New betta tank setup journal

Today my 3 year old betta Blu past away overnight I'm sure going to miss him

my husband and I are both fond of betta's and want to get a upgraded and betta optimal set up

1. Looking for the best 5-10 gallon tank with either included filtration or the best betta filtration if not going with a kit type system

I am looking at the fluval flex 9 as I currently have a small community in the 15 gal version, and plan to use the sponge mod on it for slower flow
Also Looking for other tank recommendations that might be better

2. Looking for a heater that will work for either the fluval flex 9 or whatever tank we decide is better

3. plants and natural decor

Looking for low light easy plant options including a carpeting plant, I also want options for natural decor (thinking of soaking driftwood) Also probably going to get a floating betta log and some catappa leaves

 

Sorry to hear, but sounds like had a good long life. I'm not expert on betta (I have 2) so I'll let others speak of set up.

But when I get new betta %100 will be from philam ... my goodness have you seen their bettas they just breed.



Outrageous!! Betta breeding with over 458 baby bettas PART 2 | 460147 | Betta Breeding

 

Okay I just realized that the $1 per gallon sale is going on so I'm going to purchase the Aqueon standard 10 Gallon

And what size lid..

What filter and heater should I get?

 

Okay I just realized that the $1 per gallon sale is going on so I'm going to purchase the Aqueon standard 10 Gallon

And what size lid..

What filter and heater should I get?

I'm in a warm area. On betta 10 gal in kids room. No lid, no heater, penn plax HOB. Clip on led light.

Bettas dont like high light

 

I like sponge filters for my betta tanks. My bettas seem to really like them compared to any HOBs i ever had.

 

Got a little excited still need: heater and some more spider wood And might get a glass top of some sort

 

Didnt soak the spiderwood long enough so took that out and did a 50% water change, this morning much better improvement hopefully my plants grow they look kinda sad

 

Love it!!! Give plants 10 days

 

Okay I just realized that the $1 per gallon sale is going on so I'm going to purchase the Aqueon standard 10 Gallon

And what size lid..

What filter and heater should I get?

I was about to say that!!! lol

 

Updated photo, spiderwood still soaking

 

Cool! Sorry to hear about Blu, RIP.

Everything is looking good so far, I'm assuming you know all about the nitrogen cycle? For heaters, 50 watts is enough for a 10 gallon. Aqueons and Fluvals work well. What plants do you have in there? Substrate?

 

Currently have the aqueon preset 50w though i may replace it eventually,
substrate fluval plant and shrimp 8.8 lb with some seachem flourish root tabs,
with a 10-30 fluval hob and
i put a few aqueon pure live bacteria balls,
I have 2 anubias petite, lindernia rotun, eriocaulon cinereum, and buce sp green hopefully they all live

 

Nice! I agree with eventually replacing the heater, as preset heaters can sometimes not work great.
And one more thing, are the bacteria balls going to be the only things you're going to use to cycle?

 

I have a moss ball from blu’s tank and will probably pick up some tss+

 

What is that carpet plant? You said you want low light plants, there are very few low.light carpet plants...

 

I was struggling finding a 50 w heater that had good reviews and wouldnt be overkill for the 10 gallon

 

I have linked below a decent, popular 50 watt heater.

Amazon.com: Aqueon Submersible Aquarium Heater: Pet Supplies

 

There is one plant in there that i dont know the name of lost the card it came with i am in the plant forum discussing the plants and might get the aqueon versa lid and get a better light