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https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Chi-Aquarium-Kit-5-Gallon/dp/B003TM1BAE
Buy a 5 gallon tank like this. Get some gravel and some low maintenance plants (cryptocorynes and anubias). Just make the tank look as nice as possible. The nicer it looks, the higher your chances your boss will reimburse you and expense the cost of the tank.
There are cheaper tanks out there. You can make a pretty nice 5 gallon setup for less than $100. Making it in less than $100 seems like it could be reimbursed easily.
Thanks! It’s a Fluval flora 30l (7.9gal) absolute steak of a tank, comes with an internal filter with spray bar,( had no problems with it and it’s running like a dream, keep the water super clear) and also full spectrum led lighting. It’s 30 x 30 x 35 cm
Here’s an amazon link where I bought it ; Fluval Flora Aquatic Plants Aquarium Kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004AJCE0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_nzM-CbR7A34R0
I actually used something marketed for Bettas 🙄 it's a .9 gal and has no room for any filter or heater. I gave it a one star review and stated inappropriate marketing and why. It's actually perfect for a terrarium and comes with a light and lid! Not a sealed lid, though. And I added the plastic separator. Here's the link, bonus if you leave a one star review for crap marketing.
Marina CUBUS Glass Betta Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM3B3O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Got it from Amazon! super cheap and it's holding up very well (got it in March, rescaped a couple times, no problems)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TM3B3O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A few things.
They are expensive. About $60 on Amazon. For that much you can get a traditional tank that is 10 gallons which will make your fish happier.
They have a small footprint. Fish like swimming side to side rather than up and down.
The design of the tank means that it evaporates much more quickly than a traditional tank.
It's small size makes it unstable (as in the water parameters are more likely to change which isn't great for fish).
It's small size also means that an inexperienced aquarist can easily overstock it leading to poor water quality and a poor quality of life for the fish.
While this tank is aesthetically pleasing, I wouldn't put any fish in it. However, I think it can be made into a beautiful shrimp tank. Now obviously there are some fish that can live fine in there, but I just prefer to keep them in larger tanks.
Got it on Amazon! Comes with the light too. The only thing is there's no switch for the light, so if it's plugged in, it's on. I have it plugged into a timer. Overall though it's very sleek. Very happy with it.
Marina CUBUS Glass Betta Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TM3B3O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yes it’s a passive co2 diffuser which came in this kit. Had it in the tank for around a day before deciding it was too much hassle and just left the tank to do its own thing.
I was interested in this one because it has water circulation. Does anyone know if it would be ok for a betta?
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I got this tank set almost brand new for 30$ off kijiji. http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Flora-Aquatic-Plant-7-9-gallon/dp/B004AJCE0Q Got a second light from kijiji for 20$
Heater im not quite sure, keeps the tank at a steady 25-26C tho. All plants where found for free except the shrub on the bottom front right.
Inhabitants: One crowntail betta named DD
Colony of red ramshorn snails.
Looking to add shrimps in the future (hopefully he will leave them alone-will start with 2-3 to see how it goes)
Looking for some driftwood to add a cave to the setup.