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That was super interesting as my spouse and I are preparing for a 23-30 gallon tank to welcome natural plants and maybe green neon tetras or a betta fish. We are just taking our time to learn, then gather what we need and then we'll prepare a tank and eventually welcome the 🐠
THis is the best “set-up” video I’ve seen. Hits all the high points without getting condescending. I was looking for something like this a couple weeks ago when setting up a new tank, just to confirm my process, but could not find anything as complete - including the nitrite/nitrate acceptable range levels in order to add fish. Thank you for posting! You are wonderful!
Bettas like to be "Top Dog", they will show the snails "who da man" is! I have a male Tangerine and a female crowntail, ( separate tanks of course) both so gorgeous! Soon to be mated with any luck!
The tank is beautiful, but you used so much room on large decor pieces, and the size of that heater... why does it need to be so big? It's only for a five gallon tank. Mine is much smaller and takes up a lot less room, leaving more space for swimming. Just saying.
I love the way the tank has the black top and bottom. I dislike rimless tanks, they're not safe. You have created a beautiful scape. Can you please let me know from where you purchased the fishtank. Thank you.
Wonderful tank. You shouldn't be so concerned about algae. They are also beneficial for the water, just have to be maintained under control. Usually betta don't like snails because they think their eyes are worms and will constantly try to eat it. Feed the betta with only pellets is the worst thing to do, if there is a garden with mosquitoes and earthworms it will be the heaven for the fish. I feed my bettas everyday with mosquitoes and worms, pellets only sometimes. Water heater is also unnecessary except during winter. Honestly too much paranoia with the water condition is not good. I like to let nature do her job.
Snails is big mistake unless you want to infest the tank with hundreds of snails. They were the reason I had to redo my beta fish tank. Snails will reproduce even if you think you have already removed the last one.
I would purchase an identical setup (minus the beta) from you if I could. I cannot imagine anything any prettier than how you set this tank up. You told me everything I wanted to know except where I could buy similar items and what tank mates I could have with a beta. I used to have a little catfish with mine years ago. I am hoping to have a couple of others like cardinals just for interest. Thanks so much for a great video.
LIzzie is a fantastic addition to the team. Congratulations to you all! (Especially you Lizzie. This is the beginning of your YT empire!!) Proud to announce my phone now auto completes "aquarium co-op" when I type.
Sigh!! I wish Aquarium Coop products were available here in Australia, everything is perfect, well designed, works properly and reasonably priced. I tried to cut the middle out of a sponge filter, so I could get an air stone down there, but it was impossible to get down inside the thing to get everything out and the air stone still doesn't fit properly. My plain blue betta fish is happy though, living in a water jungle with snails and some guppies, in spite of being surrounded by expensive, poorly designed, crappy technology. This build was a pleasure to watch, but sadly, not a reality for everyone.
I just use a small siphon and vacuum around the plants and rocks to remove any extra mulm. No gravel vac, the plants take up nutrients from the mulm that settles into the soil, so I really just keep the surface clean ~Lizzie
Wonderful tutorial, Lizzie. If I may . . . the only thing I'd add would be adding a check valve to the airline, particularly when placing an air pump below the tank. MTC
Waiting for the Labor Day sale in 2 days for half off a nice 5-gal rimless tank. Going to gift my betta with a bigger tank since the plants have outgrown the 2.5 gal. This was a great video. And I can’t wait to start!
Anyone know how often you check ammonia levels? is a planted tank with snails considered self-cleaning, and if so, how do you do half-water changes safely without harming your fish?
Yes, bettas need a temperature of at least 78 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain optimal health. Low temperatures will not kill them, but they won’t thrive and it can make them prone to constipation and bloat because it slows down their metabolism too much.
