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Reddit mentions of biOrb Silk Plant Set Medium Green & Purple
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Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of biOrb Silk Plant Set Medium Green & Purple. Here are the top ones.
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- Use these beautiful, silky plants to add color and dimension to your aquarium.
- Ideal silk plants for fish with delicate fins.
- Compatible with Freshwater/Saltwater/Tropical aquarium set ups.
- Item Package weight : 0.25 pounds
Features:
Specs:
Color | Purple/Green |
Height | 1.75 Inches |
Length | 13.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Medium |
Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
Width | 4.75 Inches |
A few things I would change though, to improve the setup and make this 3.5g tank work out for the betta... (PLEASE READ and bear with me, I know it's long but you'll learn a lot I promise!)
Other things you'll definitely need to have, and/or do:
Also PLEASE watch out with the overfeeding, your betta in this video clip looks super bloated (his little tiny belly looks about ready to burst, he's so stuffed). You need to fast him for 3-4 days until his belly looks almost flat again, then you can try giving him some daphnia as a mild laxative to help him clear out any further blockage (not to mention a heater to warm the water to a stable 78-80F will help his metabolism so he can process the food properly).
Here's a reference of photos to help you determine how much food his little belly needs: https://i.imgur.com/4RR2LZ9.jpg (feed slowly 1 piece at a time, watch his belly, and aim not to let it get too far past the 2nd from the top picture).
Please read these articles to learn more how to give your boi the best quality of life: https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/wiki/index
Only once your tank is fully cycled (0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and 5-15ppm nitrAte) for a 3.5g tank, you will need to do one 30% partial water change (PWC) mid-week (Wednesday for example), and one 30% PWC at end of week (Sunday for example). Or if you won't be there over the weekend then do 1 PWC Tues. and 1 on Friday.
Good luck!
He is sooo pretty! That said, the commenters above are right, and he'll really pop and bring lots of wiggles and joy to your family in a larger tank with a heater and a gentle filter.
I would reccommend an adjustable heater so you have more control over the temperature, and remember that you get what you pay for! Ive cheaped out on heaters more times than I care to admit and Ive regretted it every time :(
I would also recommend a gentle filter like a sponge filter since bettas arent great swimmers. Keep in mind that you'll need to get the sponge filter, an air pump, and airline tubing all separately, but the total cost should come to about that of an average hang-on-back filter.
In regards to fish-in cycling, he will be okay. Get a liquid test kit (avoid strips, as they're so inaccurate they're basically useless), then move him in into a bigger tank w/ heater and filter asap and do frequent water changes and testing. It will probably take about a month to establish a healthy bacteria colony, but your fishie will be fine as long as you stay on top of water changes.
Once your cycle is finished, you can reduce water changes to once weekly.
EDIT: Also note that plastic plants are sharp and can hurt a betta's delicate fins! Try to stick to silk or live plants. Bettas love live java fern and anubias plants because of the big, broad leaves for them to rest on. Plus, these plants are super easy to take care of.
If you're not at all interested in live plant care, try BiOrb silk plants. Theyre SUPER duper soft and the green ones have a pretty natural look to them. You can find them here on Amazon.
Good luck taking care of your new buddy! He is such a cute little fishie! Keep us updated on how hes doing! 💖
I just bought these and they are great for my 9" tall tank:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ASDJ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought these too, but they are way too tall:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KGBJ06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Silk plants don't have to be super spendy.