Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 I have a nano sponge filter and a heater and overgrown water lettuce, gravel, anubias nana, dwarf chain sword, and a hammock and feeding ring. I don't have a siphone hose yet. How much are the fish in total? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Catfish_Lover_Jane said: I have a nano sponge filter and a heater and overgrown water lettuce, gravel, anubias nana, dwarf chain sword, and a hammock and feeding ring. I don't have a siphone hose yet. How much are the fish in total? Then your filtration should be enough. Dwarf habrosus cories (we don't have them here so this is a logical guess based on videos of the Co-Op) are usually around $4-5, and pygmy cories (in my area) are usually $3-4 a piece. Nerite snails will be around $2 and under. Get a siphon hose it will help tremendously with aquarium maintenence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Okay, then it will be like $32. What are some suggestions for plants? My tank is small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Some Java Fern would really fill in your tank well, thats what I would perosnally do. You could probably find it at $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Isn't java fern going to grow too big? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Catfish_Lover_Jane said: Isn't java fern going to grow too big? Yes some may get too big. Maybe anubias species instead? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Hi, I really like ACO's Pogostemon stellatus "octopus", given enough light in my 5.5 gallon it grows quickly, densely, and looks kind of like vallisneria when it reaches the water's surface. Hornwort, and anubias nana petite, are also really good. Edited April 10, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Java Fern can always get big, but you can always trim it. I have a red melon sword in my 5 gallon, and its been going fine. (swords are also a tall plant) Some plants that are taller and bushier to fill in the gaps in the tank. Dwarf Sagiteria also wouldn't be a bad idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Okay, maybe I'll try a dwarf sagitteria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Catfish_Lover_Jane said: Okay, maybe I'll try a dwarf sagitteria. They can be a bit of a carpeting plant, so just beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 hmmm....what plant is cheap, easy to care for, and does grow big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Well... Moss is usually really cheap, and very easy to care for. I've found it at like $3 beofore. It doesnt grow tall though. @FlyingFishKeeper did mention horn wort which will grow tall, and is usually fairly cheap. Its VERY easy to grow. You can propergate it floating or planted in substrate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFishKeeper Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Water sprite can also be a great alternative too, in the "TEENY TINY Ideas for Your Nano Aquarium" there was a really dense "forest" of pearl weed that looked really good. Hornwort is definitely one of my favourites too. It can get fairly "melty" when you first get it, although in the short time I've had it I haven't really noticed it. I also really like finding a mix of stem plants for the background since I get to play around with textures and colours. Edited April 10, 2021 by FlyingFishKeeper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 @James Black and @FlyingFishKeeper made some great suggestions. Keep in mind that water sprite does grow tall, so you might need to trim it frequently (every few weeks or so). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 @Catfish_Lover_Jane I encourage you to start a thread in the Photos, Videos, and Journals Topic about your betta tank. I would, and I'm sure lots of other members would love to see your progess in this tank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198614 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 4:55 PM, Catfish_Lover_Jane said: I made a budget of 40 dollars and the rest of my money I am saving up. What would be good? Sometimes Petco has online sales where if you spend $50 they will take 25% off for store pick up orders. Some people resale their tank supplies on Craigslist and Offer up for cheap. Our betta enjoys having plants and a little house as well as our Corydoras. Looks like you have a good start of plants so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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