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Vernae Lynch - 6 years ago

Does anyone know what kind of water conditioner they use?

This is for life with pets can you guys do an indepth betta community tank like what to use how to pick the best plants and substrate and stuff like that please

Vernae Lynch - 6 years ago

ok thank you so much

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes, any water conditioner works as long as it remove chlorine and chloramines.

Vernae Lynch - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets if i dont have the prime conditioner can i keep using the betta safe water conditioner for the time being?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

We use Prime water conditioner. We have several videos on community tanks etc.

Navid Shaikh - 6 years ago

Very good setup

Hearts Broken - 7 years ago

Woah! That is the pretty tank! You inspired me to decorate my new tank!

My Pets - 7 years ago

Great video! I just did a beta care video too and I tried to explain everything in simple terms! Beautiful fish by the way!♥️you just got a new sub!

John Anthony Esparza - 7 years ago

How do you get your syphon not to suck substrate out of the tank? Mine always does

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I use a small siphon, so the suction is not very strong.

Barbara Walker - 7 years ago

I loved your bridge ln your divided tank. I would love to know where it was from!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We buy them from a supplier. They're for sale on our website 20% off. Link is in the description box.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We buy them from a supplier. They're for sale on our website 20% off. Link is in the description box.

Kelly Anderson - 7 years ago

Love this tank, i have never really been a betta person but i really like the females, i think i might get one for my 29 gallon:-):-)

MaKayla Riley - 7 years ago

I'm new to Bettas so take it easy on me
How are your female Bettas living together, shouldn't they kill each other and can I put male Bettas together or they are too aggressive?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

You can't put males together they will kill each other. Females can sometimes go together in the right conditions. A large enough tank, minimum group of 5 in a heavily planted tank. There are never any guarantees it will work though and you need to be able to house separately if it fails.

Sherrie Teller - 7 years ago

I love your aquascaping! Learning a lot from watching these vids - thanks so much! ;)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

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Cossette Ervin - 7 years ago

I just got a 20 gallon tank and am designing it very similarly to your setup. You are

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks. Enjoying designing:)

Joystikz_ - 7 years ago

Community betta tank? I have never heard of that!

Partha Das - 7 years ago

it is so cool

Sagara Extra - 7 years ago

I kept male battas together before but you have a beautiful aquarium

kat tekla - 7 years ago

+Sagara Extra well good job but still, it's not fair to them cause it's likely one will end up dead. If you want two males then have two tanks. But that's cool it worked out for you

Sagara Extra - 7 years ago

kat tekla ether that which what they do in the wild 2 male fights until one runs away, or flare him with a mirror until he gets board of it. that's how I kept my males together they need to establish who's the Alpha

kat tekla - 7 years ago

Sagara Extra male bettas are not a good idea. if they worked for you and didnt kill eachother you are very lucky. but it shouldnt be done. female bettas (sorority tanks is what they call it ) are safer but males together is very dangerous

My Vuong - 7 years ago

My betta fish dead :( it a male veil tail

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets your female betta and male are so healthy but did you make any video about your puppy/dog

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss.

che350z - 7 years ago

love the landscape. gives me an idea

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Omar Medina Works - 7 years ago

beautiful set up

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

Killer Shark - 7 years ago

This is so cool

Kary N - 7 years ago

I want this tank

Kary N - 7 years ago

Love your tank I think that's the perfect size and height for bettas. Including for a solo male

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

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Queen Ah - 7 years ago

I thought beta fish could not be housed together

Carlos Cintron - 7 years ago

I'm literally in the process of doing something very similar to this I'm getting a 20 gallon long in a few days...... What size light did you use for this tank there are 3 sizes when I click on the link you provided

Carlos Cintron - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets what do I need to do to cycle the tank it's unfamiliar to me if it's too much to write here is my email ccintronjr2108@gmail.com I already purchased the corner filter and the other filter in your tank

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We have the 30 inches led light. It's good for low light level plants.

SurprisesNo - 7 years ago

don't your females get competitive for territory? Or are there enough fish in there to diffuse the female hierarchy/pecking order?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, as long as the tank is large enough and planted they get along well.

Jill Clausen - 7 years ago

You should not put betta fish together

Hearts Broken - 7 years ago

It is a female community. Females don’t often fight like males. It is fine for female Betty fish to be together.