I spent all day cleaning two dirty flex 15s I have. Planning on solo betta set ups on each side of my desk. used to overcrowd small tanks, but really looking for less maintenance this time around. Thanks for reigniting the nano bug. Been so focused on the 75, but I am excited for a spunky betta again
That tank is sooo visually appealing! Was super helpful for someday beginners like me. My only question is how you changed the water without disrupting the plants etc. I've had a betta tank long and when vacuuming the water it would turn very murky and while adding new water. I suppose I should watch other videos as well. But what a happy place for that fishy!
I have a 10 gallon tank that I'm trying to do this in for a betta, hopefully that's all right!! Thanks for your excellent video, this is basically exactly what I'm trying to do. 😊
What a great video! The best part was seeing that pet store keeping their bettas for sale not miserable in cups, but in their own mini aquariums! That's something you don't see every day, unfortunately.
SAME! One of my local pet stores does the same thing with their fish. Almost all of them look very healthy. But I mean the birds do get small cages, but they do have enough room to at least fly around for a foot long
Wow your 5 gallon betta tank looks so much better than mine. Its my first fish and I plan on moving him to a 10 gallon with tank mates. Hoping he's not going to be too upset.
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Argh, I wish I lived near a store that had such beautifully displayed, healthy bettas!
I love that you said what matters is it needs to be pleasing to you. That is what matters. You will enjoy the tank more than anyone else.
Dang it Lizzie!!! My plate is so full these days and now I'm craving a 5 gallon desk tank! Great video!
make it 10 gallon!!! these bettas need to live the life!
Ok wow. I didn’t think aquascaping was this simple! I will for sure try something similar to this as it looks really good!
She did a great job with those plants!
If only all Betta’s had this kind of treatment at the pet stores.
Very comprehensive - impressive how to!
Zero faults.
That was super interesting as my spouse and I are preparing for a 23-30 gallon tank to welcome natural plants and maybe green neon tetras or a betta fish.
We are just taking our time to learn, then gather what we need and then we'll prepare a tank and eventually welcome the 🐠
THis is the best “set-up” video I’ve seen. Hits all the high points without getting condescending. I was looking for something like this a couple weeks ago when setting up a new tank, just to confirm my process, but could not find anything as complete - including the nitrite/nitrate acceptable range levels in order to add fish. Thank you for posting! You are wonderful!
You guys should sell a kit with all these together
Really good video and beautiful tank. Seems like you mentioned every detail except dechlorinator, unless I just missed it?
Can’t wait to get my new tank set up for a short fin betta
That Betta does not like the snail buddies!
Bettas like to be "Top Dog", they will show the snails "who da man" is!
I have a male Tangerine and a female crowntail, ( separate tanks of course) both so gorgeous!
Soon to be mated with any luck!
He just yeeted that thang 😭 💀
All depends on Betta. Mine is so chilled, he doesn't bother snails or ottos. Ignores them completely.
I have a betta that gets along with snails and another one that hates them so it depends on their personality
Personally I love female bettas way less aggressive
That's a beautiful little tank.
I LOVE planted betta tanks, they are so beautiful.
Beautiful betta
Thanks Lizzie! That was a great vid!
The tank is beautiful, but you used so much room on large decor pieces, and the size of that heater... why does it need to be so big? It's only for a five gallon tank. Mine is much smaller and takes up a lot less room, leaving more space for swimming. Just saying.
Lizzie, LOVE the Betta tank I have 3 😁
Amazing. Thank you for sharing. ❤
thank you i am setting one up soon. the local petstore takes such poor care of the bettas and its sad. theyre beautiful fish
Beautiful composition! I got a 20 long very similar it’s my guppy farm
I love the way the tank has the black top and bottom. I dislike rimless tanks, they're not safe. You have created a beautiful scape. Can you please let me know from where you purchased the fishtank. Thank you.
Beautiful tank. Gorgeous fish🩷
Looks great!
Thanks
9:15 rip ramshorn snail
Great video and set up! Love the beta too.
Wow!! Such a beautiful tank!! And a gorgeous betta - even if he has chosen violence 😂
They aren't violent just confident lol
Mine isn't aggressive.
