Feedback on tank

[Sokamix]

Hello guys I have a 10 gallon tank for my betta and two African dwarf frogs. I want some feedback on it to see if I should add stuff or take stuff out. Just want my fishes to have the best tank! There is a picture-

 

[Tryne]

What you should do is put that tank on another support because that table doesn't look very stable in the photo. The tank also doesn't look like being perfectly horizontal, you can see that from the water line.

 

[DuaneV]

Totally honest: ADFs want cooler temps than your Betta. The Betta would be really happy at 80 (I keep mine at 80/82) and your ADFs would be happy at mid 70s. But, if you keep the ADFs at the high end and Bettas on the low end, a tank could work at 78 although not ideal, in my opinion.

That said, ADFs and Bettas love stuff in the tank. Yours is pretty bare so think plants, plants, plants. Super easy plants, like Anubias (larger varieties), Val, Crypts and Lily can work with little work. Some pieces of drifwood too. If you put a lid on the tank you could raise the water level too. With all the substrate in there and the water being so low, youve probably only got about 6ish -7 gallons of swimming room in there.

 

[Sokamix]

Totally honest: ADFs want cooler temps than your Betta. The Betta would be really happy at 80 (I keep mine at 80/82) and your ADFs would be happy at mid 70s. But, if you keep the ADFs at the high end and Bettas on the low end, a tank could work at 78 although not ideal, in my opinion.

That said, ADFs and Bettas love stuff in the tank. Yours is pretty bare so think plants, plants, plants. Super easy plants, like Anubias (larger varieties), Val, Crypts and Lily can work with little work. Some pieces of drifwood too. If you put a lid on the tank you could raise the water level too. With all the substrate in there and the water being so low, youve probably only got about 6ish -7 gallons of swimming room in there.

Ok thank you. My tank has been at 76 and they all seem pretty happy. I’m actually going to add pearl weed and I will raise the water level.

Totally honest: ADFs want cooler temps than your Betta. The Betta would be really happy at 80 (I keep mine at 80/82) and your ADFs would be happy at mid 70s. But, if you keep the ADFs at the high end and Bettas on the low end, a tank could work at 78 although not ideal, in my opinion.

That said, ADFs and Bettas love stuff in the tank. Yours is pretty bare so think plants, plants, plants. Super easy plants, like Anubias (larger varieties), Val, Crypts and Lily can work with little work. Some pieces of drifwood too. If you put a lid on the tank you could raise the water level too. With all the substrate in there and the water being so low, youve probably only got about 6ish -7 gallons of swimming room in there.

Should I take the big rocks out? I put those there so my frogs didn’t eat the gravel, but not I hand feed them because of the betta so I don’t think they will. I think it will make the tank look better and give them more room.

 

[DuaneV]

Yeah, 76 is way too low for your Betta. I see people on this forum asking for help all the time and theyre keeping them at 74/76/78. Lower temps slow their metabolism leading to a few health issues like bloat, constipation, etc. Definitely up it.

I mean, the big rocks arent helping anything and I dont see why theyd eat the gravel. Your ADFs should be fed a sinking pellet along with live foods. Your Betta shouldnt be too interested in the sinking pellets.

 

[Sokamix]

Yeah, 76 is way too low for your Betta. I see people on this forum asking for help all the time and theyre keeping them at 74/76/78. Lower temps slow their metabolism leading to a few health issues like bloat, constipation, etc. Definitely up it.

I mean, the big rocks arent helping anything and I dont see why theyd eat the gravel. Your ADFs should be fed a sinking pellet along with live foods. Your Betta shouldnt be too interested in the sinking pellets.

Ok I will up the temp. Yeah I will take out those rocks. I do have sinking pellets, but my betta will eat anything he sees moving that will fit in his mouth. I’ve been soaking the pellets and feeding them with tongs.

 

[kallililly1973]

Looks like the tank is on an ironing board. I would definitely get a real stand. Also as others say up the temp a bit. And lastly I would make sure none of your plants or decorations are sharp because your betta will end up shredding their flowing fins.

 

[Sokamix]

Looks like the tank is on an ironing board. I would definitely get a real stand. Also as others say up the temp a bit. And lastly I would make sure none of your plants or decorations are sharp because your betta will end up shredding their

Looks like the tank is on an ironing board. I would definitely get a real stand. Also as others say up the temp a bit. And lastly I would make sure none of your plants or decorations are sharp because your betta will end up shredding their flowing fins.

Do you think this dresser will hold it? Sorry about the bad picture

 

[Sokamix]

Totally honest: ADFs want cooler temps than your Betta. The Betta would be really happy at 80 (I keep mine at 80/82) and your ADFs would be happy at mid 70s. But, if you keep the ADFs at the high end and Bettas on the low end, a tank could work at 78 although not ideal, in my opinion.

That said, ADFs and Bettas love stuff in the tank. Yours is pretty bare so think plants, plants, plants. Super easy plants, like Anubias (larger varieties), Val, Crypts and Lily can work with little work. Some pieces of drifwood too. If you put a lid on the tank you could raise the water level too. With all the substrate in there and the water being so low, youve probably only got about 6ish -7 gallons of swimming room in there.

Hi! I went shopping and changed the whole tank today. I got a stand, changed substrate to sand and got another plant. I did order more plants that I will add Friday and ordered a different hideout to replace those barrels. What do you think?

What you should do is put that tank on another support because that table doesn't look very stable in the photo. The tank also doesn't look like being perfectly horizontal, you can see that from the water line.

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