Exactly. This isnt a cat or dog. Most of the people who will see this probably either love or have bettas. And a lot of people who have bettas know a thing or two about what they are doings.
PUT THEM BOTH IN A BIGGER BOWL AND SEPERATE THEM PLEASEEEE AT LEAST 5 GALLONS EACH 😢 (edit) for the people who disagree I’m just stating the fact that they probably shouldn’t be in a tank together betta fish are very protective of what is theirs which can overall lead to both the fish dying which is not good for fish keepers I had betta fish and they tended to have a shorter lifespan in a small tiny bowl which can cause sight distortion which is not good for the fish. I have a betta fish currently and it is living happily in it’s tank. I observed that it was better for the fish to have more roaming space and I also change up the decor and plants every once in a while. ( don’t worry about the plants they are kept in another tank) Last thing is that the amount of water can become dirty in a few days because it is such a small bowl. thanks for understanding :3
Get them EACH a 5 gallon MINIMUM tank. Don't have them together nor don't have them where they can see each other. Use lots of plants so they can hide but make sure they are soft and not rough because the fish are fragile. Use a slow filter as they don't like pushing against fast running waters.
I have 2 bettas in a community tank with 5 other fish and a snail couple dwarf crayfish and shrimp and there have been 0 problems with any of them over the last year
@@colehansen178 Its fine to pair bettas together in a very large community take so LONG as you give them lots to hide in and lots of space, and other fish. But this is ridiculous. Bettas shouldnt even be kept in bowls.
How you gonna call yourself aquascaping, and have 1 small ass, boring tank, and 2 betas TOGETHER, in it. Just because they can tolerate to be together, doesn’t mean they should.
I appreciate your feedback so much, i’m just a beginner, and they will be transferred into a much larger tank (separately) in a couple of weeks, i was just simply highlighting that they can co-tank together
I saw that this was only temporary, but PLEASE. To anyone reading this, do not put bettas together in a small space for any amount of time. Even if it’s just for a picture, never do it. It’s really irresponsible to say that “they can cohabitate” when they absolutely cannot, because even if they don’t immediately start fighting, they will be under extreme stress just being in that proximity to each other. It’s very cruel to do to them even temporarily. Sometimes it can work out in a very large tank where it’s easy to get away from each other. Never in a bowl. Any second one of them could snap and attack, and even if they don’t the level of stress that presents is dangerous to the fish. Fish are very easily affected by stress levels and it can be detrimental to their health. Just don’t do it for any reason. Especially when it’s too males. It’s traumatic for them. Also- before getting any animal, please do research on their care and basic needs. It’s easy to make assumptions about simple things or think you have a good enough idea of what you’re doing, but doing so can prevent a mistake that could potentially harm your new pet. Some things you’re going to have to learn from experience, but the basics you should always try to know ahead of time. I am not casting judgement, I have made the mistake of assuming I knew enough beforehand myself. This is just a warning to other people.
@@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n yes, but still good to try and have a more space and hiding places, and to keep an eye on them. They’re not as temperamental as males but they can still be territorial. It’s possible to do a successful female sorority tank, but females are still capable of injuring each other. And if you notice one of your females is particularly aggressive, then she probably just can’t cohab, not all female bettas can. I’ve done it before. Never had any problems with my blue or red, but my pink was a bully, she needed her own tank. You also can’t just use clear dividers for this reason, they get themselves all worked up staring each other down.
Male bettas WILL fight to death, but female bettas won’t but sometimes they will so, just keep them in different tanks. Bettas also need five gallon tanks or more. Bettas can survive in a smaller tank but they won’t be happy. Bettas can also outgrow their tank, (or just mine did) I HAD a betta in a three gallon bc it was a hospital tank and it was on sale and he was basically dead, but now he is in a ten gallon. I also had a betta in a five gallon but when he got to big I HAD to put him in a ten gallon (before he passed 😔) and bettas also need a filter and heater. I have another betta in a 5 gallon, with all the stuff he needs and I NEVER see algae on the walls and he has a lot of plants so he can hide. That’s how you keep a betta happy. Hope this helps!