Carlos Cintron - 7 years ago

Jill Clausen you should do more research

V Pate - 7 years ago

Beautiful!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

yvonne stowers - 7 years ago

I thought you could only keep 1 beta in a tank at a time

løl løl - 7 years ago

yvonne stowers I actualy have a MALE betta with 3 mollies in 13 gallon tank. My betta is doing great he is not agressive, but sometimes when they must eat, they get competative.

yvonne stowers - 7 years ago

Ok thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Only females can live together under certain conditions and even then it may not work out. You need a group of 5 or more in a heavily planted minimum tank of 20 gallons.

joshua john - 7 years ago

thanks we lernd so mutch from you

Cha Yang - 7 years ago

Your tank set up is amazing and your amazon swords look great.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

ASWIN KRISHNA - 7 years ago

plz give name of that soil cleaning item and sponge

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It's a gravel siphon.

Sophia Dominguez - 7 years ago

How are you filling the water tank back up, is it with the syphon you were using to clean the sand? Newbie here

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, we use a pond pump. With having so many tanks it makes it really easy to fill them back up. No buckets!! There's a video on our channel on how to do easy water changes.

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Keegan Gore - 7 years ago

will the amazon sword and anubias grow without the fluval stratum in just gravel? Also is it possible to blanche the leave cuttings and feed them to mystery snails?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, they will grow in just gravel but you will need to use root tabs to feed the plants. It's not likely your snails will eat the plant leaves.

Lyka Lyks - 7 years ago

Well managed. But I really really want to know the sand substrate you have in this tank please. Looking for a pure white sand look. Thanks in advance

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. The sand is National Geographic make from Petsmart.

Golden Gray - 7 years ago

I love your channel! How often do you a water change on this tank?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! I did approximately 30% once a week.

Blockhead VIP - 7 years ago

your tank really is beautiful and so are your bettas.

Daiz4 Dayz - 7 years ago

Can I vacuum my gravel when I have guppy fry? I had no clue I had a pregnant guppy n I have only found 3 fry which I hoping to move n I'm scared to vacuum them up... Any suggestions?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, otherwise your likely to vacuum them up. If possible leave doing a water change until you can move them.

Miguel Dalusong - 7 years ago

Can you control the siphon? I have a small siphon and it seems to suck out all the water so quick

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Unfortunately there's no way to control how fast the water drains.

Grace Pun - 7 years ago

Thank you very much! Your tanks are amazing!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

Grace Pun - 7 years ago

Where can I find a mini python siphon like yours? When I clean my 10 gallon my big siphon sucks up the sand into my cleaning bucket too.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

All the details and items for this tank are in the description box of the video. I got it from Amazon.

Keana Lei - 7 years ago

I only have 2 female and 1 male betta, but they don't get along so I have to separate them. How do you get them to be in 1 tank?

Shokara2 - 7 years ago

Keana Lei it IS possible to get males and females to live togeather but they will tear fins. My ex fiances mom thought it was cruel thay we had male bettas sitting on top of our very heavily planted 100 gal tank..... so while we were gone... she put all 8 of the males in..... there were about a dozen females in it already. by the time we got home.... the males had torn each other up a bit but had established little territories. they lived that way for almost a a year til we had to move.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Ideally male and female shouldn't live in the same tank they will usually kill each other. For females to live together you need 5 or more and a very heavily planted tank. The tank should be minimum 10 gallons but 20 gallon is preferable.

Elfie In Angel City - 7 years ago

Your videos almost make me want to start a sorority. Your girls are so cute and friendly.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Tam maree - 7 years ago

The brand of the fish tank I love how long it is.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. This tank is a 20 gallon long.

Tam maree - 7 years ago

Beautiful. What sort of tank is that?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. Sorry but I'm not sure what you're asking. It's a female betta community tank.

Parker Mangone - 7 years ago

Were did you get the statue

Parker Mangone - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Parker Mangone we got it from Petsmart! They're on clearance at the moment.

Spooky Doggo - 7 years ago

Do you have a video on how to introduce your females to the tank?

Spooky Doggo - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you so much!

King Aquarium - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Andrew Valle - 7 years ago

How did u get all the Betta's in one tank are they all females

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

These are all females. To keep females together you need at least 5 in a large (minimum 20 gallons) heavily planted tank. They've just moved to a 75 gallon tank!!

