Hello🙆♀️🐠.. hummm today after 3 months with Flow my stars and stripes is not so active & eating a little AND HANGING OUT around heater. Flow is alone in 3+gal.🤔🤔 Any ideas.? Morning from sunny Northern California
@@yeaheh7911 yeah I always put some in when I do a 50% water change bc it helps sick fish but also prevents fungal infections like ick which can be deadly
@@jessicagallagher1861 Me too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but my betta is in a small tank :( I will move him in a 5 gallon with some neon tetra next week!
*UPDATE* - API betta fix is a use at YOUR OWN RISK product (meaning I don’t recommend). After seeing a lot of your comments I did more research and it’s hard to find the information, because a lot of people do say it’s good but it does in fact make it harder for them to breathe and is NOT GOOD! Even by overdosing just a tiny bit can have a negative impact on your betta. There are other methods like aquarium salt, epsom salt, different leaves, and other items that work well for different infections/diseases and depending on what it is. I will make a video soon about BETTA diseases and medicine that is the best.
I've used it for fin rot at half dosage or 2/3 dosage and it works fine for me! I am so wary of medicating my fish so I always lower the dosage a little
Ok no offense but like the same is true for most human medications?? Like don’t overdose? And bettas are a lot smaller so figured the margin of error would be smaller.
Watching your videos makes me more amazed how my Betta I had when I was 7 survived 5 years. Seriously, bowl with no heater or filter it had a pointy castle decoration from what I can remember.
my sister gave me her old betta and I got him in a 5 gallon in a new tank about a week ago woth some tank mates. He’s lived over two years in the same conditions as yours in a one gallon tank. I can already see that he’s thriving right now. ( I’m a new fish owner but with research)
I would do "water changes" by emptying the ENTIRE tank and filling it back up with tap water and plopping him back in, no water conditioner or anything, ever 😭 I truly wanted the best for him but I was so not doing it. Rip Sushi 😂😂😂
@@kbleu5910 ooooh noooo. the fishy i got actually passed a couple days after because I didn't know he had fin rott from the previous tank bc i hadnt learned abt it yet so that comment backfired
I was told not bettaa didn't need a hearer or filter but I definitely keep his tank clean... I've been worried but I did buy a submerging heater but it doesn't have a dial.. 2 wks in and he's making hella bubble nest so I read that means he's happy.
Same here! As a little kid I had a freak of nature betta fish named Claire that lived for 7 years. "Water changes" was just dumping all the water and filling it back up with sink water 😭 No filter or heater either😭 I've had several betta fish since then that I've properly cared for and I wish I could go back and give Claire the same amount of care too, but somehow he was thriving anyways 😂
You don’t know how much I appreciate that you actually pronounce betta properly!!! So many of the big channels on here pronounce it BAYTA which just perpetuates the mispronunciation of it for everyone 😡
This might be asking for a lot...but can you show us how you do your nitrogen cycle? Too many channels just explain what it is and ways you can help start the process. They never show how they do it or the on going process of it. And when you rescue or get a betta with a new tank, what do you do with the betta while the tank cycles? It's ok if you choose not to do a video for the cycle, because it takes forever. But I do wanna know what you do with the betta while the tank cycles.
- You need a microscope to show the cycle :P In all seriousness, you set up a tank and wait, there is not much to "show" really. You can ofc measure your water for ammonia and nitrites, but basically thats it. - You can help cycle a tank(basically instanty cycle it) if you squeeze your filter sponge in the water and use used aquarium water to start it. Ofc It works only if you used a declorinator before, because clorine kills all the bacteria. The only downside to it, is if you dont have anything living( plants) in it, than the bacteria will die off because they have nothing to eat. You can keep the rescued fish in a plastic container, all it "really" needs is a heater and a filter.
You set up a temporary tank for the fish and use already cycled aquarium water you can buy at the store, wait about a week(7days) for the tank to cycle, the fish will be very stressed if the tank isn’t fully cycled and will most likely not survive
I have the Walmart 5 gallon kit, I found that filling the aquarium up higher than usually made mine gentler, and I also replaced the cartridge thingy with a cut piece of imagitarium replacement sponge material- and it works really well now.
YEEES Thank you!! When ever I see people with bettas they always put them in a bowl with no heater :( Thank you Soooo much for telling people what good care is!
Given that tanks are usually sealed with silicone and it is used in a lot of applications, I would think that the silicone plants would be fine; although I'd never use anything instead of live plants as I am as obsessed with the plants as I am with the fish 😋
Thanks so much! This was very helpful. I used to have a betta for 5 years. Sadly last year he passed away. His name was Carl. BUT luckily on Friday, I am buying a new betta and supplies!
From my experience with the 5 gallon kit, I totally agree that the filter is way too strong for a betta for a 5 gallon, but I actually have one right now in a 10 gallon for my betta on the lowest setting and it works perfectly fine! So I don’t know how well this helps, but just keep in mind that’s how strong that filter is- love your videos!
I just bought a Betta and have a silicon mushroom decoration and he seems to love it, no issues so far. Also very helpful videos I didnt realize some plastic decorations could actually be too sharp for them.
@@brianabrixxx some betas may be lazy but you should watch out, laying around on the bottom during the day and night can be a sign of ammonia poisoning, keep an eye out for any burns
Glad you mentioned the heater is nice and consistent on your rescue-just bought 2 jolly heaters and woke up to one 5 gallon tank over 90 degrees and the other 5 gallon almost 88 degrees. Important for beginners to know to check the temps to make sure the heaters are working correctly and not just put heater in tank and trust it. These did not shut off.
Omg thanks so much!! This is my FIRST ever time getting a betta fish! And this helped so much with which things to buy for my fish! I have to go buy a bigger tank NOW! I’m so sorry my dear fish for buy you the wrong tank!
