How To Set Up An Easy Betta Planted Tank | Hack My Betta Tank



Welcome back to another episode of “Hack My Betta Tank”! This episode teaches you how to transform a 5 gallon aquarium into an easy planted tank for your betta (or other nano fish). The goal is to set up a low-maintenance, low tech tank that’s beginner friendly, so we’ll be using an LED light on a timer, all-in-one fertilizers, no CO2 injection, and slow-growing plants that don’t require a lot of pruning.

Related Link: DIY Filter Upgrade for 5 Gallon Starter Aquarium

Equipment List

▶ Petsmart Top Fin® 5 Gallon Glass Aquarium
▶ Carib Sea Eco-Complete planted aquarium substrate (black)
▶ Finnex Stingray LED clip-on light
▶ Mechanical timer for lights
▶ Aqueon Pro adjustable heater (50W)
▶ Digital thermometer with high/low temperature alarm
▶ Foam filter sponges
▶ Ceramic bio rings
▶ Filter insert bags
▶ Aquascaping tweezers

Plants List

▶ Staurogyne repens
▶ Aquatic banana plant
▶ Bucephalandra

Fertilizer List

▶ Easy Green all-in-one liquid fertilizer
▶ Easy Root Tabs substrate fertilizer

Question of the Day

What's your favorite plant for a betta tank? Comment below to share your answers!

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