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Today we set up a new betta fish tank and I ask for your help in picking out what kind to get!
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I would like to see you bring home the sickest, saddest betta in the dirtiest cup you can find locally, and then take us on a healing journey.
Or, on the opposite end of that spectrum, you could buy one from your friend Cory at Aquarium Co-op because we all know he takes impeccable care of his fish. It could be a whole video about picking one out from his store and showing us how he, as a business, takes care of the bettas.
As for color, they're all gorgeous, how could we pick? I guess just not red like Jeff.
Rebekah Jones I actually did that, my betta wasn't the classiest but he was laying on the bottom of the tiny container in a pile of something, was immediately sold
Skye Gibbs, yay you! Lucky fish. I got one that way, too, except I was able to convince the store to give him to me for free (I didn't want to reward them for bad behavior by paying for a sick betta).
My first betta I got I was super inexperienced and knew what fin rot was but didn't think it was that common and I didn't know the sighns he was a beautiful really young king male then I researched more and found out he has fin rot please help I use aquarium salt but I don't know if it'll work :(
Well said, wonderful idea
Plakats do very well and have an easier time swimming, you could always get a koi plakat wink wink
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aren't koi bettas prone to tumors?
Cedar Froghair not really ^_^ so far none of my koi had them
The metallic scale Bettas usually get tumors later in life if they are over bred. But most of the time you are fine, it’s not a common occurrence tbh
Creative Pet Keeping I love your vids
My tip for choosing a Betta is to just go to the store and look at them all until one grabs you. That’s how I chose my Flash!! He may not be the “perfect” or “prettiest” Betta but he has a load of spunk and is always interacting with me and my Cat. Also, I would recommend keeping a lid on the tank.
Of all the Betta types widely available, the veiltail is the most-overlooked (because they're so common). But they are great fish. Save a veiltail.
They are common. But they are great fish. My first Betta was one and I had him for 2 years. He would come to the glass and swim in circles until I fed him. I unfortunately was little and didn't know what I was doing.
Koi or dumbo betta
You should get a mustard gas half moon! they are absolutely beautiful.
Yes!!! I have one and he is stunning!!
In my experience, plakats, veiltails, crowntails, and wild type bettas are the healthiest and hardiest. I personally love plakats.
Kenzie Swaney plakats are awesome bettas that’s one I haven’t had the chance to keep yet unfortunately
L.S Aquariums they’re great! You should definitely give them a shot. Way more active, but with all the personality of the others and still loads of color options.
Ah! Wild types are awesome! I dont know if the tank would be big enough though for them...
Faith Gawain yeah most likely not. I commented before he said the tank size lol.
A fish that is light and iridescent will pop with the dark background without overtaking the plants. You could also go with a dark fish with bright patches. I think a 5 gal is fine, but it also depends on the fish and setup. I've had shy bettas that seem to want less room and some that need more space to explore.
I think you should rescue a poor Betta from the local store and make his dreams come true having a nice caring owner like you.
You should get a marble betta, they are super fun and change colors through out their lives. Also in my opinion if the betta has a good temperament, which most do, they are really fun to keep with small schooling fish like nano tetras or rasboras.
Defiantly a giant fancy half moon or plakat, or a crowntail if you're into fierce looking betta.
I say for bettas it doesnt matter how many gallons what matters is that it gets a bigger home because they've been in those little cups in the store since theyre sold
If you have good filtration going and the betta is the lone fish, I've always considered 5 gallons to be the minimum.
varanidguy Is a 3.5 tank good enough for 1 Betta ?
Keara, I'd say you might be able to get away with that if you do your water changes religiously, but a 5 gallon isn't much larger and they're very inexpensive. Heck, during $1 per gallon sales that Petco/Petsmart gets, you could pick up an optimal tank for a betta for really cheap. I will tell you this, the healthiest betta I've ever owned was in a 29 gallon community tank. ;-)
You might be able to peel off the black film on the top with a razor blade, and or some paint/adhesive remover
Crowntails have quickly become my favorite in the hobby due to how majestic they look swimming (especially under good lighting). I personally have a 5 gallon minimum for my bettas so you are doing just fine in my eyes. Beautiful tank!