I love you! You inspired me to save betta fish! I’m 11 and I have 2 adult betta fish and one baby! They have heaters the adults have filters and I literally just got my female betta and my baby betta a couple days ago!
I prefer pellets in general. Easier to know how much food your betta eats and prevent lots of extra food falling to the bottom. Most pellets also float longer than flakes. I don't like bettafix as it can coat their swim bladder and kill them. I use antibacterial medication for fish and aquarium salt. Much safer. Feel free to watch Aquarium co-op, Prime aquatics, and KGTropics on youtube for GREAT betta fish care and information.
I’m literally buying a betta next week and ur the only person who isn’t making vids advertising a product ur actually helping me out a lot thank you so much 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
I have purchased a few silicone plants to replace the old BAD plastic ones I had and honestly they are great. 👌 Their soft and many move around with the light filters making em look really realustic. Ive had two in my 5 gallon tanks for months and my babies love em
My boys were rescues from a pet store that they were literally starved in. They are now happy healthy boys. Got one at a time. After I moved and gave up my other 3 Betta fish. I've been following you for a long time. Your videos are ok. Your Betta videos are much better than most peoples. I have my Betta fish in nothing more than 3 gallon tank or bigger. If necessary for a temporary tank I use a 1.5 gallon tank until I get a better one. But they are happy Bettas.
I love this channel it has helped me with taking care of my own bettas which I didn’t completely know how to take the best care of my bettas I also have had silicon plants in a tank and the betta fish seemed to do alright with them but he was doing a lot better before I added the plant so it’s best to just use silk and not silicone
I got a half moon Beta and he’s currently in the most generic plastic fishbowl with only navy blue gravel T-T I’m working on getting a glass tank and a moon rock hide. My house is a tropical climate and always warm so I don’t really need a water heater but I will get him a bigger bowl and hides. Thank you for making these videos it’s so wonderful to see someone concerned with the aquatic life(I feel as if it doesn’t get that much attention).
I was in both of those stores getting betta stuff today lol. I say the rainbow decoration and thought it was super cute but I prefer a more natural looking habitat. I actually bought the hammock and the floating log today.
Thank you so much for telling me the products that are recommended and the products that are not the best for your betta. I am a new betta owner and I now I feel like the items in my tank are way better so thank you 😊
I tend to go all natural with live plants and rock hides. Favoured plant by my bettas are java fern as the leaves are better for resting on. As substrate tend to use aqua soil as have live plants nd works amazing for keeping tank balanced.
Your awesome! The way you care and take the time to do these videos for those of us still learning and telling pet stores to care better for their bettas! just because these fish can SURVIVE in such small places doesnt mean they should or should be left with out so much as even a siphone in water change. :( Thanks for keeping it simple and real!!!
I’m planning on getting a 29 gallon! I’ve watched to many videos of your and many more others.. so I think I’m possibly ready for my betta and some other fish. I can possibly get it next month!
I currently have a betta names Poseidon he is turning 4 this year and the hammock he absolutely loves! His food is a mix of frozen shrimp blood worms and plankton. He has been living in a glass vase and I just recently upgraded him to a 5 gallon tank and he absolutely loves it this video helped so much with his new tank!
I’ve had tanks for a while but a few weeks ago I got some bettas and they were in their own quarantine section for a while. Yesterday and a bit of today I set up the tanks (they’ve been cycled already!) and I’m trying out new plants. They have three live plant species right now, soon to be four. I’ve got big rocks from the beach an a piece of wood from the beach too for natural stuff. As well as sand and the other necessary.
So glad I found this channel.. 2 wks with my betta and love him. I have to move him to a different location because I have him in from of the window but use a stock paper where he is to keep the heat off and his temp stays good. But the store told me I don't need a heater *which I got anyway* or filter.. which I don't have.. water is staying pretty clear. I hear you don't need LED either because they promote algae.. I've been constantly research and get conflicting info.
Ive been binge watching your betta videos and i decided to get one recently, its doing so good and all thanks to you!! Please make more of these ''What to get for your betta'' videos etc i wanna make sure my betta will be the happiest fish out there!
In England, most of our aquatic shops aren’t chain stores and are ran by people who actually take care of them and sell good quality things only, it makes me really sad seeing them sold in cups in Walmart
🙆♀️🐠... yes Flow ( males stars & stripes) gave me a reason to be on earth. Have Flow 3 months now but last 3 days hes off. Eating activities & hangout around heater. Hows your 🐠. Petsmart 1hr drive. No computer/ social media. 🎶🎵🎶🎶 & 🐠 mellow mostly.
I got a new fish yesterday and I got a little silicone flower and it has been in there since yesterday and my tank , water and fish look perfectly clean and healthy so I think silicone flowers are good for fish tanks 🎉
I bought 2 bettas in the 99 cent store , I put them in 1 gallon jars , i had them for a week in those jars bought a 2.5 gallon jar with a divider they were there for there for one week now they are in 3 Gallon tanks with filter and heater 😭😭😭 they made it that far im so happy they were injured too so I bought some medicine Ill do my best to make them happy 😭 THANK YOOOUUU I needed this
Me too ! I bought a betta in the 99¢ he was dying already. I have a 10 gallon tank and I honestly didn’t think he was going to make it Bc he wouldn’t swim at all nor be able to go to the top he would just lay in the bottom and had no color and his fins were not right but I didn’t gave up and now I’ve been having him for 7 months ! He is so much happier now than he was before.