Ok…there are a few things wrong here. 1 NEVER EVER EVER put 2 male bettas in one tank, no matter the size 2 that bowl is way too small. One sing betta needs a minimum of 5 gallons. 3 there is 0 filtration, there is not even live plants 4 the artificial plant might be sharp and could cut your bettas 5 there are bubbles on the sides of your plants witch indicates this is new water, chlorinated water and not cycled water.
@@surpllux Because not all products made for bettas are good for bettas. You could buy science kits with uranium in them for kids. You could have had lead pipes at one point. Just because a product is marketed a certain way does not mean that it is good for the intended market.
@@surpllux Yes. Betta and goldfish require more space than a 3.5 gallon, and will become deformed if kept long enough. When goldfish are kept in a 3.5 gallon, their body stops growing, but their organs don't, leading to medical issues. Also, the smaller the fish tank, the more difficult it is to keep proper water chemistry, making it easier for bad chemicals to form in the water such as ammonia. I recommend either giving away the goldfish, or moving them to a 40 gallon fish tank.
@@hangfire5944 Already got a 20g tank and a 40g! They lived well in the 3.5 as they were rescues one of them didn’t grow much but the other grew bigger so I moved them to a 20g and the smaller one died the same day, the larger one developed popeye and I setup a QT for him and he’s about 90% better now. Wasn’t eating for 4 days. All is looking better now though! Looking to add a few more buddies for him in the 20 and going to get some Orandas and Ryukin for the 40
Them betas are too beautiful to be in a small tank like that atleast get them each a minimum of 5 gallons and they may start fighting for territory since it's the small and one plant
At least they are chill with each other, I just got an Alien Betta and he's getting turnt by himself. That guy is crazy! So I thought I lost a pellet when I was feeling him with a dropper bc I didn't see it hit the water. So I had to go soak more pellets for the other Betta. Then a few min after feeding I see him jumping at the edge and I was like is he trying to off himself?! (Lid's close but I gap it sometimes) Like I see him line himself up to jump like how a dog backs up before pouncing. I let him do it a few more times bc he needed some exercise then I finally went to see bc I didn't want him to stress himself out. Turns out the pellet was stuck to the edge of the lid and he was trying to get it! LOL, I let him have it since I saw how hard he was working for it even tho I already fed him. I kinda feel like this one is extra aggressive.
@@jashuwahid or maybe you aren’t doing something right? Every single betta that has a owner that actually knows how to take care of their fish and gives their bettas a 5 gallon tank or more, utilizes a lot of their tank if not practically the majority. They’re literally fish, their whole thing is about swimming. The only exception would be long finned bettas, and that’s literally because their huge tails weighs them down so much they get too tired to do stuff
@@jashuwahid Maybe that's just your fish's personality. They aren't just decoration and putting them in a smaller tank will worsen their quality of life. A 10 gallon is lovely for a betta fish, minimum should be 4-5 gallons.
Ok, you may be a beginner, correct me if I'm wrong, just a few tips, 1: you should get them separate tanks 2: the tanks should be 2.5 - 5 gallons each 3: you should have filters in both and depending on where you live, heaters 4 : temp should be 75 - 85°F Again not trying to be rude, hope this helps :)
You are correct, i have a 20 gallon that they be moved too or separately, fitted with filtration and a heater, but they are good without, i live in Fl lol
@@Kenzii93 If you want more random tips 1. If you add snails, get the kind with short eyes. Bettas think long eye stalks are worms and eat them 2. Give the tank almond leaves for a natural dark water habitat look 3. Lucky bamboo is the sturdiest plant ever, plus it's beautiful 4. They can jump, so if you don't have a lid be careful about the water level Hope this is useful
@@Kenzii93 I live in Fl i have heater in my betta tank bc it is colder right now. In warm weather. you can unplug the heater if you see the tank’s thermometer is always above 75
how are those bettas still alive…. i see so many problems with this 1: that is no where near large enough a tank for one betta fish, let alone two. 2: bettas are territorial and will fight each other! 3: a betta tank needs a filter, heater, and LED system to help your betta live happy and healthier. 4: betta fish need places to hide! one plant will not cut it… the bettas will get stressed. 5: etc. please keep your fish safe, im sure you dont mean them any harm.
Hi I recommend you to get a better fish tank at least 5 gallons! Imagine if you had to live in a small space it wouldn't be great lol that's how a fish would feel! Lol
@@Euraelzito not true. Even the females can be aggressive towards each other and should only be housed together in communities in a very large tank with lots of plants and with an experienced and educated care taker. Stop spreading misinformation.
