Divided Betta Tank - Step by step setup!

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2019
  • Check out my new divided betta tank for my fish room! Here is my step by step setup with my favorite tank dividers ever.
    My supplies and most of my plants are from flipaquatics.com!
    Here is where I got the dividers: www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store...
    I love these tanks, they've made my life a lot easier and my fish room a lot more pretty :)
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  • @jesselox3470
    @jesselox3470 5 років тому +138

    My big non pregnant stomach also takes a lot of space 😂

  • @driinun8433
    @driinun8433 5 років тому +277

    For breeder purposes this is a really good option, but I don't recommend this for a long-term setu-up. Sharing water tends to stress out the fish, as they release pheremones in the water (so even if two males can't see each other, they know there's another male nearby). The other concern is that really often I see this as a way for people to collect as many bettas as possible and make as small of a compartment as possible, and this is problematic for obvious reasons. Please, if you are doing this as a long term set-up for your bettas, do a lot of extra water changes to keep those pheremone levels in the water down, and provide each long-finned male with at least 5 gallons and each short-finned male or any female with at least 10 gallons (take into account the height of the tank, a divided 20 long with two 10 gallon compartments won't give the fish as much horizontal swimming space as an individual 10 gallon would.)

    • @Adrianefan68259
      @Adrianefan68259 5 років тому +37

      Ah a voice of reason is a sea of bs. You're comment deserves much more attention than it has gotten.

    • @RavenRaven
      @RavenRaven 4 роки тому +17

      @@Adrianefan68259 exactly... these tanks are shit for bettas

    • @deborahjeanne2141
      @deborahjeanne2141 4 роки тому +17

      I have to agree with you. While this might be better than “jars” (OMG), the poor fish are still cramped. I have a 15G tank - divided in half - black divider with holes 1 Betta on each side and a couple of Cory’s on each side as well, plenty of plants, driftwood, and caves. My fish are very happy which is what it’s all about. Would I like more bettas? Absolutely! But my reality is I don’t have the space or time for more than 2 tanks - I have a 20G community tank as well. And again, it’s all about the fish - it’s not about me.

    • @RavenRaven
      @RavenRaven 4 роки тому

      @@deborahjeanne2141 exactly

    • @driinun8433
      @driinun8433 4 роки тому +9

      @@deborahjeanne2141 I'm glad somebody agrees! When it comes to long-term homes (I personally believe in 5 gallons minimum per long-finned male, 10 minimum per short-finned male or female) this is obviously way too small, although considering Taylor has a lot of betta offspring I don't expect her to house each one in it's own individual 5-10 gallon tank; it's just not possible, considering how many offspring each fish has. I don't have any problems with this sort of set-up as a short-term grow-out tank, my real concern is with viewers seeing this and deciding to cram their tank full of as many bettas as possible. My other concern is with the possible stress of a divided tank. With proper water changes to keep the pheremone levels down it works, but I have a feeling a lot of people won't end up doing that and they'll just end up with a bunch of stressed out bettas in cramped compartments.

  • @ellesreptiles
    @ellesreptiles 5 років тому +10

    I recently found your videos, and they’re awesome! I love the idea of divided tanks. I may have to look into one in the future 🤔 Thanks! 😊

  • @lydiastinson6169
    @lydiastinson6169 4 роки тому +119

    I really don't like so many spaces , because there just to small, 3 or 4 would do fine.

    • @bitny4916
      @bitny4916 4 роки тому +2

      I need the space when I grow them out

    • @anton0529
      @anton0529 4 роки тому +6

      @TOXIC_ASF lol calm it

    • @anton0529
      @anton0529 4 роки тому +2

      @TOXIC_ASF 😂

    • @colinmonachus5920
      @colinmonachus5920 4 роки тому +1

      Anton05 yeah “Anton”...

    • @anton0529
      @anton0529 4 роки тому +1

      @@colinmonachus5920 Colin monachus...

  • @LittleKingdom3
    @LittleKingdom3 5 років тому +7

    I’ve been waiting! Thank you so much for this video!! You have made my betta fish more happy than you know. You have also helped me a lot. ❤️

  • @Pondandgardensanctuary
    @Pondandgardensanctuary 5 років тому +3

    I found your videos, and they’re awesome! I love the idea of divided tanks. I may have to look do it into one in the future. Thanks!

  • @mrtruckdriver071
    @mrtruckdriver071 5 років тому +50

    Its snowing..!!??
    Where do you live..? The North Pole...? Hows Santa...??

  • @timrussell89
    @timrussell89 5 років тому +15

    Saw this on instagram and had to come check it out. Really nice tank. Don't stress the fish police, those bettas are happy & healthy and thats all that matters.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Haha thank you :)

    • @timrussell89
      @timrussell89 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta Your welcome!