My fish absolutely love the Fluval Bug Bites! My blue betta, for the longest time, it was the ONLY thing she would eat. My orange betta will eat literally anything I put in her tank, so I have to be very careful what and how much I give her, but the blue betta is very, very picky about her food. Although I just a few weeks ago discovered these Top Fin Betta Crumbles which she actually really likes, and in forums everybody seems to agree they are pretty good on the nutrition, so now I can finally give my blue betta a daily alternation in foods. And that cave you showed, I got that same cave for each of my bettas, and they definitely appreciate having it! The log is worth a shot, but it will depend on the fish - my orange betta loves, absolutely LOVES, the log, and most nights will sleep inside it. My blue betta has only ever been scared of it, flaring at it constantly whenever I put it in the water, and she never got used to it, so I eventually had to give up trying. The Top Fin silk plants are also big winners with my fish. I got that leaf hammock too, but my fish never showed any interest in it. That said, I have silk plants which have leaves that reach all the way up to the surface of the tank, and they very much like to use those leaves to rest on (or sometimes, to rest under).
@@vibinaddie2003 2.5 is a bit small i’d say the minimum is a 5.. in a 2.5 though do not get any tetras or guppies like the comment says because 2.5 is way too small for all of those things and the betta will attack. i’d try to upgrade soon to at least a 5 if i were you !
About sand: Sand is inert, which let's deadly gasses that come from waste and rotting food get trapped and build up. Its a good idea to mix the sand around every so often and clean it really well to prevent this. If the gas bubbles get too big, they'll escape the sand dissolve into the water, which can kill your fish. Also, if you have live plants, the sand (like regular gravel) has no nutritional value so you'll have to use root tabs if you keep root feeders.
@@paigek409 Yes, unless you have plant substrate, you need root tabs for root feeders. If you have water column feeders, you don't because they use up nitrates.
I’ve been waiting for a video like this. I’m waiting for a new heater to coke to upgrade my betta from a 3.5 to a 5.5 gallon tank and want to make it ‘homey’ for him. I’ve added live plants and moss balls to his 3.5 when I got him, but I’m hoping to give him more in his bigger tank.
13.21 don’t mean to sound like rude just trying to spread awareness api betta fix is actually bad for the betta because when you put it in the tank it’s like a oily substance it’s tea tree oil once ur betta take a breath of air it’s labyrinth organ will be coated with oily substance which will make it hard for them to breath it also does not work fast at all
Oh wow, I didn’t know that. Thanks for commenting this. A lot of UA-camrs I watched and research showed it was a good product, I’ll have to look into this.
I've spoken to a few hard-core betta enthusiasts. (I lucked out and a woman with thirty bettas was working at the aquarium store I went to when I was dealing with my first betta health crisis) and her two cents are: betta fix is okay, but in your case it's like using essential oil instead of anti-biotics. Buy the anti-biotics for this illness and maybe include the betta fix occasionally, as like a supplemental preventative. Definitely did not say anything about the oil clogging the labrynth organ. I don't use it personally anyway, but I'll deffo do more research into that b/c I do use API betta safe.
I was so sad when I recently moved, because I loved the local pet store that I was always going to. They kept their bettas in pretty small temporary enclosures, but they would do twice daily water changes from this massive supply of cycled water that they kept along the back wall, where they kept some of their plants. Hopefully I find a nice store near where I am now!
@@spore8391 i would recommend nerite snails. they’re my recommendation because they do not reproduce asexually which is a big thing for me bc snails reproduce quite quickly given the chance. they also are a smaller snail which is beneficial because with some of the larger ones like a mystery snail, the antenna can wiggle around and the betta will sometimes attack them there. i also think they’re great because they come with many different shell patterns and overall are just my recommended snail. they also keep algae levels down and keep your substrate clean.
Wait... the package you showed that said “as seen on tv” I think it’s that weird fish tank with the plush animal thing around it..... I saw it on tiktok twice and I was watching betta vids cuz I’m getting a betta on Monday and I’m rlly excited
Im getting a betta fish soon this is not only helpfull! But fun to watch! I have a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon tank i got my five gallon today so im looking for prouducts and decor and fish to put in it.
My bettas never liked having companions of any kind. The only one that tolerated a small snail or crab was Blackberry (about 10 years ago), but all the others I had killed the crabs.
We always had a snail with our bettas. Kept the tank super clean. Made the mistake of having 2 snails and ended up giving the Betta a lot of eggs to snack on.
I'm glad you said something about the cups, I work for the company and would be ashamed if our cups looked like that. I do know right now the company let go of many people and associates are super overworked and understaffed so things don't get finished. However,they were really bad and if the Betta's were housed in tanks this wouldn't be an issue to begin with!.
6:08 it’s a good tank I have it for my sisters betta, the filter is like an overflow filter and doesn’t have a lot of movement for the water just like bettas like, I recommend for sure
I gotta question so i am a school nurse and i wanted to get a fish i havent had one since i was a kid.. i got a tank 2.5 yea i know i should have gotten a bigger one however i bought the water they recommend and they said i should wait 3 days until i actually buy a fish so that i don’t shock it. Is this true.? Any tips for me?
@just me yo yes i did his name is milo i have him in a 3.5 gallon but i just bought a 10 gallon for my home I’m going to get another betta i love him so much!
I have the 3.5 gallon betta flo cylinder tank. There's the column in the center that sucks water through slats at the bottom of the tank under the rocks/gravel, and filters it in the center column before it spouts out of the top and creates a soft waterfall at the top of the tank. I've never had any fish get stuck at the bottom or washed away at the top, and I attach the heater at the back of the tank no problem. The biggest problem I've had with the tank is making sure that the decorations actually fit, since the curve is pretty steep. If you've got a place to send pics, I can show you the fishes and set ups I've had for those tanks, since I have three of them. I'm sitting next to one of them now lol with my betta Nyx.
