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I have decided to go to a 50Lt 13US Gall. The origional tank 34Lt are not the best quality as they previously were.

This 50lt long hex tank will be custom made if I have to do it. L51cm, W39cm & H36cm

The filter an Eheim Aquball 2208 up to 60Lt has an output of 480Lph - 126Gph.

I have two 50W heater
Q Do I run one or two heaters?.

With this upgrade there seems no reason not to have the three species together or am I wrong.

The tank will be very heaverly planted & established before the Oto's go in

Keith

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As long as the betta behaves himself, you won't have any problems.

A 13 gallon tank is still on the small side. I think one heater is more than enough for that size tank.

Wee... even more room for the bunch... I'm sure they'll love it! I can't wait to see how things turn out! I'm excited because I want to do a very similar tank. ...when I get a place of my own and money, of course.

~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~

djtj

This is the only problem IF??? I asked one LFS could I return him if aggressive and the answer was a big NO.

When I introduce them to the tank he will be first, and a few days later some cheapies just to see what happens. If all OK cheapies into big tank. I will then add the Cardnials and when fully established the Otos or when they are available.

I am going on a big hunt for the DW very soon and I will ask the same question at several Aqariums and look how they keep their Bettas. The local pet shop is moving only a few doors away but to a bigger shop will be very interesting as to what they do, as it is the only LFS/pet shop in town now, after 25 years

Keith

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if it turns out to be a problem Keith, let me know.

One heater, those fish don't like higher tropical temperatures, the otos especially will breathe very very fast if it is too hot.

Cheapie fish, such as the small feeders, are nippy. they are almost always barbs, mosquitofish, or firetail gudgeons, all of whom are rather munchy.


try adding the cardinals first, then adding the betta in a clear plastic beer glass, floating in the top. he can then get used to the surroundings without becoming too dominant or fearful.




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If the betta gets nippy, you can always stick him in a 1 gallon bowl. They run about $5. Then again, I'd be happy to take any bettas off of your hand for you.

Edit:
If you want to see what the betta will be like, push too of the containers together at the store. If the fish does alot of flaring then he's probably a bad choice.

Last edited by djtj at 19-Mar-2005 10:36

As you said the tank was going to be heavily planted, it would at least give the other fish several areas to escape the betta if he does become a bit nippy so you'll probably be okay that way.

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There are some good advice given here I certainly take notice of what is said.

Callatya I am not a beer drinker 30years now but I will be able to locate some thing.

djtj Thank you for the tip of placing them close together I will try it next time I go regardless of buying. Take of my hands OK you pay all expences and I will bring it to your door I am in Aust.

Keith

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ur betta should do good.