I wouldn't recommend that big of a aquariam, in bigger tanks the water flow is higher, which will tire your Betta out very quickly. I recommend 5-10 gallons, which leaves room for your Betta to swim, have decor in the tank, and not to much water movement that the fish can barely swim. But a 10 gallon would be better if you keep him with the tetras.
@@troyismd Absolute nonsense. The required turn over rate of a 30 gallon tank, with such a small bio load, would be so low that the average sponge filter would provide adequate biological filtration. Despite that, even with a power filter and no decor, there will be multiple low flow areas within the tank, and the more decor is added the more low flow areas will be created. You have made this comment without knowing whether or not the tank is planted, how it is decorated, what flow rate the filter has, if it is adjustable, if it is sponge filtered rather than power filtered. If OP would've said, "it is in my 30g tank with a fluval FX6 and a 2,000 lph power head" then yes, you would be correct in saying the set up is not acceptable. Giving a fish more space than necessary should never be discouraged.
I wouldn’t recommend changing the filter cartridge so often, since that’s where all the beneficial bacteria live. By replacing it with a brand new one one a month, that kills the bacteria that breaks down fish excretions. If you feel that your cartridge looks gross, take some of the water from your fish tank and put it in a separate bowl. Then you can just swish the cartridge around, getting things like plant debris, substrate dust, and other stuff off without killing the clean up crew. Hope this helped 😊
I was going to say this. Make sure you keep your Betta healthy and happy by exposing him to a mini cycle every month? This piece of horrendous advice ruined an otherwise great video. You do not need to change biological filter media until it is physically disintegrating.
I just made my own media bags :) I hate pre-made ones now lol. One small bag of ceramic rings and one of ply-fil and just rinse them in water change water and it's all good.
Everytime i change the filter (every 4 ish months) i will rince the new one and soak it in the old water to let the bacteria colonize, it helps alot when i need a new one
I’m such a sucker for white coloured bettas. I started to hyperventilate when that BEAUTIFUL white betta boy popped up on screen. Like omg he’s GORGEOUS!!
My baby just died and I’m trying to keep from crying again. I just don’t know how long he was alive before we chose each other. I miss my betta. His name was Ivory
Since we are talking about bettas, here's a story on how I got mine: Me and my friend both really wanted betta fish. One day, we went with her mom and brother to pick out hers and I saw a long flowy yellow fin and just HAD to look at him. He had a dark blue body with beautiful long and flowy fins. He was originally at the back of the cup, but swam up to the front when I came to look at him. In my head, I was thinking "I need this betta." By then, my friend had picked her betta which she named Storm. We bought Storm and tank supplies for him aswell as a tank. The next day, me and MY family went back. I was so worried that he wouldn't be there, but then I saw him! Of course, I got him and a tank with supplies. He is now in a 29 gallon tank living with 6 guppies, 4 tetras, 3 angelfish, and 2 cory Catfish. His name is Tsunami!
@@kingtavael3027 Yeah! Sadly he passed a week or two ago, but thats alright. I now have a beautiful dark red Premium Male Butterfly with clear fins named Mushu. (Pronounced Moo-shoe). He gets along wonderfully with the other fish, which is nice.
Please do not use plastic plants, especially with any sharp, rough, or spiny edges!! Betta's fins are very long and tear easily. Use silk or live plants unless you've found a very smooth, safe plastic plant. :)
Yes! I read a good guideline: anything that could snag pantyhose will harm your betta! I bought an advertised betta hammock and I think it caused injury which led to fin rot!!
I've had plastic plants for a long time now & the bettas do fine. Just have a good sized tank & have a lot of decent sized stones & places for them to rest & hide & they will do alright.
@@lillianmonet5952 The fins on my fish aren't not torn at all. I don't know what you did - maybe you had them in a small cramped tank, or stressed them somehow. ...? If they're happy they won't hurt themselves.
My betta was in a 2 gallon tank. Because of watching your channel I repurposed my 10 gallon quarantine tank into his home. I now have to figure out the quarantinte thing, but he has a much better experience now. Thank you!
He has a heater, a filter, gravel, plants, a cave, a small bubbler, and some friends (ember tetra). I have his light turned down low and I ordered the dark water supplement.
shortcuts + Note for me 1.intro 0:50 2. Betta tank 1:27 - at least 5 gallons tank for the betta fish -give much space as possible. +dont choose a round fish tank, please. It is hard to check them, not good for their eyes (normally betta fish eyes are 2.0), also hard to put the heater and filtration. +if you decide to buy 2.5 - 3-gallons tank, it is fine too, if you only gonna put heater & betta bed & betta fish. It will be a bit small if you want to put some plants, decorations, and inner filtration. constipation occurs a lot to betta fish when they live in the small space (of course it is not the only reason but mostly because of that) 3. heater 2:19 -mandatory to have a heater unless your room temp is always high. -78~82F / 26~28C + lots of preset heaters you can find from online & offline, or adjustment heater if your betta is sensitive about temp or easily get sick. 4. Filtration 3:20 - yes, you need filtration. Betta needs filtration for fresh and clear water as the other fish require. - sponge or hanging back filter (require the flow control) for betta (betta does not like strong water flow) -recommend small inner aqua filter 3:55 +Betta does the self - harm,( especially if they have beautiful big fins ) because of the strong water flow, water quality, and a bunch of other reasons. +If you got smaller than 3-5 gallons tank, it is your decision to get filtration because of space. But let you know that you must need to do 100% water change every 3-4 days, 20-40% water change daily without filtration. (Depends on the betta's condition and water quality) Change the whole water is stressful to betta, and yes there are turns of the way you can do without change the whole water, but it is true that in a short term you need to change your whole water for the betta, without filtration. So if you do not think that you can do that, want to keep them healthy and happy, get the filtration. ( Need to change water 20-50% every week - 10 days depends on the water quality ) +sometimes the betta fish do not want to get any of the water flow, especially big ear, half-moon, crown betta fish. You can either care without filtration or change the filter. + I feel like there is no right way to care betta,(unless you keep the betta in a small place such as a cup) because they are all different and depends on what they like it, few things will change. 5. Lights 4:40 - Does not require the bright light -How long to keep the light on? 5:06 - again, betta does not require a bunch of lights, but you will need it if you keep the betta with the living plant ( if it located where the natural light is then just a couple of hours at night or depends on your decision.) +betta feels safe when it is dark enough, so if your betta fish have to hang loose,(illness, low condition, stress release) get some box or fabric to cover the tank or sheets on the surface of the tank to cover. 6. Decoration/tank set up -need to make some hidden space to make them feel safe / rest - it does not really matter it is living plant or artificial plant, but make sure it is soft for your betta's safe (can rip up the betta's fin) 7. Food -many kinds of betta fish food -picky about the food -7:25 / 7:49 recommendation of betta fish food +Really picky about the food... +if your betta refuses to eat the food, its because of... 1. they do not like the taste that you give to them ( if you see that they chase your hand or food spoon, or keep playing with the food, then its time to find another one. Do not starve them more than 5-7 days, it will be the cause of the self - harm or illness) 2. their condition is low > check your betta's condition and find out the reason / ready the water conditioner 3. they are full/ just do not want to eat > do not give too many, they will get constipation +Try some of the frozen blood worms if nothing is working, and slowly change to dry one, and then food 8. Mate with betta - 8:39 Link above the video 9. Take care / responsibility - water change, check their appearance for any of illness that they can get, cleaning the tank - lots of different characteristic/personality Thanks for the amazing video for the beginner, it helps a lot to decide what I really need.
