Ep.15 Peppermint Betta Tank (Snail-Eating Leeches) No filter, No CO2, NO ferts Nano Tank
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2020
- Kartoffel is a wild betta species called Mahachai betta. Peppermint started out strong and then it grew too tall. I was going to cut the tops off, but I wasn’t sure if the plants would recover after that, so I used bonsai wires. It worked out in the end. However, the peppermint plant grew too much and it can’t get enough light, now. I suppose it’s time for a new plant.
The pest snails and hydra was taking over this tank, too. Many months ago, I added some giant duckweed from the volcano tank, and they must’ve hitchhiked on them. In the video, it doesn’t seem like there are lots of them, but the infestation was out of control. With the snail population exploding, algae bloom has gotten worse in this tank, too.
I ended up using snail leeches: Alboglossiphonia lata = Glossiphonia weberi lata
(Family Glossiphoniidae, Order Rhynchobdellida, Class Hirudinea, Phylum Annelida).
They will disappear on their own once the snails(food) are all gone.
Kartoffel has been battling fin rot. It would heal, and then it would come back. I have three different types of medicines for it, but I’m waiting to see if it would heal on its own by doing big water changes and feeding him more substantial foods.
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Should I do sweet potatoes again, or another plant?
LOTUS
PLEASE TRY LOTUS ITS SO BEAUTIFUL AND EASY
maybe some kind of flower would be pretty
Maybe regular potatoes or a tomato plant?
Have you looked into growing avacado pits I’ve done it before and it’s super cool
Who would have known the best things I would see today were a camera shy fish and snail eating leeches. Love your videos so much.
He made me start the hobby :)
limitnl I wanna start but I don’t wanna neglect em :(
@@claytonmatusak2866 Then don't... neglect them. Fresh water tanks take minimal effort once things stabilize and become established.
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Peppermint loves top shearing. You can mow over it constantly and it will still spring up and take over your yard and garden if there's plenty of water. They just keep branching out from each place the stem is cut back and so get very thick and bushy.
Yeah I was gonna say, aren't mints pretty tough? I'm sure they can handle an occasional cut
Yes, this! I was so distracted by the mint going everywhere all through the video! Just cut it back! Use the leaves for something and it will grow back all bushy and lovely!!
Yes. I have mint on my tanks (well just one right now but was 2 of them) and they bush out more when you snip them.
Thanks, I was about to say this as well, mint is so stupid hardy and I regularly pinch off the tops for use in my kitchen
Silly question - is the mint still edible since the water is treated with Dechlorinator?
"They got rid of all the snails."
Wonderful!
"They also bred."
Aight imma head out
for real, then I got worried he’d have a leech infestation 😭
His color changes are so dramatic! You would think he'd be used to everything going on around him by now.
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I think it's because he changes too much of the water. He already has plants, floating plants and roots of terrestrial plants, all for nutrient export yet he does a minimum of 50% change of water/week. I think it's excessive and stresses the fish, in one clip in this video he changed as much as 90%!!!
It's because his tank is too small and he feels insecure/trapped. Bettas need 5-10 gallons minimum. They occupy a 3x3x3 foot territory in the wild (equivalent to a 200-gallon tank).
E50AK if you check the description he’s saying that the big water changes are temporary bc the beta has fin rot and he’s trying to fix it
@@brennayeary4233 That's exactly what you're not supposed to do (source: www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/fin-rot ). Even if you don't add meds a 90% water change will only do more harm than good (since it's essentially like plonking the fish into a brand new tank without any acclimation). Fin rot will not kill the fish (at least not unless you absolutely neglect for months) but stress can very well kill a fish and that too in a matter of days! It is number 1 reason why fish stores lose fish!!!
"Thank you so much for watching."
NO! Thank you so much for filming!!
You also now have hydras in this tank. Every time he touches one, he jumps away in pain. Probably came in with either the snails or leeches.
