5 Key Decor Components of a Betta Tank 246 11

Betta 8 years ago 11,729 views

What exactly should your betta tank look like? Is there a specific way to decorate my tanks to increase your betta's happiness? Today I cover the important points about decor everyone should know when designing their betta tank, whether it is for the first time or the 100th time. When discussing the key componenets of a betta tank, things like filters and heaters and water parameters etc are mentioned... the crucial pieces that can make a substantial difference in your betta's life. Now, I dissect it even further, and talk about 5 key components of the decor in your betta's tank. These can apply to any sized betta tank. A HUGE THANK YOU FOR 1K SUBSCRIBERS. New Video Every Thursday. Find Me on Instagram: officialbetterbetta Intro Music by Bensound.com All remaining music by YouTube Audio Library.

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Someone Else - 6 years ago

I bought my betta a ceramic pot decoration that was smooth to prevent tearing his fins and had plenty of space for him to hide in. Does he use it? Noooo. He hides behind the filter and gives me a heart attack.

Dingo von Doggington - 7 years ago

Would 3 ornaments and 6 fake plants work in a 10 gallon tank or should I take away or add more?

Dragon Killer - 7 years ago

Put as many plants as you can but with just enough space for him to swim

Jacob Klemme - 7 years ago

Exactly what I was looking for, great video!

Foxgirlgamer - 7 years ago

When your watching videos with bettas and your female betta is asleep on a river rock. Lol.

Foxgirlgamer - 7 years ago

Yup. Mine have mine known to sleep on my mystery snail.

BetterBetta - 7 years ago

It's interesting the places bettas will find to sleep!

BestBetta - 7 years ago

I'm thinking about selling my used 1 gallon tank to get a new better tank for my Betta. So which types of tanks do you recommend? I'm looking for something that's under 3 gallons because I don't have a lot of space for a 5 or 4 gallon tank.

BestBetta - 7 years ago

BetterBetta I am thinking about the Tetra 3 Gallon, as it looks like it would be perfect for me since I love decorating!

BetterBetta - 7 years ago

While I haven't used too many tanks (just the two types I have), I know Topfin has an affordable 2.5 gallon tank, some in kits and some just the tank. My 3 gallon Tetra could work if surface space is the main issue, because it isn't wide (it's taller than wide) so it doesn't take up much surface space. If height is the issue, I'd suggest a wide but short tank, which I've heard is actually the best shape for a betta tank. I'd try to keep it above 2.5 gallons, which is what most betta keepers call the minimum. Hope this helps a little! :)

talal arafa - 8 years ago

hiI want to ask a question as possible

Trahshsh - 8 years ago

What tanks do you have in the backround

I T - 7 years ago

do the 5 gallons come with heater and filter?

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

They are the Tetra 5 gallon tanks. I got them from Walmart for around $40 CAD.

Victor Jason Yeung - 8 years ago

What plants do you recommend? My tank is about 10ft from a window and my room is pretty dark as it is. I tried jungle val but they keep dying. I'm guessing from not enough light.

T-Zay - 7 years ago

Victor Jason Yeung My tank plants do well when they get indirect sunlight from an adjacent window. You may get some algae but I notice the plants seem more robust.

Victor Jason Yeung - 8 years ago

I'm going to give the root tabs a try before I give up on live plants. Thanks.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Victor Jason Yeung My tanks are in relatively low light as well, and my wisteria has been growing wonderfully. Java fern has been doing great too. Another great low light plant is Anubias, but I haven't used it personally. My Vallisneria is also struggling in my lowest-lit tank- it tends to want to go brown. Root tabs and fertilizer is also an option, but I haven't tried them myself Hope this helps a little! :)

Cynthia Taylor - 8 years ago

Unfortunately, I learned about the hard plastic plants the hard way. My Crowntail Betta, Remy, ripped one of his fin sections off. The plant came out immediately!

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Dream AJ - 8 years ago

hi better betta i love your videos and i am so sorry about journey:(S.I.P.

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

I have to betta leaf hamock from zoo med. Heartboy loves it. I just recently got a new betta named King. He is a crowntail male. He is so silly I will be making a video on him today. Also, now I know that heartboy laying on the suction cup to the heater is normal even though he has a betta hammock.

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta ok

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Marisa's Betta Fish Some bettas can be quirky! You can buy a specific ornament for them and they still choose the suction cup. I'll keep an eye out for your video on King! :)

Brooklin Mercedes - 8 years ago

very informational!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Brooklin Wheeler Thank you! :)

ShyerLady - 8 years ago

Good to know vid! Just from the manufacturing my ornaments always have some kind of sharp spot, luckily I can just chip it off and then its betta safe.

ShyerLady - 8 years ago

BetterBetta Oo thats an even better way.

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+ShyerLady Thanks! I've even used sandpaper to smooth out overly textured ornaments, it's works to make the insides of caves much smoother (which usually aren't specifically made betta-proof and therefore have some sharp pieces underneath).

Voeris - 8 years ago

I didn't know small lesions could be a target for fin rot, I'll keep that in mind. Great video.

Voeris - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta Of course, it makes sense. Recently one of my bettas had a tiny bit of fin rot, I think it was because of a plastic plant I thought would be safe. (this video made me reconsider) Took it out of the tank, added a little salt for a few days and he's now recovering nicely!

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Voeris Thank you! I have read quite a few times and from different places that torn fins can make your betta more susceptible to it. I suppose it is similar to an open wound being at higher risk for infection.

Kimsotus Orelius - 8 years ago

Nice tips, I was wondering how much swimming room a betta prefers? and point #5 kind of helps with that aspect. Having plants helps with the protected feel, like a territory security blanket.

Fenu S - 8 years ago

+BetterBetta my betta has been sleeping slot in his boat and rarely comes out to eat i don't know why

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Seth Thank you! I'm glad it could answer your question.

Space Pets - 8 years ago

Awesome video:) I agree with you it is very important for bettas to have some resting place close to the surface ( for example when they are sleeping) , maybe people don't have this component in their tanks, which can cause the fish to get stressed fast

Space Pets - 8 years ago

BetterBetta - 8 years ago

+Space Pets Thanks! I feel like it may not be something someone new to betta keeping would ever think of, because most fish aren't like that. If they haven't seen their betta sleeping on top of the media, it may not ever cross their minds :)