy. He doesn't seem to want to eat either, and just wants to hang out by the Heater. There does seem to be a bit of film on the top of the water. I'd really like to be able to give my daughter a live fish in a week (and honestly Im really excited about having a fish again).
Ps. Currently only have faux plants because at some point we will be moving back to NYC and I figure moving a planted aquarium will be much harder. But once we get there Im looking forward to starting a planted aquarium.
Hello! Newbie who's over her head in VA.
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Dancing Matt: We have had him about 5 days now, he was a bit more energetic the second half of yesterday.
KaitieG: I am picking up a test kit today, Petsmart's prices were actually the same as Amazon for once, yeah! I had considered a starter like that, but then yeah got that "You don't need that" advice and didnt, we shall see what the numbers are.
JettsPapa: Im glad to know that I can move the plants like that, I will work on getting live plants in there very soon, although I think i will need to change or add to my substrate, off to read some articles.