The top piece is awesome and on the bright side it looks like the light wouldn’t be too difficult to take out and leave the glass on there maybe cut the glass a bit and use a finnex in my opinion. 5 gallons is plenty for betta fish
Double tail bettas are very pretty, the one i have has a rainbow pattern which is pretty cool!
You're better off with a short tail variety such as hmpk. Less likely to have issues with tail biting. Maybe look into wild types, they can be stunning
I'd go for a black orchid crowntail. They're not the most colorful, but they are pretty cool looking. It's a Bat-Betta.
How about to to fish store and pick whoever capture your heart :). I pick my fish that way so I could have a stronger bond with it.
A black orchid double tail or a koi betta
You should choose a halfmoon beta , love yours ideas greetings from Poland
It's a good idea to get a lid. Bettas are jumpers. When I was a kid I had two bettas and they jumped out and died. Found them shriveled up on the floor. They were in separate tanks.
I had a plakat dumbo ear betta in a 5.5 gallon that did great with undergravel filtration. However, he fought his reflection all the time and would bump into the gravel and wore down his dumbo fins. So I put him in a cylindrical 2.2 gallon with an undergravel filter and he did great. A tank that small is a pain to keep clean, but it worked for him. He didn’t see his reflection and his fins grew back. Long way to say: this tank will be great for your betta.
I've had Bettas for years, what I like to do personally is get the one with the most personality. I do this because "Beauty don't mean nothing if he doesn't have Spunk"
I also tend to lean to he ones that look like they need help the most, like my current one: Misha. A Half Moon betta that's a very nice red, blue, hints of purple...and a permanently mad face. Because of their natural pout, he I guess, was born with slightly more "eyelids" then the average betta, so he looks just upset all day.
But when I found him, I saw this fitly cup and this little mad face looking at me from the bottom shelf. He's recovered a lot since then but if your not looking for anything specific, it'll surprise you how much theses betta's in bad shape can become so beautiful and just make you smile!
But if not then get a Koi Betta...they're neat
Living with Gabby you should include photos. Maybe before and after pics.😀
Also very important thing that you missed in your set up: open space tends to stress betta fish out, they need hiding places and often caves that they can safely get in and out of otherwise they may end up trying to edge themselves places they shouldnt or bite their own tail out of stress.
Full scale red dragon plakat giant!
Platinum crown tail giant
Halfmoon Armageddon giant
Galaxy koi veil tail giant
Orange koi double tail giant
Elephant ear purple plakat giant
6 gallons with plants, heater and filter compared to 8 oz of water if that in a platic cup in air conditioned stores...no worries Mike...your new betta will think he won the lotto and was given a mansion to live in.
Oooo u should get a dumbo ear half moon betta!!!
jay vil half moon dumbo betta definitely beautiful and definitely will get a good size!
They won't be able to swim properly with all those long find!
Maybe it’s because of where I live, but those types of bettas are super expensive.
When I was looking for a betta I wanted a black copper. They are so gorgeous! Their iridescence often makes them look multi colored. As for tail type I personally like longer tails. It makes them look like they're dancing.
I don't know if you'd ever read this, but bettas are pretty much big genetic messes from bad inbreeding to make them as pretty as they are. But, there are certain types that live healthy and happy lives in compare to other types!
With that in mind, I'd recommend getting a female veiltail/crowntail/plakat betta. One that also flared at your finger when you go near the container or that looks active. You may want to rescue a sick looking one, but it's not worth it. Don't get a baby betta either since they will live shorter lifespans.
Betta fish with long fins are prone to fatigue from the fins slowing them down with their weight. Dumbo fish aren't ideal either because of their long front fins. And I would advise against a marble/dragon/koi since they are prone to tumors. Koi bettas are just marbled bettas with certain colors. And paradise, orchid, or bumblebee bettas aren't an actual type, just a color variation.