Those poor babies can’t get enough oxygen in a bowl!!! You need to get them a tank… 2 SEPARATE TANKS!!! At least 3 gallons if that the most humane thing you can do… a heater would nice as well.
@@heathermathis1102 betta fish do not need to much oxygen, they have lung like labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe from air when their gill has water, and i have read from the internet that high amount of oxygen can lead to a disease to Anabantoids (betta fish is a kind of Anabantoids)
🤣 Do you know where bettas come from? They live in poorly oxygenated Mud puddles of thailand only 5 inch water depth in enough for them to thrive. Bettas mostly prefer to live in isolated swamps where other fish cannot live, and are often found in small water pits the size of the palm of your hand.
Just saying it is possible to have these two in one tank but it is a VERY big hazard as well as the tiny tank. The tank isn’t even the rights size for one beta and you have TWO. There is also no filter so you would have to change the water A LOT to keep it clean and keep your betas healthy. I hope anyone who is getting a beta or has a beta researches before actually having one. 😢
@@db_24081. Do not use tap water, the chloride in will get the fish itchy and it will bite its tail. You can do one of the following: A. Put tap water and let it sit for a while (recommended 24 hours, but 3-4 water is enough under very strong sunshine, in very northern places it might require 2-3 days for the chloride to come out, but for me , in my case i always keep a bucket of water, so it can sit for 2-3 days. Some people criticise that keeping the water so long can let bacteria grow too much, but i cant tell if its right.) B. Use chemical products for the purpose (not good for tanks that have algae or greenery) C. Use distill water. D. Boil and wait for it to cool.
@@db_24082. Using rounded /sphere tank is bad for the fish, it is very harmful,- it forces the fish to look crossed eye and it will make the fish depressed and die earlier.
@@db_24083. The usage of filter is for taking away the poop and or excessive food, the unprocessed poop or food residue can turn into a kind of chemical substance than can poison your fish, thats why you need to build a nitrifying (bacterial) system for the tank, the filters are for breeding nitrifying bacteria. Without a filter, you can either 1. Change water every day or 2. Build a natural nitrifying (bacterial) system that bases on algae/weed and pebble/base rock that has a lot of small holes on the surface.
@@db_2408do remember that buying betta fish-or any ornamental fish-means funding the breed industry. Breeding ornamental fish itself is already animal cruelty, they are not natural breeds, and cannot survive in nature-- dont release them into river or ocean, they cannot survive.
Just because you "can" do something doesn't mean you should. I'm an aquatic specialist and I hear "if they die then they die" all the time. Makes me angry 😠
They should each be in 5 gallon tank at least and bettas housed together will cause aggression towards each other please consider getting two much larger tanks so the bettas can be happy.
even if you had ONE betta, this is the wrong way to keep one. they need filtration, and they need 5 gallons minimum. just because they look ok for the 5 sec video, doesnt mean they can live together. i have a multi-betta tank, and its a lot of work, its also a 55 gallon community tank
@@dex2591 yeah because they only live temporarily at the store! lol betta fish at the store either get purchased within a few days or they die. they are not meant to survive in a cup. and even if some do survive, thats not the same as thriving in conditions they should be in.
@@dex2591 Bettas are originally from Thailand, but they have spread to other places like indonesia, malaysia etc. They are found in SHALLOW water, like rice paddies, ponds and slow moving streams. not individual 1 gallon size puddles. they have access to significantly larger water. they should have a heater to keep the water at 78-80 degrees, have a filter to help prevent water from being too stagnant as well as allowing beneficial bacteria to prevent ammonia build up etc. Bettas were only advertised as the perfectly simple bowl loving fish to make money.
I'm more concerned that there's no leafy plants to hide or sleep in. Just that one twig in the middle. Bettas do need an actual habitat for exploring, resting, & hiding.
@@Kenzii93 Im not sure about that, they should never be in the same tank etc, the tank is very small they won’t get any space so they can be alone. They will start to fight after a while, they want personal space, that’s why they aren’t recommended to be together. They also need a heater, a filter, also before getting a beta do research the tank NEEDS to be recycled, recycling the tank can kill toxins and bacteria, they will also die in tap water I do not recommend it. Make sure to also get a tube so you can pick up any left over food in the tank for even poop.