Love ur channel u inspired me to get a betta fish keep up the great work 👍 And I think top Fin makes a lot of good fish care products and some bad ones but I do like top fin tanks
6:08 I HIGHLY do not recommend this product. The inside edge is super sharp. I have had several and they crack if the water is heated. Mine cracked and cut up my betta pretty bad.
This is a great video... Sand is great but so hard to vacuum. I did not find it easy to clean at all. It is so sad they keep those in tiny bowls but they do that bc of the coat to bowl them separately. Bc they can’t be bowled together with most fish, that’s why they keep in those
One thing you can do is start teaching lid taps to your betta. My bettas have learned that two taps on the top lid of the tank means food and they all come rushing out so that may be something to help make sure they eat
I LOVE your vids!!! You are a betta cel eb! If that's appropriate lol I have 2 bettas in separate tanks, 2 2.5 betta tanks that I threw away the aqueon filters! And got a sponge filter for both betta tanks, now I know you did a vid about those cheap sharp plants from wal mart but Timofrey and Viktor loves them so I decided to keep them in their tanks! Keep up the good work and here is them! I hope one day you will comment on their tanks and give me pointers! Again keep up the good work and I want some of your merchandise!!!
My betta loves the betta log but after a few weeks the paint started to come off and float on top of the water and my betta would eat it so I took it out
I got a beta a month ago I didn’t know this but I neglected her I only found out because of your vids I got a 5 gallon tank, sand, and 3 hides thank you!
BTW anything with the name “fix”’ in it ISNT GOOD !!! Like betta fix etc. It is an oily substance that actually contains cheap and harmful type ingredients :)
It contains tea tree oil, which is an essential oil, and not particularly oily, and in such a small amount it's not harmful. The "oily" substance you speak of is probably the aloe which helps protect the slime coat fish need.
double check that the built in filter ( in the starter kit) does have a little slider on the back bottom. if it does u can actually restrict the flow through it and make it better for a betta.
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I just changed my Berta’s tank to a 10 gallon and she is so much happier and before I had a like 3 gallon tank. You can see how much happier she is
Hello🙆♀️🐠.. hummm today after 3 months with Flow my stars and stripes is not so active & eating a little AND HANGING OUT around heater. Flow is alone in 3+gal.🤔🤔 Any ideas.?
Morning from sunny Northern California
@@sandraragole2411 ur Betta might not be feeling the best, maybe try putting some BettaFix in your tank
@@yeaheh7911 yeah I always put some in when I do a 50% water change bc it helps sick fish but also prevents fungal infections like ick which can be deadly
That’s awesome
@@jessicagallagher1861 Me too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!but my betta is in a small tank :( I will move him in a 5 gallon with some neon tetra next week!
The dislikes are from people who keep there fish in tiny bowls with sharp plants
And they buy there fish from Walmart
Definitely
I used to have a small tank for my betta but then i upgraded him and im spoiling him with a big tank and live plants
Please forgive me
I could literally care less
Why are there dislikes on this video? It is very very helpful!
Some people just don't like it
CJ’s Plants decorations and fake plants I disliked
Because a lot of it is really bad advice.
It’s the haters
Oh my goodness I are right
*UPDATE* - API betta fix is a use at YOUR OWN RISK product (meaning I don’t recommend). After seeing a lot of your comments I did more research and it’s hard to find the information, because a lot of people do say it’s good but it does in fact make it harder for them to breathe and is NOT GOOD! Even by overdosing just a tiny bit can have a negative impact on your betta. There are other methods like aquarium salt, epsom salt, different leaves, and other items that work well for different infections/diseases and depending on what it is. I will make a video soon about BETTA diseases and medicine that is the best.
Thank you I’m also going to be a new betta owner next month
I've used it for fin rot at half dosage or 2/3 dosage and it works fine for me! I am so wary of medicating my fish so I always lower the dosage a little
Please pin the comment lol
Ok no offense but like the same is true for most human medications?? Like don’t overdose? And bettas are a lot smaller so figured the margin of error would be smaller.
Watching your videos makes me more amazed how my Betta I had when I was 7 survived 5 years. Seriously, bowl with no heater or filter it had a pointy castle decoration from what I can remember.
my sister gave me her old betta and I got him in a 5 gallon in a new tank about a week ago woth some tank mates. He’s lived over two years in the same conditions as yours in a one gallon tank. I can already see that he’s thriving right now. ( I’m a new fish owner but with research)
I would do "water changes" by emptying the ENTIRE tank and filling it back up with tap water and plopping him back in, no water conditioner or anything, ever 😭 I truly wanted the best for him but I was so not doing it. Rip Sushi 😂😂😂
@@kbleu5910 ooooh noooo. the fishy i got actually passed a couple days after because I didn't know he had fin rott from the previous tank bc i hadnt learned abt it yet so that comment backfired
I was told not bettaa didn't need a hearer or filter but I definitely keep his tank clean... I've been worried but I did buy a submerging heater but it doesn't have a dial.. 2 wks in and he's making hella bubble nest so I read that means he's happy.
Same here! As a little kid I had a freak of nature betta fish named Claire that lived for 7 years. "Water changes" was just dumping all the water and filling it back up with sink water 😭 No filter or heater either😭 I've had several betta fish since then that I've properly cared for and I wish I could go back and give Claire the same amount of care too, but somehow he was thriving anyways 😂
I actually had no idea I was neglecting my betta. I'm gonna get him some new stiff now thank you for informing me.
Call us "SWIM RATS" Instead of "Gym rats" because of planet fitness
I like this one
Any play on gym rat is a YES from me
Or swim and then like some type of fish that rhymes with rats
@@gubbin_malarkies2455 fish cats?
