I cant decide which substrate to use in my tank. The tank is a four foot tank divided for bettas and the dividers are lifted of the bottom for water circulation, and i dont know which would be better bb, sand or gravel?
Substrate???
- Thread starter lionfish1991
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Use a nice fine-grade gravel. Bettas appreciate a smooth surface to rest on when they are sleeping. I don't suggest sand. I'd be too worried about them eating food off the bottom and injesting the sand. I know when I was breeding them, it was emphasized not to use sand as a substrate. I imagine it's just better off not used at all with bettas, but that's just me.
Also, just a tip.... make sure there's plenty of plants or other hidey-holes for the bettas to go to in order to 'ignore' each other for a while. Constant exposure to other males can cause them to become distressed, losing color and clamping their fins down submissively (which if done for too long permanently clamps their fins... believe me, I know!) If they have hiding places, they will flare and fight for a bit, then go away to 'chill out' for a bit. It keeps them happier that way and it's more like their natural environment where they exhibit that sort of behavior. That's my two-cents' worth. ^.^
Also, just a tip.... make sure there's plenty of plants or other hidey-holes for the bettas to go to in order to 'ignore' each other for a while. Constant exposure to other males can cause them to become distressed, losing color and clamping their fins down submissively (which if done for too long permanently clamps their fins... believe me, I know!) If they have hiding places, they will flare and fight for a bit, then go away to 'chill out' for a bit. It keeps them happier that way and it's more like their natural environment where they exhibit that sort of behavior. That's my two-cents' worth. ^.^
ever had a problem with any of my fish using sand. its all on what you like. i have had sand and gravel.
Are you going to have live plants? If so you should factor this in as well.. I would say that it doesnt really matter which you chooose as far as the bettas are concerned.. Whatever would be most appealing to you, as you are going to be the one looking at it..
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You might run the risk of pushing more sand to one side. I have a full sand tank and the powerhead moves the sand, a little.
sand gets more compact. there should be more holes higher up to let water circulate better. its going to be hard to keep the whole tank at the same temperature and keep the water clean.
It has a bit at the back which goes all along the back of the tank were you put a heater and filter.