@@Kenzii93 that’s too small. They will kill each other. They need 10 gallons of more, do some research, instead of watching stupid videos like this or listening to petco employees, you can learn that in a bowl, there is 1. Low oxygen 2. Small tanks mean bad water conditions 3. Small spaces with other fish mean high stress, like being trapped in a basement your whole life. 4. No plants, means terrible conditions. 5, idiotic owner, means more fish abuse, 6. Fish will most likely feel unhappy in that small of a tank 7. Lack of research = lack of brain 8. It’s not hard to search up how to care for a fish,
If they had any sympathy or regret they would have deleted this video. It causes others to think this is okay to do. Animal abuse 100% and they aren’t even ashamed.
Two Betta fish cannot be kept in the same tank. They will fight and kill each other. Two females is a possibility if you’re extremely experienced, have a backup tank and know exactly what to do, but fish regardless of species should not be in a bowl with no filter, heater or bubbler. These fish are NOT goldfish - they are a temperate species, and deserve love care and the environment they need to survive. Please do all that before sending videos that could potentially mislead people and make fish suffer and calling yourself an aquascaper.
Please get them both proper tanks that are bigger and have filtration, that are also seperate from each other so so they can live the best little fishy lives 😊
this is not a tank!! Keeping bettas in bowls is abuse :( I see you’ve been paying attention to comments which is good! A 5 gallon tank for each fish, or a divided 10 gallon tank would be perfect for them. also, LIVE PLANTS. if you buy a wood peice with a plant on it (Anubias plant) the bettas love them! Fake plants will cut their long fins!! Hope this helps
I've read some comments and I saw that you're a beginner so I want to help you to have two healthy and "happy" bettas. You should get two real tanks (20 L are nice), separate them, use real plants to help the ecosystem and have visual barriers for the fish and change the substrate because a bright color like that can damage their eyes, also feed them with live or frozen food more often and before putting the fish in the new tank let it cycle. I don't want to insult you, just help you and your fish
1. the water size is acceptable, but the shape of the tank is wrong. 2. betta fish needs to be kept together for 10 mins every day, or it can be replaced by showing it a mirror. it is useful for the fish to not feel depressed. 3. the tank is lacking a big leaf that the fish can lie on when they sleep, it is not necessary, but better than seeing a standing fish at night,
Although I don’t know the outcome of this, I’m guessing you really didn’t know male bettas will fight to the death to secure their territory OR you are fortunate to have an extremely rare and a very special set of Betta besties!😃 How are they doing since this video post?😊
@@jaylox6132 they’re flaring at each other which is basically them saying “get away from my territory” just because they aren’t fighting in the video doesn’t mean they won’t. Male bettas are very aggressive and territorial.
Those Bettas are surprisingly calm with each other's presence but you should really consider getting a 20 gallon tank if you don't want them to fight when breading season comes
Uh they probably shouldn’t be together at all the only time I’ve seen a successful cohabitation with a male and female was with betta imbellis not two domestic splendens like these in a 20 that’s still asking for trouble regardless of the season
Watching this just made me SCREAM. They are going to injure or kill eachother if they aren‘t separated. Also you have a tank way too small and nowhere for them to hide. 😢
Gosh you really need to get them a fish tank instead of a bowl. I’ve seen many fish die from fish bowls Normally you should get a fish tank with the filter things and make sure to keep them somewhere they won’t suffer(Dont put them somewhere the sun will directly reflect on. Like windows and you could use a light bulb, that’s what many people tell me) And also you should feed your fish 2 or 3 times daily. There’s more stuff but I’m pretty sure that would also be great for your fish
It’s embarrassing seeing these comments crying especially without context of the video. Bettas CAN co-exist in the same tank, it doesn’t HAVE TO BE 20 something gallons etc etc.
Some bettas can be community fish but it depends on the conditions of the environment and the personality of the betta. They do need more space and they definitely need a heater as well. Nothing against the person who posted this video, but encouraging them to keep their fish like this just means they'll lose their pets quickly to sickness and waste money replacing them constantly
I’m surprised they aren’t killing each other considering it’s a one gallon bowl with no filter, no heater, no hiding places, and they both seem to be males. Please put them both in separate bigger tanks with all the proper accommodations.
