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To those with 2.5 gallon tanks...(now with pics)

Since my landlord said "NO!" to my 45 gallon, I got a 10 gallon instead.. He never said I couldn't have any additional tanks...

So today I was at WalStarMartOfDeath and saw a 2.5 gallon kit. I will admit that I got it because it was teal and matches most everything in my apartment, yes I know, how girly! So I want to set up a beaut of a Betta tank to house that one special male betta (when I find him!!). I want to try my hand at planting it before I get the fish so it's "perfect" but I want a sand bottom, I'm hoping that is not going to be an issue. I am also considering painting the back of the tank black to pop the plants when I get them going..

I was hoping you guys could post some of your smaller tanks (betta preferred, but love pictures of anything really) here so I can get some inspiration and ideas.

Thanks,
Kris
 
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Here's a few of my smaller tanks.....

A 2 1/2 gallon "AllGlass" with a betta. This tank has sand mixed with echo-complete:


2 gallon "Explorer" tank with endlers. I have echo-complete for substrate in this one:



1 gallon betta tank...fake plants and gravel:



A thumbnail of a 1 gallon planted betta tank with echo-complete and a few rocks for interest sake:
 
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here is my sisters 5.7 litre ( sorry dont know gallons for this one coz im from australia and i only know my tanks in gallons (used an online converter)) neway she has a male delta tail a fake plant,ornament and some gravel. here u are:
 
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So I set up the tank for my new betta named "Blue", real original I know! I decided to go ahead and paint the backdrop black - it masks the heater and filter really well. I think when the plants grow in, it'll be a nice effect.

The tank - there are 3 "betta bulbs" planted, it'll be interesting to see what sprouts up.


Getting Blue ready:


New Home:


GlamourShot:


Pics were taken with a cell phone, so pardon the fogginess.
 
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That is looking great so far! I love the idea of painting the background black for a planted tank. I have the same 2.5 gallon teal tank that you got for Blue, and Broadway loves it! I don't have any good pictures to post though... currently, I'm using glass beads for the substrate, and I have a ceramic tomato-shaped 'cave' plus one of those very tacky neon-colored cave systems inside it. I'm looking into a floating plant, but otherwise, I'm keeping it non-planted because of my substrate. What are you using for substrate in yours? It doesn't look like sand in the picture. :)
 
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Pinkcow, your substrate doesn't have to stop you from planting your tank...

Java moss, java ferns and anubias can all be tied to a rock, pebble or tank decoration, or 'wedged' into a space--they get their nutrients from the water not the soil, so any type of substrate will do. And if you've got 2 watts per gallon of light, you can grow anacharis, too. It feeds off the water as well.
 
WrittenLyric

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Oh yeah, I opted out of sand and went with white gravel instead. Had a hard time finding smaller bags of sand and just gave up! I feel like I should put some plastic plants in for the time being so the poor lil Fella doesn't feel so exposed. So far I must say this little tank has been great.

I'm actually thinking about painting the back of my 10 gallon tank now too.
 
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WrittenL.....I like your color scheme there.....the teal tank with black background and white gravel looks great !

There are such things as small bags of sand. I managed to find some at one of the lfs in my area...a 5lb bag for 5$. It was labeled "reef sand" but safe for freshwater. But that tank looks just fine with the white gravel. :thm:
 
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