Hi, so I have a 20 gallon tank I’d like to start up and eventually put a betta fish in. I’m looking into starting with an aquascape/plant tank until I get all my meters in check and the ammonia levels. I have went back through the community and read a bunch. I’ve read about the sponge filters and to never change them, tannin last forever with certain woods. A heater and filter are needed. I want advice on floating plants and if the items I’ve chose are sufficient.
Heater: Orlushy 100W Submersible Aquarium Heater, Adjustable Fish Tank Heater with Digital Display External Controller, Overheat Protection
Sponge filter:
Submersible Foam Filter,Sponges Bio Ceramic Media Balls Double Filter
https://a.co/d/9keKOpP
Or
2 Spare Sponge,Venturi Nozzle and Rain Mode
https://a.co/d/iZA6Vz1
(One has a waterfall type deal)
Substrate:
Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs. – Aquarium Substrate for Strong Plant Growth, Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH
Plants:
Dwarf hair grass
Java moss
Pothos
Typical ferns
Red floaters
(I will not allow duckweed in my household lol)
Food:
Ultra Fresh Betta Fish Food, Pro Shrimp Patties, 50% Sword Prawns + Akiami Paste Shrimps, All Natural Protein, Rich in Calcium, for Betta's Healthy Development and Cleaner Water, 0.7 oz
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1oxgla1
Posted by OldTap1120
2 Comments
Am I missing anything? I do want a grassy/leafy covering on the entire tank. I want it to be almost like a forest.
All this looks good but one thing i would recommend is a water test kit instead of the strips. The strips just aren’t as accurate and you might miss a spike in something with them. The API master kit is a good replacement!