NO
You don’t know how much I appreciate that you actually pronounce betta properly!!! So many of the big channels on here pronounce it BAYTA which just perpetuates the mispronunciation of it for everyone 😡
This might be asking for a lot...but can you show us how you do your nitrogen cycle? Too many channels just explain what it is and ways you can help start the process. They never show how they do it or the on going process of it.
And when you rescue or get a betta with a new tank, what do you do with the betta while the tank cycles?
It's ok if you choose not to do a video for the cycle, because it takes forever. But I do wanna know what you do with the betta while the tank cycles.
- You need a microscope to show the cycle :P In all seriousness, you set up a tank and wait, there is not much to "show" really. You can ofc measure your water for ammonia and nitrites, but basically thats it.
- You can help cycle a tank(basically instanty cycle it) if you squeeze your filter sponge in the water and use used aquarium water to start it. Ofc It works only if you used a declorinator before, because clorine kills all the bacteria. The only downside to it, is if you dont have anything living( plants) in it, than the bacteria will die off because they have nothing to eat. You can keep the rescued fish in a plastic container, all it "really" needs is a heater and a filter.
You set up a temporary tank for the fish and use already cycled aquarium water you can buy at the store, wait about a week(7days) for the tank to cycle, the fish will be very stressed if the tank isn’t fully cycled and will most likely not survive
you shouldn’t get the fish until you’ve finished cycling it
I have the Walmart 5 gallon kit, I found that filling the aquarium up higher than usually made mine gentler, and I also replaced the cartridge thingy with a cut piece of imagitarium replacement sponge material- and it works really well now.
YEEES Thank you!! When ever I see people with bettas they always put them in a bowl with no heater :( Thank you Soooo much for telling people what good care is!
Given that tanks are usually sealed with silicone and it is used in a lot of applications, I would think that the silicone plants would be fine; although I'd never use anything instead of live plants as I am as obsessed with the plants as I am with the fish 😋
We could be called the “Fishians” because we live on Planet Fishness ☺️💙🐠
Check my my betta fish videos 🐠 thanks!😊
No
Rolando Tokes okay. It was just a suggestion.
@@AveryC668 nah baby that aint gonna work
“Fishness Planeteers”
I feel so bad people are disliking because they think this is bad advice! It’s amazing we love you Kayla!
Thanks so much! This was very helpful. I used to have a betta for 5 years. Sadly last year he passed away. His name was Carl. BUT luckily on Friday, I am buying a new betta and supplies!
From my experience with the 5 gallon kit, I totally agree that the filter is way too strong for a betta for a 5 gallon, but I actually have one right now in a 10 gallon for my betta on the lowest setting and it works perfectly fine! So I don’t know how well this helps, but just keep in mind that’s how strong that filter is- love your videos!
I just bought a Betta and have a silicon mushroom decoration and he seems to love it, no issues so far. Also very helpful videos I didnt realize some plastic decorations could actually be too sharp for them.
Yes! I was waiting for this vid! I’m planning on getting a 5 gallon for a betta fish. Thanks for the info!
If you can you should get one of those 15 dollar, off brand, 10 gallon tanks, thats what my boys in and most betas will flourish :D
THAT IS WHAT I AM DOING TOMORROW
I just got a 5.5 and I think my betta is still getting adjusted lol or maybe he’s just lazy and likes to sleep all day
@@brianabrixxx some betas may be lazy but you should watch out, laying around on the bottom during the day and night can be a sign of ammonia poisoning, keep an eye out for any burns
Irregular_Artist I would, but I already have a 10 gallon where I’m breeding guppies, and I don’t have any room for another lol.
I have a silicone plant! It works! And doesn’t really effect them as far as I can tell!
Yea don’t think mine have done anything to my water or fish... and I think they are pretty cheap for them being a better plant
Haha ur profile
Glad you mentioned the heater is nice and consistent on your rescue-just bought 2 jolly heaters and woke up to one 5 gallon tank over 90 degrees and the other 5 gallon almost 88 degrees. Important for beginners to know to check the temps to make sure the heaters are working correctly and not just put heater in tank and trust it. These did not shut off.
Omg thanks so much!! This is my FIRST ever time getting a betta fish! And this helped so much with which things to buy for my fish! I have to go buy a bigger tank NOW! I’m so sorry my dear fish for buy you the wrong tank!
I love you! You inspired me to save betta fish! I’m 11 and I have 2 adult betta fish and one baby! They have heaters the adults have filters and I literally just got my female betta and my baby betta a couple days ago!
I prefer pellets in general. Easier to know how much food your betta eats and prevent lots of extra food falling to the bottom. Most pellets also float longer than flakes. I don't like bettafix as it can coat their swim bladder and kill them. I use antibacterial medication for fish and aquarium salt. Much safer. Feel free to watch Aquarium co-op, Prime aquatics, and KGTropics on youtube for GREAT betta fish care and information.
I’m literally buying a betta next week and ur the only person who isn’t making vids advertising a product ur actually helping me out a lot thank you so much 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
I have purchased a few silicone plants to replace the old BAD plastic ones I had and honestly they are great. 👌
Their soft and many move around with the light filters making em look really realustic. Ive had two in my 5 gallon tanks for months and my babies love em
The tetra heater that you showed in the beginning works so well. By far my favourite for my betta tanks
So glad I discovered this channel!!
My boys were rescues from a pet store that they were literally starved in. They are now happy healthy boys. Got one at a time. After I moved and gave up my other 3 Betta fish. I've been following you for a long time. Your videos are ok. Your Betta videos are much better than most peoples. I have my Betta fish in nothing more than 3 gallon tank or bigger. If necessary for a temporary tank I use a 1.5 gallon tank until I get a better one. But they are happy Bettas.
