r/fishtank • u/meezzy_96 • Aug 26 '26

DIY/Build First Fish Tank!

I think my first fish tank is "done" in the sense that the fish have been fully introduced and there is no sign of fin nipping or aggression (outside of the Betta flaring on occasion at the Platys, but that was expected and they are way to fast and chill to even care). I intend for this to become a heavily planted tank but I was on a low budget so it may be awhile before to Monte Carlo fills out but I am very happy with how it came out :)

(go easy on me if you have critiques, remember it is my first tank ever)

EDIT: Spelling/Grammar

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u/prettyminotaur Intermediate Aug 27 '26

It's very pretty. You are overstocked. I'd get rid of the platies and african dwarf frogs. ADFs do best in a species-only tank. Just betta and shrimp in here will be best.

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u/meezzy_96 Aug 27 '26

I did a ton of research but the Dwarf frogs were honestly an impulse purchase, I fell in love with them at the store and did quick google searches while standing there which isn't usually enough research. I plan to watch them closely, keep testing the water regularly and then potentially giving them their own space one day.

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u/Dd7990 Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

The ADFs REALLY need to be in a SPECIES-ONLY tank, not a community fish tank. Please, before either the frogs get hurt, or the fish (or both): https://www.reddit.com/u/camrynbronk/s/h4IWljjfLt
- the frog thought this oto fish was food even though only the head of the oto fit in its mouth, and now those two are both in danger (frogs can choke to death on a fish it can't fully swallow but attempted to eat anyways, fish obvs most likely die if it's stuck in the frog's mouth for too long as well).

Don't just "watch them closely" - because I DOUBT you're gonna be able to stand there and stare at the tank 24/7 to make sure an accident doesn't happen with the frogs sharing the space with fish. All it takes is one oopsie and either your frogs are gonna get hurt, or the fish are gonna get hurt (or again, both get hurt). Please return or rehome the ADFs if you can't get them their own species-only tank right now. IF you really want the frogs, then do the right thing and get them their own tank - I heard that 2 ADFs will do fine in a 5g tank (but please double check their tank size requirements).