I have my betta in a 5 gallon tank and he is healthy and gorgeous I even trained him! If I shake his container of food in the front of the tank he comes right to the top of the tank to get his food!
My last boy I did that with too, even pointed it out. Haha although he was particular and wouldn’t let me watch him eat. And my current boy I have I’m trying to teach him the same thing, shake food and point out to where breakfast/dinner/or food is. I even give a “command” with his food as well if you will.
hi John and Lisa! I just wanted to thank you do for all that you for the fish keeping community. Your videos, such as this one, were the first videos I watched when trying to figure out how to nurse a beta fish back to good health. I had no idea what I was doing and your videos gave me the best help I could get at the time. Now, the once sickly beta has been back to full health and has a clean and spacious tank with live plants. He has been living with me for about a year and a half now. Though the beginning of his life was a little bit rough, now, he is so happy and I am so happy to call him my first pet. Thank you again! I could not have done that without you.
I am up to 4 female bettas in my community tank (4 seems to be a good stable sorority). The oldest is a dark metallic lavender/black halfmoon. She is the peacekeeper and doesn't tolerate any fighting anywhere in the tank. The next oldest is a while opal with a pale blue sheen on her fins and just a smudge of red at the base of her fins. She is very playful and just likes to hang with the guppies. The third is a black base with red fins with really shiny teal scales over her side and streaked in her tail. She is a bit rambunctious and has challenged my oldest female but runs off as soon as she starts challenging back. Basically she acts tough but ditches as soon as anyone calls her bluff, most of them just ignore her now. The last and newest is a peachy pink with a few black scales scattered around and is gradually getting more silvery scales on her sides. She is very shy and usually stays in the more planted areas. They really do all have different personalities and are very unique.
@@SilverScaleMA Thank you for sharing your experience. Your tank sounds lovely, I would love to relicate one in a 10 gal if possible. Do you think the guppies help to keep the peace between your bettas by providing distraction?
@@emihayashi7725 a 10 gallon is really only big enough for a single betta, maybe 2 if they are both pretty mellow. General rule for a sorority is at least 5 gallons per betta but there is a minimum size you can start at. Since I originally posted I actually have had a major tank crash (my 5 year old pleco died and I couldn't find it for a week) and now have a singular koi female betta because she really doesn't like other females but is fine with other fish. It really just depends on the individual females.
I think it is ridiculous that people keep bettas in those tiny ~1 quart containers or little cups. What happened to the "1 gallon of fish per 1 inch of fish"? Bettas are like 2-3 inches long. (Also, I think it is fine how you pronounce 'betta'!)
@@OutdoorUrbanMama Yeah I actually have a half-gallon I keep it when a betta is sick. You use a half gallon for a very small females. because in Taiwan betas are sick often so I don't want to stress out their bodies with a large tank at that moment. Usually want to give them a mild methane blue bath soap making you have any illness. They in the medication for about 15 minutes dechlorinated water with methane blue powder. I did was for about a week. I keep them in a half-gallon until they're healthier. Plus I finally found Frozen bloodworms. I found product that's loaded with almond extract because we don't have almond leaves. Thank you Jesus. but after they survived the first month if they're healthy and strong enough they can be moved to a bigger tank. It is a male and larger they get one gallon
@@OutdoorUrbanMama there definitely are extremely small “tanks” for bettas that are advertised as perfect living conditions for a betta that aren’t even big enough for a filter or a heater. it’s definitely smart not to put them in those forever though for sure
@@OutdoorUrbanMama That’s fine, but the tiny tanks are advertised for the betta to live in forever. It doesn’t say anywhere on the tank that it’s only for a hospital tank
In Asian countries most people says you don’t need big tank for betta. I have a very small tank at first then upgraded to 1 gallon and 2.5 gallons. Also noticed my fishes are happier when I give them bigger tanks. Currently have two male bettas, they are so cute but it’s sad because both of them are sick now. I am medicating both and hopefully they’ll be back :)
I got my first Beta yesterday! He’s black and blue and his name is spooky! I already love him loads, so wish me luck! This video helped a load, thanks! 🐟🐟🐟🐠🐠🐠
love the videos! ;D you guys should make a “beginner tank setup” video and y’all can make the tank for us, link everything below ,and then we’ll be able to get off to an amazing start with all of your fav recommended products!
My female is probably the best one I’ve had yet. Has plenty of hiding places but prefers to swim laps all around the tank and I’ve taught her to come to the top of the tank come feeding time:)
"Ive never really known bettas to be picky eaters "- not true LOL. I own a few bettas and their the only fish that will spit the food back out if it doesnt like it and refuse to touch it ever.
1:56 i had my betta in a 1 gallon when i got him for 2 weeks while i prepped everything for a 10 gallon but had to wait another week for a new tank thats 5 gallons and he's happen now, all i gotta do now is look into some tank mates.
I've got 4 female and 1 male. I keep them in my 20 gallon tank. There's plenty of room and I can see how happy they are with it. I never thought I'd be a fish person, but I love them. Feel like they are so misunderstood, but they have adorable personalities! 1 of my females likes to show her dominance, but can be so sweet with the others. Sorry for the book. I'm just so excited about it.
Dont buy bettas from big change pet stores ( you probably know which two I'm talking about) you can buy them from local pet stores or online, I always get mine from coast gem USA their bettas are really pretty and the price it about the same as big chain fish stores plus shipping. Some people mention saving bettas from these stores, yes it may be helping that fish but they are just going to replace it with more, and overall your just supporting them
When i was 7 I had a betta that lived in a 0.5 gallon aquarium (it was one of those ones where it said it was for a betta) the betta lived for 3 years. then when I started keeping fish again I wanted a betta. so becasuse of my past experiance with a 0.5 gallon for a betta, I got a aquarium like that for my new betta. He got depressed and clamped fins, I saved up for the fluval spec 5 gallon and he is now living his best life
I’d also suggest to get betta foods that are over 30% protein. This makes their colors pop more! There’s plenty of foods that have high protein content. I use a lot of Omega betta foods, but Bug Bites are also a great choice (I have yet to meet a betta that didn’t like them)!
I live in south Texas. Outside temps are 90-110°f during the summer. So I only need a heater them during the fall & winter months. During spring & summer my apartment is kept at 76°f. In the winter it gets harder to heat up efficiently with gas heaters so it's cooler like 65-70°f.
I’m getting a betta fish (after I cycle the water) and looking for helpful advice, this betta vid is super helpful! I remember that bettas aren’t very strong swimmers.
I have a mellow platinum betta male named Pearl and I love him so much :) They really are such nice fish. Much like cockatiels in the bird world, they are overlooked, but just as awesome any expensive fish. He looked half dead when I bought him, but he perked up so much after he got in his permanent home!
