adamg2407

Thanks both of you for the info! Lyon, I was planning on placing new substrate down because as of now my tank only has medium or large sized pebbles can you plant in that 🤷‍♂️? I've added a pic.

Haha nice Old School reference!

Hi, I am new to the aquarium hobby. For the past 2 months I have been keeping my betta in a 5 gallon tank. Not knowing, I bought all plastic decor and I have recently noticed a fin tear on his dorsal fin. I am really wanting to plant live plants. I have watched the aquarium co-op video on beginner low maintenance plants. I was wondering is it possible to take everything out of his tank and place substrate, plant the plants, and then just add him back into the tank? Or is it best to place him in a new tank and wait about a month for the plants to take then move him into the tank? Thanks for all the advice looking forward to hearing what you all have to say.

Hi, My name is Adam, I am from Louisiana, and I am new to keeping fish. About two months ago my fiancée brought home blue our betta fish. I initially did not want it at the house because we already have enough pets but she insisted that it was for our son. Our son who is two named the fish lol, that's why his name is blue. Finally I caved, but I told her that the fish would her responsibility. After about a week I started watching aquarium co-op videos just to see if we were doing things right. Initially we had our fish in a tiny bowl, that day I learned it is not good to keep them in tiny bowls. I went out and got him a 5 gallon tank. Ever since then my interests were peaked. I have been watching so many videos from aquarium co-op, kgtropical, and Irene from Girl talks fish. I have now found a new hobby that I enjoy! I also do all the tank maintenance lol. Blue has been such a joy to have in the home!