@@amyellis9282tell that to the snail that he tore off the glass and threw across the tank 😂
wait this was such a well-produced, informative video. Good job! 🥰
I'm making my new tank just like this. I'm not too creative so this looks easy enough for me and it's beautiful
Looks beautiful
Wonderful tank. You shouldn't be so concerned about algae. They are also beneficial for the water, just have to be maintained under control.
Usually betta don't like snails because they think their eyes are worms and will constantly try to eat it.
Feed the betta with only pellets is the worst thing to do, if there is a garden with mosquitoes and earthworms it will be the heaven for the fish. I feed my bettas everyday with mosquitoes and worms, pellets only sometimes.
Water heater is also unnecessary except during winter. Honestly too much paranoia with the water condition is not good. I like to let nature do her job.
Sooo beautiful! You make it look so easy. I took notes and saved this video! Thank you Lizzie, you da bomb! 🦋
Snails is big mistake unless you want to infest the tank with hundreds of snails. They were the reason I had to redo my beta fish tank. Snails will reproduce even if you think you have already removed the last one.
Thank you for the video! I just found this channel and so far I've learned a lot about taking better care of Beta fish.
I would purchase an identical setup (minus the beta) from you if I could. I cannot imagine anything any prettier than how you set this tank up. You told me everything I wanted to know except where I could buy similar items and what tank mates I could have with a beta. I used to have a little catfish with mine years ago. I am hoping to have a couple of others like cardinals just for interest. Thanks so much for a great video.
Everything anyone needs to get started in one nice video. I'll be rescaping my 20g cube betta tank over the weekend.
Hopefully next week will be a Chinese fish market video or a fish room video.. 🙏
😉
@mattgray9297 thank you very much ❤️
Great video. Love the scape. I also love the betta. He sure is feisty. I think he is on team 'No Snails' lol 😅
Lol yes don't mess with this guy's personal space 😆 ~Lizzie
Good video! Thx ! 👍
LIzzie is a fantastic addition to the team. Congratulations to you all! (Especially you Lizzie. This is the beginning of your YT empire!!)
Proud to announce my phone now auto completes "aquarium co-op" when I type.
Noch ein paar Schwimmpflanzen und eine schwarze Rückwandfolie und es ist perfekt 😉
I would have put some sand over that substrate to make it look more natural
Is it possible for us to have updates on this tank to see how it grows and progresses?
Beautiful tank great job
Thanks for this video. ❤
Mình rất thích bể thủy sinh, nhờ bạn chỉ dẫn mà mình có thể tự làm được
What aqua soil are you using?
Sigh!! I wish Aquarium Coop products were available here in Australia, everything is perfect, well designed, works properly and reasonably priced. I tried to cut the middle out of a sponge filter, so I could get an air stone down there, but it was impossible to get down inside the thing to get everything out and the air stone still doesn't fit properly. My plain blue betta fish is happy though, living in a water jungle with snails and some guppies, in spite of being surrounded by expensive, poorly designed, crappy technology. This build was a pleasure to watch, but sadly, not a reality for everyone.
I dont see the heater on the website
I just bought a bunch of stuff from y’all to start my planted tank! Can’t wait!
Oh! I just noticed the green lettering on the heater!
Question. . How do you clean your substrate if it is covered with plants?
I just use a small siphon and vacuum around the plants and rocks to remove any extra mulm. No gravel vac, the plants take up nutrients from the mulm that settles into the soil, so I really just keep the surface clean ~Lizzie
Awesome video! I was wondering if you could tell me how long after everything was said and done until you put the betta in?
Could you add any other fish into a tank this size with the betta?
Perfection
How much did you spend in total on all of this
Wonderful tutorial, Lizzie. If I may . . . the only thing I'd add would be adding a check valve to the airline, particularly when placing an air pump below the tank. MTC
BTW I love the Aquarium Co-Op Easy Green all-in-one plant fertilizer. My plants are green and healthy and I even have an anubias that’s blooming! 🥰
The added detail is great. Nice work!