We love all your video's, for me especially the Betta ones. I have a 20 gallon with 5 female Betta's. And a I have a Male in a 5 gallon. All decorated with silk plants and driftwood looking places like caves. They are so amusing and fun. So much personality. I did have a divider in the 20 gallon for the male, but I guess I just wanted the females to have it all. I wish I could put the male in with the females, I know that's not possible unless I had a 125 gallon tank. Is there any exceptions or possible to having 1 Male in with a Sorority of female betta's? Thank you for your informative videos, ya'll are the best!
@@jom.3228 the small cory cats not the bigger one cant remember the name but they get 8' inches to a foot long. The cory cats are great for beta and a snail. i have now one male beta in a 5 gallon tank with a snail. The snail is happy and the beta is happy and entertained bc he's not bored he's entertained. Cory Cats great choice.
Came across some of your vids when I decided to get my 3rd betta ever. I did even more research than I did for my second. Finally figured out the whole tank cycling thing. Bought a male koi betta a week ago and he has been happy as a clam ever since. Hoping to keep him happy for a long time now that I have finally learned how to successfully maintain a tank. However, he was mean to my mystery snail and nipped at him so the mystery snail now has his own tank. So now I decided to have a tank dedicated to snails and hopefully some shrimp someday. That tank will also be my "learn how to have a planted tank" tank. Thanks for the great vids!
this actually is quite nice timing. my betta tank when i woke up had a gloss look over the top of the water. i can't see if it has white spots on it because its a unicorn halfmoon and already is white. i put a airater and another heater tho my other one is set at 78 degrees. my betta was flashing so.. i think its easy to say that my betta tank has ick
When I was younger I had a beta in a one gallon, and I had that fish for at least two years, but now I’m planning on putting one in a 20 gallon thanks to this UA-cam channel 😁
Thanks for saying im not a bad person :P most of my betta tanks are those 2.5;s but they all have heaters and a filter and live plants :3 they seem happy
i got my betta fish (fuego) a couple months ago and he’s happy and healthy all because of your tips! thank you so much he wouldn’t be this happy if it wasn’t for your help
My betta always seems to be much more active when his lights are on, even though he's in the livingroom getting lots of natural light. I have them on a timer, 5 hours in the morning, 5 in the afternoon/evening. He seems to like his lights 🤷♀️
Thanks for the info. I've kept a beta fish in a 10 gallon by itself for 2 years thinking that it had to be alone. I'm going to get some neon tetras to keep it company.
I have a female betta sorority (10) tank with 3 cory’s, 3 danio’s, 3 shrimps, and a snail. They are happy and live well together. Best looking tank with all the beautiful colors going about.
I have a betta in a 10 gallon. I'm considering adding neon tetras based on your previous video. How many would you recommend for a 10 gallon with a betta? And what's the best way to add them to the tank that a betta has been in for around 3 months alone?
I got my betta fish (twin half moon tail thing) from petsmart like 2 days ago, and I've been comforting him for a while now, he's now learned and doesn't flare up at his reflection. he's a pretty snazzy one. and for the tank it's a 20gal topfin starter kit with a heater and a filter which the fish ultimately loves. at first it was hard to get him to eat, but after some hours if I chop up the already tiny flake, he will infact eat :) I change the water partially every 3 days and sunday's (today) is when I change 25%-30% of the water and left the water conditioner in- he's happy, colors are vibrant and confident :)
I was inspired to start a tank by someone adopting and rehabilitating a grocery store lobster, which is still my long term goal in the hobby but I'm starting to learn more and more and I definitely want to start with a 10 gallon tank for a Betta and some other small starter fish!
Another thing is shape. I kept bettas in those tiny, plastic tanks when I was a kid, but as an adult, I decided to expand their space. In tall, narrow glasses, they love to hide and hang out at the bottom (until they need to breathe), and in wide, shallow bowls, they always look for someplace to hide. I've often thought that the ideal shape would be like a margarita glass, wide and shallow, but with a deeper hole in the middle for the fish to hide in. The problem (other than it being terribly top-heavy and likely to tip over at a moment's notice) is, as always, heating.
I’ve had my betta for about a month now and I really want to do right by him. When I found him (sold in one of those sad little petsmart cups) I was just coming to the store for tank supplies, but the moment I saw him I knew I had to get him now, lest he die or be sold by the next time I came by. He had fairly short fins for a male (I even thought it was a girl until I read the label) and they were all torn up, likely from flaring at the ultra-reflective cylindrical cup or fin nipping. He wasn’t particularly shiny either, just yellow and black with some shiny blue patches but not a whole lot. I wasn’t expecting to fall so quickly for such a “plain” fish by betta standards but it was love at first sight!! I worked extra hard to make sure the tank was set up ASAP for him. I had to remove the live plant from his tank bc I guess it took too long for me to transplant to the tank and so it had gotten a lot of bacteria on it that made a film on the surface of the water. The water runs a little cold so I’m gonna try to find a better tank heater, but other than those two things I’m really happy with how it’s coming along. He always comes up to the front of the tank when I approach, and I know responsiveness is a good sign. I try not to overfeed him but sometimes he won’t eat so I do get worried that there’s something stressing him out. I just want him to be happy, at least as much as a fish can be.
Another awesome video from you guys! I bought myself 3 betta females about 2 months ago, unfortunately one of them died, I think there was something was wrong with her when I got her but the other two are doing so well, their colour has come out so much more and they've grown nicely as well. And I definitely think the females are just as great to look at as the males! Also thank you so much for highlighting that betta's shouldnt always be housed in a stupidly small aquarium!
I love you both. I have my otisinclus/cory tank and now I just want one betta in my 10 gallon. I scaped and planted and it's up and cycled yet I've been watching your betta videos while waiting for the plants to grow.
Hopefully getting my first Betta this weekend, tank is almost done cycling. Found your videos very useful in all aspects, including what tank mates to get for him.
Thanks for the recommendations, I was looking into getting another dry food for my female (Ren) After keeping goldfish for years, I really wanted a fish with personality. I had been debating getting a betta and putting it in my empty planted 20 gal. She sort of fell into my lap and I am so glad she did :)
@Mustiboi Salman I should have worded it 'another fish with personality' - I absolutely loved my goldfish. They are still my favourite however, I decided not to get another one unless I had a pond or much larger indoor setup after my 12 year old goldie passed.
How do you get such a small amount of bubble from your sponge filter? Air flow valve? When youre talking about filters, on your video in the tank, I see a film on top of your water, I have that in one of my tanks, is that something I need to worry about? Currently that tank has a quiet filter, I’m planning to switch to sponge.
I just got a betta yesterday. My first fish in a decade. I’ve done a ton of research on what to do for them. And I’m still worried about how I’m treating it. He’s currently in a 9gallon tank with a sponge filter, a single live plant, and a small rock decorating. It’s definitely not enough and I’m planning to go back to the pet store to pick up more for him.
Years ago I made the mistake of keeping a betta in a little round bowl just with sand, it lasted around 2-3 weeks. I now have a 10 gallon tank I want to set up for a betta, these videos are very helpful and I will do everything to give y future betta a great home.
