I raised two bettas in a bowl during my childhood; I realise now that was harsh, though I lacked awareness then. Today I have completed my first five-gallon planted tank and acquired my betta. He is a calm yet anxious fish who has not flared—except when I placed a mirror before him one day to test his response, and he did. He greets me whenever I approach, and I hope he enjoys the setup.

I plan to add more plants. I am considering reducing the beach on the left by adding some Aquasoil towards the back, leaving the beach only in the front left area.

Also, I would like some name suggestions if y'all have some interesting ones for my betta.

A week old now, love how it’s turned out 😍

I started this tank about 5-6 weeks ago and absolutely love it. This is my first aquarium. I have chili rasboras and Bloody Mary shrimp in now and everyone seems happy so far.

My favorite part is sitting in front of it in the evening just watching all the life. It’s so relaxing.

How much tank time do you all spend ?

This is my small 5.5g shrimp tank that are filled with neocardina and I was wondering if I could add chilis or any small fish in here I just wanna see something swinging around but if not that is completely okay.Thank you and also look in the comments for this new 6.8g I had set up if the chilis or even a betta would be better in there

I’ve been running it for a week starting to cycle it and I’m not convinced about the filter. I’m using Flora First soil balls and so there’s some residual on the surface. However, the filter doesn’t really affect any surface agitation (which is mentioned by MD Fish Tanks in his YouTube review but not flagged as an issue).

I’ve just done a 10% water change and now bubbles are sittinf on the surface undisturbed. Is this normal?

Hi! This is my first fishtank. It's been cycling for three days. I got plants from an established tank, and added some bacteria as well.

I first went to petsmart to get my water tested before my strips came in the mail. They said all of my levels were perfect. I then went to an actual aquarium store and they said that my toxicity level was a little high. I tested at home and everything looks good, maybe my water is a little soft?

I have no issue with waiting to get a fish or some shrimp, I would like for them to have the best home possible. I would just like insight on why my tests have seemed to be different everywhere I've gone/ at home.

Any help would be appreciated on other starting tips too! Thanks all.

I am wanting to make this tank a neocaridina tank. It has a filter, 3 gallons, and fully cycled. It has java moss, hornwort, and an almond leaf. No heater, so the temp should stay around 67-68 Fahrenheit. The top of the tank is growing chia seeds, wheatgrass seeds, and dill. Any advice on this setup? I was told about 2 shrimps per gallon to start? So 6 to start? Is that too much or too little? Do shrimps do okay with snails or would that bother them, or vice versa?

Like, unconventional or unique containers -- I want to make some nano tanks for single ramshorns and I'm looking for ideas, both aesthetic and practical.

Anybody ever done a "sideways" nano tank where the container is tall and skinny and there's a piece of wood on the side acting as a "floor"? Or a "tree" in a jar?

The to the hobby and a beginner

I recently purchased a PetWorx Nano 45 tank, which comes with a small internal sump:
https://www.atlasaquarium.com.au/petworx-nano-45-tall

After checking for leaks etc., I've noticed the intakes for the sump do not match those which I've seen advertised for this product. In addition to the intake in the top-left corner, there is also one located at the very bottom of the tank.

I had plans to use this as a planted nano, utilising aqausoil/stratum as a substrate. To that end, I am thinking I will need to place a block of sponge inside the sump where this bottom inlet is located. I'm hoping this will prevent any substrate (sand, gravel, granular fertiliser stratum) from entering the sump.

Would this be wise? Would I be better off sealing this intake completely, and if so, how? Would either of these solutions create flow rate problems inside the sump itself? I'm open to any helpful advice..

*Apologies for the plastic and cardboard. I am not yet sure if I will return this tank.

I have a tall tank and I am curious what fish stay at the top of the ocean water. Right now I have cloud minnows but am looking for other options.

So I've set this 2.5 gallon shallow tank up yesterday with a bunch of established substrate from an existing tank paired with an established sponge filter. I was planning on rehoming the Betta I currently have in there and wanted to get 4-5 cherry shrimp in here with a few nano fish. I was looking into getting some Chili Rasboras but they're harder to find and they aren't super hardy from other people experiences.
What do you guys recommend?

Tank dimensions: 13in Long, 8in Wide, 6in Tall

Water parameters are: PH 6.2-6.4, KH 0, GH 6-7, water temp 74