Best substrate for Betta tanks

[razori]

I've been using eco-complete. It's got all the nutrients, and it's super easy to work with. My bettas are in a 5-gallon and a 10-gallon, both with eco-complete and low-tech plants. No complaints so far.

[flametrek]

Eco-complete's a solid choice. I've got it in my 15-gallon, and the plants are loving it. Plus, it's got a nice dark color that makes the fish pop. My betta's always exploring the nooks and crannies.

[rhythmx]

I'm team gravel all the way. Cheap, easy, and it gets the job done. My betta's in a 5-gallon with a sponge filter, and he's happy as can be. Maybe not the fanciest option, but it works for me.

[wade]

Gravel's fine if you're not into plants, but it's a pain to clean. I switched to sand a while back, and it's been a game-changer. My betta's in a 10-gallon with sand, a sponge filter, and some java moss. He's always digging around in it.

[freshwave]

I've been using black sand in my 5-gallon. It looks sleek, and my betta seems to like it. No plants, just a simple setup with a hang-on-back filter. Easy to maintain, and the fish is happy.

[flambo]

Black sand's a great choice. It's easy to clean, and it makes the colors of the fish stand out. My betta's in a 10-gallon with black sand, a canister filter, and some anubias. Works like a charm.

[pureride]

I've been using sand in my Betta tanks for years, but I'm curious if there's a better option. What's everyone else using? I've got a 10-gallon with a sponge filter, 78°F, and live plants. My fish seems happy, but I wanna make sure I'm not missing out on something better.

Sand's a solid choice, especially if you're not running CO2. It's easy to clean, and it's gentle on the fish's fins. I've got a 10-gallon with sand, and my betta's been thriving.

[pineaple]

I just use gravel, man. Easy to clean, and it's cheap. My tank's a 5-gallon with a hang-on-back filter, no plants, just some driftwood. Fish seems chill, but maybe I should switch it up?

Gravel's fine for a simple setup, but if you ever wanna add plants, you'll wanna switch to something with more nutrients. Aquasoil's a bit pricier, but it's worth it if you're serious about plants.