    • @amandakelley1665
      @amandakelley1665 4 роки тому +2

      In the wild Bettas can live in smaller areas during drought seasons but when the rainy season comes they get to move into large bodies of water. I’ve had them in both small spaces and other ones. However, the ones in larger tanks tended to thrive better. It would kinda be like a human living in a small bedroom that functions as living, sleeping, eating and bathroom all in one. I’m by far not a keyboard warrior or troll but I do think they would probably thrive in larger environments.

    • @markangelquiatchon1219
      @markangelquiatchon1219 4 роки тому +1

      @@amandakelley1665 nope.. this people breed betta for years including myself, have you seen betta spaces in wild?

    • @amandakelley1665
      @amandakelley1665 4 роки тому +1

      mark angel I’ve only seen it in videos. They were in a swampy type area with pockets of water and lots of grasses. The man catching them was talking about how the bettas will stay in the little pockets of water until the rains come and the place is flooded again.

  • @SimplyBetta
    @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +110

    Settle down, dear folks! These are small spaces but safe. This will ensure the safety of some of my growing-out fish and project fish while I struggle through the first few months of crazy sleepless exhaustion that comes with having a baby.

    • @DianaRodriguez-mx3wk
      @DianaRodriguez-mx3wk 5 років тому +6

      Haha I too love the hobby, have little precious time because of my toddler, and my husband helps me pick up heavy stuff lol although I'm not expecting we are trying. Lol congratulations on baby #2 I just started watching your channel I love your personality lol It's obvious you care for your fish, but it's also go that you are taking care of yourself and doing what works for you because you have people and fishes to care for so you get it mama and keep doing what works for you! Awesome channel!❤🐠

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +3

      Thanks Diana! Appreciate it :)

    • @reggiefishandfun770
      @reggiefishandfun770 5 років тому +3

      Thats a part of being a fish keepers Ups and downs ^_^ as everyday goes by we learn more how to take care of them then less mistake.

    • @taniecortazar506
      @taniecortazar506 5 років тому +3

      If there is anyone on here who knows what they’re talking about it’s you @simplybetta! You got me into betta fish, and planted tanks, andfor that I want to say thank you so much! Congratulations on your new baby!!! You’re amazing and definitely my favorite UA-camr!

    • @digitalpayment7281
      @digitalpayment7281 5 років тому

      Hii
      U fish have low quality
      Buy some multicolour

  • @KZoppa
    @KZoppa 4 роки тому +2

    Love those dividers! They're amazing! Just placed my 3rd order of them!

  • @SongsByLouLaro
    @SongsByLouLaro 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Super helpful. My wife and I just bought a 20 gallon long and ordered a set of dividers (from Life with Pets) in anticipation of setting up a divided Betta tank. We loved your video. Thank you.

  • @glognok2000
    @glognok2000 5 років тому +16

    Ya know, It looks like you could attach some tubing to the spray bar nozzles
    and divide the return to several chambers in the tank.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +3

      I like that idea and might do it! Added it to the project list

    • @saltycrepes
      @saltycrepes 3 роки тому

      @@SimplyBetta or you could trash this tank and give the bettas the adequate space they need to live better lives

    • @remhk6672
      @remhk6672 3 роки тому

      @@saltycrepes I felt extremely claustrophobic looking at her divided tank. But yes, like that poster mentioned, get an internal filter maybe and attach a spray bar to the intake nozzle. I use a paludarium internal filter for my betta divided tank believe it or not with a turnover rate of 80 gph. You can adjust the flow too. I like that when I adjust the flow to its lowest, the spray bar creates a trickling effect and there's a lot of surface agitation providing the bettas and live plants more oxygen.

  • @SUNDOLLHIPPIE
    @SUNDOLLHIPPIE 5 років тому

    Love this video and so many of your others! Thank you

  • @m3l3e
    @m3l3e 4 роки тому +52

    Till one of them catches something thennn it’s not so fun 😩💔

    • @MaCad364
      @MaCad364 4 роки тому +1

      Hopefully... if you take good care of them... it will not happen ( crossing my fingers ) lol

    • @cockatoode705
      @cockatoode705 3 роки тому

      No worse than having a school of fish or a community tank to be fair

  • @zng3111
    @zng3111 4 роки тому

    I love your energy! So glad I found this vid

  • @lakemiya6
    @lakemiya6 3 роки тому

    Will a HOB filter work in this type of setup? Thinking of doing a 10 G for 2 bettas or a 20 G for 3 with 1-2 HOB filters

  • @QPham-nz5po
    @QPham-nz5po 5 років тому +8

    im going do this in a 200 gallon wide tank...and have driftwood coming out the water covered in plants