I love this channel it has helped me with taking care of my own bettas which I didn’t completely know how to take the best care of my bettas I also have had silicon plants in a tank and the betta fish seemed to do alright with them but he was doing a lot better before I added the plant so it’s best to just use silk and not silicone
I got a half moon Beta and he’s currently in the most generic plastic fishbowl with only navy blue gravel T-T I’m working on getting a glass tank and a moon rock hide. My house is a tropical climate and always warm so I don’t really need a water heater but I will get him a bigger bowl and hides. Thank you for making these videos it’s so wonderful to see someone concerned with the aquatic life(I feel as if it doesn’t get that much attention).
He needs a filter
I was in both of those stores getting betta stuff today lol. I say the rainbow decoration and thought it was super cute but I prefer a more natural looking habitat. I actually bought the hammock and the floating log today.
Thank you so much for telling me the products that are recommended and the products that are not the best for your betta. I am a new betta owner and I now I feel like the items in my tank are way better so thank you 😊
I tend to go all natural with live plants and rock hides. Favoured plant by my bettas are java fern as the leaves are better for resting on. As substrate tend to use aqua soil as have live plants nd works amazing for keeping tank balanced.
i love your channel! you’ve really helped me with my betta fish, francisco!! thank you so much!!!! please keep posting betta videos! :)
Your awesome! The way you care and take the time to do these videos for those of us still learning and telling pet stores to care better for their bettas! just because these fish can SURVIVE in such small places doesnt mean they should or should be left with out so much as even a siphone in water change. :( Thanks for keeping it simple and real!!!
I’m planning on getting a 29 gallon! I’ve watched to many videos of your and many more others.. so I think I’m possibly ready for my betta and some other fish. I can possibly get it next month!
And I still say this is the best channel at UA-cam and I hope that It's gets bigger and bigger ! Spongies is a good name
I love this channel too. If you like Bettas check out my channel too :)
I currently have a betta names Poseidon he is turning 4 this year and the hammock he absolutely loves! His food is a mix of frozen shrimp blood worms and plankton. He has been living in a glass vase and I just recently upgraded him to a 5 gallon tank and he absolutely loves it this video helped so much with his new tank!
I’ve had tanks for a while but a few weeks ago I got some bettas and they were in their own quarantine section for a while. Yesterday and a bit of today I set up the tanks (they’ve been cycled already!) and I’m trying out new plants. They have three live plant species right now, soon to be four. I’ve got big rocks from the beach an a piece of wood from the beach too for natural stuff. As well as sand and the other necessary.
“Little fishies”, or “Star-fish”, or “School of fishies” (and your like the “teacher”) I’m not sure, I’m not good with names lol 😂
Abi D Oh! Sorry, I didn’t realize someone else had star-fish!
Abi D Thanks for understanding! :)
Check my my betta fish videos 🐠 thanks!😊
Belmo Films oooh!
Lol
I’ve been waiting for the TO BUY!
Glad I could post it!
So glad I found this channel.. 2 wks with my betta and love him. I have to move him to a different location because I have him in from of the window but use a stock paper where he is to keep the heat off and his temp stays good. But the store told me I don't need a heater *which I got anyway* or filter.. which I don't have.. water is staying pretty clear. I hear you don't need LED either because they promote algae.. I've been constantly research and get conflicting info.
Why don't you call us the Betta squad 😂
Check my my betta fish videos 🐠 thanks!😊
Yessss why couldn’t I think of that genius!
I like that name
@@belmofilms6185 stop self promoting
🌬🌬🐠💣 .. Betta Squad
awesome video Kayla! I love betta videos!!
Ive been binge watching your betta videos and i decided to get one recently, its doing so good and all thanks to you!! Please make more of these ''What to get for your betta'' videos etc i wanna make sure my betta will be the happiest fish out there!
In England, most of our aquatic shops aren’t chain stores and are ran by people who actually take care of them and sell good quality things only, it makes me really sad seeing them sold in cups in Walmart
that is why i went crazy and reasearched for 6 months before i got my betta
🙆♀️🐠... yes Flow ( males stars & stripes) gave me a reason to be on earth. Have Flow 3 months now but last 3 days hes off. Eating activities & hangout around heater. Hows your 🐠. Petsmart 1hr drive. No computer/ social media. 🎶🎵🎶🎶 & 🐠 mellow mostly.
@@sandraragole2411 my betta is doing great!
hows ur fish?(im pretty sure my betta ,spark,is a rosetail but im not sure)
I got a new fish yesterday and I got a little silicone flower and it has been in there since yesterday and my tank , water and fish look perfectly clean and healthy so I think silicone flowers are good for fish tanks
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I bought 2 bettas in the 99 cent store , I put them in 1 gallon jars , i had them for a week in those jars bought a 2.5 gallon jar with a divider they were there for there for one week now they are in 3 Gallon tanks with filter and heater 😭😭😭 they made it that far im so happy they were injured too so I bought some medicine Ill do my best to make them happy 😭 THANK YOOOUUU I needed this
They should each get a 3g tank ot tub with filter
You could go bigger maybe 5 gallon? But nice job!
@@maybemaple4508 i already have ! They now have 5 gallons 😁
Me too ! I bought a betta in the 99¢ he was dying already. I have a 10 gallon tank and I honestly didn’t think he was going to make it Bc he wouldn’t swim at all nor be able to go to the top he would just lay in the bottom and had no color and his fins were not right but I didn’t gave up and now I’ve been having him for 7 months ! He is so much happier now than he was before.
@@graphicdesigner4301 Good for you and them!
My fish absolutely love the Fluval Bug Bites! My blue betta, for the longest time, it was the ONLY thing she would eat. My orange betta will eat literally anything I put in her tank, so I have to be very careful what and how much I give her, but the blue betta is very, very picky about her food. Although I just a few weeks ago discovered these Top Fin Betta Crumbles which she actually really likes, and in forums everybody seems to agree they are pretty good on the nutrition, so now I can finally give my blue betta a daily alternation in foods.
