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10 gallon betta:Jodikae (stocking advice wanted)

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Anonymous, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    hi everyone, o.k, i just got a 10 gallon aquarium for free, not setting up yet as i want to have proper info on what i need to buy first, i want to set this up for bettas, i know i can only have 1 male in a tank, but can 1 or 2 females be in there also??? also what would best substrate and plants be for them??? i have other aquariums but just havent had bettas and i want to get everything set up right and get tank cycling for a couple weeks before i go buy some. thanks for any info you can give me...jodi [bfish]
     
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  2. Anthony

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    There are several betta keepers on here and I'm not one of them but I'm pretty sure you shouldn't keep the male and females together. I do know if the male and female were attempting to breed the male can easily kill the female.

    The substrate for these guys really doesn't matter, that would be your choice. Plants are the same way. Depending on your lighting I'd try to stick with simple plants such as java fern.
     
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    thank you, i guess i am going to have one lucky male betta then lol, 10 gallons all to himself, i just love how pretty they are but hate when kept in tiny bowls with almost no room to swim.
     
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    Yep, I'm sure he'll love all the room !
     
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    Agree with anthony fully.
    1)if you want to keep 2 use a divider
    2)Remember no overkill on filtration unless you do a prefilter sponge since the males are slow graceful swimmers
    3)For plants I'd suggest something such as crypts and maybe a few vals for them to swim through.
     
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  6. Anonymous

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    :confused: you lost me on the pre-filter sponge lol, not a clue in this old brain about sponge filters, sry. [bfish]
     
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    A pre filter sponge is simply an open cell sponge that is placed on the filter intake. It prevents smaller and more docile fish from being sucked into the filter.
     
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    oh and by the way, i could drive you guys all insane with all the questions i always have, i drive everyone crazy here when i want to learn about something in detail [rofl] [banghead]
     
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    is that a sponge i can buy at a regular store, or buy special at LFS????? [bfish]
     
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    LoL Don't worry about it. We're here to answer any question you have, no matter how many you have.
    You can find them at some stores but you might have a better chance of getting one at the LFS. If you go just ask for an AquaClear replacement sponge/filter insert. You can get the size you need and cut it to fit your filter intake.
     
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    ok i think i have an extra 1 , believe it or not from my new filter system, it has sponge on bottom, then charcoal, then mesh of white stuff, is the sponge for that the kind you are talking about???? BTW thanks for answering everything. chasing a 5 yr old and a 20 month old all day, my brain keeps going comatose [bfish]
     
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    Yeah, that should be the same type of sponge. Just use a knife or scissors and cut a hole in the center of it so it fits on the filter intake (the part in the water).
     
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    thanks, you guys are the best [dancing]
     
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    your most welcome!
     
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    hi and welcome nothings better then FREE!!!

    then i thought about it well it could be better it could be free and they pay you too!
     
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  17. Anonymous

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    :) ty
     
    Anonymous, Jun 5, 2009
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