  • @parrotbill9072
    @parrotbill9072 5 років тому +4

    If you have sand without subsand filter you have to break it down and wash it out sooner or later. I made my ow subsand filter because you can't back flush with the store bought ones.
    I use egg crate lighting plastic like you 40 gallon jar setup. I cut it to fit the tank bottom, then cut out little squares out of scrap for legs to hold the egg crate off the bottom. This leave a pretty wide open space under the substrate to create a flow.
    Normally you use an airstone in each riser to pull stuff down through the substrate to feed the bio, making it a huge bio filter. About once or twice a month you vaccume the gravel running it through a DIY 3" PVC pipe canister filter about 2ft long. Stuffed with pre-filter gause, next bio sponge filters, leaving space for more gause. A screw on cap for the intake with a bulkhead fitting on both ends for the hose to attach to.
    Now take out the airstones from both risers and put a powerhead on one of the risers, with a hose from the power head to the intake of the canister filter. And the return line to the other riset. So you have water pulled out from under the subsand filter at the first riser, and clean water pushed down the other riser, creating a current pushing dirt to the intake riser to be filtered. Let the fish poop fertilize the plants. Now you have a cleanable substrate giant bio filter.
    After you back flush for a few hrs, run the return line to a 5 gallon bucket or 2 for a water change. 2 buckets for a 20 gallon tank, 3 for a 30. Then use a Reverse Osmosis filter to return the water to the tank.
    You just did a 50% water change without throwing away any of your dirty water, turning it into super clean 7.0 PH neutral water without expensive chemicals.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      I like your method! I saw your comments a while back about it, too, but I think I haven't made it around to replying to a bunch of comments yet though.
      Have you seen the video from Aquarium Co-op about the Goliad farms tour in Texas? They re-use 100% of their water by filtering it through plants and then back into the system, it is a fascinating watch. They only need to replace water from evaporation!
      Re-using water is such a good goal, I would love to have a system in my future fish room where I do it via plants/aquaponics or an RO method like yours. I hate being so strapped for space in my little bathroom fish room :)

    • @parrotbill9072
      @parrotbill9072 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta You have a lot of good ideas and very inventive. Plants are great if you have a lot of room. I am sure you can expand on my idea and make a system that will work for you to reuse water.
      On the 40 gallon full of jugs...I think you should cut the top off so you can get a ladle in it, and burn holes throughout the bottoms to let the poop out. If you have a scoop, you don't need to pull the jug out to catch the fish. Also put a drip system on them so stail water will always be leaving the jug for better circulation.

  • @jackanddan
    @jackanddan 5 років тому +2

    Very Creative....we do lots of crazy set ups like this too....👍

  • @mrtruckdriver071
    @mrtruckdriver071 5 років тому +9

    Great video.. i wish the fish stores would put this much effort into keeping they're Bettas...
    Cory, ( Aquarium Co Op ) has a great system as well... 👍👍😉.

    • @deborahjeanne2141
      @deborahjeanne2141 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, Cory does have a great system. What she has here is not a great system and is in no way comparable to what Cory has. Her system is no better than petco or petsmart. The poor betta on the opposite end of the filter and heater gets no benefit from either because of the dividers - even with holes. And the fish with the heater and filter is being overwhelmed with a too-strong water flow. She has too many dividers. I have a 15G with 1 divider, I just got a 20 long and 3 dividers. Each section in the 20G will have a small sponge filter, and each end will have a low wattage heater. 5 gallons is the minimum for a betta. 2G is not enough and she’s doing a disservice by promoting this. By the time you add substrate, it’s less than 2G per fish.

    • @cockatoode705
      @cockatoode705 4 роки тому +5

      4 years ago, 1 Gallon with a filter and heater was the minimum. The canister filter intake is by the last section so the water *has* to flow through every section, pulling the heat with it. A any other filter, and you’d be right. I keep my bettas in 5 gallon tanks but I don’t try to claim 2 gallons isn’t enough for a betta. I will add that that adding substrate to a five gallon will also reduce the size.

  • @dollyreitinger1804
    @dollyreitinger1804 3 роки тому +1

    Can you help m me with deviders for my 120 gal tank? Were can I get these

  • @toriganino5754
    @toriganino5754 2 роки тому

    Hi, just wondering if it is okay to use these dividers to split a male and female in a tank?

  • @high_fructose_corn_syrup
    @high_fructose_corn_syrup Рік тому

    Wouldn't the fish in the compartment with the filter get tired/stressed? Constantly being by the current of it without being able to swim to a calmer part of a regular sized tank? Also, the compartment w/ the heater, id imagine it would be warmer than the rest of the tank as the holes are small so id assume it would impede the flow? Genuine questions as im considering this.. ty

  • @alicepare2021
    @alicepare2021 5 років тому +2

    Look great! Just wish we could see more clips of the end result! ❤️

  • @lmp8932
    @lmp8932 5 років тому +2

    I really like this way of dividing tanks, I must see if such things are available in Oz. Congratulations for the new baby, I didn't know - I should look at Instagram more often but there are only so many hours in a day LOL

  • @kenithburnett1111
    @kenithburnett1111 5 років тому +1

    This is awesome oil am going to get some of these

  • @SupremeGecko
    @SupremeGecko 5 років тому +5

    The tank looks awesome! I know some people will say this might promote the spread of a disease but, in my mind, it is just the opposite as you will be able to maintain the container much easier.