The tank itself is pretty awesome, hate the filter it comes with. Pretty good size for a betta. I have that heater and it worked well in the beginning, but 8months or so later it stopped working...
you can have a betta in whatever size over 2 gallon imo, just as long as it's not crowded, has a filter ect
tabbypets I have 3 bettas in 3 gallon tanks. Reason being, I dont have room for my 29 gallon and 3 10 gallon tanks. Plus 3 kids that are young. I feel like they are happy, they arent in a cup and they have plants, a place to hide,food and room to swim. More than a cup like before. I'm sure I'll have people say its wrong they are in a 3 gallon.
I have been loving mustard gass half moons lately. But also love the red color range. I like how orange red yellows stand out against greenery
Koi plakat bettas are my favorite, they have awesome changing scale color patterns and they tend to be a gorgeous bright red that would pop in a planted tank
red,blue crowntail male
A black orchid betta is the way to go if you want something different than a standard red or blue. Good amount of fin and they look amazing!
To me, it’s about personality when it comes to bettas, although it can be hard to tell in the store. Just get whatever suits you.
a gold betta is incredibly beautiful ! actually a lot of bettas from thailand are incredible ! if you look on instagram there are tons of sellers
I made a 10G blackwater community tank for Richard (my blue/gold halfmoon), some Kubotai and when I can find them, a pair of honey gouramis. Lots of plants, great small hiding for the kubotai if the betta gets too aggressive...
Except that the kubotai are always out and about and it's Dick who's always buried in plants...
get a wild betta they are cooler but get a giant betta they are sick too
There really are a large number of bettas and fin types, it really depends on your preference of color and fins, their are some issues that larger fined fish can have such as tail biting and difficulty with currents. Smaller finned like Plakat's do much better with water movement but lack the impressive fins that come from the other tail types. A good in between in my opinion are Elephant Eared Plakats, they don't have the large tail fin making it easier to swim but their fluffy pectoral fins give the same effect of size that the otherwise large tails would.
Ooh. A rosetail betta! My favourite!
Feathertails and rosetails are beautiful! Not easy to find but amazing!
No la croix?
Its in there... Somewhere... :)
Half moons, Butterflys, and Dumbos are my favorite bettas. I have a half moon that is red, blue, and black, a platinum dumbo, and a butterfly that looks like some one splattered him with random paint colors.
I’d say don’t worry about the type or color, and just go to some fish stores and eventually you’ll see one that you just “connect” with and get that one
I'd like to see a plakat purely as I think they are not shown enough. People always go for a more tailed type. They don't lack character and tend to be more active. Also the colours can be as varied.
I'm particularly in love with the salamander morph, and an elephant ear betta is my personal favorite fin pattern. Either that or a dragon scale delta betta
strip out the lights and the black part on the lid. Or take it to a glazier and have it copied in clear glass? I've done that a few times works a treat!
I really like the Plakat variety of Beta Fish. They have smaller overall fins, but that doesn't bother me. I've seen some Plakats that have an almost metallic shimmer to their scales which I think is just beautiful. I'm not sure if other varieties have metallic colors, but it's possible. Also instead of just having one Beta fish, I prefer having a Beta sorority, which is a group (usually +4) of female Betas. Of course you need a fairly large tank with lots of hiding spots to house these Betas because they will establish territories as well as a "pecking" order of command. You can do more research on this, but I think it would be amazing for you to attempt a Beta sorority for your first Beta tank. It is quite challenging, but is also quite rewarding as well. Now I don't think the tank you have in place now could support a sorority, but it definitely is something to consider for the future.
Any Betta would look nice. They love to go in between the plants like they are hunting something
Also bettas will jump so the lid is essential, just like a heater to keep the temp even x
Super excited to see you get a betta fish! Personally, I love long finned bettas! Crown tails seem to be the hardiest of the long finned, but I think double tails look very unique. PLLEASEE Mike, look for one with cellophane on its tail fin or patches of color. Those fish often have a marble gene causing them to change color. I think it would be such a cool experience for your subscribers to see! (me. I mean me lmao)
A halfmoon betta / dumbo betta / koi betta
The koi betta is constantly changing colors and the koi bettas are always real cool to look at and watch as they change colors!
Got a blue with white trim butterfly betta, really cool to look at with a brighter light as the fins cast shadows upon itself.
