Hello! New person here

[biscuit2014]

Thought I would introduce myself to the forum. I have just recently been able to return to the fish keeping hobby! I am waiting now on my first new tank. I purchased a Fluval spec V (very limited space) and am excited after reading reviews and watching some youtube videos on some set ups. I do have one Betta in a 1 1/2 gallon bowl but that's it. I would love some suggestions on the setup, i am thinking plants drift wood and a few neon tetras? but some ideas would be great!!! thanks

 

[FreshyFresh]

Welcome!

Those series Fluval tanks are neat little buggers. Only problem is you're limited in what you can put in them, although there are some cool micro fish out there. 5 neons would look great in there once you get the tank cycled w/ stable parameters.

 

[biscuit2014]

FreshyFish, that's what i was thinking. I am fine with the limits of a smaller tank right now. I am limited on what i can have at this point. just need to have something LOL! I have seen some youtube stuff on using dirt then gravel on top and planting easy/low light plants. then some driftwood ! that's the plan right now anyway!

 

[FreshyFresh]

Sounds like a plan. Many in the hobby like using soil as the entire substrate or part of it. I guess depending on your setup. Some love it, some not. Same goes with sand. Depends on the setup and what plants you want to grow (if they are heavy root feeders or not).

 

[biscuit2014]

hey, it will work or it wont, either way i will be happy to have the distraction!!!

 

[Rotaripsnoc]

It is a nice looking little tank, you could also go the route of java moss, and shrimp, they are reasonably active, won't bother your betta, and are generally less sensitive than neon's to water conditions. Red Cherry, and bamboo would help keep the water column clean, and you could probably still add a few neon's in time too.

 

[Guanchy]

Hey Happy to see u here on this forum!! this is very active compared to the other one we were part of hehe. hope all is well

 

[Zephyrah]

Welcome to the forum!!

 

[DuctTape]

I have a 30 gallon tank that I use dirt on covered by a layer of gravel, and I am one of those people who loves it! It took some time to get the water clear but it was worth it, the plants love it. Best of luck!