  • @Cgraseck
    @Cgraseck 5 років тому +14

    Looks great. I think you may lose that first chamber due to necessary high flow.
    Cheers,
    Chris

    • @annepower6404
      @annepower6404 5 років тому +1

      Way to go T, well done on working smarter....going to need more time for the two human babies soon. How is Phoebe? X

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Phoebe is a champ haha

  • @chosen2030
    @chosen2030 5 років тому +8

    Great video, Taylor! I have the same dividers in my tanks and love them. However, I was hoping you could share: 1) has the canister filter worked for you? I've always assumed the outflow would be too strong for a Betta in the first compartment so I stuck with small sponge filters in each compartment instead, but would love to improve filtration with a canister or even an AquaClear HOB if functional. 2) how do you heat your divided tank? Placement and wattage of the heaters in your 20 gallons? Another reason I would like to try a canister filter is the possibility of using an inline heater. Lastly, 3) what kind of lids/tops do you use on your divided tanks to prevent your bettas from jumping out? Thank you!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +3

      Hello! I do like the canister filter, I got a really little one just to test. It was the smallest sunsun cansiter filter and I think I just got it from amazon, rated for a 10g or so. Although it is so gentle after going through all the dividers that I have some biofilm developing on the top of the water in the compartments, so I'm also going to add a few small sponge filters.
      For heating, my fish room is heated so I don't really need to heat this particular tank. And for lids, I do DIY sliding lids that you can see in my past videos

    • @dianevenaleck9974
      @dianevenaleck9974 9 місяців тому

      what were those bags in the grow out tank?

  • @102HuevosFritos
    @102HuevosFritos 3 роки тому +3

    I’d like a update video ? It’s been a year how’s the tank doing I’m aware your a breeder so no hate .... I have a 20 long divided into 4 parts but I’m starting to hate the sponge filter my question is what if I do like a fluval style and add a back compartment to put in heaters and a canister filter so I’d take away a 4inches from the back too add a 20 long divider plus costume made 4 dividers to still keep that 4 bettas in a long 20 gallon

  • @ElektroPR
    @ElektroPR 5 років тому +1

    Hi, I ended up doing the same 20 long setup (only 6 sections) because at Aquashella I felt an uncontrollable urge of purchasing 5 bettas :). I had some trouble with my dividers for LifewithPets, my bettas were able to move from sections. I saw one of the females moving between the glass and the divider brace. I made sure it was tight and snug but it did happen many times, even in front of me. I was thinking to silicone the braces but don't know how well glass and plastic will interact. Please advice. Thanks.

    • @joyrice1350
      @joyrice1350 2 роки тому

      I know this is from 2 years ago but that’s really annoying that you “felt the urge” to buy 5 living animals only to give them 3 gallons of space each. As someone who works at a petstore I really can’t stand people like you

    • @callmemaddy
      @callmemaddy 9 місяців тому

      @@joyrice1350lmao 3 gallons is perfectly fine if set up correctly, get off your high horse 🙄

    • @joyrice1350
      @joyrice1350 8 місяців тому

      @@callmemaddy you really just sound dumb and uneducated rn. 3 gallons is enough for a fish whos usual territory is around a meter? Not to mention you can’t even fit a proper heater, filter, light, and decor into a 3gal tank. How about you try living in ur bathroom the rest of ur sorry life maddy.

  • @adamm457
    @adamm457 5 років тому

    I did this with a 20L as well but I wanted them to be isolated from each other (for qt purposes). I bought a sheet of cast acrylic (opaque black) and cut it into three pieces. Next I siliconed the dividers in, dividing the tank into 4 5ish gallon tanks. I put a 10 gallon heater at each end, undergravel filters in each section, and a large Java Fern on wood in each, as well. I have a betta in each section. They are thriving and loving life with their sassy little selves and I like it as well. The coolest thing is I only have to change water every 2-3 weeks, but I do it every week because I am already changing other overstocked tanks anyway.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      That sounds great! I'm not an experienced tank maker, does silicone hold onto acrylic well?

    • @adamm457
      @adamm457 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta It is holding up very good for the dividers no yellowing or cracking. I have read that building an acrylic tank with silicone instead of solvent based adhesive is a bad idea. The silicone can't adhere to the surface of the acrylic well enough to hold the tank together when under pressure.

  • @rayp4008
    @rayp4008 5 років тому +15

    Preg lady says "I like wood", made me spit up my coffee. Considering 2 gal per. Like the spacing of the 10s, but 20, once stocked looked like plenty of room.

    • @MW-ic8kw
      @MW-ic8kw 5 років тому +2

      yeah its pretty fucked. also the males can sense the other males when the water passes through.

