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Can I use something like crushed shells for gravel in a betta bowl?

I want something different from aquarium gravel. My beautiful male betta will have a very pretty bowl, approximately 2 gal. of water. I want to put something in the bottom along with some glass marbles that are about the color of him. The crushed shells would let him and the glass marbles stand out.

2 years, 3 months ago

notedmom

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I would stay away from crushed shells. They are a buffering agent which will raise the pH in the bowl. Betta's prefer lower pH so having crush shells would not be beneficial at all. Most people use crushed shells in African Cichlid tank setups, saltwater setups, or any high pH fish. The fact you are having your Betta in 2 gallons is good to hear. If possible add a desktop size filter with a very weak flow rate since they prefer slow moving water. It will keep the water in better quality for a longer period of time. This way you can just do small weekly water changes of about 20%-30% i would say. Hope i have been of help :)

2 years, 1 month ago

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I wouldn't use crushed shells because they could cause a catastrophic rise in ph because of the calcareous minerals that are likely in them and their sharp edges would be harmful to your betta and his delicate fins.

2 years, 3 months ago

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For optimum health, how often should a 10 gallon tank be cleaned?

Tank contains 2 zebra angelfish, 2 small bottom feeders, no live plants.

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On a separate note, you mentioned that you have 2 Zebra Angelfish in your 10 gallon aquarium. Freshwater angelfish prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. We do not recommend keeping them in an aquarium less then 30 gallons.

1 year, 11 months ago

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As a general guideline, a monthly 25% water change is recommended. However, smaller, more frequent water changes (15-20% every 1-2 weeks) are preferable for heavily stocked aquariums or aquariums with large fish. Read Importance of Water Changes in Aquariums for further information on this very import piece of aquarium husbandry. http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.c...

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LIGHT COVERS

I HAVE PURCHANSE SEVERAL LIGHT COVERS FROM YOU FOR MY TWENTY GALLON AND MY TEN GALLON TANKS OVER THE YEARS. NONE OF THEM LAST OVER SIX MONTHS. I PURCHANSE NEW BULBS FROM YOU, THEY STILL DONT WORK. NOT ONE OR TWO BUT THREE DIFFERENT LIGHT COVERS. THESE ARE THE ONES WITHOUT A STARTER DEVICE. IS THERE SOMETHING IM DOING WRONG

2 years, 3 months ago

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Thank you for your question. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-443-1160. You can also email them at CustomerService@FosterAndSmithAquatics.com.

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If I use Ecocomplete cichlid do I have to add any plant substrate or can you get good results by just planting into it?

2 years, 3 months ago

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Thank you for your question. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-443-1160. You can also email them at CustomerService@FosterAndSmithAquatics.com.

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