Snails would be better, shrimp will end up in the bettas stomach in a 5 gallon aquarium. Mollies will work too for tankmate. Looking forward for pics 
Dirting my 5gallon betta tank
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Thanks. Cherries might be too small. Unfortunately it's going to be a little while until this tank is set up but I'll for sure be putting up pictures!Snails would be better, shrimp will end up in the bettas stomach in a 5 gallon aquarium. Mollies will work too for tankmate. Looking forward for pics
Mollies need like 10 times bigger tank, so no. Shrimps may or may not work, it depends on the betta personality, you could try some cheap cherries and look how it goes. Schooling fish for 5 gal... Only really small fish come to my mind (CPD, some boraras), but probably all would get harassed or even eaten.Snails would be better, shrimp will end up in the bettas stomach in a 5 gallon aquarium. Mollies will work too for tankmate. Looking forward for pics
I would get some anubias mini, bonsai etc. Jungle val is too big, maybe eleocharis xingu? Many crypts won't fit in 5 gallon tank, so maybe try with 2-3 small species. Try some other mosses too. Phoenix moss or smaller fox moss are great. Maybe some flame moss too.
Ok so it's finally done! Only like 2 months later.
So here was my process:
1) I moved my betta to a temporary 5 gallon where he will remain for ~2 weeks.
2) I removed all the gravel from the old tank and gave it a short wash. I didn't want to complete clean it because I expect there's still beneficial bacteria in it.
3) I cleaned out the 5 gallon and scrubbed at the glass.
4) I sifted the organic potting soil so it was fine and had no large chunks.
5) I put in about 1 inch in the bottom (Less at the front, more at the back), the soaked it, and capped it with the gravel.
6) I then planted it, then filled the tank.
7) I am currently using the old fluval chi filter (which I hate) but it is temporary to clear up the water, and get rid of excess ammonia/nitrates/nitrates from the beneficial bacteria in the current filter media. I am awaiting the new filter to come in the mail. NO old media will be thrown away, it will all be used when the new filter comes. I also hate this filter because it blocks the light.
8) Tomorrow I will do a large water change, and begin temporary CO2 via DIY yeast/sugar. I dirted a 2.5g and having CO2 really helped get the plants started but I no longer need it.
Plants: I honestly don't actually know what the exact species of plants are. The pictures are below, so by all means please help me identify.
-Some type of sword plant
-Some type of hairgrass/microsword
-A ludwigia of sorts
-A type of vallisneria
-Some sort of crypt.
That's literally all I know. Oh well. I'm no aquascaper but I'm hoping that it will fill out ok!
So here was my process:
1) I moved my betta to a temporary 5 gallon where he will remain for ~2 weeks.
2) I removed all the gravel from the old tank and gave it a short wash. I didn't want to complete clean it because I expect there's still beneficial bacteria in it.
3) I cleaned out the 5 gallon and scrubbed at the glass.
4) I sifted the organic potting soil so it was fine and had no large chunks.
5) I put in about 1 inch in the bottom (Less at the front, more at the back), the soaked it, and capped it with the gravel.
6) I then planted it, then filled the tank.
7) I am currently using the old fluval chi filter (which I hate) but it is temporary to clear up the water, and get rid of excess ammonia/nitrates/nitrates from the beneficial bacteria in the current filter media. I am awaiting the new filter to come in the mail. NO old media will be thrown away, it will all be used when the new filter comes. I also hate this filter because it blocks the light.
8) Tomorrow I will do a large water change, and begin temporary CO2 via DIY yeast/sugar. I dirted a 2.5g and having CO2 really helped get the plants started but I no longer need it.
Plants: I honestly don't actually know what the exact species of plants are. The pictures are below, so by all means please help me identify.
-Some type of sword plant
-Some type of hairgrass/microsword
-A ludwigia of sorts
-A type of vallisneria
-Some sort of crypt.
That's literally all I know. Oh well. I'm no aquascaper but I'm hoping that it will fill out ok!
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