Fins FurLife - 7 years ago

how did u add water back into this tank I saw a clear line but I'm in sure of how u did it? great video BTW love the quality and content

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. We use a pond pump and tubing. It's quick and easy with having so many tanks. We have a video on it on our channel. https://youtu.be/oKSWr8nLpk8

BumbleBettas - 7 years ago

How do you reduce water evaporation? I have a tank with a screen as the lid and half the tank is empty by the end of the week.

scoobydoo316us - 7 years ago

my tanks evaporate a lot too. want to say an inch in a couple weeks. if not more. they are lidded tanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Wow, that's a lot of evaporation. You'd need to add more of a solid cover over most of the tank, that should help.

dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago

Your aquascape is fantastic - A regal looking Italian garden.......I love the path - well done. Fish living the good life :)

Jupiter Productions - 7 years ago

Yep you got it

Manticore Pinion - 7 years ago

bettas? As in plural? In one tank? @tall_renil

tall_ renil - 7 years ago

Thank you

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

This is a 20 gallon tank. A siphon is a necessity in fish keeping. It's the only way to suck the waste and uneaten food out of the gravel.

tall_ renil - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets hi can you please tell us what tank that is and how to look after it if you don't have a Syphon I have gravell , male bettas and 5guppys

dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago

I can see that! Perfect timing finding your channel - I'll ask your advice before I get my new Betta roommate. Not sure what kind to get. Thanks for the tip on the Amazon links - didn't know that. I shall make the changes :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! I can't wait to see the Betta you choose, in case you hadn't guessed I love them....lol! Just a tip, if you use Amazon affiliate links in your description box you ideally need to declare them. I add a disclaimer at the bottom of my description box where I use them so people know they're affiliate links. Enjoy the videos!!!

dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago

I see a lifewithpets channel binge marathon in my future this evening. I love the style of your videos and LOVE all the Betta stuff - I'm going to put a Betta in my new Spec build. Haven't had one for years, so I am going to re-learn from you! You have some absolutely fantastic looking vids! Good news on the bleach. Besides plant dipping, I think I'm still in the apprehensive stage you were once in :) I'll grow out of it...lol.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I've used bleach several times to clean tanks and decorations with no issues. Ive just recently done a new plant video so I took the plunge and bleach dipped the plants. I've not done that before and was a little apprehensive. I did it several weeks ago and the video will go up tomorrow with the process and the results. Thanks for subscribing, Ive subbed to you too.

dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago

Glad you found the channel! Don't let that build stop you from the bleach! I do bleach dip plants, absolutely. Great for killing off hitchhiker snails, etc..I had this bad experience using bleach to clean in the past and didn't get it all out, so I've been scared to use it to clean tanks - but I absolutely use diluted bleach dips for plants. Looking forward to watching for video - I subscribed so I'll get more of your great, regal stuff :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

+dmichaels fish den Just gone over to your channel and have been watching your latest build! Im supposed to be working on my video for tomorrow on bleach dipping plants....lol!

dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago

My pleasure! Keep up the fabulous work! :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Yisrael C - 7 years ago

New to this channel. Looks great!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

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Karen Wicks - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank enjoy your videos new to all !setting up 54 gal will be adding lots of plants first.want to do black sand ,would it be better to put down organic miracle dirt first then sand.? or just add root tabs to sand?just want to do it right as I'd luv a female betta tank.how many bettas and what other types of fish can be added.thinking of corys maybe 1 gourami

Karen Wicks - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Thankyou

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We're thinking of doing a 55 gallon and adding dirt then gravel. Having said that we've not done it yet so I can't speak from experience. If you just did sand in that size of a tank you'd need a lot of root tabs especially if it's going to be a betta tank because you'd need loads of plants. You need at least 5 bettas but in that sized tank 6-8 would be good. For it to work you will need a very heavily planted tank. A group of Cory's would be good but I wouldn't add gourami. They typically don't do well with bettas.

Tilly Deno - 7 years ago

I love this! This inspired me for my 40g female sorority setup! I already had the bridge but i went out and grabbed the stones from Michaels and made the little 'river' shape. It looks so great (: Thanks for the help on supplies!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! 40 gallons that's fantastic! How many females do you have in it? We're trying to decided whether to upgrade to a 55 gallon.

It's Emi - 7 years ago

What did you use to divide the sand and gravel?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Slate from Michaels.

CrabbyVids - 7 years ago

your tank is absolutely beautiful!! its so gorgeous

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

Lauren Alderman - 7 years ago

How often do you do this?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We clean the tank once a week.

mandalynFSU - 7 years ago

I love this tank--how long has it been set up? I am interested in setting up a betta sorority tank in a 20 long, but I've been reading that people have problems with the females becoming egg-bound. Has that happened to any of your bettas?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It's been set up for about 8 months. We've had no issues with egg bound females. The problem is more likely if the females can see a male. Also giving them a healthy balanced diet keeps them healthy too.

Muhammad Yasir - 7 years ago

This is really nice. I'll try a betta sorority tank. Thanks

Ralph Condez - 7 years ago

have tou try put 1 male betta?

TheLegend 27 - 7 years ago

Ralph Condez No. You can not put a Male with Females or a Female for more than a couple of hours tops. Only to breed them and the right back out. The Male will kill all of the Females if she added a Male. Have a good day. :)

Lauryn Beautiful - 7 years ago

How many bettas could you fit in a 5 gallon tank?

