10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

UPDATE: I ended up giving each of them their own tank, and adding some community fish. Yes, this is a 10 gallon tank that has two male Betta fish in the same tank with the help of a nifty divider so they can't attack each other. Both Betta fish were in poor health when I got them, so I skipped the long tank setup that is usually required and put room temperature spring water in and let the fish in a few hours after. Normally you are supposed to wait a lot longer but Betta fish are very strong. It has been about 3 days now and they both are very active and healthy and I plan to learn more about aquariums and introduce some more fish on both sides. This goes out to all aquarium newbies who get lost in the complex process, or who want to have multiple Bettas in one tank. Video was NOT taken with Kyocera Loft phone from virgin mobile. I wish!!!! It is a Panasonic Lumix GH1.

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UPDATE: I ended up giving each of them their own tank, and adding some community fish. Yes, this is a 10 gallon tank that has two male Betta fish in the same tank with the help of a nifty divider so they can't attack each other. Both Betta fish were in poor health when I got them, so I skipped the long tank setup that is usually required and put room temperature spring water in and let the fish in a few hours after. Normally you are supposed to wait a lot longer but Betta fish are very strong. It has been about 3 days now and they both are very active and healthy and I plan to learn more about aquariums and introduce some more fish on both sides. This goes out to all aquarium newbies who get lost in the complex process, or who want to have multiple Bettas in one tank. Video was NOT taken with Kyocera Loft phone from virgin mobile. I wish!!!! It is a Panasonic Lumix GH1.

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for 10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

Diane Peterson
Diane Peterson - 7 years ago
First it is not true that betas survive in shitty water. They live in heavily planted areas which act as natural filters. As to not testing your water is foolish. There is so much information available free of charge via the internet on how to cycle a tank step by step and how to properly care for your beta. There is no excuse to not using this information unless you don't know how to read.
M E L L L
M E L L L - 8 years ago
Thank u so much for this video!!! My bettas need a bigger home because a 5 gallon is just too small. But this is perfect!!!!
It's Ethan!
It's Ethan! - 7 years ago
M E L L L actually, 5 gallons is good enough.
Meme Machine
Meme Machine - 9 years ago
Wow your betta came in a tank that huge?
Everywhere I find betta being sold they are in 1 litre glass jars.


Where did you find a 10 gallon tank for $17?
Meme Machine
Meme Machine - 9 years ago
+Kat Adams My betta, frogs, bamboo, etc, are all in my 50 gal now, and I got some more frogs to keep the one company
I came home from work one day and found my betta dehydrated on the floor, it's still alive today
I bought the gourami without knowing how aggressive they become but I am now at peace with their future aggression
So my betta will be eaten one day, oh well, at least they live longer than the average pet store betta.
No petstore will allow me to surrender them, they don't take betta back.
My betta is already smaller, but still flares up and scares away the gourami.
I will probably be trying to surrender the gourami or sell them when they get bigger.
I don't really like them, and don't want them competing with my eels or eating my adorable dwarf frogs that everything else gets along with.
Kat Adams
Kat Adams - 9 years ago
+Babby Babbyson Also keep an eye on your gourami. They are territorial the same as Betta's and since they grow relatively large it may eat your Betta (if they are in the same aquarium).
Kat Adams
Kat Adams - 9 years ago
+Babby Babbyson If you think it works that's up to you. But I've been raising Betta for a long time. They need 5 gallons of water to be properly happy. And the frog needs lots of vegetation :) Good luck with them!