I'm literally going out tomorrow to get my first Beta, great timing. My tank has been cycling for 10 weeks with substrate, HOB filter, (are you lovin the jargon and acronyms), thermometer. I put a pinch of food in the tank weekly, no live plants or fish. The only thing I can't get right is the pH. It stays at 6.4 no matter how much API pH 7.0 I put in which is about 2 teaspoons every day for the last 5 days. My tap water is 7.0 so why does change when it's put in the tank?
Water from the tap tends to stabilize after a few days and drops a bit in pH. Tannins leaking into the water is also a way pH naturally drops. If you have any driftwood, Indian almond leaves or tea bags (yes people add them to tanks) it'll drop the pH a few decimals.
@@emihayashi7725 I would be careful with the tea bag thing. There are tons of unassuming plants that are deadly to fish, especially aromatic and oily plants.
@@maxgucciardi4507 Thank you for your prompt reply. City water in south west is extremy hard.and mosses do not survive. Most online videos are uploaded by softwater district homeowners. Any advice would be appreciated.
My first tank in a long time is a 15 gallon and it's currently cycling. I am fussing with the planting right now. Need more foreground plants for sure.
Always heard Corys should be in groups of, at least, six. I have 5 gallon tank with a male Betta, 2 Panda Corys (clean up crew 🙂)and 2 Nerite snails (algae control 👍) Found a baby Cory swimming in the tank awhile back. Guessing Mom & Pop Cory are happy 😁
I had a betta fish when I was 12 and long story short, I was uniformed and shoved him into a glass fishbowl. I went to Petco and saw bettas and my heart broke which is why I am now learning as much as I can to adopt and treat them right so they can have a great rest of their life.
My betta Male named King is in a 10 gallon with lucky bamboo, a filter, a heater maintaining 79°, and a airpump/airstone. He is so happy and loves to swim against the current of the filter.
Best and most enjoyable info ever. once again...you guys are THE BEST! :) TLDR: Bettas have always been and will always be my favorite fish. I've done about a dozen sororities with mixed results... I want to try an alien or wild imbellis sorority so looking to clear out a 40 breeder (or at least a 29)... should be interesting at least! Plus, I have enough other empty tanks if things go bad with the sorority. :) And 100% agree on ornaments -- my betta tanks are about the only place I use artificial ornaments -- it's awesome to watch them swim in and out of the skull eyes, or between to Buddha branches or through the windows of the castle/haunted ship, wrecked plane -- whatever you like...bettas love that area to interact + explore!
Lisa I have 5 bettas 4 males and one female there names are Roxy Comet Hades Neptune and Caspian and Caspian is hanging around the filter is that ok just want to know so I know what to do thanks
I did like no research before getting my first betta, Atlas, he has lived in a 3.7 gallon for a little less than a year now and im finally upgrading him to his own 10 gallon
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Can you keep shrimp with bettas?
Hi Lisa, John I was just wondering if i could keep 1 Betta in a 10gal tank with guppies & tetras please help.
@@thenanoscaper2689 I wouldn't the betta might eat it
Me: Put castles, rock caves, live plants and betta hammock in 5-gallon-tank.
My betta: Sleep behind filter.
Literally same
like cats when you buy them a cat bed.. they jump in the box
@@comfym3850 I feel like my betta is like a cat sometimes. He sleeps in weird positions in weird places and he's so flexible when he swims XD
Bruuuuuuh same lol
Same
I managed to go from keeping my betta in a 3 gallon tank to an almost 30 gallon with a couple tetras and I believe right now hes living his best life
I wouldn't recommend that big of a aquariam, in bigger tanks the water flow is higher, which will tire your Betta out very quickly. I recommend 5-10 gallons, which leaves room for your Betta to swim, have decor in the tank, and not to much water movement that the fish can barely swim. But a 10 gallon would be better if you keep him with the tetras.
troyis man
You could adjust the flow and add a lot of plants
@@troyismd
Absolute nonsense.
The required turn over rate of a 30 gallon tank, with such a small bio load, would be so low that the average sponge filter would provide adequate biological filtration. Despite that, even with a power filter and no decor, there will be multiple low flow areas within the tank, and the more decor is added the more low flow areas will be created.
You have made this comment without knowing whether or not the tank is planted, how it is decorated, what flow rate the filter has, if it is adjustable, if it is sponge filtered rather than power filtered.
If OP would've said, "it is in my 30g tank with a fluval FX6 and a 2,000 lph power head" then yes, you would be correct in saying the set up is not acceptable.
Giving a fish more space than necessary should never be discouraged.
@@troyismd thats not really true. In the wild bettas can have like 3 feet of space!
So... by that logic.. I should remove my betta from my 75 gallon community tank.
I wouldn’t recommend changing the filter cartridge so often, since that’s where all the beneficial bacteria live. By replacing it with a brand new one one a month, that kills the bacteria that breaks down fish excretions. If you feel that your cartridge looks gross, take some of the water from your fish tank and put it in a separate bowl. Then you can just swish the cartridge around, getting things like plant debris, substrate dust, and other stuff off without killing the clean up crew. Hope this helped 😊
I was going to say this.
Make sure you keep your Betta healthy and happy by exposing him to a mini cycle every month? This piece of horrendous advice ruined an otherwise great video.
You do not need to change biological filter media until it is physically disintegrating.
I absolutely agree!
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I never knew that! Thank you!
I just made my own media bags :) I hate pre-made ones now lol. One small bag of ceramic rings and one of ply-fil and just rinse them in water change water and it's all good.
Everytime i change the filter (every 4 ish months) i will rince the new one and soak it in the old water to let the bacteria colonize, it helps alot when i need a new one
I’m such a sucker for white coloured bettas. I started to hyperventilate when that BEAUTIFUL white betta boy popped up on screen. Like omg he’s GORGEOUS!!
Me too! I just bought a platinum one!
My baby just died and I’m trying to keep from crying again. I just don’t know how long he was alive before we chose each other. I miss my betta. His name was Ivory
Since we are talking about bettas, here's a story on how I got mine:
Me and my friend both really wanted betta fish. One day, we went with her mom and brother to pick out hers and I saw a long flowy yellow fin and just HAD to look at him. He had a dark blue body with beautiful long and flowy fins. He was originally at the back of the cup, but swam up to the front when I came to look at him. In my head, I was thinking "I need this betta." By then, my friend had picked her betta which she named Storm. We bought Storm and tank supplies for him aswell as a tank. The next day, me and MY family went back. I was so worried that he wouldn't be there, but then I saw him! Of course, I got him and a tank with supplies. He is now in a 29 gallon tank living with 6 guppies, 4 tetras, 3 angelfish, and 2 cory Catfish.
His name is Tsunami!
That's a cute story, glad you saved him from that small cup.
@@kingtavael3027 Yeah! Sadly he passed a week or two ago, but thats alright. I now have a beautiful dark red Premium Male Butterfly with clear fins named Mushu. (Pronounced Moo-shoe). He gets along wonderfully with the other fish, which is nice.
His name is actually REALLY COOL!
@@iaminsideyourwall5243 Thank you!
@@_juicebug how is mushu now?
Please do not use plastic plants, especially with any sharp, rough, or spiny edges!! Betta's fins are very long and tear easily. Use silk or live plants unless you've found a very smooth, safe plastic plant. :)
nooo :( i have a beta and spiky plants i’m so sad
Yes! I read a good guideline: anything that could snag pantyhose will harm your betta! I bought an advertised betta hammock and I think it caused injury which led to fin rot!!