Didn’t spot them until you pointed it out! You’ve got really keen eyes! Hope Foo sees this so he can do something about them.
@@Grexsome They look like a stick with several tentacles coming off one end, usually white, brown, or green. at 3:52 you can see some green ones hanging on the plant to the right, though they're out of focus there. 3:59 has another good image of them hanging off the plant in the front, and to the left of Kartoffel's face in 4:02.
The tentacles can sting, like a jellyfish, and they reproduce by budding - they literally grow a hydra off the side of their bodies, and eventually it breaks off.
They can walk by doing this little worm motion, or float around the tank to find new places, and they can kill fish fry and other small creatures (Baby shrimp, daphnia, etc) many times their size by stinging it to death.
When disturbed, they pull back into a little ball that's about the size of a grain of sand.
If you cut one in half, both halves can regrow into a fully formed hydra, and since they never go through senescence they are considered biologically immortal.
Saltwater has them too.
There are many fish that eat them, and even some snails. I'm actually kind of wondering if the Malaysian Trumpet Snails were feeding on the hydra, and killing them allowed the hydra population to explode? I don't know for sure that MTS eat hydra, though.
The irony is that pond snails eat hydras.
He actually notes this in his description. Every time he posts a vid, he does a lengthy description. You should check it out.
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Friend: what do you do while your kids were on zoom?
Me: I watched a video about a fish who is scared of his bringer of food
Lmao, when I used to take zoom classes, instead of paying attention I watched this
Kartoffel isn't afraid of his bringer of food. He's sick. Read the description.
Foo: Ep. 16, Leeches infestation, I put some snails to get rid of.
Me: Interesting, let's see!
Peppermint be like "I got PLACES to BE" *aggressively grows at a 90° angle*
He's so secretive and shy 🤭
Ah yes, serotonin 🥺
That last clip of him in the dark was super cool, really glad you are able to bring this content to us and that you are open minded to new ideas or ways to show off your beautiful pets. Thank you for helping many of us through these hard times. We appreciate you very much!
I THOUGHT HE DIED I STARTED CRYING
i threw my phone down and stopped everything to watch this once i got the notification
your videos are always amazing, Foo, thank you for keeping on
That last shot with the fish in the dark slowly going away from the frame was simply amazing
have your like!
I can recommend a miniatur watter lily. I started a 30l tank after watching your other low tech tank for shrimps and some neons. The miniature water lilies look quite nice once they bloom, but you have to keep the glass off basically.
"I didn't realize I had bumped the camera" Well neither did I before you mentioned it!
Lovely as always!
The length of that spade tail gets me every time - he's stunning.
Very much needed with school finally back
I missed Kartoffel! Happy to know he's doing good 🥰
Have no idea how anyone could dislike your videos. I rewatch a ton of you videos before bed because they’re so relaxing. Thank you for what you do.
Damn, you really had several big snail infestations. Glad you could take care of it and everything went well. Always love your content
Am I the only one that said "thank you for having me" after he said "thank you for watching"?
This is the best channel I have ever found. This is better than any reality television. The drama, the peace, the pure serotonin. Thank you. I love how much you love your fish. I hope you get those evil snails omg
Those baby leeches have tiny dot eyes, it's freaking adorable. Also, I love how crazy zoomed in you can get with your camera. It's so cool to see all the details of each little creature in your tanks.
Thank you for the gorgeous video Foo! I got the lens clips you use and have really enjoyed talking videos of my tank
I hope you're doing well and having an easy time coping with you loss. I just wanted to let you know that your videos bring me a lot of joy and are very calming to me :)
That peppermint grew like crazy!
My bettas never stress out when I do something, that’s honestly my first time seeing them do something like that so I learned another thing today 😊
If you cut the tops off the mint (the apex buds) it would promote side growth, and you’d get bushier longer lasting plants. If you cut off their flower buds and trim the ends of the plants as they get longer than you’d like they’ll last indefinitely. If the plant gets bigger than you’d like you can take a small cutting of it and put it in water, and then you’ll have a new mint plant in a few days. Please like this so he’ll see!
