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beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Any suggustion on a good plant for a one gallon betta tank. i would like something low maintance and that wont over take his little tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
joe fishy Fish Addict Posts: 605 Kudos: 1355 Votes: 65 Registered: 21-Apr-2003	Welcome to Fish Profiles! The lowest maitenance plant would be an artificial one! With a 1 gallon, you'll be changing the water quite often. You could try a Java fern, which doesn't need a substrate or much light. Don't forget to check out the Labyrinth Lounge forum for lots of good advice on your Betta!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Yep I second either fake plants (make sure there are no sharp edges for him to catch his fins on) or Java Fern. Whichever you pick you might want to consider wide broad leaves (java fern size or larger) since bettas really do seem to enjoy curling up on the leaves. If you do decide to go with java fern, get a small piece of driftwood to tie it to and let it root itself to the wood. It will also root to rock, it just takes longer . Don't bury it in the soil as java fern doesn't like to have it's rhizome burried. HTH a bit , and welcome to the family . ^_^ [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Anti Fishman Banned Posts: 478 Kudos: 402 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	How about a banana plant?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	The java fern sounds like it might be a good idea. i have a fake plant in there that isnt sharp but the leaves arent big enough for him to lay on. he keeps trying but its not really working. Ill have to look for it when i go back to get another fish (my female betta died and i wanna replace her).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Java moss works well too - even in unlit bowls, I see a good bit of growth (okay, about an inch a week per strand, but still). IME< the Java fern will grow but stay teensy with itty bitty little leaves. Cute, but not much of a statement! -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
ceridwen Enthusiast Posts: 270 Kudos: 296 Votes: 0 Registered: 26-Aug-2003	Stick with java moss and silk plants (I have quiet a few broad leave plants _silk_ for my betta tanks that I have gotten at Petsmart and Walmart) Banana plant: Needs lots of light, so betta tank isn't the best idea, plus it can get a little big for a one gallon (At least in my 29, my banana plants are huge!)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Hornwort? I have hornwort in my betta tanks and it grows like nuts. It's fun to peek into the tanks and see that my bettas have wormed their way into the hornwort and dozed off. I also have several fake plants for there snoozing enjoyment. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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