Waiting for the Labor Day sale in 2 days for half off a nice 5-gal rimless tank. Going to gift my betta with a bigger tank since the plants have outgrown the 2.5 gal. This was a great video. And I can’t wait to start!
Do you have to vacuum the media and how often?
Anyone know how often you check ammonia levels? is a planted tank with snails considered self-cleaning, and if so, how do you do half-water changes safely without harming your fish?
Looks great. I don't have a heater in my bathroom betta tank it's planted. And looks great. Is a heater really needed I'm curious
Yes, bettas need a temperature of at least 78 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain optimal health. Low temperatures will not kill them, but they won’t thrive and it can make them prone to constipation and bloat because it slows down their metabolism too much.
@@nirvanaquatics thanks
What are the plants in the tanks at the store?
how do i do water changes without removing and readding everything?
what can i give my Betta (food) while I'm gone for a week to 10 days
what size of your fish tank, is it 40x30x30
I love Bettas. All Bettas Are Beautiful
what size of your tank is it? is it 40x30x30?
Do you think 7 Rasboras, 3 platys, 1 apistogramma cichlid, and 1 bristlenose pleco would work in a 20gallon long
I think betta alone can’t feed plants in long term ….. I would have pigmy Cory in that aquarium it will be more stable in long run…
He’s a good eater going after snails!!
I spent all day cleaning two dirty flex 15s I have. Planning on solo betta set ups on each side of my desk. used to overcrowd small tanks, but really looking for less maintenance this time around. Thanks for reigniting the nano bug. Been so focused on the 75, but I am excited for a spunky betta again
Anyone know what substrate was used here
That tank is sooo visually appealing! Was super helpful for someday beginners like me. My only question is how you changed the water without disrupting the plants etc. I've had a betta tank long and when vacuuming the water it would turn very murky and while adding new water. I suppose I should watch other videos as well. But what a happy place for that fishy!
I have a 10 gallon tank that I'm trying to do this in for a betta, hopefully that's all right!! Thanks for your excellent video, this is basically exactly what I'm trying to do. 😊
Very nice aquarium set up!
How can you do a proper water change without messing with the landscape and plants?
What substrate are you using here?
Look great❤❤❤
Can you show how you put together the filter, the stone, and the air pump. I’m lost on where you put the stone
Val’s are such a good plant I completely forget you can use them as top cover!
Gorgeous great idea 😁💡 especially having a fish that doesn't dig up the plants.
Thank you for explaining this so simply that I can finally understand how to set up a planted tank!
How much was the betta fish
Lucky fish!!
Love how he was curious about the snail and try to nibble it :D
Update on this tank would be fun! Even a short!
Tank is wonderful; and the colors on the beautiful betta.🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi there Good job have good day.
Happy holidays to all.
Soooo I have to give money for a peace of wood and some free rock😶
Beautiful tank. Hopefully I can get one like it one day.
Thanks For The guide Will buy a 3 gallon tank
I like this vid and I have a betta fish named flame
Very cool setup. Thanks for sharing
What a great video! The best part was seeing that pet store keeping their bettas for sale not miserable in cups, but in their own mini aquariums! That's something you don't see every day, unfortunately.
SAME! One of my local pet stores does the same thing with their fish. Almost all of them look very healthy. But I mean the birds do get small cages, but they do have enough room to at least fly around for a foot long
Great, easy to understand video, and straight to the point. Any tips for vacuuming a planted tank like this, without uprooting everything?
Do not vacuum a planted tank.
Wow your 5 gallon betta tank looks so much better than mine. Its my first fish and I plan on moving him to a 10 gallon with tank mates. Hoping he's not going to be too upset.
I have a 5 gallon, tank mates didn't work. 3 tetras, THEY attacked him! So a snail it is! Only girls can have tank mates...Google "sorority tank".
this is such a nice aqua scape
Name him marble