Yeah..i purchased the tank, added the aquasoil and a few dwarf sags, put in the sponge filter, added ammonia and have set the tank to cycle. The ammonia is at 4ppm now. It's the second day today.I'd think so. Bettas can be jumpers, so I'd invest in a lid if you can get one made. Hardware stores can cut glass to size if needed. It'll also help with evaporation.
Make sure you cycle. before putting the betta in there. Some can be very sensitive. Luckily mine have been pretty hearty and have lived through my newbie years ..
Yah...will add a heater shortly. Right now the temperatures are pretty high here so can delay buying for some time.I'm sure your betta will be very happy with 7 gallons and live plants! A heater if you don't plan to use one already will significantly increase his livelihood and health. 76-82F are target temperatures!
Thanks for the tip...my cardinals and betta are doing absolutely fine...I think the betta is enjoying some company ....he is peaceful and not chasing the cardinals....hopefully those cardinals are okay...meaning you introduced the Betta as the very last fish in the tank, otherwise he might of already taken over the whole thing as his territory.
If the fish are fine leave them be, but if you see a lot of chasing by the Betta I would take all the fish out for about 30 mins and then introduce the cardinal first and then place the Betta in there and float him for a little to get "used" to the cardinals. This way the Betta knows that the cardinals mean no harm...
Just FYI if you weren't aware, and if you were that's awesome!
