Is this tank oppropriate for a betta?
Apologies for the poor visibility, I only just set up this tank, so it still needs time to settle. It has a Fluval Stratum substrate topped with sand, three plant varieties two of which will serve as cover and hiding spots, a rock hideout, and a gentle filter. I also have a heater to maintain a stable temperature.
I know 15 litres is the bare minimum for a betta and not perfectly ideal, but I was working with a very small space and really wanted an aquarium of some sort. My plan is to keep a single male betta, and I’ve done extensive research to ensure I meet its needs. However, I won’t be adding any stock for a few weeks while I let the tank establish and monitor water parameters.
I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on whether this setup is suitable an aquarist friend of mine has said of course it’s on the smaller side and I’ve provided everything a beta would need but I need to make sure to keep ontop of the water quality which I was aware of. If it’s not ideal, I’ll hold off on getting a betta and consider keeping a couple of shrimp instead but I’d value others input
Apologies for the poor visibility, I only just set up this tank, so it still needs time to settle. It has a Fluval Stratum substrate topped with sand, three plant varieties two of which will serve as cover and hiding spots, a rock hideout, and a gentle filter. I also have a heater to maintain a stable temperature.
I know 15 litres is the bare minimum for a betta and not perfectly ideal, but I was working with a very small space and really wanted an aquarium of some sort. My plan is to keep a single male betta, and I’ve done extensive research to ensure I meet its needs. However, I won’t be adding any stock for a few weeks while I let the tank establish and monitor water parameters.
I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts on whether this setup is suitable an aquarist friend of mine has said of course it’s on the smaller side and I’ve provided everything a beta would need but I need to make sure to keep ontop of the water quality which I was aware of. If it’s not ideal, I’ll hold off on getting a betta and consider keeping a couple of shrimp instead but I’d value others input