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by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:10 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

I'm so excited to finally stock my tank. I'll pick up some Seachem as soon as possible. I'm just wondering, should I continue gravel vacuuming? It's going to be a bit more challenging now that most of the tank floor is planted, but I don't want to compromise my water quality. I'll probably update ...
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

I'm guessing Seachem flourish comprehensive is a fertiliser?
Would you recommend I get some for my tank, or do you think it's good to go as it is?
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:07 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

Major rescaping today. Got my duckweed for $5.50 - heaps of it, nearly covers the whole surface.

Also picked up another clump of plants, store owner said they'd do fine in low light, but I'm blanking on the name. Added a large piece of driftwood, sterilised it with boiling water first.

Here's the ...
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

I've decided on duckweed, blue stricta, and vallisneria for my tank. I gave my LFS a call, and they've got the first two, but unfortunately, their supplier is out of vallisneria due to winter.

I love the long, reedy look of val, so I'm looking for alternatives. Does anyone know of any plants that ...
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

I can see why you'd want all those plants, they really help keep the peace among the girls, don't they? Your girls must be quite the handful.
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

I'll definitely follow your advice on the varied tail types and colors. And don't worry, I can assure you my bettas won't be named after any pop stars or celebrities - I think that's a great point you made. I'm actually thinking of doing a themed naming, but I'm going to wait until I see my new ...
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 1:27 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

Re: a betta sorority setup

Thanks for the advice, goldminer and earthie_9. I really appreciate it. I'll definitely add more plants to the tank - I saw some Anubias at my local fish store today, so I'll pick those up. For the others, I'll have to ask the store owner to order them in, which might take a couple of weeks.

Once ...
by carelyn
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:44 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: a betta sorority setup
Replies: 14
Views: 22

a betta sorority setup

hi everyone, i'm setting up a betta sorority in my 70L tank (60x30x36cm) and i'm super excited. it's currently fishless, but cycled and being decorated as we speak. i just got some new plants - a java fern tied to my driftwood with fishing wire, and three mystery plant bunches (the tall ones with ...