    • @kawaiiann6954
      @kawaiiann6954 3 роки тому

      Am j

    • @MW-ic8kw
      @MW-ic8kw 3 роки тому

      ​@EVANS GOMES I do not know if you are being sarcastic or not, But FISH NEED SLEEP and if they don't they will suffer numerous health problems.

  • @DavisLensch
    @DavisLensch 5 років тому

    I am actually setting one up this week!

  • @BytheBentley
    @BytheBentley 4 роки тому

    What canister filter did you use for the 20L and did you drill the tank? Looks great!

  • @winterwolf2964
    @winterwolf2964 5 років тому +1

    What filter would you use for a 10 gallon oh no carbon it's for a Blackwater setup I'm looking at starting a Betta tank but I never had to start such a small tank and I know the Flow can be a problem if it's too strong. Also like to ask about Blackwater aquariums have you set one up before if so what low light plants did you use some do better than others I already started putting a list of SE Asian low plants would be nice to compare with someone who has started one and had succeeded.
    Thank you.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      I would suggest a little sponge filter! With an air valve you can adjust the flow to be whatever you want. For low light plants, look at anubias and java fern :)

  • @alissapeay503
    @alissapeay503 2 роки тому

    I just want you to know, I just ordered these and think they will be perfect for my snails! Even now, your video is making an impact, also! I ordered using your link!

  • @rynoshnglkmle
    @rynoshnglkmle 3 роки тому

    Do you have a link to the canister filter you used? Having a hard time finding smaller ones.

  • @Martinstanktalk
    @Martinstanktalk 5 років тому

    I love it

  • @melissas3064
    @melissas3064 5 років тому

    Wow looks great!!

  • @EP-mj9ng
    @EP-mj9ng 4 роки тому

    What light are you using on your 20 long?

  • @jimmcdonald6036
    @jimmcdonald6036 5 років тому

    So excited to spawn my bettas in late August!!!! Also a huge clump of guppy grass, love it! You have beautiful fish! I love that nemo clown koi at the end of the video!

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      Thank you! Guppy grass is great, and good luck on your spawn!

    • @jimmcdonald6036
      @jimmcdonald6036 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta Thanks, I have 2 females that are super eggy!

  • @LittleKingdom3
    @LittleKingdom3 5 років тому

    Hello! So my male betta died and I was thinking about a group of females. I have a 6.8 gallon tank. How many female can I fit? Or do you think I won’t work?

  • @luism370
    @luism370 5 років тому +1

    Cant wait to watch this video after work

  • @krushirang9296
    @krushirang9296 5 років тому +1

    Hiii dear...i am from India..and i Love to watch Your videos and you too..its really good to know that you a special knowledge about lovely bettas..thank You

  • @Jcluis16
    @Jcluis16 2 роки тому

    This is a great idea! I like this much better than the little containers with the drip lines

  • @paytenhill1684
    @paytenhill1684 4 роки тому

    im thinking about doing this to start up a breeding project i keep fish in jars till i know there good to go so im think it wold be a good set up

  • @josephsilverman2383
    @josephsilverman2383 4 роки тому

    Which lights are you using for those tanks?

  • @alexf2464
    @alexf2464 5 років тому +37

    for some reason i didnt know you were pregnant???? congratulations!!!!

  • @Akina1517
    @Akina1517 5 років тому

    So if I understand this right, since there's flow through, levels shouldn't spike too much. Would weekly water changes be ok if I did 5 gallon sections? Eg: 4 bettas in a 20

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Yeah 4 sections would be great! Heck you could even do sponge filters or any gentle filter

  • @giggalz
    @giggalz 4 роки тому

    Would you recommend a dark divider for male bettas..or is a see through mesh divider okay? Recently just purchased another male betta and a divider...I’ve been noticing they keep staring each other down lol

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  4 роки тому

      I like dark dividers. The ones I get have circulation holes where the fish can kind of peek through and flare a little, but it is solid for the most part

  • @Baynstyy
    @Baynstyy 5 років тому

    Banana Plants are my Favourite! shoots lilly pads to the top of you tank! i put mine in a little plastic hydroponics pots with some rock wool and gravel & they've grown like crazy

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      Why am I a banana plant failureeeeeeee

  • @KingsBunny
    @KingsBunny 5 років тому

    Nice tank,

  • @angelsmith5361
    @angelsmith5361 5 років тому

    OMG EMERGENCY!!! I’m getting a new fish from eBay! How do I properly acclimate the fish into the tank without any temp or ph shock! Please help!

  • @XiphiumGladiolus
    @XiphiumGladiolus 2 роки тому

    hi! where did you buy the divider clips?

  • @SierraN0elle
    @SierraN0elle 3 роки тому +24

    why not get rid of some fish instead of giving them the tiniest space possible?

    • @liliabaldazo5021
      @liliabaldazo5021 3 роки тому +16

      sierra haworth she’s a breeder, it’s until they mature and are able to be sold to someone. It’s not forever don’t worry, she is trying to get rid of them.

