gmm Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Hello! I have begun my fishkeeping journey with Borkle, my koi plakat betta (male) in my 10 gallon long. The tank is stocked with a (healthy) amazon sword and (dying) java fern. Any ideas on more plants? I want to spoil my little guy. Also; once he goes (hopefully not in less than 2 years, he's very very healthy) do you recommend some rice fish (medaka) or a pea puffer? Pea puffer would be put with cherry shrimp. Also (v.2); do you think I could get a 2 gallon glass bowl, unfiltered and unheated (my room is generally 72-80 degrees F) and stock with shrimp (only4-5)? or would this be unethical? If yes, could I do cherry shrimp? Thanks in advance! Georgia and Borkle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 7:58 AM, gmm said: Hello! I have begun my fishkeeping journey with Borkle, my koi plakat betta (male) in my 10 gallon long. The tank is stocked with a (healthy) amazon sword and (dying) java fern. Any ideas on more plants? I want to spoil my little guy. Also; once he goes (hopefully not in less than 2 years, he's very very healthy) do you recommend some rice fish (medaka) or a pea puffer? Pea puffer would be put with cherry shrimp. Also (v.2); do you think I could get a 2 gallon glass bowl, unfiltered and unheated (my room is generally 72-80 degrees F) and stock with shrimp (only4-5)? or would this be unethical? If yes, could I do cherry shrimp? Thanks in advance! Georgia and Borkle The pea puffer would probably nip the fins of Betta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 Sorry for the misunderstanding, I meant after the betta passed away. I don't like to think like that but I'd like to prepare with years of research like I did for Borkle. @Tlindsey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 8:17 AM, gmm said: Sorry for the misunderstanding, I meant after the betta passed away. I don't like to think like that but I'd like to prepare with years of research like I did for Borkle. @Tlindsey I apologize for not thoroughly reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) First off, welcome to the forum! Now, Plant suggestions, micro sword, a great easy carpeting plant that does not need root tabs. Pearl weed, gives coverage in the hight spots of the tank, and does not require root tabs, but for these two u need some easy green ferts. Anubias nana, or anubias nana petite, are great beginer plants, all u have to do is actually throw it in, and give it some nutrients every once and a while and it will do great. These are begginer plants, that you can find on ACs website (aquarium coop). Is your java fern in the substrate? If it is, that is why its rotting, as it is a rhizome plant, you can gel glue is to decor driftwood etc. Hope this helps! On 5/24/2024 at 7:58 AM, gmm said: Hello! I have begun my fishkeeping journey with Borkle, my koi plakat betta (male) in my 10 gallon long. The tank is stocked with a (healthy) amazon sword and (dying) java fern. Any ideas on more plants? I want to spoil my little guy. Also; once he goes (hopefully not in less than 2 years, he's very very healthy) do you recommend some rice fish (medaka) or a pea puffer? Pea puffer would be put with cherry shrimp. Also (v.2); do you think I could get a 2 gallon glass bowl, unfiltered and unheated (my room is generally 72-80 degrees F) and stock with shrimp (only4-5)? or would this be unethical? If yes, could I do cherry shrimp? Thanks in advance! Georgia and Borkle Oh btw the shrimp 2g is a great idea IMO. These are plants i have some experince with, there is also dwarf sag, moneywort, the crypt plants, and tons of other options! Edited May 24 by Whitecloud09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 Awesome! @Whitecloud09 My java fern isn't submerged no, it's anchored between spider wood roots/branches but it sometimes gets loose during water changes. What glue do you recommend I anchor it with? And yes, I'd love to have a shrimp tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/24/2024 at 10:35 AM, gmm said: Awesome! @Whitecloud09 My java fern isn't submerged no, it's anchored between spider wood roots/branches but it sometimes gets loose during water changes. What glue do you recommend I anchor it with? And yes, I'd love to have a shrimp tank. The glue I reccomend is this, I use this for my anubias and Java fern plants, it’s gel glue, so it will not run underwater @gmm. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/plant-supplies/products/super-glue-gel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 A round of applause for having your Betta in a 10g! A Pea Puffer in a 10g would a home where that PP could thrive. Plenty of room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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