Reddit reviews Zoo Med Laboratories AZMFA50 Sinking Ceramic Betta Log

Zoo Med Laboratories AZMFA50 Sinking Ceramic Betta Log https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZW9AU6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DE7QCbYQYCJG7

As stated in title, Fishy is the newest member of our household.

My first instinct was to read up on bettas and in doing so, found this subreddit.

I have several doubts, such as:

• what kind of betta is this?
  
  
• Is it healthy? (Ive seen more vibrant colors on pics posted here)
  
  
• Can/Should I pair it with other fish?
  
  
• Are pellets preferred over flakes?
  
  As per suggestions on this sub, I think buying a bigger tank is my number 1 priority; im currently looking into a Tetra Tank (3 Gallons), this one is favored by my wife, as she finds its aesthetically pleasing (and I agree). However, most people suggest a 5 Gallon tank, so Im also looking into a GloFish Tank, we both dislike the blue led on this model and the black plastic lid it comes with.
  
  In any case, we're also looking to buy the following:
  
  
• heater
  
  
• Thermometer
  
  
• Silk plant
  
  
• Log/Hiding spot
  
  
• Filter * which we think we would only buy if we get the Tetra Tank, as per amazon commenters suggestions.
  
  We already have a net (for scooping), drops to dechlorinate water, aquarium salt (for cleaning) and what you see already in the tank.
  
  Please help us give this fish an awesome life!
  
  PS.: We are not in the US, if it even matters.

Thanks so much for your reply! My tank is the popular portrait 5G tank. I have a heater, a sinking Betta log (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZW9AU6) and hammock leaf as well. Once I am familiar with the routine, I definitely want to get some live plants & two ghost shrimps.

I bought a bag of very small pebbles, but they got sucked up all the way to the tip of the siphon, so I decided to go with bigger ones, but still did not work quite well. I guess I will switch to sand sometime...

Yup, I will post picture next time! Thanks again for your advice :)

Links for items I got.

Silk plants list bundle 1

Silk Plant bundle 2

Asian Gazebo in Azuls tank

Lantern statue thing in Azuls and the 29 gallon tank!

Moon rock found in Orions and Azuls tank

Dragon found in the 29 gallon

Bottom log in the 29 gallon

Japanese hut and mountain

Foo Dog in the 29 gallon

Slate found in the 29 gallon

"Ignore me, sorry, I'm dying. Crushed by an off-brand drink machine. ... Oh my God, just like that old, gypsy woman said!"

"You've got to stop going to her."

Right!

"I make my own luck"

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