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Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:45 am
by dynamik
Rotala can be tricky without CO2, but it's not impossible. Have you considered adding a DIY CO2 setup? It's cheap and can make a big difference.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 7:47 am
by wyrmhide
Sounds like a cool tank. I've got a 10-gallon too, but with more crypts. How's the Fluval Stratum working for you? Heard it can lower pH.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:16 am
by brookrun
shellelle wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:43 am
Love the plant choices! For the Rotala, try adding a bit more iron. And yeah, floating plants are a game-changer. They'll also give your tank a cool jungle vibe. What fish are you keeping in there?
Thanks! I've got a betta and some cherry shrimp. The betta's been pretty chill with the shrimp so far.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:30 am
by Riverman
Betta and shrimp can be hit or miss. Glad yours is behaving! Just keep an eye on the shrimp population. Bettas sometimes decide they're snacks later on.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:05 am
by nightskyz
That's a great combo. The shrimp will help keep the tank clean too. How often are you doing water changes with the Stratum? It can leach ammonia at first.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 11:26 am
by flumine
Betta and shrimp tanks are so fun. If your betta stays chill, you'll have a thriving shrimp colony in no time. What's your feeding routine like for them?
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 11:40 am
by turtle9
Dude, my betta annihilated my shrimp in like a day. Yours sounds way cooler. Maybe I just got a murder fish.
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:00 pm
by shellelle
Haha, some bettas are just like that. Mine ignores the shrimp but goes nuts for bloodworms. What's your betta's favorite food?
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:40 pm
by mintyke
I've been thinking about adding shrimp to my betta tank but I'm scared. Yours sounds like it's working out great. Any tips for introducing them?
Re: sharing my 10-gallon plant setup
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 2:27 pm
by lumen
Shrimp are the best. Even if the betta eats a few, they breed like crazy. Just give 'em plenty of hiding spots and they'll be fine.