And that cave you showed, I got that same cave for each of my bettas, and they definitely appreciate having it! The log is worth a shot, but it will depend on the fish - my orange betta loves, absolutely LOVES, the log, and most nights will sleep inside it. My blue betta has only ever been scared of it, flaring at it constantly whenever I put it in the water, and she never got used to it, so I eventually had to give up trying.
The Top Fin silk plants are also big winners with my fish. I got that leaf hammock too, but my fish never showed any interest in it. That said, I have silk plants which have leaves that reach all the way up to the surface of the tank, and they very much like to use those leaves to rest on (or sometimes, to rest under).
I recently bought the Top Fin 3.5 gallon tank and it has a really gentle filter and a filter guard so the betta won’t get sucked into it accidentally.
I love this tank. It was my very first and it was really cheap too
I only have 2.5 is that okay for a betta..?
@@vibinaddie2003 it’s a little small, but doable, you might also wanna consider tetras or a couple fancy guppies
@@vibinaddie2003 2.5 is a bit small i’d say the minimum is a 5.. in a 2.5 though do not get any tetras or guppies like the comment says because 2.5 is way too small for all of those things and the betta will attack. i’d try to upgrade soon to at least a 5 if i were you !
@@vibinaddie2003 I tad bit small i would go for a 3 gallon
Yassss first fintastic video keep it up
About sand: Sand is inert, which let's deadly gasses that come from waste and rotting food get trapped and build up. Its a good idea to mix the sand around every so often and clean it really well to prevent this. If the gas bubbles get too big, they'll escape the sand dissolve into the water, which can kill your fish.
Also, if you have live plants, the sand (like regular gravel) has no nutritional value so you'll have to use root tabs if you keep root feeders.
I have my plants in gravel, do I need root feeders for them??
@@paigek409 Yes, unless you have plant substrate, you need root tabs for root feeders. If you have water column feeders, you don't because they use up nitrates.
Actually I advise not mixing the sand but using a gravel vac. You can screw up your tanks cycle mixing the sand up.
I’ve been waiting for a video like this. I’m waiting for a new heater to coke to upgrade my betta from a 3.5 to a 5.5 gallon tank and want to make it ‘homey’ for him. I’ve added live plants and moss balls to his 3.5 when I got him, but I’m hoping to give him more in his bigger tank.
13.21 don’t mean to sound like rude just trying to spread awareness api betta fix is actually bad for the betta because when you put it in the tank it’s like a oily substance it’s tea tree oil once ur betta take a breath of air it’s labyrinth organ will be coated with oily substance which will make it hard for them to breath it also does not work fast at all
Oh wow, I didn’t know that. Thanks for commenting this. A lot of UA-camrs I watched and research showed it was a good product, I’ll have to look into this.
I was unaware too. But I mix it with water first and wait to add it.
I've spoken to a few hard-core betta enthusiasts. (I lucked out and a woman with thirty bettas was working at the aquarium store I went to when I was dealing with my first betta health crisis) and her two cents are: betta fix is okay, but in your case it's like using essential oil instead of anti-biotics. Buy the anti-biotics for this illness and maybe include the betta fix occasionally, as like a supplemental preventative.
Definitely did not say anything about the oil clogging the labrynth organ. I don't use it personally anyway, but I'll deffo do more research into that b/c I do use API betta safe.
ahhh thank you ive been waiting for this video ever since you posted what not to buy! love the vids :)
When I first got my betta fish it was less than an inch long in a small box I saved it and now she’s happy and loves me
I got mine yesterday, he's really tiny so I'm hoping he gets more colorful and grows!
I was so sad when I recently moved, because I loved the local pet store that I was always going to. They kept their bettas in pretty small temporary enclosures, but they would do twice daily water changes from this massive supply of cycled water that they kept along the back wall, where they kept some of their plants. Hopefully I find a nice store near where I am now!
I've used the very few silicone plants, but what I do know from my experience is that they get dirty fast.
Thank you for the information, i imagine anything that isn't a live plant will get dirty quickly
What kind of snails?
@@spore8391 i would recommend nerite snails. they’re my recommendation because they do not reproduce asexually which is a big thing for me bc snails reproduce quite quickly given the chance. they also are a smaller snail which is beneficial because with some of the larger ones like a mystery snail, the antenna can wiggle around and the betta will sometimes attack them there. i also think they’re great because they come with many different shell patterns and overall are just my recommended snail. they also keep algae levels down and keep your substrate clean.
Yes a have a 10 gallon for my betta fish now I know the stuff to but it for sure thank you love your videos!!
I swear when I saw there was a koi betta fish design on they merch I was like, I need it😂🐟
This is definitely needed for people who plan to keep a beta, and never had research, this is spectacular 😊
Wait... the package you showed that said “as seen on tv” I think it’s that weird fish tank with the plush animal thing around it..... I saw it on tiktok twice and I was watching betta vids cuz I’m getting a betta on Monday and I’m rlly excited
Im getting a betta fish soon this is not only helpfull! But fun to watch! I have a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon tank i got my five gallon today so im looking for prouducts and decor and fish to put in it.
The dislikes are from the unapproved products
I have a 5g tank with my BETTA in it and some of the things you got I have in my tank keep up the good work on your UA-cam videos 😀😀
Is it ok to have aquarium snails or small carbs with them? Like from pet smart or pet co
It depends, I got one for my tank with my betta and she killed it but yours could be different. :)
My bettas never liked having companions of any kind. The only one that tolerated a small snail or crab was Blackberry (about 10 years ago), but all the others I had killed the crabs.
