lodo Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thought this would be a good place for everyone to post pictures of how they scape their tanks with wild bettas. Do you take a minimalistic approach or try to re create their natural home? I'm sure either maddie will get some photos today or tomorrow we will upload some of our "scales" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 In the past I went for a more of a biotope style with my wild betta tanks. I used peat moss as substrate with wood and IAL providing most of the cover. However, nowadays while my tanks are still fairly natural looking, I have gotten rid of the peat moss substrate (instead I have a stocking full of peat moss floating in each of my wild tanks) and use ADA aquasoil because it helps keep my plants growing. Because I wanted to cut way down on water changes to keep my parameters stable, I use a lot of live plants. So far my fish seem to be thriving and it makes for a lot less work for me which is great. This is how most of my tanks look currently The only thing I would like to change about these tanks is make the water darker. There's no such thing as too much tannins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I just chuck plants in there and they grow where they grow. This is my channoides tank. It got a "re-scape" recently when I had to move plants around to catch pairs for the show. And just to prove there are actually fish in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 hmm this is how mine lives... not sure if it is ideal plus he has tank mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I like it. At least you've made a bit more of an effort than I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I like your too, you got a more rugged natural look going there. Mines not really much effort - its really low maintenance. since i started it in Feb, only ever been cleaned by BN and snails & until recently was feed mainly by the auto feeder. Was thinking of putting the Hatch n Feeder in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hmm the hatch n feeder is pretty big. It would ruin the look, wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbourneGlobal Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) it might. I would try and hide it on the back left like the filter and heater on the right. Would add couple more reeds to cover it. But on second thought I hate noisy air pumps so maybe i'll sit on it Edited November 11, 2013 by MelbourneGlobal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Yes the hatch n feeder bubbles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'll try and get some photos tomorrow after I finish water changes. My setups are very similar to Ashleys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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