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Cozy Betta tank (30 L)

Easy start: one showy male, shrimp clean-up crew, one plant.

Cozy Betta tank (30 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (30 L)

Minimal setup for a single Betta splendens. Great for an office, bedroom, or as a gift for kids 12+.

Key rule: 30 L is not 'too small' — it's the right size for a betta. Anything less means stress and illness.

Dimensions
40×25×30 cm
Temperature
24–28°C
pH
6.5–7.5
gH
4–18 °dGH
Setup time
3 wks
Budget
≈ $120
Total fish
1

Fish (1)

Plants (1)

Invertebrates (4)

  • Amano Shrimp× 4

Equipment

  • Internal filter

    ≈ $25

  • Heater

    50 W

    ≈ $18

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $25

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $12

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 1
  • Catappa (Indian almond) leaves× 3

Tips & gotchas

  • Keep one male Betta — no other males, no flashy tankmates.
  • Amano shrimp don't breed in freshwater, so the colony stays stable.
  • Do a 30 % water change once a week.
  • Light on for 8 h per day, no more.