Any advice, suggestions, or comments on tank setup?

[SirSingsAlot]

I would appreciate any advice, suggestions, or comments on the tank setup of my 5gal hex tank. It houses two bettas and a ram cichlid. I originally thought it was a 10gal so I thought I could get away with it. I will make accommodations. So far the decor seemed to have made it a little more comfortable than just open water. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
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[tehmole]

it's not bad ...it's quite cute

 

[SirSingsAlot]

Thanks. I need to get some sinking food for my fish though because I only have freeze dried bloodworms that float and with the dense ornamentation at the top they might not find the food.

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[karaig19]

lol please consider on your next tank/ upgrade not using pink substrate lol.

 

[SirSingsAlot]

It looks more red to me but it's substrate that I already had. Thanks for the reply though. When I set up a monster tank I'll be sure to make it natural to the fish it houses.

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[MonsterMinis]

keep up on water changes.. otherwise looks good.. and keep an eye on the bettas.. my male would not tolerate a female or 2 in his tank long-term.. he lives alone in that same tank =) he just turned 3 last month iir.

 

[SirSingsAlot]

how often do you think I should do water changes?

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[Aweshade9]

Because your tank is so small you should do a 1 gallon water change every 4 days or so

 

[SirSingsAlot]

Good call

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[MonsterMinis]

I do approx 50% once a week. and its overkill with just my 1 in it so depends on how high your nitrate get by the end of the week. BVUt yeah 1 gallon every few days would also likely suffice.. I'm of the schooling.. you can never do to many water changes.