I've had plastic plants for a long time now & the bettas do fine. Just have a good sized tank & have a lot of decent sized stones & places for them to rest & hide & they will do alright.
@@kufujitsu Rest and hide from their torn fins? What? You do you, dude.
@@lillianmonet5952 The fins on my fish aren't not torn at all. I don't know what you did - maybe you had them in a small cramped tank, or stressed them somehow. ...? If they're happy they won't hurt themselves.
You're in my brain! I'm doing research right now on setting up my first betta tank. This video couldn't have come at a better time. Yay!
Same!!!
Same 😀😉😉
I wish the best of luck to you! 😄
@@kaitlyn_stark thank you!! Going shopping today so I can get my aquarium set up and start cycling it 🙂
@@Anonymous-ft4fh thanks!! I'm so excited! If you know of any good betta breeders I'd love a recommendation.
My betta was in a 2 gallon tank. Because of watching your channel I repurposed my 10 gallon quarantine tank into his home. I now have to figure out the quarantinte thing, but he has a much better experience now. Thank you!
He has a heater, a filter, gravel, plants, a cave, a small bubbler, and some friends (ember tetra). I have his light turned down low and I ordered the dark water supplement.
My betta, Dora, is living her happy life. I just started putting live plants so let's see how it goes
Maybe ur fish was an old lad, idk but sorry to hear
Juju loves her plants she hides in them and uses one particular leaf as a hammock
@@Frosted_Bflakes I got a leaf hammock for Dora but she doesn't like it. She likes to sleep on the bottom between the plants
Dora? Sorry for your loss
@@scoty_.g1772 oh no, Dora is still alive and swimming around. It was James who lost their fish
shortcuts + Note for me
1.intro 0:50
2. Betta tank 1:27
- at least 5 gallons tank for the betta fish
-give much space as possible.
+dont choose a round fish tank, please. It is hard to check them, not good for their eyes (normally betta fish eyes are 2.0), also hard to put the heater and filtration.
+if you decide to buy 2.5 - 3-gallons tank, it is fine too, if you only gonna put heater & betta bed & betta fish. It will be a bit small if you want to put some plants, decorations, and inner filtration. constipation occurs a lot to betta fish when they live in the small space (of course it is not the only reason but mostly because of that)
3. heater 2:19
-mandatory to have a heater unless your room temp is always high.
-78~82F / 26~28C
+ lots of preset heaters you can find from online & offline, or adjustment heater if your betta is sensitive about temp or easily get sick.
4. Filtration 3:20
- yes, you need filtration. Betta needs filtration for fresh and clear water as the other fish require.
- sponge or hanging back filter (require the flow control) for betta
(betta does not like strong water flow)
-recommend small inner aqua filter 3:55
+Betta does the self - harm,( especially if they have beautiful big fins ) because of the strong water flow, water quality, and a bunch of other reasons.
+If you got smaller than 3-5 gallons tank, it is your decision to get filtration because of space. But let you know that you must need to do 100% water change every 3-4 days, 20-40% water change daily without filtration. (Depends on the betta's condition and water quality) Change the whole water is stressful to betta, and yes there are turns of the way you can do without change the whole water, but it is true that in a short term you need to change your whole water for the betta, without filtration.
So if you do not think that you can do that, want to keep them healthy and happy, get the filtration. ( Need to change water 20-50% every week - 10 days depends on the water quality )
+sometimes the betta fish do not want to get any of the water flow, especially big ear, half-moon, crown betta fish. You can either care without filtration or change the filter.
+ I feel like there is no right way to care betta,(unless you keep the betta in a small place such as a cup) because they are all different and depends on what they like it, few things will change.
5. Lights 4:40
- Does not require the bright light
-How long to keep the light on? 5:06
- again, betta does not require a bunch of lights, but you will need it if you keep the betta with the living plant ( if it located where the natural light is then just a couple of hours at night or depends on your decision.)
+betta feels safe when it is dark enough, so if
your betta fish have to hang loose,(illness, low condition, stress release) get some box or fabric to cover the tank or sheets on the surface of the tank to cover.
6. Decoration/tank set up
-need to make some hidden space to make them feel safe / rest
- it does not really matter it is living plant or artificial plant, but make sure it is soft for your betta's safe (can rip up the betta's fin)
7. Food
-many kinds of betta fish food
-picky about the food
-7:25 / 7:49 recommendation of betta fish food
+Really picky about the food...
+if your betta refuses to eat the food, its because of...
1. they do not like the taste that you give to them ( if you see that they chase your hand or food spoon, or keep playing with the food, then its time to find another one. Do not starve them more than 5-7 days, it will be the cause of the self - harm or illness)
2. their condition is low > check your betta's condition and find out the reason / ready the water conditioner
3. they are full/ just do not want to eat > do not give too many, they will get constipation
+Try some of the frozen blood worms if nothing is working, and slowly change to dry one, and then food
8. Mate with betta
- 8:39 Link above the video
9. Take care / responsibility
- water change, check their appearance for any of illness that they can get, cleaning the tank
- lots of different characteristic/personality
Thanks for the amazing video for the beginner, it helps a lot to decide what I really need.
Nice!
I have my betta in a 5 gallon tank and he is healthy and gorgeous I even trained him! If I shake his container of food in the front of the tank he comes right to the top of the tank to get his food!
Stinky Linky how did you do that!?
Question. How much gallons is a Bowl tank.
Bestofallderp problply a gallon need at least 2.5
My last boy I did that with too, even pointed it out. Haha although he was particular and wouldn’t let me watch him eat. And my current boy I have I’m trying to teach him the same thing, shake food and point out to where breakfast/dinner/or food is. I even give a “command” with his food as well if you will.
@@joshtheturtle2256 Betta fish need at LEAST 5 gallons! Pet stores lie often when selling those tiny tank setups to you..
hi John and Lisa! I just wanted to thank you do for all that you for the fish keeping community. Your videos, such as this one, were the first videos I watched when trying to figure out how to nurse a beta fish back to good health. I had no idea what I was doing and your videos gave me the best help I could get at the time. Now, the once sickly beta has been back to full health and has a clean and spacious tank with live plants. He has been living with me for about a year and a half now. Though the beginning of his life was a little bit rough, now, he is so happy and I am so happy to call him my first pet. Thank you again! I could not have done that without you.
Getting my first ever female Betta when I get back from my vacation in July! ❤️
Congratulations 😊 they're so much fun and have alot of personality!
Lisa KGTropicals I have a really calm premium butterfly male and he’s really chill and never flared like any other betta fish
"Listen I don't wanna be too preachy here"
No preach ! PREEEAACCHH
I am up to 4 female bettas in my community tank (4 seems to be a good stable sorority). The oldest is a dark metallic lavender/black halfmoon. She is the peacekeeper and doesn't tolerate any fighting anywhere in the tank. The next oldest is a while opal with a pale blue sheen on her fins and just a smudge of red at the base of her fins. She is very playful and just likes to hang with the guppies. The third is a black base with red fins with really shiny teal scales over her side and streaked in her tail. She is a bit rambunctious and has challenged my oldest female but runs off as soon as she starts challenging back. Basically she acts tough but ditches as soon as anyone calls her bluff, most of them just ignore her now. The last and newest is a peachy pink with a few black scales scattered around and is gradually getting more silvery scales on her sides. She is very shy and usually stays in the more planted areas. They really do all have different personalities and are very unique.
