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To add to that, get one with measurements on it, then you know how much came out so you know how much to put back! They are usually light colored so you can see all the gook you get out, as well as anything you accidentally sucked up. I always get them from the painting section at the hardware store.
I like that this is more up-to-date with recommending minimum 5g for a betta tank. Yes smaller tanks like 2.5g, 3g, 3.5g can work but they are borderline a bit too small still, like absolute bare minimum - but 5g really is best as a minimum tank size for one betta.
I've had fish tanks since the 90s and one thing is clear; You never stop learning. And it's fun to see how you do things in America. My problem has always been overfeeding the fish. I like to spoil them😅. Good and informative video 👍
I'm so glad I watched this before getting a betta! I have one of those silly setups that are way too small for even a single betta. I had no idea that a strong filter can cause fin rot! I was misled to believe that a strong current was good for the health of the water, that explains why the bettas I previously tried keeping were getting fin rot. I also wasn't using the testing strips, and I think the small tank was causing the heater to overheat the water. I feel so bad for reading bad info and not doing enough research, this was so eye opening, thank you! One thing I'm not so sure on tho is putting the pothos plant in the tank, I've heard it releases calcium oxalate into the water, which is toxic for the betta.
Excellent info. Thanks Irene! I've kept bettas since I was a kid. They are my favorite centerpiece fish for any small to medium-ish sized tropical community tank. Definitely one of the most interactive fish you'll find in that size, too.
You can buy special feeds that have select nutrients that both cover any nutrient deficiency in the future, and help with the treatment process. The "tannin bundle" could also help out, and even compliment the tank quite well if. Dried leaves, pre-soaked wood, and/or cones to help fight off parasitic and fungal infections. I usually boil whatever I plan to put in for at least 10 minutes, and then soak it in an airtight bucket or container for about a week (sometimes two).
I just buy spring water let it warm up to the right temperature and put my betta fish and he as happy as he can be but I do recommend a warmer, a small filter and air pump is very cheap on Amazon. This here makes it sound to much to bare is not that difficult to care for a Betta and they will live happy.
Marineland 5.5 gallon tank, Perfecto hood, Lee undergravel filter, Cascade 20 HOB filter. Originally a dedicated shrimp tank it has a crushed coral bed with purple sand over the coral. It currently house's shrimp and snails but will in a few days have a new occupant. A Black Samurai Double Rosetail Betta. If he can't cohabitate with the shrimp, they will be moved. I'm 59 and have had and admired Bettas for decades. Also have driftwood, some rocks and some live plants. I also use Chemipure green in the Cascade filter.
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11:30 If your fish tank is not plugged into a GFCI, I'd recommend getting a plug in GFCI. It's a bit of insurance with all that electrical stuff in water.
I was given a 10 galon tank but I have no idea about fish and fish care, always tried to have tetras as a kid and they would always die. I didnt want a 10 gal on for a betta but now I gues I can make a betta kingdom with it LOL! trying to learn about how to care for the fish, what fish can go with it and plant care. thank you for the video!
If you buy one of the aquarium kits the filters are perfectly fine just. To slow down the flow instead of using the filter cartridges inside that are actually pointless replace them with a sponge taking up the whole filter to slow down the water also feel your tank up all the way to the brim of the filter so water is not falling down as far for some reason those filters have a water line that's really low, that's pointless.
@Betta Days they make sponges for aquariums that come in sheets anywhere for like a quarter inch thick to about 2in thick you can cut them to size to fit your aquarium filters. Pretty much all hang on the back filters should be replaced with the sponges. You should only use the carbon filters if you believe there might be some kind of chemical that got into your water. Sponges last longer since the only thing you need to do is squeeze them clean and then put them back.
Hey Irene! Thank you for always giving us great tips! I know you’ve done a video on this before but could you make an updated enrichment video for betta fish? My betta just stares at me every time I walk by for food, but I don’t want him to get fat. I would love some tips to keep him occupied.
I have a sponge filter and an hob for my Betta. If you get one with an adjustable flow, it won’t bother the fish. Sponge filters do fine for bio filtration but I’m not impressed with their mechanical
I use 10 gallons for both of my betta fish (they're in my bedroom), and one of them is a baby as of now. I found it's easier for me to maintain water parameters in a bigger tank. ☺
I love that you’ve paired up with aquarium co op. I watched your channel videos and aquarium co ops to help a friend set up a tank. I’m yet to get my own yet. Need to do some more adulting before I can get one lol
Great tips! I always enjoy her vids! 👍😊 I'd use caution w/that sponge filter if you have a betta with fancy fins. My double-fin half moon cut his fins on the rough sponge, so I switched to a low-flow hanging filter. Would be great if Aq Co-op offered a finer sponge or nano hanging filter!
