Okay, so my 2.5 tank I got had a minibow whisper filter that was a bit too strong front my male crowntail betta, so I went and bought a new one! The filter is a “Tom Aquarium Products: Mini Internal Filter”

The back says: Complete 3-stage filteration-mechanical, chemical and biological. Foam cartride quickly traps unwanted waste material while the premium carbon removes other pollutants and odors. Choice of spray bar attachent or flow diffuses promotes optimum surface water movement. Attaches easily to wall with 5 sution cups. Voltage is 12V) for safe operation in water. Adjustable water flow up to 45 gallons per hour.

It says for 1 to 5 gallon aquariums!

Now I also got a heater! The tempreture of our house stays around 74-78 degrees, because it fluctuates so much. The heater I got is a Hydor Mini Heater for 2-5 gallon aquariums.

Here’s the specs:

FOR MINI 7,5 W
Size: 5,7 x 2,3 inches Aquarium: 2 gal, temp increase: approx 5 F Aquarium: 5 gal temp increase: approx 4 F
FOR MINI 15 W
Size: 6,2 x 2,4 inches, Aquarium: 5 gal, temp increase: approse 5 F Aquarium: 10 gal, temp increase: approx 4 F

It says that the difference between the amibient room temp and the aquarium temp. reached by using MINI can vary due to location and lighting. Always check water tempreture with a thermometer.

I don’t have a themomert….but I put the aquarium on an old TV shelf that has a shelve over it, so it’s fairly shaded…

Will this heater and filter be safe in my tank for my betta? Any tips, etc etc etc would be great with these products! I changed the filter because the other filter (Mini Bow Whisper) made too strong of a current…My betta had to constantly swim and he hid often behind the filter itself…where the current wasn’t as strong. So I though changing it may be better.

Also! I have painted nails (acrylic nails with black polish) so I’m iffy about putting my hands in the water….My dad got me some latex gloves (The big yellow ones people clean with) that have cloth inside….and he got me some rubber, doctors gloves. Are these safe to use when adding and cleaning my tank?

ONE MORE THING! ^^; When I do my water changes, I usually allow my water to sit for 24 hours with dechlorinator drops in it….He is on maracyn at the moment for finrot…do I still need to continue with my water procedures or change a half gallon? How much do I add for the water change? Do I do a full tank change with the maracyn or….? I’m confused. I only add 1/4 of a packet per day, but do I need to do a water change with the maracyn? I’m confused on my water changes for a 2.5 gallon tank…..This IS my first time using a tank so….I’m very cautious….

Thanks so much!
For the ‘house much do I add to a half gallon’ was referring to the medicine ^^;
I, again, would like to point out that the 2.5 gallon is perfect for him…it’s a lot bigger than I thought….he’s the ONLY fish I have…there are no others, and there are 2 plants, fake, and two bulbs growing. My parent’s will not allow for a 5 gallon, which what I perfered, and the pet store said it wasn’t needed, which is why I ended up with the 2.5 in the first place…^^;