Ps: sounds so cute Omgosh
Meme Machine
Meme Machine - 9 years ago
+Kat Adams The betta was sold in a 1 litre glass jar.
This novelty glass is at least 5 liters if not twice that.
Maybe it won't be happy but it will live longer than it would've at the pet store.
It is only the frog now to keep you happy.
I wanted to buy at least 4 of the frogs but the store only had the one poor guy.
I just wanted to get my betta and frog away from my kissing gourami.
They seem so delicate and the kissing gourami kiss everything.
Kat Adams
Kat Adams - 9 years ago
+Babby Babbyson Thats not nearly enough space for either your Betta or the frog. Also, ADF's should be bought in even groups or they become stressed.
Meme Machine
Meme Machine - 9 years ago
+Kat Adams I bought a novelty oversized wine glass at walmart for about $16
Put a curly bamboo in like a straw, some aquatic grass, an african dwarf frog, and betta
Great new piece in my windowsill :))
Kat Adams
Kat Adams - 9 years ago
Try Kijiji :) I just bought a 10 gal tank for 20$
happytroll 247
happytroll 247 - 9 years ago
There beautiful great work
bayrone Quest
bayrone Quest - 9 years ago
I love your aquarium because your lights with your fish is very beautiful !
AlexandrasPets
AlexandrasPets - 10 years ago
great fish and tank! god space for them! but can you turn down the little air-pump so it dont shake the whole surface? your bettas would love that :)
Cindy Kenward
Cindy Kenward - 10 years ago
This is really cool/  My daughter just brought home two male Betta fish.
Cindy Kenward
Cindy Kenward - 10 years ago
Where did you get the divider?
Obi1Goosie2043
Obi1Goosie2043 - 10 years ago
I found my male crowntail didn't like the 20 gallon I had him in, but he loved it when I downsized him to a 5 gallon. Male Bettas should be in tanks 3-5 gallons, maybe 2.5. I would not put a male Betta in anything under 2.5. But I find all my male Bettas are really happy in their 5 gallon. So they do like a decent sized tank they can swim around in. 

10. comment for 10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

XxMomentSpeedxX
XxMomentSpeedxX - 10 years ago
I have a red betta fish!
Kat Adams
Kat Adams - 9 years ago
+nacho cheese Actually, get a 5+ tank. They need more space than people think to actually thrive :)
Brandon Templin
Brandon Templin - 9 years ago
get yo fish a 2.5 gal with heater and filter. let it enjoy life and be happy
bandofbrothers2025
bandofbrothers2025 - 10 years ago
gonna have a dead betta fish
Ty
Ty - 10 years ago
I'm getting a betta in a 10 gal with a few African dwarf frogs and I am going to get a couple gallons for a betta I know it's not good to keep them in small tanks but that's what I can afford :)
19jenh82
19jenh82 - 11 years ago
I know this isn't recent but how did it work out and why did you end up putting them in their own tanks? I have 1 betta right now in a 2.5 gallon tank. I wanted to upgrade to a 5 gallon but someone gave me two 10s free. I wanted to get a divider and I wasn't sure about the filer. I guess you can get different types of dividers. Ones I saw blocked the water to each side.I was going to put lots of plants on the side so they couldn't see each other. But not sure I want to deal with the cleaning. ?
KaityMarie
KaityMarie - 11 years ago
Bettas and goldfish shouldn't be in the same tank..... bettas are tropical fish and goldfish aren't, plus goldfish are messy fish...
Khoi Mai
Khoi Mai - 11 years ago
Lilwill842 fyi bettas do not live and thrive in mud puddles...second they are not originated from japan, most species are native to thailand.
lilwill842
lilwill842 - 11 years ago
the reason betas are in small tanks is because there used to small tanks or small like water ecosystem there from japan or chine idk but they actually live in mud puddles so to a ten gallon tank theyll like it but will be like uh y am i in a huge tank so its could to see them in a good big tank
xtariz dranix
xtariz dranix - 11 years ago
what kind of your 2 betta fishes? (like Crowtail Betta or Veiltail Betta)
Izzythaemogangsta
Izzythaemogangsta - 11 years ago
Wrong, seeing their own reflection is hardly natural, where in the wild could that possibly happen? And did you know a betta can and will damage their gill structure by being allowed to flare for prolonged periods of time? Not to mention the severe psychological damage. Glad to hear you're moving them to their own tank, but please stop spreading such blatant disinformation.
elanajoy86
elanajoy86 - 11 years ago
Can you tell me what the divider is made out of? Is it plexiglass or a screen/mesh? I want to get it for gerbils....
rabbits202
rabbits202 - 11 years ago
hi blackoutdotcome sage came in a better thing then my betta came in she came in a 2 inch cup with only maybe not evening inch of the cup filled i got a female betta for christmas and bought a red female betta what was in the 1inch water cup but my bettas live with each other the like to snuggle eachother but they dont like the 2 gold fish they live with but yeah female bettas will live together with out the divider

