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	I am a newbie looking at owning a betta
Stargrazer Small Fry Posts: 1 Kudos: 0 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Nov-2007	In that size tank maybe you could try (6) bloodfin tetras and (4) oto cats along with some small live plants.
Posted 30-Nov-2007 02:12
GobyFan2007 Fish Addict Posts: 615 Kudos: 363 Votes: 65 Registered: 03-Feb-2007	The colored gravel is ok to use, but many might not prefer it because it looks tacky and distracts your eyes from the tank. A nice earthy color will bring out the actual objects in the tank. The fish will also maybe appreciate the color of their home too. Also, another problem with colored gravel is that it may sometimes leave colored dust in the substrate, and when you clean it, the dust is picked up and spread all over the place! And theres the problem of some of the gravels too. Some of them are very rocky, sharp, and very porous. These might damage the cories barbels. Plants might not appreciate the really large grain gravel, as their roots might not have too many a place to anchor to. If it is porous, that might be an exception though. Overall, It dosent really matter which color you choose, rather the type of gravel that is chosen. Just make sure that it is aquarium safe, and not like the gravel you find in the Garden stores which might be calcerous rock, or even limestone. That will raise the PH to the 8 range. Have fun! ><> ~=!Vote Today!=~ <>< -----> View My Dragons <-----
Posted 01-Dec-2007 21:29
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