One Betta. A 37L Tank. What do you want me to add?

Ok so, I got two betta fish this past week, they were sold as females. Upon closer inspection the one is male, luckily I had an empty 37L tank. The female is settled into my 100L with my guppies, kuhlis and shrimp.

Now to the question.

Aside from the male betta, which is the main reason for the tank, what do you think I should add to this tank?

Anything from vague scapes to specific plants, let me know!

 

A filterless tank would be a lovely challenge.
I think I'll start setting it up once I have a good light.

 

I did some reading now and it seems that I tank of the size I have would be good for a filterless tank. I also love the greenery in it!

 

The filterless tank might seem like a good idea, but you have to be incredibly careful about maintaining balance. All it takes to mess it up is one trimming session that is too vigorous, or one missed water change, and nightmare ensues.

For equipment, get an under-specced HOB filter or sponge. If he is a short fin/plakat betta, a little higher flow would be good. They do prefer very slow, almost stagnant water, and getting blown all over the aquarium will freak him out. Personal preference is the HOB, as sponges are difficult to hide while still making it easy to maintain. Get a 50/100w heater, set to 25/26C. For lighting, the Zetlight budget range are pretty damn good. No sunrise/sunset feature, but bettas don't seem too fussed by this. Link: https://www.aquaempire.co.za/product-page/zetlight-zp-4000-p

For plants, i'm really enjoying the combination of various crypts, small water lily thing, and helanthium tenellum, with a few anubias and/or java fern dotted around. The anubias and java fern add some density whereas the crypts and h tennelum seem quite delicate, and the small water lily thing makes for a happy betta. I find at least 4 different bubble nests under the leaves every morning.

 

Thank you, this is wonderful advice!

 

I got a little filter and light today! Going to set things up and let it cycle. Honeypie is in a sectioned off area of my 100L.

 

I mis-calculated last time, it's actually 47L.
Here's the thread I made for the tank:

https://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/threads/planted-male-betta-tank-47-l.33456/#post-419151