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hey there well i was just wondering if i am able to put that bamboo in that vase with 1 betta.. possible.. if so is there anything that i have to do to the bamboo.. etc
the vase measurments: bottom 17cm all round and top is 10cm all round.. 27cm high
picture of bamboo and vase
http://members.optusnet.com.au/atozzi/IMG_0187.JPG

r0b3y

Last edited by r0b3y at 21-Jan-2005 19:46

Keeping bettas in a vase is usually not recommended. They must be able to reach the surface for air, otherwise they will sufficate. They also need to be fed daily. Sticking any kind of a plant into a vase with a betta does not make it a mini eco system that is self sustaining.

Depending on the size of the vase, you will need to do water changes. Once a week minimum with a vase that holds 1 gallon of water or more. More often in the vase holds less than a gallon of water.

I seem to recall reading that bambo plants have extensive root systems and will need to be regularly trimmed.

adding one stick of bamaboo is ok. your don't have to do anything to it, but however in the photo i see u have a bunch of bamaboo. i would not recommend u put all of the sticks in there.2 problems
1)with all the sticks there will be alot of roots all over the place and hard for the fish to move. etc.
2)with all the sticks there doesn't seem to put that much air holes left in the vase.

Good idea though.

Nemo

oww damnzz.. okays thanks neways for the help!!

r0b3y

Amano is now working with lucky bamboo in tanks, so its doable.

Something like 5cm in the substrate, and 5cm above the water, and the rest was up to you.

In that tank, and that much bamboo, could be tricky.



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