This makes me want to get a sorority. I love that they each have their own personalities 💖💖
what size is your tank?
@@emihayashi7725 it is a 20 gallon, any smaller than that is kind of hard to keep the water levels balanced with a planted tank.
@@SilverScaleMA Thank you for sharing your experience. Your tank sounds lovely, I would love to relicate one in a 10 gal if possible. Do you think the guppies help to keep the peace between your bettas by providing distraction?
@@emihayashi7725 a 10 gallon is really only big enough for a single betta, maybe 2 if they are both pretty mellow. General rule for a sorority is at least 5 gallons per betta but there is a minimum size you can start at. Since I originally posted I actually have had a major tank crash (my 5 year old pleco died and I couldn't find it for a week) and now have a singular koi female betta because she really doesn't like other females but is fine with other fish. It really just depends on the individual females.
I think it is ridiculous that people keep bettas in those tiny ~1 quart containers or little cups. What happened to the "1 gallon of fish per 1 inch of fish"? Bettas are like 2-3 inches long. (Also, I think it is fine how you pronounce 'betta'!)
I think it is a little bit easier to pronounce 'betta' the way you do than the way most people pronounce it.
@@OutdoorUrbanMama Yeah I actually have a half-gallon I keep it when a betta is sick. You use a half gallon for a very small females.
because in Taiwan betas are sick often so I don't want to stress out their bodies with a large tank at that moment.
Usually want to give them a mild methane blue bath soap making you have any illness. They in the medication for about 15 minutes dechlorinated water with methane blue powder.
I did was for about a week. I keep them in a half-gallon until they're healthier.
Plus I finally found Frozen bloodworms. I found product that's loaded with almond extract because we don't have almond leaves. Thank you Jesus.
but after they survived the first month if they're healthy and strong enough they can be moved to a bigger tank.
It is a male and larger they get one gallon
@@OutdoorUrbanMama there definitely are extremely small “tanks” for bettas that are advertised as perfect living conditions for a betta that aren’t even big enough for a filter or a heater. it’s definitely smart not to put them in those forever though for sure
@@OutdoorUrbanMama That’s fine, but the tiny tanks are advertised for the betta to live in forever. It doesn’t say anywhere on the tank that it’s only for a hospital tank
Betta’s need at least a 6-7g IMO. Inch per gallon rule is so dumb, no gonna lie.
Just got my first betta and your videos have been so helpful. glad i found you guys. thanks!
In Asian countries most people says you don’t need big tank for betta. I have a very small tank at first then upgraded to 1 gallon and 2.5 gallons. Also noticed my fishes are happier when I give them bigger tanks.
Currently have two male bettas, they are so cute but it’s sad because both of them are sick now. I am medicating both and hopefully they’ll be back :)
Hopefully u can get them healthy again and 5 gallon soon 🙏🏽
I got my first Beta yesterday! He’s black and blue and his name is spooky! I already love him loads, so wish me luck! This video helped a load, thanks! 🐟🐟🐟🐠🐠🐠
I’m getting a new fish soon and I’ve been watching all your videos! (Thanks for all the help)
love the videos! ;D you guys should make a “beginner tank setup” video and y’all can make the tank for us, link everything below ,and then we’ll be able to get off to an amazing start with all of your fav recommended products!
My female is probably the best one I’ve had yet. Has plenty of hiding places but prefers to swim laps all around the tank and I’ve taught her to come to the top of the tank come feeding time:)
I would love to see you guys do a profile on Gouramis! They are such a fun fish to watch.
"Ive never really known bettas to be picky eaters "- not true LOL. I own a few bettas and their the only fish that will spit the food back out if it doesnt like it and refuse to touch it ever.
Same lots of my Bettas spit their food back out.
Its prob because what your feeding them is too big
SAME! Thought maybe the pieces was too big so I would break them up. Nope, still spit it out. Mine spits out shrimp.
My betta George eats mostly live daphnia and Brine shrimp, and frozen foods. He is a happy boi!
1:56 i had my betta in a 1 gallon when i got him for 2 weeks while i prepped everything for a 10 gallon but had to wait another week for a new tank thats 5 gallons and he's happen now, all i gotta do now is look into some tank mates.
I've got 4 female and 1 male. I keep them in my 20 gallon tank. There's plenty of room and I can see how happy they are with it. I never thought I'd be a fish person, but I love them. Feel like they are so misunderstood, but they have adorable personalities! 1 of my females likes to show her dominance, but can be so sweet with the others. Sorry for the book. I'm just so excited about it.
So true!💯 I have the same exact experience with a male & female sorority!😍☘️
was just coming on youtube to look up videos for my new betta when you posted this!
Wow. Thankyou for this video. Good reminder that Betta need TLC just like every other fish. 😺🐠
yes yes true, please support my vids bro
Dont buy bettas from big change pet stores ( you probably know which two I'm talking about) you can buy them from local pet stores or online, I always get mine from coast gem USA their bettas are really pretty and the price it about the same as big chain fish stores plus shipping. Some people mention saving bettas from these stores, yes it may be helping that fish but they are just going to replace it with more, and overall your just supporting them
Lilliana Matthews i got my beta yesterday afternoon, woke up this morning, and it was dead. Don’t know why-got it form petco.
i got one from petsmart and he’s healthy, so it might be a bit of luck
Professional breeders are good too 👌
@@fermentedbread2595 yes!
I've gotten all my betta from the breeder since they're 2 months old and raised those betta.
Thanks you guys... I always love the betta videos❤️👍 hope you all have an amazing day!
When i was 7 I had a betta that lived in a 0.5 gallon aquarium (it was one of those ones where it said it was for a betta) the betta lived for 3 years. then when I started keeping fish again I wanted a betta. so becasuse of my past experiance with a 0.5 gallon for a betta, I got a aquarium like that for my new betta. He got depressed and clamped fins, I saved up for the fluval spec 5 gallon and he is now living his best life
I bought a 5 gal at first but wish i had bought a bigger tank. Planted aquarium is so much fun!
I’d also suggest to get betta foods that are over 30% protein. This makes their colors pop more! There’s plenty of foods that have high protein content. I use a lot of Omega betta foods, but Bug Bites are also a great choice (I have yet to meet a betta that didn’t like them)!
Kg tropicals: you need tropical temperatures
Me: laughs in carribean
I live in south Texas. Outside temps are 90-110°f during the summer. So I only need a heater them during the fall & winter months. During spring & summer my apartment is kept at 76°f. In the winter it gets harder to heat up efficiently with gas heaters so it's cooler like 65-70°f.
Laughs in equatorial southeast asia
*laughs in Indonesia's perfectly tropical climate*
laughs in my tank is directly under a heater
*cries in Canada during the winter*
I’m getting a betta fish (after I cycle the water) and looking for helpful advice, this betta vid is super helpful!
I remember that bettas aren’t very strong swimmers.