  • @miaburkholder6144
    @miaburkholder6144 5 років тому

    Hi! I just got a betta last night, and I was wondering if I necessarily need a filter or a filter that you suggest I buy. Thanks!

    • @beaoheidin3308
      @beaoheidin3308 5 років тому

      You do need to get a filter or you’ll need to do constant water changes to prevent ammonia poisoning

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      I highly suggest getting a sponge filter, and cycling it. Or getting a cycled one from a friend or local enthusiast. It is totally possible to keep a fish with no filter, but it is labor-intensive and risky. ALso having a little filter will keep the water moving slightly which is good for your heater ;)

  • @BrittaneyPeacock
    @BrittaneyPeacock 2 роки тому

    I have a question, I have a 20 gallon tall aquarium tank and want to get a second one for my male betta fish which I have 3 I want to put in a 20 gallon tall tank and I also have 4 female betta fish that I was trying to do a society but one or two of them are biting at each other’s fins so at the moment I only have 1 in the 20 gallon tall tank atm. But how many dividers can fit in a 20 gallon tall fish tank. I see videos on 20 gallon long but not 20 gallon tall. I’m sure I can fit two dividers in the current 20 gallon tall I have to place 3 of the four females if I was to do it that way but I am going to see if I can at least get two of them to get along after a week but idk. Kind of nervous since two of them have their fins bitten at by one of my other females, and then these two were chasing each other etc. I am still new to keep bettas long term and stuff so looking for advice and stuff. I have 5 tanks currently and I want to knock it down to 3. One for all my male bettas can be but divided, one where either all my female bettas get along and live openly in a 20 gallon tall tank or if absolutely needed a divided tank. My other tank is a 5 gallon with my other male betta with some tetras and a snail. Can you or anyone help me please?!?!?

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  2 роки тому

      Hi! SOrry your females aren't getting along, that happens a lot. Do you have plenty of cover in the tank? I would make it heavily planted, or maybe have a *lot* or decorations in there to break up lines of sight and give the females places to hide if they have to. If they're just too dang aggressive then separating them is a good idea.
      You can get dividers for 20g high tanks, lifewithpets makes them. 2 dividers can give you 3 nice big spaces for your males. Another 3 dividers in the other tank will give you 4 nice spaces too, they will be tall and narrow but it's a nice space, about 5g per female

  • @staceyroberts3468
    @staceyroberts3468 4 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! I’m shocked at how gorgeous it all is once u were finished!!! Good for u! Hope it gives those wrists a rest!

    • @ralphbrown359
      @ralphbrown359 4 роки тому

      Finally someone mentioned your poor wrists! The VA waited to long to do complete cervical surgery and my left hand and arm atrophied to the point that it is 98% useless and ever so painful. It makes life living hell and I know a lot of people are worse off than me but it sure hampers me trying to do all my crafts and my fish. I was very successful raising Angels for 3 years and am now trying unsuccessfully to get just one spawn from one of my 2 males and my sorority of 6 ladies...agh 4 as 2 were MURDERED. I guess its the petsmart betas. Once it cools down here in AZ Ill order a nice pair from someone. I'm 74 and have wanted to try to breed Beta for years. But now I am realizing all them jars with only one working hand??? Have a blessed day and congratulations on the Baby. Hugs tobias/Ralph eloy az tobiascorneryahoo.com

  • @che854
    @che854 5 років тому +38

    roses are red.
    violets are blue.
    i love Simply Betta.
    don't you?

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Haha thank you

    • @thatdankfan4fun9000
      @thatdankfan4fun9000 5 років тому

      @@SimplyBetta Red like roses...
      YwY I miss hearing you play Penny in RWBY.
      Thank you for contributing to the show.
      I hope hear you more in Chibi, and I hope to learn more about Penny when Team RWBY comes to Atlas this November ^w^

  • @mariasunbury4788
    @mariasunbury4788 5 років тому +2

    Wow‼️It looks SO beautiful‼️ 😍

  • @skylnstudio1439
    @skylnstudio1439 4 роки тому

    Hello, l have been following you for some time.İ do have issues with my betta fish.No matter what tank size İ have, once a while my betta's having fin rot.(İ change their water regularly) How İ can prevent this to happen and also what is the best way to cure this ilness? İ have searched but İ wanted to know your opininon because you are majorly caring betta species.You have lots of experience with them, can you help me please? Thanks a lot.

  • @denzilandrews965
    @denzilandrews965 5 років тому

    Beautiful and well maintained setup ma'am. Hope you have a safe delivery. God bless...

  • @ghoope3757
    @ghoope3757 5 років тому

    how do you keep all the substrate in the layers? won't it mix in with water changes?

