Cleaning a small planted tank
Pets & Animals 12 years ago 331,340 views
This is just a quick video to show you my method of cleaning a small planted fish tank and the items i use. Everyone has their own way of doing things but this is what works for me :) Journal for this tank http://goo.gl/4VxIr Useful sites: http://ukaps.org http://aquascapes.info http://talkfishy.com Great sites for aquarium products: http://aquariumplantfood.co.uk http://allpondsolutions.co.uk http://freshwatershrimp.co.uk
It looks awesome!
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Yep. I've kept guppies before with no filters (no heater either but it was summer), just lots of plants. I would guess it would work for bettas too :)
No ugly filters
Oh dear...
I hope Jack is not in the same tank as George? They'll fight if so.
You could get a 10 gallon tank and then divide it down the middle with a pane of glass or acrylic to make two 5 gallon tanks to put George and Jack in side by side but in their own tanks.
Then they can see each other and flare and show off without hurting each other :)
Although with this set up you would need 2 filters unless you put holes in the divider to let water flow through.
Good luck with your bettas - don't get any more until you have more room for tanks!
You don't absolutely require a filter but it will help keep the ammonia down and allow you to go for longer without water changes.
Lots of live floating plants will also help - they can draw CO2 directly from the air so can grow faster than submerged plants (and therefore take up more ammonia).
If you can afford it I would recommend upgrading to a 5 or 10 gallon tank for George - bettas can survive in small tanks but they won't be as happy as they would in a larger tank :)
That tank is clearseal if I am not making mistaken. Got a 40L myself and the bar on the top is typical clear seal.
What type of light are you using?
I also use the tooth brush method, been using it for years.
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What kind is it? Where can I get it?
Thanks!
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