20. comment for 10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

PS3Pianowiz3
PS3Pianowiz3 - 11 years ago
my bowl is pretty cold but my bettas are doing fine
MegaHorrizon
MegaHorrizon - 11 years ago
how are they now?
MegaHorrizon
MegaHorrizon - 11 years ago
not too shabby man i have one betta and he has a 5 ft tank hes a happy bugger :)
Dustin
Dustin - 11 years ago
Get distilled water is best
BlueCarolineRose
BlueCarolineRose - 12 years ago
do you have a heater in there for them? Im starting to get into the whole fish thing myself while being cost effective. I love your names tho. Mine are Master Kenshi and sir Emmett =] message me i want input for my tank.
Eric Bryan
Eric Bryan - 12 years ago
how are they doing now, 2 years later?
Rhysoo
Rhysoo - 12 years ago
Can they see each other? They shouldn't be able to see each other. It can hurt them.
Avi M.
Avi M. - 12 years ago
is that y he keeps spitting out his food his a baby
Octo B
Octo B - 12 years ago
Though bettas breathe air, they are just like any other tropical fish. A filter is not optional; you also need a heater. If you don't have a filter, the tank's water will become filthy very quickly. If you don't have a heater, the betta will be sluggish and more prone to diseases and have less of an appetite.
Avi M.
Avi M. - 12 years ago
do u need the filter with the 10 gallon tank or is it optional ?????

30. comment for 10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

imaamerican13
imaamerican13 - 12 years ago
because if they were together one them would kill the other
invinityedge
invinityedge - 12 years ago
Why they are separated????
Kelly Wise
Kelly Wise - 12 years ago
actually your fish isn't exactly coming to your finger bc he's being friendly ; but it is not being unfriendly. he thought you were going to give him food.
Duffimus Prime
Duffimus Prime - 12 years ago
haha your batta came in a MANSION compared to what i got mine in
octopustime342
octopustime342 - 12 years ago
actuallt bettas can be very peaceful if kept with fish that dont have bright colors or long tails
Pikarya
Pikarya - 12 years ago
Protip: Bettas are not "community fish".
Chahoe_54
Chahoe_54 - 12 years ago
Nice bettas love the colors...
rinniruckus
rinniruckus - 12 years ago
Haha, I have a betta named Blurple too! I found this video by googling Blurple betta to see if anyone else had a betta named Blurple. Awesome. Beautiful bettas btw!
John Roman
John Roman - 12 years ago
FUCK CHUCK NORIS!
aznguy11111
aznguy11111 - 13 years ago
cover the top, to minimize dust going in there.
Anna Ambrose
Anna Ambrose - 13 years ago
Nice set-up you've got there! Where did you get your tank divider and what brand is it? I'm wanting to set up an aquarium like yours but I haven't found a divider that I like yet.
Forsaken1780
Forsaken1780 - 13 years ago
@TheCarharttBoy I have had males in the same tank before. They even sell betta tanks designed like that. There is NOTHING wrong with the set up and it is even considered good for them. As long as they cannot make physical contact to fight then they are fine. They will not die. I had a male that lived for 10 years in a set up like this. If you want to pity a betta, pity the ones in something the size of a glass of water... or smaller.
Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch - 13 years ago
I'm confused. I thought the nice benefit of having betta fish was that it is okay to put them in a small bowl? Most peeps think they can do this with a goldfish, but it's really not. They die quickly because of all the waste material they produce. Bettas don't produce a lot of waste. I'm no expert, I'm just getting into them now. One thing that also convinced me that it's okay for a small half gallon fish bowl for bettas is that bettas live in rice paddies... often in puddles. What you say?
TheJess1984
TheJess1984 - 13 years ago
@BlackoutDOTcom They can handle temperatures up to 86 degrees. High 70s to early 80s is the best temperature.
TheJess1984
TheJess1984 - 13 years ago
@BlackoutDOTcom Oh he is just a you-tube troll. Don't pay any attention to him. Hey, your set up, that's really cool!! My fish is constantly fighting with his reflection.
Kathryn Rumer
Kathryn Rumer - 13 years ago
@TheCarharttBoy @BlackoutDOTcom I got a book on Betta's and yeah it's even suggested that if you have a single Betta to put a small mirror into the water to get him to flare up. It is very good exercise. After keeping the Betta's like that for a little while they actually start to ignore each other.
Stefan
Stefan - 13 years ago
@TheCarharttBoy i dont know if you know this....but multiple bettas can live in the same tank without dividers......of course they have to be breeded together and never mixed with females.....people that really like the bettas will go the distance
Lisalocket13
Lisalocket13 - 13 years ago
How did you seperate your tank? Please reply as I want to seperate my old tank to use for breeding! :) x
timegrrl
timegrrl - 13 years ago
My Betta came in the equivalent of a clear margarine bowl with a hole in the cover. :/ It sucks when people keep them housed in bowls (no bigger than what they came in) or these "Betta condos" I've been seeing. The males really ARE beautiful fish, and they're very graceful swimmers. Mine stayed hidden behind the water filter, then one day I decided to chase him around the tank (he's in a 2.5 gal). Now he stays in the front and swims around. He loves swimming around the plants. :)
AquaStudent
AquaStudent - 13 years ago
How is this tank going? I'm glad to see that you're going with a larger tank for bettas. They really love the extra room. Did you put a filter on that tank? A filter and a heater would really be to the benefit to any fish you put in there. Also live plants would really help give them cover and make them feel more secure. I would do some serious research before adding tankmates. Most fish that go well with them like neon tetras prefer to school. You'll be dividing them up. just consider it

