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	Plants and bettas ?
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Now i am going to bring home a betta as soon as i set up my tank. Now i am confused about whether there is any particular plants that bettas need or prefer to have in their home. I am looking for somthing that need minimal sunlight. also i am in a town called wangaratta in victoria ast. this may narrow down the list. Can anyone advise me on what to buy ? [hr width='20%'] " I am going betta than ever !"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Beefshank Enthusiast Posts: 246 Kudos: 141 Votes: 36 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	I can tell you that bettas do not NEED any live plants to live healthy lives, but beyond that, I can't help. good luck, -Dennis
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	they like wide leaves for resting on Java fern or a variety of anubias, both are very hardy For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Hornwort works well in my betta tanks, as it doesn't need much light at all. Java moss or Java fern would be good choices as well. I especially like the idea of java fern, as you could attach it to rock or wood or any random decor and it would be easy to remove when changing the water, assuming 100% waterchanges. Also, I have java fern in my ten gallon that has attached itself to a bunch of gravel, so it doesn't float around, but just hovers above the substrate. It's kind of fun. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
froo Fingerling Posts: 48 Kudos: 40 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jul-2004	My friend has anubias nana var. barteri growing in an unlit betta tank. The betta loves to rest on the leaves, which are almsot as big as he is. virtually unkillable too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	thanx for that advise. Now I am not sure i can find anubias nana var. barter here. but i shal see if we do. I think i shall get some java moss and java fern. Are heavily or light planted tanks better?. [hr width='20%'] " Is anything betta then a betta ?"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44


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