Thus less deep & wide/ long worked for me!😙
@@ling1255 I have a 20 long ^^
@@Cryptigiest9079 Mine is a clear plastic Underbed Storage with Wheels & Cover (15 gallon)!😚
@@ling1255 :)
I have 2 male bettas and 6 females and they were all really sick when I got them. They are so happy now. I love them with all my heart
Mine just died your lucky yours got better
Cool, thank you for your info. I’m new to betta and learn a lot from your channel. Here to support.🙏❤️
I have a mellow platinum betta male named Pearl and I love him so much :) They really are such nice fish. Much like cockatiels in the bird world, they are overlooked, but just as awesome any expensive fish. He looked half dead when I bought him, but he perked up so much after he got in his permanent home!
We love all your video's, for me especially the Betta ones. I have a 20 gallon with 5 female Betta's. And a I have a Male in a 5 gallon. All decorated with silk plants and driftwood looking places like caves. They are so amusing and fun. So much personality. I did have a divider in the 20 gallon for the male, but I guess I just wanted the females to have it all. I wish I could put the male in with the females, I know that's not possible unless I had a 125 gallon tank. Is there any exceptions or possible to having 1 Male in with a Sorority of female betta's? Thank you for your informative videos, ya'll are the best!
@@mercedeskennedy7519 True. My male Betta is doing fine with female sorority!😚😍🤞☘️
I don't recommend every putting a male with females, it's a very bad idea. He will harass them to the point of death
@@marleyweirHHS I do agree.
Can you put an algae eater in with a beta
@@jom.3228 the small cory cats not the bigger one cant remember the name but they get 8' inches to a foot long. The cory cats are great for beta and a snail. i have now one male beta in a 5 gallon tank with a snail. The snail is happy and the beta is happy and entertained bc he's not bored he's entertained. Cory Cats great choice.
Came across some of your vids when I decided to get my 3rd betta ever. I did even more research than I did for my second. Finally figured out the whole tank cycling thing. Bought a male koi betta a week ago and he has been happy as a clam ever since. Hoping to keep him happy for a long time now that I have finally learned how to successfully maintain a tank. However, he was mean to my mystery snail and nipped at him so the mystery snail now has his own tank. So now I decided to have a tank dedicated to snails and hopefully some shrimp someday. That tank will also be my "learn how to have a planted tank" tank. Thanks for the great vids!
this actually is quite nice timing. my betta tank when i woke up had a gloss look over the top of the water. i can't see if it has white spots on it because its a unicorn halfmoon and already is white.
i put a airater and another heater tho my other one is set at 78 degrees.
my betta was flashing so.. i think its easy to say that my betta tank has ick
When I was younger I had a beta in a one gallon, and I had that fish for at least two years, but now I’m planning on putting one in a 20 gallon thanks to this UA-cam channel 😁
Wonderful video on my favourite fish as always! Thanks you 2
Thanks for saying im not a bad person :P most of my betta tanks are those 2.5;s but they all have heaters and a filter and live plants :3 they seem happy
Getting a betta soon this week. Setting up the tank.
Love to see that please check my vid out on betta keeping and sub, it would mean a lot.
@@ericzofficial ok will do
Hope it goes wel
Have you done the nitrogen cycle?
Great
Valuable information!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us
You guys help me a lot with my betta fish thanks
i got my betta fish (fuego) a couple months ago and he’s happy and healthy all because of your tips! thank you so much he wouldn’t be this happy if it wasn’t for your help
My betta always seems to be much more active when his lights are on, even though he's in the livingroom getting lots of natural light. I have them on a timer, 5 hours in the morning, 5 in the afternoon/evening. He seems to like his lights 🤷♀️
My female betta is the same, I feel bad if I want to keep her light off
My betta is pretty skittish and he does not like my finger
kenny chen he’s a shy boy?
Same here. My Bettas light is on during the day and off during the night
@@mercedeskennedy7519 I break mine up to discourage algae growth
Thanks for the info. I've kept a beta fish in a 10 gallon by itself for 2 years thinking that it had to be alone. I'm going to get some neon tetras to keep it company.
I have absolutely fallen in love with female bettas! Mine is beautiful and so active
I have a female betta sorority (10) tank with 3 cory’s, 3 danio’s, 3 shrimps, and a snail. They are happy and live well together. Best looking tank with all the beautiful colors going about.
I have a betta in a 10 gallon. I'm considering adding neon tetras based on your previous video. How many would you recommend for a 10 gallon with a betta? And what's the best way to add them to the tank that a betta has been in for around 3 months alone?
I got my betta fish (twin half moon tail thing) from petsmart like 2 days ago, and I've been comforting him for a while now, he's now learned and doesn't flare up at his reflection. he's a pretty snazzy one. and for the tank it's a 20gal topfin starter kit with a heater and a filter which the fish ultimately loves. at first it was hard to get him to eat, but after some hours if I chop up the already tiny flake, he will infact eat :) I change the water partially every 3 days and sunday's (today) is when I change 25%-30% of the water and left the water conditioner in- he's happy, colors are vibrant and confident :)
This was really helpful thank you guys 😁
I was inspired to start a tank by someone adopting and rehabilitating a grocery store lobster, which is still my long term goal in the hobby but I'm starting to learn more and more and I definitely want to start with a 10 gallon tank for a Betta and some other small starter fish!
7:10 I have recently bought a new betta and he is the most expensive and picky fish I have ever kept.
This is old but I was doing research cause I want a Betta and this helped so much!
Very nice video! I love keeping betta too and I’ve also started to breed them :)
Another thing is shape. I kept bettas in those tiny, plastic tanks when I was a kid, but as an adult, I decided to expand their space. In tall, narrow glasses, they love to hide and hang out at the bottom (until they need to breathe), and in wide, shallow bowls, they always look for someplace to hide. I've often thought that the ideal shape would be like a margarita glass, wide and shallow, but with a deeper hole in the middle for the fish to hide in.
The problem (other than it being terribly top-heavy and likely to tip over at a moment's notice) is, as always, heating.
Thanks you guys, I'm setting up my 1st tank now👍😁
I’ve had my betta for about a month now and I really want to do right by him. When I found him (sold in one of those sad little petsmart cups) I was just coming to the store for tank supplies, but the moment I saw him I knew I had to get him now, lest he die or be sold by the next time I came by. He had fairly short fins for a male (I even thought it was a girl until I read the label) and they were all torn up, likely from flaring at the ultra-reflective cylindrical cup or fin nipping. He wasn’t particularly shiny either, just yellow and black with some shiny blue patches but not a whole lot. I wasn’t expecting to fall so quickly for such a “plain” fish by betta standards but it was love at first sight!! I worked extra hard to make sure the tank was set up ASAP for him. I had to remove the live plant from his tank bc I guess it took too long for me to transplant to the tank and so it had gotten a lot of bacteria on it that made a film on the surface of the water. The water runs a little cold so I’m gonna try to find a better tank heater, but other than those two things I’m really happy with how it’s coming along. He always comes up to the front of the tank when I approach, and I know responsiveness is a good sign. I try not to overfeed him but sometimes he won’t eat so I do get worried that there’s something stressing him out. I just want him to be happy, at least as much as a fish can be.