Have him in a 10 gallon community tank with 7 celestial pearl danios and 4 ghost shrimp and is doing pretty good.
I love half-moon Betta they are amazing and I think they are really fun to watch
Elephant Ear betta is my personal favorite, after having one looking at the rest of the bettas in my lfs just look boring and incomplete. The elephant ear fins are really majestic and also make for the best wiggles of any betta I’ve seen
I have 6 beta tanks and they are beautiful and crazy awesome,
I put my black orchid betta in a fluval 5.5 gallon tank with a pre-filter sponge on the filter so the flow it’s reduced, and it works great.
Rescue a betta thats in a bad shape usually in small plastic containers. Ive rescued all my bettas and i love seeing them transition from poor health/sickly to lively active healthy fish :)
Half moon plakats are awesome! They're sassy and very active swimmers, and seem to be healthier than bettas with long fins.
I've kept and looked after betta fish for my whole life since I was a child. My favorites would be; half moon tails, or crown tails. I also LOVE pineapple or dragon scales. I suggest half moon, amazing tails!
Hey Mike, I also recently set up a planted 6 gallon tank but was frustrated finding a small but reliable heater. The reviews I saw for almost all name brand mini heaters were spotty or not great. I hope that heater works well, but if you are looking for a better one I chose the Freesea FS-28. It's currently $20 on Amazon but is small and has a digital display temperature setting. I've only had it for 3 months now but it has been working well and has good reviews. Only downside is the temperate display is always on. Hope this helps!
As far as colors, a yellow/red/orange/white would really pop against the background. You could go for a marble as well, they do change color throughout their lives, which could be fun. Dragon might be fun too, just watch for the iridescence extending over their eyes. Plakats (shortfin) tend to be more energetic and active, but a nice crowntail might echo the narrow leaf Java fern a bit too. I might steer clear of the true giant Betta though, they can get 3-4" long, which might be a bit big for the 6 gallon. There are some fantastic USA based Betta breeders, it would be awesome if you were able to support one of them!
Plakat!! They are less likely to rip/tear their fins and they are beautiful!! I have a platinum male halfmoon plakat and I absolutely love him!
I love your Fish/Pet vlogs😍❤️Your Betta is so beautiful! I just got a new Betta after watching so many tank setups!
I found the flat heaters to be insufficient for anything larger than a 3 gallon. Hope it works out for you. Love this tank!
10 gallons (40 liters) is the minimum tank size you are allowed to keep fish in my country. You can keep snails and shrimps in smaller tanks but not fish. I also vote for some nice plakat. Crowntail females are pretty, too.
Keep that lid just in case though! Some Betta jump more than others so I’d keep an eye on them for the first few days to make sure their not jumping.
Black orchid crown tail is gorgeous!
A black orchid crowntail and a pair of Mexican dwarf craws would be cool. In my opinion fish like halfmoons and dumbo are much lazier and do better in tanks of around 5 gallons, whereas plakats generally could utilize the larger space. So a longerfin variety would be absolutely fantastic and even a plakat or females would be just fine
Butterfly male🐟
Damian Telles yes I had a butterfly male betta that was beautiful I loved him!
I would do a pure white plakat, it’ll pop on that black back drop and look amazing. That and plakats are stronger swimmers so they will do really well in that style of tank.
He'll love his new home😊. If you want him to be active I'd recommend you don't buy a double tail as their fins become too heavy. I wish breeders would stop breeding them. Dumbos have trouble breeding in case you wanted to go that way. If I had my time to do over I'd go for a Plakat or half moon. There are so many beautiful varieties to choose from. Have fun deciding.
I think a koi half Moon would be really pretty. That tank could really look nice with a big beautiful Betta.😊
You could get the betta in your nearest pet shop that desperately needs rescuing no matter what color or type.x
The halfmoon plakat is my absolute favorite tail type!
I love yellow veiltails. They look amazing next to black gravel. I'm not a fan of veiltails but I think the yellow ones are gorgeous for some reason.
My favorite bettas that I have named and remembered have always been vailtails with mostly one color, nothing fancy but still beautiful and great personality.