Why does ur videos make me sleepy🥱 it probably because the piano and how relaxing they are too watch😌
You're videos are so relaxing and is the highlight of my day! Thank you so much for making these videos!
Betta needs a friend, all his snail buddies got eaten
he has the leeches
lol no they dont need friends. they are solitary and territorial. some can do well in community tanks but that tank is way too small.
@@meiyuan2134 it's a 5gall
@@bluebeans356 yeah it's too small to have more fish in it is what i'm saying. it's a perfect size for a betta.
The way he stresses out and flares every time the camera is nearby definitely signals that he’d rather be alone. Plus the tank is too small to add other fish. One snail would probably be fine though.
I’ve never realized how perfectly shot these are until you bumped the camera.
I loved the dramatic end when the lights cut out. New fella is camera shy but that is ok, I has no idea watching leaches take down snails would be so soothing! Thank you for posting these
The fact that Kartoffel is camera shy is so relatable.
Kartoffel!!! I’ve missed him so much.
Finally another amazing video that allows me to take a couple minutes out of my day and RELAX - love your videos!
Thank you so much for your videos! The music started and I got choked up ... there's something so peaceful and relaxing to them. For a few minutes, I can focus on just the video and forget everything else that's going on rightnow.
In these stressful times; no work, school, Covid, money, and now fires in my area, I need your beautiful vlogs. Thank you.
Betta when he sees the camera:😳🏃💨
"sir we got a problem. a snail problem."
"send in the specialists"
"you can't be serious. they don't work by the books, take your money and cut your throat the moment you look away"
"but they get the job done."
and they did. they did get the job done.
I'm so glad I found this channel. My toddler finds it fascinating, so soothing
That was so soothing. Also the ending, when the light turned off was honestly so magical. His iridescence in the darkness was so gorgeous. Thank you for making these videos. They're truly an escape.
The best thing is foo the flowerhorn never clickbaited us
I live for these videos! You inspired my to get into the hobby!
This isn't my typical kind of thing, but I can't stop watching your videos! Thank you.
My betta died a few months ago and I remember watching your videos when I first got him and I had so many ideas for the future, but seeing this video was a comfort to me after losing my own fish. It's always so calming to see you make these videos.
My favorite is when he spreads his tail❤️
What did you do about the leech infestation lol
The king has returned my dudes!
It's always so calming watching your videos! I've been so stressed with online school and my AP classes and this really helped me, thank you!
That was great! I’ve missed your videos. Also, thank you, so much. My bettas have enjoyed such a better life because of you. Many people appreciate the soothing quality of your work. Better still, please know that you have changed the lives of SO MANY FISH for the better!
Question: does Curry ever watch the tanks? Does she ever try to mess with the fish?
I didn't knew Bettas can change color, wow!
I can feel all the stress in my body leave as i watch your videos. beautiful stuff, thank you.
Just wanted to say thank you for all of the work you do making these videos. Everytime I see a new upload I am excited to get to relax and let my worries wash away for a bit.
I have some advice about your plants. You can tell by how much each plant is stretching that they aren’t getting enough light. You need high lumin bulbs for better plant growth and less stretching (more compact plants). Second thing I noticed is that the plants would do way better with an aeration. Ground plants aren’t meant to sit in water 24/7 and need mote oxygen to stay healthy. Lastly I think some of your plants have died from algae growing on the roots which would suffocate it and cut off nutrients to the plant.
I’ve grown mint in a blackwater tank before haha, it went mad too
Honestly, thank you so much for posting these videos. It's a such a relaxing thing to watch. The music is super relaxing too. The camera quality is ridiculously clear.
