10 gallon Betta Fish Tank with Potted Plants - YouTube
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Either real of fake plants are fine for Betta fish. Real plants make a nicer ecosystem, but if you don't have a lot of experience with aquarium plants you're probably better off starting with artificial plants.
Photo provided by Flickr Java moss technically does like cooler water, but a betta tank that is between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit will do just fine. Just like with the java fern, make sure to not plant the java moss with the rhizome below the substrate as this will most likely kill it. Just like with the fern, the moss can be attached to something with some fishing line, or if you do choose to bury it, just make sure that the rhizome is above the substrate. so you will probably want to trim them fairly often.
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Natural: One of the more common ornamental objects used in Betta fish tanks is natural water plants. There are many varieties from which to choose with some types more suitable for this species than others. If you decide to purchase natural plants, go to a reputable fish dealer who will know which are the best for your Betta.One thing to keep in mind with java ferns is that you need to make sure not to plant them too deep. Their rhizome should in no circumstance be buried under the substrate; only what is brown, the roots, should be buried. These things do grow pretty fast, but they are known to float around. To stop them from floating around you can always tie them down to some driftwood or a rock with some fishing line. The java fern makes for a cool hiding spot for your betta fish no doubt, plus it is good for filtering your aquarium water too.Also, betta fish love plants because it gives them something to swim in and around, it gives them a hiding spot, and it helps to mimic their natural environment too. There are many different reasons to add live plants in with your aquarium to give your betta fish the environment that they need and the home that they deserve.Yet another good betta fish tank plant option to go with is the Amazon Sword Plant. This plant can come in various shapes and sizes, but the most common one has long flat leaves that protrude from the base and is found in the Amazon River basin. This actually makes them very resilient to changing water conditions because different times of year will affect the Amazon river in various ways. Things like sunlight, water flow, and other water parameters are not that important. As long as the water parameters are not ridiculously skewed in any direction, the Amazon Sword Plant will be just fine. Betta world- it's easy; just get a big jar fill bottom with sand and rocks, then add water. Add plants such as ones from Petco or any pet store that can be submerged and last but not least your betta! Watch as your fish explores his new world!When you get your , you should in the vase. Todo this, let him sit beside the vase in the bag from the pet store for15 minutes without opening the bag. This will let the temperature inthe vase and the bag become similar. Then take the plant-marble-traystopper out of your vase, open the bag, and scoop some of the waterfrom the vase into the bag - be careful not to get any water fromthe bag into the vase! Then let the bag float in the vase, orclose it again and let it sit for another 15 minutes so that the fishcan begin to get used to the different water chemistry. Then the Betta out of the bag and gentlyplace him in the vase and replace the tray with the plant androcks.