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      Nope, I do pretty gentle water changes and don't disturb the substrate

  • @susanfantozzi4415
    @susanfantozzi4415 5 років тому

    I like the setups! Wondered where you have been. Congrats on soon to be baby! Ps/fyi. Aquarium co-op now has nano sized rocks and wood that you buy by the box if interested for fish condos. I was very happy with my purchase.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      I'm still around! Sometimes life gets busy though so I have a hard time sitting down to edit a video. Cool to know for the hardscape ;)

  • @devinparkinson2285
    @devinparkinson2285 5 років тому +3

    I have a 20L divided into 6 with a 10 gallon sponge in each sections with plants

  • @chaosgizmo4241
    @chaosgizmo4241 2 роки тому

    Maybe I missed it what are you using to filter even each section?

  • @RoundhouseAquatics
    @RoundhouseAquatics 5 років тому

    im running into heating problems with 3 dividers let alone as many that you have ... keep an eye on temp the flow though the dividers is piss poor

  • @JorgeGonzalez-lj4sd
    @JorgeGonzalez-lj4sd 3 роки тому

    Where do you buy your wood and plants?

  • @AlexMedina-sl4jf
    @AlexMedina-sl4jf 5 років тому

    Ok very good que genial en verdad buen proyecto es difícil creer que a una belleza le guste el jobi ,de antemano buen video

  • @thequiltedkitchen
    @thequiltedkitchen 5 років тому

    hi I just got my first Betta and was wondering what are the water values for the Betta ? thank you

    • @RoundhouseAquatics
      @RoundhouseAquatics 5 років тому

      Temp 78-80 as for hardness and PH i have seen hard and soft hardness and PH from 7.0 to 8.0 and they all seem to work fine

  • @mariemccoy7775
    @mariemccoy7775 4 роки тому +3

    I hope all is well with your family. Miss seeing your videos. Take care.

  • @omanjakarta
    @omanjakarta 4 роки тому

    I am betta lover from indonesia... thx for your video which makes me so inspired 😁

  • @rahayupratiwi5475
    @rahayupratiwi5475 5 років тому

    what which you choose Thailand betta or Indonesian betta ? and what of reason ?

  • @oursonvince_vt
    @oursonvince_vt 4 роки тому

    I love this! I dont like how small the spaces are, but dividing it with a fewer number might be fun.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  4 роки тому +1

      It's not so bad - narrow but quite long 2 gallon partitions. It worked GREAT for keeping my fish safe and sound after I had my baby and was struggling to even move for weeks. I do recommend larger sizes, though, and have modified it already to have bigger spaces

    • @stankolasa2287
      @stankolasa2287 4 роки тому

      People need to realize that the small spaces are way bigger then what most people give bettas in there little bowls I think it's a great idea .. keep the videos coming

    • @oursonvince_vt
      @oursonvince_vt 4 роки тому +1

      @@stankolasa2287 I know that it is much bigger than Bettas normally get in bowls. I dont agree with the bowls and I know the partitions are bigger than they seem, but I'm also not somebody that has tons of bettas such as her. I only have one and he is kept in a 5 gallon tank, I'm just saying with the resources I have available, I personally would do them larger.

    • @stankolasa2287
      @stankolasa2287 4 роки тому

      @@oursonvince_vt I see what your saying.. I have a 10 gallon with 2 dividers making 3 areas and its perfect..

  • @haywardurbangarden7153
    @haywardurbangarden7153 5 років тому +6

    I put my betta in his own planted 20 gallon and he chewed his own fins to bits. I feel like some betta do worse in bigger tanks. I love this each one has it's own great healthy space. Ignore the people who think Google knows better than an experienced aquarium pro. It's about quality of life of the fish and your fish look stunning

    • @driinun8433
      @driinun8433 5 років тому

      You have to take more into account than tank size. Could the movement of tanks have caused stress initially? Were there tankmates? Was the tank open with few hiding spaces? Was the tank in a high-traffic area? Was the filter output too strong? Were there temperature fluctuations? In my experience, people who say their fish preferred a small tank just didn't set up the larger tank properly. Not saying you necessarily did, but it's very unlikely just having space to swim would cause bettas any stress. In the wild, they have miles and miles of water to swim, and they've got no problem doing that.

    • @haywardurbangarden7153
      @haywardurbangarden7153 5 років тому

      @@driinun8433 hornwort and guppy grass hides a tiny sponge filter. No traffic no tank mates trust me he is just high anxiety he is actually doing better in a 55 with guppies to chase

  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks 5 років тому +15

    Notification Squaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadd :D

  • @jujuseps2864
    @jujuseps2864 5 років тому +2

    Aahhhhh omg 😮 I must have missed a video I had no idea you were pregnant!!! Beautiful tank btw ❤️

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +1

      I haven't been making too big of a deal of it ;) Plus hiding the huge belly is easy when you just film your face!