You should definitely get a half moon, so pretty
Halfmoon/// and get one of the betta fish that has two or more colors!
That Girl halfmoons have trouble swimming and will bite their tails. They are very pretty but it's creul.
you should get a koi betta! theyre pretty cool. ive never had one myself but i would love to. id steer clear of dragonscales because they are very prone to blindness (from their scales growing over their eyes. i have a blind one myself) and tumors (the thicker "dragon" scales grow on top of each other and multiply to form growths). rosetails also tend to have issues due to their fins being so heavy, and doubletails tend to have shorter bodies, which leads to swimming issues and stunted growth.
Wild type bettas are beautiful and very active. Another option is a paradise Betta very pretty.
Get a blue & yellow rose half moon they look so beautiful! You might also want to add a lid due to them being good jumpers that jump a lot at night, mines in my room and I hear him jump at least once every so often.
A black and yellow halfmoon would look pretty cool. Keep up the good work!
The Koi and Plakat Betas, will look great in our ponds this summer. This year, when faced with fish keeping options ...I've gone 3 denominational. I love a planted tank, but with summer approaching I'm thinking about my fish I want to kept in my ponds.
By far my favorites are Koi plakats. The colors and patterns are amazing and all the times I've had a koi plakat they where very sociable with me and worked well (at least in my case) with other fish
Omg I really don't know much about a lot of different bettas but I really really really love *galaxy koi* I'd love to see you own one of those beauties. I can't wait to see what type you end up with
dont forget to add a lid! my betta jumped straight out of his tank, lucky for him i was there!
I always hear that you should have a lid so your betta doesn't jump out. Personally, I have 7 bettas and don't have lids on any of my tanks so there is that. But I have heard people say that they lost their bettas from jumping
Marble Half-Moon Plakat! They're my favorites!
I’m going to be setting up a tank and you just saved me $20 and got my future fish an extra gallon.
I was leaning towards a half moon, possibly rose tail. They’re so pretty.... but koi come in some amazing colors too.
I agree with Creative Pet Keeping, Koi Plakat would be awesome 😁
I would suggest
1. Black Orchid Crown Tail
2. Platinum Halfmoon
3. Smaragdina guitars sp
in terms of betta fish types, all bettas have some difficulty and it really depends on what extent you are prepared to go for them, they are often illness prone so they can be difficult though I'm sure you already know that. Before I get into tail types in a second I also want to say this one thing: never use any of the "fix" meds like melafix or bettafix, they are tea tree based products and tea tree coats the labyrinth organ and can cause them to suffocate.
anyways tail types:
I'm a huge fan of the Delta but with the bigger fin types like the delta the super delta and the rosetails they have a bit more difficulty swimming, can often get frustrated or tired and are very prone to fin biting. they require more stimulation and entertainment.
For shorter fin types like an HMPK they need more space for swimming as they need more exercise with their smaller fins though they need less resting places. this is also true with females.
with Crowntails it can be harder to spot problems in their environment with this tail type because of the way their fins are shaped so you have to monitor them a little more.
With Veil Tails they are far more common, they are often more mass produced and because of this will have more genetic problems.
Comb tails are very rare but they are a miss breed that people sometimes search for, they have serious genetic issues because they are not an actual tail type and come from breeding two together that should not have been bred.
with females keep in mind that they can become egg bound sometimes (or so they say, to some degree there is skepticism around whether this is a real problem or if the real problem is something else entirely) that aside crowntail females and other certain tail types tend to be more eggy and thicker girls.
Regardless of tail type, where you get your betta is a huge factor, from most big box stores and from some LFS they get them from mass breeders, if this is the case they are going to be more problematic genetically and will be more disease prone, cancer prone and more prone to internal tumours.
Go for some kind of wild betta or something close to it. The fancy finned ones are cool, but the less selectively bred ones are a little more fun to watch.
I would suggest a 5 gallon minimum, but 5gallons does require a lot more maintainance.
You should totally get a Giant Betta! They're actually hardier than the smaller ones.
Half moon plakat betta. My favorite. Different than traditional bettas