Hi Betty,
This is a great thread! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure many folks here at APC will benefit from your step-by-step setup photos. I'm setting up a one gallon hex for my betta now too!
I love the arrangement with crypts to one side for swimming space and all the floating plants surrounding.
About the sunlight, I have a 10g NPT with 30W and direct sun in the evenings and it does just fine. So far there haven't been any algae issues. Heat may be an issue for you, but if your workplace is cool inside maybe not. Those CF spiral bulbs do get a bit hot.
Keep us posted as it grows. BTW, gorgeous, lucky betta! And thanks for educating a co-worker on how to keep a betta happy. Those vases are awful!
Javalee |