TrogdorTheBettanator Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Good day all :) I've recently got into aquarium/fish keeping. After a lot of research and countless videos (which led me to ACO) I took the plunge and got a 20 gallon aquarium. I knew I was going to keep it planted, as I already have lots of houseplants and I love greenery. So I bought the tank, filled it with plants, and let it establish itself for about a month (had some technical difficulties with the water parameters halfway through but got it quickly sorted) before stocking it. Enter Trogdor the Bettanator and the Peasants! I purchased 10 black neon tetras, 4 panda corys, 2 baby mystery snails (plus mini rams horn snails from the plants), and a bright red male betta as the centerpiece of the tank that my husband and I named Trogdor. Anyone know where that name comes from? :D They've all been living together for a week now. Trogdor has gotten a bit sassy with the tetras around feeding time now that he's gotten used to the tank. But 95% of the time they all swim around happily together. I have always loved betta fish so I'm really happy that the community tank is working so far. Please excuse the low waterline, tomorrow is tank maintenance day :) I'm not sure if I'll post much, but I've found some very helpful information from other posters. So, thank you to everyone who shares their knowledge with noobs like me! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 3/10/2023 at 2:55 PM, TrogdorTheBettanator said: Anyone know where that name comes from? 😄 my search result came up negative, no idea about the name. my guess is its a move/book character. also Welcome to our forum! this is definitely a very good resource for information. have you considered getting your betta a tunnel? mine really likes his, but i guess it depends on your betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdorTheBettanator Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 On 3/10/2023 at 12:39 PM, Theplatymaster said: my guess is its a move/book character. have you considered getting your betta a tunnel? Close! Trogdor is from a super old (pre-youtube) internet video about a guy who draws a dragon lol I have thought about getting him a tunnel! I kind of wanted to see his personality first, but I do think that he would like one! He likes to swim under the log and through all the java ferns. He also likes to hang out in the water sprite I have floating on the surface :) It's on my list of items to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Good thing that's a mushroom hut and not a thatched roof cottage! On 3/10/2023 at 4:13 PM, TrogdorTheBettanator said: super old Ouch... That hurts to think that was almost 20 years ago Welcome trogdor and all your consummate V's! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdorTheBettanator Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 @Schuyler I'm so glad someone knows what it's from! We did look for a thatched roof cottage, we compromised with the mushroom cottage lol 20 years seems so short yet so long ;-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper5150 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaz Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Cool that your tank has a theme. I really like how you've set it up, and your boy is really gorgeous, I've not seen a betta that red before. I look forward to hearing more of your great sense of humor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdorTheBettanator Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) On 3/10/2023 at 7:13 PM, TrogdorTheBettanator said: It's on my list of items to buy. you dont need to buy one. myself and @Chick-In-Of-TheSeaboth use DIY ones, and the bettas love them. here is a picture of mine in his, i cut some holes in a root tab container: Edited March 12 by Theplatymaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I made mine out of pvc and used fishing line and scotch tape to hang it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Welcome to the forum and hobby! Your aquarium looks beautiful and it sounds like you did a lot of research before setting up your aquarium, which is always great to see! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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