  • @rachelo315
    @rachelo315 3 роки тому

    I'm 2.5 min in and you are amazing!!!!! I only have 2 bettas in a 20 long split. You're my dream 😍🥰

  • @anthonyragan2696
    @anthonyragan2696 5 років тому +1

    Congratulations on the forthcoming little one! And good luck taking care of him/her, the toddler, *and* a betta breeding room. Sleep? What's that? :D

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      Hahah, thank you. I'll need it

  • @jadewhite4636
    @jadewhite4636 2 роки тому

    If the holes were bigger I'm the divider could only one filter be used?

  • @franka6302
    @franka6302 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! if the holes were bigger, It would make a great simple and effective sump too!

  • @AB-vt1cp
    @AB-vt1cp 5 років тому

    Whats the model number of that canister?!?!?! Its so tiny and compact!!!!! I want one!!!

  • @AcquaNando
    @AcquaNando 5 років тому

    Top! 😁

  • @AlapAlapMB
    @AlapAlapMB 5 років тому

    Wow😍

  • @dylanusambot
    @dylanusambot 4 роки тому

    oh wow..aside from getting information from you, why do I enjoy listening to you.. I love your voice and the way you talk haha

  • @anthony21xu
    @anthony21xu 4 роки тому

    hi there, i had the same idea as you couple of years back. problem was arising after a week, the furthest column from the outlet will have problem first. the fish in same column as water outlet wo't be able to sleep. i tried modifications and gave up after a while.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  4 роки тому

      If your flow is gentle enough, it could be just fine! I have a very tiny canister filter with a spray bar, and the flow is very slow and gentle when I point the spray bar in a crertain direction. If you had a more powerful flow, then yeah you probably wouldn’t be able to put the fish in that first section

    • @anthony21xu
      @anthony21xu 4 роки тому

      @@SimplyBetta Please let me know if yours works fine after a week ! i would love to try it again! been a while since i keep bettas, especially when i can easily find plenty superb ones in Indonesia !

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  4 роки тому

      This tank is about five months old now and it has worked great, because my filter flow is very low but it is a very healthy tank with good plant growth. I love it, although I took a few dividers out to make more space

  • @williamamely7038
    @williamamely7038 5 років тому

    The set-up looks great! Your Bettas are going to be happy campers. Thanks for sharing, and the best of luck with your Bettas, and the Baby!!

  • @Lourdinn
    @Lourdinn 5 років тому +1

    For the banana plant I also havent had lick with them. I didn't kill them but mine no longer have their tubes, they basically just a lily now. I'd give them some root tabs since their tubes have back up nutrients, they will use them up and lose them as they do it seems.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      I think that is fairly normal! The plant gets established and grows real roots and loses the bananas. At least your don't just die like mine haha

  • @jfdd43
    @jfdd43 5 років тому +1

    If your worried about flow use a sprayer bar. Personally I’d do that and put the intake in the middle of the tank.
    That way, clean water is going evenly through the tank, and one fish isn’t getting the ‘poopy’ end on the water current

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      I did think about that! I think I would need to make my own sprayer bar then to make it 30" long and be able to control the outlet of each one. Another project to add to the list...

    • @jfdd43
      @jfdd43 5 років тому

      Simply Betta atm you have all the flow going into one bettas space and any flow issues aren’t obvious. I would imagine that a standard flow bar would be fine.
      Another option, is to add another divider 1” from the wall of the tank, and have the return pipe go there. Then the flow would be broken up.

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      Yeah the stock flow bar is working fine I think - I directed it to blow at the side of the glass tank which slows it down a bit more

  • @karinasanimals
    @karinasanimals 5 років тому +24

    Today my Betta fish made eggs.

  • @larsenemilalex3322
    @larsenemilalex3322 5 років тому

    Were is the filter from?

  • @spoiledfish6643
    @spoiledfish6643 5 років тому

    Very cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @adamosborn9333
    @adamosborn9333 4 роки тому

    Yes

  • @73mazer
    @73mazer 5 років тому +1

    U got a subscriber out of me.. awesome job👍👍

  • @northstarbettas5226
    @northstarbettas5226 4 роки тому

    You are so determined. When I was pregnant, I had to tear down 4 tanks and rehome all my bettas and most of my fish except 3. One of the betta females has a double or split dumbo pectorals and I was so looking forward to seeing if This was a gene I could work with but then I... Just can't go on.

  • @guppynuttynz7729
    @guppynuttynz7729 5 років тому

    I know what you mean about tendonitis I blew out my hands and wrists 20 years ago. I still have to be careful. Love your tanks

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому +2

      I wonder if injuring once makes you more susceptible

  • @FishForThought
    @FishForThought 5 років тому +1

    Snowing in June wth weather pls :')

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      hahah it has been weird this year

  • @jasonyaw5464
    @jasonyaw5464 5 років тому

    I had no idea that you are preggers!!!! Congrats!!!

  • @dominotoys4705
    @dominotoys4705 5 років тому +2

    Are you coming to Aquashella Chicago?

    • @SimplyBetta
      @SimplyBetta  5 років тому

      No, not this time. I'm having a baby around then