@@mannequinskywalker What kind of filter do you recommend? Does it help with fish poop building up on the substrate? I have a sponge filter but with one Betta in a five gallon I feel like there's just so much poop
Dang. I thought I was going to get a Beta but this video makes me feel like I need to beat doctor in order to know how to take care of one. Now we I'm afraid to try.
Fishes are fishes, theyre not cats that get used to living indoors or outdoors, its a fish that needs a replica od their natural habitat since its the only habitat they live in. Hope this helps😊
I had a betta for 4 years and didn't know much about it and still lived a normal long life. Betta's are not as sensitive as some other fishes, they are a good choice for beginners, in my opinion you don't need to do everything perfectly.
When I went to Pets at Home yesterday they had Betta fish in 2 gallon tanks not even to like 1 gallon tanks one of them looked brain dead and some of the other ones weren't moving
I’m here because I want to get a fish and use its water to feed my plants (and it will also just be cool to have a fish!). Judging by the gorgeous Thai Constellation Monstera in the background, it seems I’m not the only one. 🤭
I have a 10 gallon tank currently cycling with live plants in preparation for a betta largely informed by this video. The heater we're using says that it's pre-programmed to 78 degrees F, it has been consistently keeping the tank at exactly 76 degrees F. Is this too cold for a betta? Should we replace the heater with an adjustable one?
Hi! ❤ I hope you’re having a great newish year- I love your channel. Your energy is contagious and you really cheer me up. I have a question: I remember you mentioning that I could purchase a seeded sponge filter at aquarium co-op webbshop - but I could not find them. Did I get that info wrong? I have 4 new tanks I want to start working on and I need all the help I can get… Thank you for all you do ❤ Ana
Well water varies significantly in the water parameters, and is usually not chlorinated. It all depends on the specific parameters of your water. Test the pH, GH, KH of your tap water.
I got a betta round 4 months ago pertty sure hes a boy. Lol. My grand daughter named him cupcake😊 anyhow Cupcake would not eat the fish flakes only the betta pellets oh yeah Cupcake is purple, I let her pick him out too, cakecup is very much loved, my granddaughter is 8 so Cupcake gets plenty of attention. Thank you for all you advise yall have a good adventure with all your bettas😍
I've had people tell me that a filtration system wasn't necessary....WHAT. If any of you have been told this, it's not true, please provide your betta with a filtration system and a heater. They aren't super expensive but can dramatically improve your betta's life.
For the life of me I can’t grow Java fern at all, I can grow nearly everything else be it epiphytes, crypts, swords, other stems, but ferns are out of the question 💀😅 I see all these videos that recommend them but I can’t get them to grow well at all.
Interestingly, the only time I was able to grow them was when I lived in college, grew super well. Now that I’ve been back in my hometown it’s back to not growing them. Maybe it’s the difference in water??
@@Betta_Days I tried that but it was still pretty rough. So I actually bought a different product which I like better. I like to be better safe than sorry when it comes to my pets.
I don't recommend salt in an aquarium for a freshwater fish like the betta. Salt is mainly used to treat a betta for short lengths of time if it is sick.
I got my first beta today but i only have a 2.5 tank…after watching the video i realize that may be too small. lady af petco said this was what i needed tho lol
I have a 6.5 gallon tank that I'm moving to Florida from Michigan! How would you redo that? I've been trying to figure out how? And to top it off my Betta is blind! I don't want to stress him out! And I have a mystery snail Buddy with him as well! How would I safely move them?
I recommend Repashy Community Plus and Xtreme betta pellets for bettas. www.aquariumcoop.com/products/repashy-community-plus www.aquariumcoop.com/products/xtreme-betta-pellets
YALL im doing a bunch of reasearch because my grandma has betta fish and she is about to go into assisted living she has had the betta fiash in very small tanks and i only have till tomorrow when im getting them i dont have time to let the plants grow or any of that im giving one to my friend who has a tank i know what to buy to set up the tank but how do i help the fish aclimate and not kill it by putting it into a brand new tank? of course i will use a de chloronizer thing but what plants should i get and how do i make sure there is no phnemonia
Will I ever own a beta fish in the next 4 years? Probably not. Am I still going to watch this video because I'm hyper fixated on fish tank scaping? Yes.
We prefer the coarse sponges, as it makes for a better user experience as far as maintenance and flow is concerned. ~ Zenzo from the Aquarium Co-Op team
I just have one constructive criticism to make. Don't use a bucket to pour water back into the tank or you will be splashing water everywhere! A 1 qt. or 1 gallon pitcher is better.
What water i have to pour back in tank after cleaning? Should i treat water with something before i pour it back? I can't take it from sink and just pour it immediately right? Thanks
Yes, you may keep the water level lower if you wish to keep an open top. Just know that an open aquarium will evaporate faster, be a little harder to keep warm, and some equipment may have an issue (like a small hang-on-back filter). Otherwise, it should be fine. ~ Zenzo