Five years ago I found this account I was absolutely in love with everything about it and recently I bumped back into it again the love and care for this account hasn’t changed
Hello my zoom just ended im so lucky
Next time: There is a leech infestation. To counteract, leech eating snails have been added to the tank. Who will come out on top? To find out, tune in next month on... Dragon Ball Z!
It's amazing how much storytelling you get into these videos! Great stuff!
Your videos are SO relaxing! And I love the soft piano and vibraphone music in them.
Where did you get the leeches from? I've been searching everywhere for a solution that's better than pulling out every snail from my 55 by hand, lol
Earliest I’ve ever click on a video lmao
I love your videos so much, the music you choose going along with maintenance of a fish tank in perfect balance... beautiful. Also, I loved the shot of Kartoffel in the dark, that looked really cool.
Classical music, fish, and plants. My 3 fav things! Amazing video! 👏🏻💜
He’s so mad about the camera, lol
and what happened to foo???
These videos are the highlight of my day, no matter what's going on they make me smile and able to breathe a little better
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_No drama, fighting, or negativity n the comment section_
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Always keeping your videos for when I can't sleep, the music + filming are the only things that can help me with my insomnia so thanks a lot for your videos
these are so calming, thank you for filming! you’ve inspired me to get back into this amazing hobby once i have the space :)
These videos make me appreciate life, anytime I feel low I watch these videos and it brings me to peace, please keep doing what you’re doing.
I don't know why, but i always love watching your vids. You don't need to talk, you just film and put text in with the most peaceful music and there's something so hypnotic about it. Honestly, that peppermint grew so much i am in shock. I also thought you might've ended up using it for some simple syrups an whatnot. But thank you for making one of the most peaceful things i watch on here.
such a pleasure to watch after a long day of work - wonderfully cut and composed!
Your videos actually help me relax and sleep, i have somewhat of a unquiet mind and this really helps. Thank you
Always so beautiful to watch. Music, fish, tank, your care for your pet and knowledge. Masterpiece. 👏🏼
Your videos are great, I’ve been watching for a while now and I always look forward to your content!!
My favorite video of the month 💕 peppermint plant looks gorgeous around the tank
I always love your videos, they are so relaxing, and it's amazing how invested I've become in each tank. They're like their own little worlds
5 minutes of peace. I don’t know how to thank you enough. You’re doing amazingly ☺️
Thank you for coming that is all the time for today, see you on our next session.
Lol, for real, a few quiet minutes for good mental health. Love it.
6 minutes of pure and bliss. I absolutely love this man and this channel. Keep up the great work, you never disappoint.
Easily some of the best content on youtube, always enjoy your videos and appreciate the work you put in.
The close up shots are absolutely stunning!
What a treat it is to come home from work and watch this... Thankyou
Wow, all truely beautiful, and calming. Tyvm to share all your time and lovely way you do things
Man I love your videos, they are so calming.
I can watch this all day long. Massive respect for the hardwork.🖤🖤
I love your videos. Your beautiful fish tanks and the peaceful music. Thanks you so much for sharing them.
Hi Foo, I just wanted to drop a friendly comment in. Your work is fantastic, beautiful and relaxing. Thanks for sharing!
My heart is so happy when I watch your videos - thank you
I just got broken up with a couple of weeks ago and your videos really help with my anxiety ❤️❤️ thank you so much, I can’t wait to get a tank of my own soon
this is the best one until now and it makes me wanting more from you and your beta
Ah my favourite UA-camr. Also the channel with the best subscribers, full of knowledge and no hate. I don't even have a fish tank or any plans for one, but yet I love these since UA-cam decided I should watch one. Shine on you crazy diamonds.
I don't know much of taking care of these tanks and beautiful animals you have but these videos are always so relaxing to watch. Beautiful videos
Love how much the peppermint took off lol Also when the timer went off and you could just barely see him but he was so glittery and beautiful?? absolutely stunning~~
Your videos are so delightful! Thank you for making them! 😄