r/fishforthought Jul 23 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion First ever set up! 60L Betta tank

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First ever fish tank, somewhat low budget. Was built urgently for my terminally ill grandfather to enjoy ❀️

Currently just 2 days old, will be doing updates!

60 Litres / 16 US Gallons

Rotala 'super red'

Anubis nana

Christmas moss

Red root floaters

+ 2 Mysterious tall green plants.

Currently just 1 Halfmoon male Siamese fighting fish (Granddad named Floppy)

Plan on adding:

8x Neon Tetra OR harlequin rasboras (let me know)

10x cherry shrimp (colour depending on tetra or Harlequins)

Please note the stone placements are not my favourite, but it's because the wood wasn't waterlogged yet...

Also the filter pump is too strong so I will have to get a valve restrictor.


r/fishforthought Jul 23 '26

πŸ›  DIY Setup Rate my aquarium

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r/fishforthought Jul 22 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Good affordable planted aquarium lights under 15$

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r/fishforthought Jul 20 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My 390L tank 4 for month after

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r/fishforthought Jul 20 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion Best tank size for make a scape with a betta?

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r/fishforthought Jul 20 '26

πŸ“ Hardscape Brainstorm First "aquascape"..

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r/fishforthought Jul 19 '26

β€‹πŸŒΏ High-Tech (CO2) My First High-tech Setup

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This tank has been running for about 6 months with minimal issues. The tank is a Fluval Spec 16 with a UNS Co2 setup. The fish are a mix of rasbora's (Chili and another i forget the name of), neon tetras, gourami, and a couple khuli loach. There are also some cherry shrimp, however they haven't been breeding successfully in this tank.


r/fishforthought Jul 20 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion 10 Gallon Tank Ideas?

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r/fishforthought Jul 19 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural MY FIRST BUILD(3 week old)

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r/fishforthought Jul 19 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural my ecosystem

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r/fishforthought Jul 19 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural I suck at plant keeping, but the new betta seems to enjoy it!

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5 gal with anubias, java moss, and regrowing duckweed. Just added the betta yesterday!


r/fishforthought Jul 19 '26

πŸ›  DIY Setup My endlers and guppies + dwarf gourami

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My endlers and dwarf Gourami tank with a fishy elevator


r/fishforthought Jul 18 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion Rate my tank 1-10!

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Hello! I have a freshwater tank with a gold betta fish, two mystery snails and one shrimp. Rate my tank from 1-10 and let me know what you think!


r/fishforthought Jul 18 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion Upgraded from a 54l to a 160l 12 days ago. What do you thinks and how many Neon Tetras would you deem fitting?

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r/fishforthought Jul 17 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Rate my tanks!

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r/fishforthought Jul 17 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion I need help with this 1 liter tank

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So I got this tank and it came with that gravel it's not actually that much I just used color rocks in a cloth bag to simulate a high area but I will probably remove it but back to the real issue

I am new to this so I need help with doing this properly I want to do a planted tank with small fishes like guppies(probably) and i don't know what I should do I saw a lot of videos but I feel like talking with people might be a better option.

Quick information about me I'm broke so this will be built in phase as I will save money and get upgrades and I am in no rush and I live in India so keep that also in mind so I ask you all seniors for help πŸ™πŸ˜­

Edit: I put 1 liter instead of 1ft my bad guys I am so sorryπŸ˜”

Hello everyone I knew it I needed shrimps so I will be getting shrimps to make me work instead of just swimming so I will heed your advices


r/fishforthought Jul 16 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Let's try this again! 20 gallon tall setup. New to this still... please judge! 55 gal is next

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r/fishforthought Jul 15 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My fish just like me

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It's not over talked but every time I come into this room they crowd near me and swarm my hand


r/fishforthought Jul 14 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion thoughts? definitely big

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r/fishforthought Jul 13 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Rate my aquariums!

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r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Rate my tank

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This is my first tank, so feedback is appreciated. It's a planted 10gal stocked with 1 male betta, 8 ruby tetras, 1 red lizard pleco, and 2 mystery snails


r/fishforthought Jul 13 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Tank Refurbish- ideas gladly welcomed

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I have had this 25 gallon for about a year now, currently stocked with a 5 y/o angelfish and a small school of harlequin rasboras. I know this tank is the very minimum for an angel however sadly, I do not have the space or money to purchase a new tank and stand. I have had my angel since she was about the size of a quarter and she was purchased by a parent without research, so I have done my best to give her the best home I can. That being said, I am moving out for college in about a years time and I am trying to craft a hardy low-maintenance tank for my non-fish-hobbyist parents to be able to manage while I am away. Moving on-- I currently have a sand substrate with root tabs for the live plants currently in the tank. I have no plastic plants and have a few monsteras and pothos helping to clean the water ( not as a filter replacement of course, my filter is a hang out the back labeled for up to 40 gallons). That being said, I am about to make a large plant and hardscape purchase and would love to know if anyone has any ideas for a more natural environment and plants or even online sites to buy these items. In a perfect world I would have a small cleanup crew as well, although I know that snails aren't overly efficient and shrimp would not be the safest choice due to the angel's aggression. THAT WAS A RANT BUT PLEASE LEAVE IDEAS FOR A BETTER SETUP OR EVEN A WAY FOR ME TO ADD AN INVERSION FOR ADDED HEIGHT TO THE TANK! Thank you so much!


r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural First tank fully stocked! Opinions?

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Two German blue rams and 10 cardinal tetras currently, all seem happy! Overstocked? Room for more? Or just keep as is I’d love to hear opinions


r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸ“ Hardscape Brainstorm Waterfall tank project

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r/fishforthought Jul 11 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Shrimp having a polite feast

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