Another awesome video from you guys! I bought myself 3 betta females about 2 months ago, unfortunately one of them died, I think there was something was wrong with her when I got her but the other two are doing so well, their colour has come out so much more and they've grown nicely as well. And I definitely think the females are just as great to look at as the males! Also thank you so much for highlighting that betta's shouldnt always be housed in a stupidly small aquarium!
I love you both. I have my otisinclus/cory tank and now I just want one betta in my 10 gallon. I scaped and planted and it's up and cycled yet I've been watching your betta videos while waiting for the plants to grow.
How did u know I was going to get a Betta
Hahahaha I’m getting one tomorrow!
Hahaha
I just set up my little heater today. It is pretty awesome.
If you want a wild type betta,
I suggest more than 5g for 1 fish, and when you have 2+ 10g+2g for each extra.
Hey- my betta (Mike) says thankyou!! He is so happy with a new, better heater and less lights!
Love the betta videos
Great post. I did ALOT of research but this video went over everything! Nice
Hopefully getting my first Betta this weekend, tank is almost done cycling. Found your videos very useful in all aspects, including what tank mates to get for him.
Thanks for the recommendations, I was looking into getting another dry food for my female (Ren)
After keeping goldfish for years, I really wanted a fish with personality. I had been debating getting a betta and putting it in my empty planted 20 gal. She sort of fell into my lap and I am so glad she did :)
@Mustiboi Salman I should have worded it 'another fish with personality' - I absolutely loved my goldfish. They are still my favourite however, I decided not to get another one unless I had a pond or much larger indoor setup after my 12 year old goldie passed.
I love my beta, hope he never dies
How do you get such a small amount of bubble from your sponge filter? Air flow valve? When youre talking about filters, on your video in the tank, I see a film on top of your water, I have that in one of my tanks, is that something I need to worry about? Currently that tank has a quiet filter, I’m planning to switch to sponge.
I just got a betta yesterday. My first fish in a decade. I’ve done a ton of research on what to do for them. And I’m still worried about how I’m treating it.
He’s currently in a 9gallon tank with a sponge filter, a single live plant, and a small rock decorating. It’s definitely not enough and I’m planning to go back to the pet store to pick up more for him.
I got my first friday
Years ago I made the mistake of keeping a betta in a little round bowl just with sand, it lasted around 2-3 weeks. I now have a 10 gallon tank I want to set up for a betta, these videos are very helpful and I will do everything to give y future betta a great home.
I'm literally going out tomorrow to get my first Beta, great timing. My tank has been cycling for 10 weeks with substrate, HOB filter, (are you lovin the jargon and acronyms), thermometer. I put a pinch of food in the tank weekly, no live plants or fish. The only thing I can't get right is the pH. It stays at 6.4 no matter how much API pH 7.0 I put in which is about 2 teaspoons every day for the last 5 days. My tap water is 7.0 so why does change when it's put in the tank?
Water from the tap tends to stabilize after a few days and drops a bit in pH. Tannins leaking into the water is also a way pH naturally drops. If you have any driftwood, Indian almond leaves or tea bags (yes people add them to tanks) it'll drop the pH a few decimals.
@@Sabuuchi
Do you use ordinary tea bags such as Lipton or Japanese green tea bags?
@@emihayashi7725 I would be careful with the tea bag thing. There are tons of unassuming plants that are deadly to fish, especially aromatic and oily plants.
@@maxgucciardi4507 Thank you for your prompt reply. City water in south west is extremy hard.and mosses do not survive. Most online videos are uploaded by softwater district homeowners. Any advice would be appreciated.
I actually have three male bettas(Freyr,Thanatos,and Thor)and watching these help give tips to keeping them happy as can be!
I hope they aren’t in the same tank
@@bubbadoes6225 Two of them have a blacked out divider and the other one had his own tank
My first tank in a long time is a 15 gallon and it's currently cycling. I am fussing with the planting right now. Need more foreground plants for sure.
Always heard Corys should be in groups of, at least, six. I have 5 gallon tank with a male Betta, 2 Panda Corys (clean up crew 🙂)and 2 Nerite snails (algae control 👍) Found a baby Cory swimming in the tank awhile back. Guessing Mom & Pop Cory are happy 😁
Without your videos I dont think I would of been confident enough to get my first tank
awesome informational video bettas are one of my favorite fish
I HAVE ALSO BETTA FISH AND IT IS ROSE TAIL BETTA MASHALLAH I LOVE IT TOOO MUCH
I had a betta fish when I was 12 and long story short, I was uniformed and shoved him into a glass fishbowl. I went to Petco and saw bettas and my heart broke which is why I am now learning as much as I can to adopt and treat them right so they can have a great rest of their life.
I have a question. I have coloured led lights in my room so would that affect my betta fish?
it shouldn't affect him/her much, just try and dim down the light's :)
@@angelllic8286 how
i don’t think so if they aren’t super bright and aren’t on while they sleep
No I have them too and my betta sleeps just fine he’s not bothered by them whatsoever
My betta Male named King is in a 10 gallon with lucky bamboo, a filter, a heater maintaining 79°, and a airpump/airstone. He is so happy and loves to swim against the current of the filter.
Him: saying a 5 gallon is enough
Me with my 28 gallon: -_-
Great video. I set my Spec V up in March with some live plants. I just got my Betta a couple of weeks ago. Your videos were very helpful.
My betta doesn’t use his hideouts but he used his betta hammock & is always in his live plant
Best and most enjoyable info ever. once again...you guys are THE BEST! :)
TLDR: Bettas have always been and will always be my favorite fish. I've done about a dozen sororities with mixed results... I want to try an alien or wild imbellis sorority so looking to clear out a 40 breeder (or at least a 29)... should be interesting at least! Plus, I have enough other empty tanks if things go bad with the sorority. :) And 100% agree on ornaments -- my betta tanks are about the only place I use artificial ornaments -- it's awesome to watch them swim in and out of the skull eyes, or between to Buddha branches or through the windows of the castle/haunted ship, wrecked plane -- whatever you like...bettas love that area to interact + explore!
Can you guys pls can make a video on axolotls?
Cool video guys. I was thinking of getting some duckweed to provide some shade.
My betta is in a 20 gallon with 2 Corys and 5 runnynose tetras
Corys need to be in packs of at least 6!
@@sarasthoughts I have another 20 gallon cycling atm they are going to go in there in a couple weeks once it has finished with 4 others
Lisa I have 5 bettas 4 males and one female there names are Roxy Comet Hades Neptune and Caspian and Caspian is hanging around the filter is that ok just want to know so I know what to do thanks
Can you please do a video on HOW to do the Nitrogen Cycle in a 5-10 gallon tank? I am nervous...
Lifewithpets has a video on cycling in their ‘setting up a betta tank’ series that really helped me understand the process!
@@ameliej6690 alright thank you!
@@ameliej6690 would you mind putting the link please? I am having trouble finding that video.
The bigger the tank, the better. Less than 8 gallons is not fit for a fish, only shrimp and snails + it's super hard to keep the water levels right.
Subscriber here!, from phillipines🇵🇭💓
The first time ever in my life when I am early.
I did like no research before getting my first betta, Atlas, he has lived in a 3.7 gallon for a little less than a year now and im finally upgrading him to his own 10 gallon