Gumball Machine Fish Tank
Various assorted screwdrivers
Drill and bits
X-acto knife
Sandpaper or sanding block
Hacksaw
A gumball machine on a stand. Do not try this with square gumball machines. They must be round, preferably glass.
Glass and glass cutters (or the phone number of a glass shop)
Silicone aquarium sealant (must be aquarium sealant, as bath sealant is not as strong and may contain chemicals that will harm your fish)
Rust-proofing spray paint
Push-in rubber grommets
Nuts and bolts and washers as needed
Some scrap aluminum
Gravel
LED Betta light
Small aquarium filter (I used a Penn Plax Smallworld Filter)
3-plug extension cord with grounded prong Rubbing alcohol.
wild type Betta brownorum
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wild betta fish species
· Betta Bellicia |
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· Betta Edithae |
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· Betta Fusca |
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· Betta Burdigala |
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· Betta Foerschi |
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· Betta Imbellis |
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· Betta Macrostoma |
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· Betta Persephone |  |
· Betta Smaragdina |
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Things needed for breeding tank setup for betta fish
Things You'll Need
* 2 tanks for male and female bettas
* 10 gallon tank with cover and light for breeding
* Indian almond leaves or dried up banana leaves
* Tank divider or oil lamp chimney
* Submersible heater capable of maintaining 80 degrees Fahrenheit
* Gentle filter
* Gentle siphon
* Turkey baster
* Hiding places (plants, pvc piping, etc)
* Brine shrimp nets
* Maroxy, Bettafix, Ampicilin, or other healing medications
* Live adult food (blood worms or brine shrimp)
* Fry food culture (microworms or infusoria)
* Frozen, flake or pellet food
* Tanks for young males(50-100)
* Large "juvenile tank" (30-50 gallons)