5 gal betta tank redo to planted tank

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by mommy1

That's a nice looking tank. Now you will never want another tank without plants again. Unless you start in with the African cichlids.

Thanks! appreciate it. And you're so right. I love the planted tanks. I was steered away from them when I first started (by my LFS). They had me afraid of algae and dead plants and difficulty balancing things. They were very wrong.
but then - it's been all the help I got here on the AC that got me into the plants. LOVE them.

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Slaphppy7

Looks awesome Cindy, thanks for the video! planted tanks are really not difficult, if I can do it anyone can!

What would I change?....that's easy, NOTHING

Awe, thanks. I appreciate that. Your tank looks so great I've had a lot of wonderful examples to learn from.

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by KevinVA

Just watched the video, Cindy. Your fish all look healthy and vibrant. Those neons are something else. Don't you love the small fish? I really like the schools in my 20. =]

I'm in agreement with Matt... I wouldn't change anything.

Again thanks! much appreciated. And yes, I'm gaining a whole new appreciation for the smaller fish. The endlers absolutely fascinate me. But I'll always love neons.

Fish I still want someday: killis (you guys are really making them sound desirable) rummys and a pair of GBR's. But until then, I'm happy with what I've got

**Taurus** · 04-23-2014, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by fishmommie

I don't care if they are 'common' fish. I love them. :o)

Neons are still one of the most beautiful "common" tropical fish to keep, especially for smaller tanks. And to be honest healthy neons are not all that common.

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Taurus

They seem very healthy, best I've seen in a while which isn't saying a whole lot.

I've lost about 3 over the last 6 months - but they were the larger ones that I got over 2 years ago. So I'm pretty happy that they've done so well. I love neons. I think they were the first fish to attracted me to keeping an aquarium many years ago when I set up a 10 gallon, didn't know anything and ended up tearing it down within a few months because everything died :o(
Oh to have had access to the AC then

**Sandz** · 04-23-2014, 09:07 PM

GBRs in the 30 isnt a bad idea Cindy...

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Sandz

GBRs in the 30 isnt a bad idea Cindy...

I've sure thought about it. Their profile indicates they would be fine with my angel and visa versa.
I'm comfortable that there would be room because the tank is nicely planted now and there's not too much ground traffic (4 cory cats - my original 4) and the pleco. Also, parameters are always rock solid steady. PH GH and KH are perfect for GBRs and the tank is well established.

Hum ... maybe this summer. My LFS had some beautiful GBR's last time I was there, some Electric Blues and some yellow ram pairs. All of them were gorgeous.

I had a pair of GBR once before and loved them. The only reason I lost them was my own stupidity. I've really missed them.

Hum again .... NOW you've done it. I think I'm seeing rams in my future....

**KevinVA** · 04-23-2014, 09:23 PM

Yes! I would love to see a new pair of GBRs in our little community again. Mine have actually been working out quite nicely. Not sure if it's because my tank is much older/established now, or that I got them from a breeder, instead of Petsmart, but they seem much healthier so far.

**fishmommie** · 04-23-2014, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by Taurus

Neons are still one of the most beautiful "common" tropical fish to keep, especially for smaller tanks. And to be honest healthy neons are not all that common.

That's what I've heard about neons. That a lot of people don't have luck with them. My LFS must have a good supplier. I've never had a 'die-off' or even a hint of illness. The ones I lost, I feel confident were do to old age.

**Sandz** · 04-23-2014, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by fishmommie

I've sure thought about it. Their profile indicates they would be fine with my angel and visa versa.
I'm comfortable that there would be room because the tank is nicely planted now and there's not too much ground traffic (4 cory cats - my original 4) and the pleco. Also, parameters are always rock solid steady. PH GH and KH are perfect for GBRs and the tank is well established.

Hum ... maybe this summer. My LFS had some beautiful GBR's last time I was there, some Electric Blues and some yellow ram pairs. All of them were gorgeous.

I had a pair of GBR once before and loved them. The only reason I lost them was my own stupidity. I've really missed them.

Hum again .... NOW you've done it. I think I'm seeing rams in my future....

Hey you have never regretted taking my advice! At least not yet!

Electric blue rams are less hardy but more flashy... I like them a lot.