Don’t put crabs or craws in with then but you can use shrimp or snails
We always had a snail with our bettas. Kept the tank super clean. Made the mistake of having 2 snails and ended up giving the Betta a lot of eggs to snack on.
I'm glad you said something about the cups, I work for the company and would be ashamed if our cups looked like that. I do know right now the company let go of many people and associates are super overworked and understaffed so things don't get finished. However,they were really bad and if the Betta's were housed in tanks this wouldn't be an issue to begin with!.
I have that 3.5 gallon tank it works great!! I totally recommend it!
So do I it’s nice
6:08 it’s a good tank I have it for my sisters betta, the filter is like an overflow filter and doesn’t have a lot of movement for the water just like bettas like, I recommend for sure
It’s true the betta leaf hammock is ok but imo floaters and tall big leaved plants are better
Check out my betta fish videos 😊🐠
@@belmofilms6185 dude stop
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m getting a Betta soon and I am researching like crazy!!
I needed this 😭😭
Thank you for the help! Setting up a new tank for my bettas. Getting rid of my 1 gallon bowl
I gotta question so i am a school nurse and i wanted to get a fish i havent had one since i was a kid.. i got a tank 2.5 yea i know i should have gotten a bigger one however i bought the water they recommend and they said i should wait 3 days until i actually buy a fish so that i don’t shock it. Is this true.? Any tips for me?
@just me yo yes i did his name is milo i have him in a 3.5 gallon but i just bought a 10 gallon for my home I’m going to get another betta i love him so much!
I have the 3.5 gallon betta flo cylinder tank. There's the column in the center that sucks water through slats at the bottom of the tank under the rocks/gravel, and filters it in the center column before it spouts out of the top and creates a soft waterfall at the top of the tank. I've never had any fish get stuck at the bottom or washed away at the top, and I attach the heater at the back of the tank no problem. The biggest problem I've had with the tank is making sure that the decorations actually fit, since the curve is pretty steep. If you've got a place to send pics, I can show you the fishes and set ups I've had for those tanks, since I have three of them. I'm sitting next to one of them now lol with my betta Nyx.
I surprised you didn't mention indian almond leaves or leaf extract
Love ur channel u inspired me to get a betta fish keep up the great work 👍
And I think top Fin makes a lot of good fish care products and some bad ones but I do like top fin tanks
Your like 100% my favorite UA-camr everrrrrrrr ❤🥰❤🥰❤
Aw thank you so much!! ☺
You’re*
Danny DeVito Seriously…
@@megangrindstaff1295 Yes, seriously.
I’m new to keeping betta tanks and went for silicone plants straight up. I have found no problem with them at all, my betta loves the silicone plants.
6:08 I HIGHLY do not recommend this product. The inside edge is super sharp. I have had several and they crack if the water is heated. Mine cracked and cut up my betta pretty bad.
Is there any other hide you would recommend I’m looking to get a betta and I want to take good care of it
@@susanengleman7958 I haven't found one yet. But I'll let you know if I find one that works.
@@CrimzonLizard thank you
When their Walmart has more fish related things than our local aquarium store.
I love you Kayla I hope your doing great! ❤️
Thank you!! ☺
This is a great video... Sand is great but so hard to vacuum. I did not find it easy to clean at all. It is so sad they keep those in tiny bowls but they do that bc of the coat to bowl them separately. Bc they can’t be bowled together with most fish, that’s why they keep in those
Can you do a video about how to take care of a blind betta?
One thing you can do is start teaching lid taps to your betta. My bettas have learned that two taps on the top lid of the tank means food and they all come rushing out so that may be something to help make sure they eat
Hi there! I have a video on my channel about aging bettas. You may find it useful. Feel free to check it out.
I LOVE your vids!!! You are a betta cel
eb! If that's appropriate lol I have 2 bettas in separate tanks, 2 2.5 betta tanks that I threw away the aqueon filters! And got a sponge filter for both betta tanks, now I know you did a vid about those cheap sharp plants from wal mart but Timofrey and Viktor loves them so I decided to keep them in their tanks! Keep up the good work and here is them! I hope one day you will comment on their tanks and give me pointers! Again keep up the good work and I want some of your merchandise!!!
I can't add videos of my betta LOL
You definitely are awesome at educating us on how to care for a betta. Your videos are so helpful.
I'm 14 just got My kuhlis in and i found out that they will be with my till my 20's
My betta loves the betta log but after
a few weeks the paint started to come off and float on top of the water and my betta would eat it so I took it out
I have the log but I've never had the paint come off O.O
Favorite UA-camr by far.
Since the planet is called Fishness, and we inhabit that planet- perhaps we should be called "Fishnesslings" LOL
CJ has a very good point why are there dislikes on this very amazing and helpful video thank you Planet Fishness for the details 😀😀😁😁😁😌😌😌
CALL US GUPPIES
You look like you’ve been working out! Ya look nice. Also cool video i feel like i binged watched you too much when i got my betta lol
Hey can you please respond i have watched you since 4k subs🥺
I got a beta a month ago I didn’t know this but I neglected her I only found out because of your vids I got a 5 gallon tank, sand, and 3 hides thank you!
BTW anything with the name “fix”’ in it ISNT GOOD !!! Like betta fix etc. It is an oily substance that actually contains cheap and harmful type ingredients :)
It contains tea tree oil, which is an essential oil, and not particularly oily, and in such a small amount it's not harmful. The "oily" substance you speak of is probably the aloe which helps protect the slime coat fish need.
double check that the built in filter ( in the starter kit) does have a little slider on the back bottom. if it does u can actually restrict the flow through it and make it better for a betta.
I would get it A net. Not a fish net but a female betta named “Annette” 😂
First time beta owner and I appreciate this video so much! Thank You🙏🏽