This tank is Ideal for Betta lovers!
Written: Sep 01 '00
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Pros: Cost, looks, size, seamless design for no leaks
Cons: It is not as big as some tanks but it is bitter than those awleful "Betta" tanks.
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| firebird1's Full Review: Hawkeye AquaView |
This aquarium is ideal for college students due to its size and the cost.
It is even more ideal for anyone who loves Betta fish (also known as Chinese and Siamese fighting fish.
This tank can hold more fish. But only one Betta male. It was my intention to add some Neon Tetras but I moved my bigger betta (Dragon)to a larger tank so I put the Neons in with him.
Currently Firebird my new fiery red betta calls the Aquaview his home. He loves it. It is so much better than the tiny little pouch of water he was shipped in and far more roomier than a "Betta tank"
Since Firebird has no real need for the airpump I am using it with the larger tank until I can get my other pumps from home. But Bettas do like airated water.
One of the major advantages to this tank is that it is seamless. After I bought a bigger tank which was glass I immediately wished I had just gotten a smaller seamless one... I had to reseal the seals on the bigger one and lost a good bit of water in the process. I never had those problems with this tank.
Speaking of water. PLEASE LISTEN TO ME. It might cost a little more but use ONLY distilled water in your freshwater tanks. Tapwater today especially if you live in college dorms has WAY TOO MUCH CHLORINE among other things which are bad for fish.
Instead of using gravel in this tank like I did when I had Dragon in it I am using standard kids marbles. I washed them first with distilled water and them put them in only putting a one marble layer. I would not suggest using marbles if you intend to put Neons in with your betta because the Neons see the marbles as a place to hide. Not only is this a bit dangerous for the neons but you cannot see them. =) So if your going to use the tank for Tiny fish use gravel.
Recommended:
Yes
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