Mini Lily

Ultum Nature Systems Controsand - Monterey - Glass Aqua

ONF Mist-O Light and Stand Set | Shop Planted Tank Lights - Glass Aqua

Betta fish nano planted aquarium desktop tank

A thick, bright-green tuft of Utricularia Graminifolia in a planted betta tank

Ultum Nature Systems UNS 5T Nano Planted Aquarium Betta Fish Tank

Mini Lily is a Betta fish aquarium in the Ultum Nature Systems 5T rimless tank, designed to be easy to maintain while keeping our Betta, Frandon, comfortable and secure. Using just a few Hakkai Accent Stones and natural gravel, we kept the hardscape minimal and focused instead on selecting uncommon aquatic plants for our friend. Our main inspiration came from miniature indoor lily ponds, which led us to plant a single Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica), Nymphaea stellata, and Hydrocotyle verticillata. Together, these plants created the lily pond-inspired look we were going for.

To dial up the cuteness even more, we added Utricularia graminifolia, which now doubles as Frandon’s very own puffy green couch. The result? A proper 6-gallon bachelor suite, complete with ammenities such as overhead LED lighting, CO2 injection, and clean, filtered water.

TANK MODEL	Ultum Nature Systems 5T
Tank Volume	5.8 Gallons
Tank Dimensions	14.17 x 8.66 x 11.02"
Filtration	Ultum Nature Systems Delta 30 Canister Filter
Lighting	ONF Mist O LED Light
CO2	Ultum Nature Systems Micro CO2 Regulator Kit Disposable CO2 Cartridge
Substrate	Aquario Neo Soil Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Monterey
Hardscape	Hakkai Stone Hakkai Accent Stones
Accessories	None
Plant List	Banana Plant Hydrocotyle Leucocephala Hydrocotyle Verticillata Nymphaea Stellata Utricularia Graminifolia