50. comment for 10 gallon multiple community Betta Aquarium tank with two males same tank!

Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 13 years ago
@TheCarharttBoy both living fine.... I don't know what you are talking about... betas, even if by themselves, fight themselves in the corners of the aquarium they sometimes see their reflection, it's perfectly healthy and natural and they feel 'correct' doing it it's like exercise for them. I am moving them each to their own bigger tank with community fish though.
TheCarharttBoy
TheCarharttBoy - 13 years ago
Sooner or later one will die- they obviously know about themselves...what is wrong with u ppl?!
Yap Pro
Yap Pro - 13 years ago
Hey blackout, when I put a male and female betta together without divider, they seem afraid each other
Ehren Serrano
Ehren Serrano - 13 years ago
Hey, that thing your betta came in is significantly better than what most other shops put their bettas in. Compared to Wal-Mart, that's luxory! Yeah, felt a random need to share that... Anyways, very nice tank, great looking fish!
Lee Smith
Lee Smith - 13 years ago
@BlackoutDOTcom ohhh cool! what do you have now?
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 13 years ago
@catboyy It cycles through the whole tank, the divider has holes. Anyway I have an entirely different setup now.
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 13 years ago
@TheYankeesboy25 Then you would really love my new fish - "Blurpinkle"
steven bazzicalupo
steven bazzicalupo - 13 years ago
blurple's a cool name
shorteeayy
shorteeayy - 14 years ago
great to be u and nice set up
shorteeayy
shorteeayy - 14 years ago
30 dollars >< 3 gallon tanks in Australia is like 25 bucks?
Erick Torres
Erick Torres - 14 years ago
hello. can you tell me where u buy the divider? i have the same tank but i have only one betta and i think 10 gallon is too much for just one betta, so i need one diveder. hope you answer my question thankyou!!
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@rattqueen6969 yeah realized and got all this stuff.... this hobby is getting expensive.... now my prob is the water is getting too HOT from the heat wave in nyc.
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@taha20002 too small for two bettas
taha20002
taha20002 - 14 years ago
hey i have a question if i have a 5 gallon tank with a divider will the fish be ok?
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@marissasuperstar you are MUCH cuter.
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
now have far improved the tank with a full community of about 18 fish.... (mostly small... the general rule is one inch of fish to gallon of water depending on your filter)
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
Update on tank, now 15 fish on my channel...
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@sassygirl8324 If you have a big enough tank you can put a divider and they will be fine. It is actually goof for them to fight a little bit now and then if you have a soft divider they really can't hurt each other and it can be quite amusing and they get exercise. Also in a 10 gal tank this gives them much more space, much clearer water, and you can introduce a few other fish on each side (just not more bettas)
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@danielsolisymail any pet shop or online pet should have them just search for 10 gallon tank divider (or whatever size tank you have).
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives
Blackout aka Michael Biggins archives - 14 years ago
@lovetheanime26hoe Well I have the tank on top of my home theater amp which stays on all the time and kind of serves as a make shift heater because the vents under the tank warm it up pretty nicely without boiling the fish. I may just get a heater if I move the tank though.
Marissa Superstar
Marissa Superstar - 14 years ago
youre soo cute! love it!
Baccus93
Baccus93 - 14 years ago
I like fish that eat other fish! You should put some fish in there that eat other fish, then we'd really have a show!

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