Lauryn Beautiful - 7 years ago

Okay thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

One betta or you could divide it and add one each side.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

can you please have a look at this combination for a 48 gallon tank??:

x3 panda catfish
x6 neon tetras
x1 betta
x3 balloon mollies
x12 platies
(apologies for poor fish name spellings. please read it would really help!!!!!)

Avsfreak24 - 7 years ago

TheReaperMC Yeah, I've heard that labyrinth fish don't do well with each other

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

If it's 48 liters then that's only 12.5 gallons. You would not be able to put many fish in that with a betta. I'd only do the Betta and 3-4 other fish. Bettas don't like to be crowded and will get very territorial over their space.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Thank you. yh its 48 litres not 48 gallons...xD

my bad. If i take your advice will this still work??

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Aww....thank you! Yes, that would work in a 20 gallon tank. I'm not sure if you're thinking of adding a betta fish too but they don't do well with gouramis.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I can't really advise on what to put in a tank. Everyone's preferences are different. However if this was my set up I would add 6 panda Cory's because they prefer to be in groups of 5 or more and I'd add less platys, maybe 6-8.

xxelxx6 - 7 years ago

Hello ! Great video and beautiful tank. Where can I buy this (fine) vacuum for the aquarium?

xxelxx6 - 7 years ago

ok thanks a lot :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We got it from Amazon, there is a link to it in the description box of the video.

Anna Tuck - 7 years ago

where is the best place to purchase nirite snails??

Anna Tuck - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We buy ours from Petsmart.

April Sexton - 7 years ago

how do you flow your water back in the tank through the siphion? I have tried it before and it was not working.

April Sexton - 7 years ago

its my mom's account but its me marisa

April Sexton - 7 years ago

thanks alot by the way this is Marisa's Betta Fish.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We use a pond pump. I have a video on it. Check it out in the 'How to' series playlist. Its how to do easy water changes using a pond pump.

MyView 10.75.69 - 7 years ago

WOW, congrats on the 3k subs, you are at 3110 now, you are moving right along. i agree with great looking tank, it is one of the best looking tanks i have ever seen.

MyView 10.75.69 - 7 years ago

Oh I Will :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! I know I can't believe it, so blessed! The giveaway video will be up tomorrow so don't forget to enter!!

PsychedelicBabe - 7 years ago

Tank has really grown in nicely and congratulations on the 3000 subs

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Hans Jeremy Setiar - 7 years ago

Why do you have a sponge filter if you have like an internal filter?..and is it okay if i use only like the diy filter you made..that encouraged me to make one❤️

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We have 2 filters just because the internal one is only for a 10-15 gallon tank so we added another filter to support it. The DIY filter is good for smaller tanks so if your tank is small it will work just fine.

Hans Jeremy Setiar - 7 years ago

What filter are you using?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

An Aqueon internal filter and a corner sponge filter. Everything is listed in the description box of the video.

PixieDaisy - 7 years ago

Beautiful <3

Bettas & Stuff - 7 years ago

PixieDaisy

rn2hlf - 7 years ago

The tank looks beautiful, I didn't see what light you are using in the description can you please let me know thank you

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you, I've added the link in the description box for the lighting. It's an aqueon LED light.

Colorado Rose - 7 years ago

I love how well the bettas are doing. I had a sorority tank but the biggest and oldest female died and the second biggest started attacking the others.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. Unfortunately this can happen with females. When we lost one a while back and went down to 4 things started to get a little unsettled but once I added in two more, things are all good again.

slickpaw07 Aj - 7 years ago

LOVE IT CAN'T WAIT FOR THE GIVEAWAY :D

slickpaw07 Aj - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Huge fan of you. You were the one that got me into Betta's so I have a double tail. I use your videos for the knowledge :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks.

Michael B - 7 years ago

how often do you do water changes on your 20 gallons

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We do 25-30% once a week.

dbachelor's Planted Aquarium - 7 years ago

Tank looks amazing... Love the bettas! :)
Are you using co2 or liquid ferts in this tank? the plants looks great!

dbachelor's Planted Aquarium - 7 years ago

Cool! Thank you and welcome!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you, we only use Flourish root tabs and have now added Fluval stratum into the gravel for substrate. There is a video on the channel on how we set this up and what we used if you want even more information. Thanks for watching!

FintasticFish - 7 years ago

Simply beautiful.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Gilmar Oliveira - 7 years ago

Very nice. I love ur tanks. I'm planning on decorating my 8 gallon tank a little bit like yours. You guys gave me ideas. Thank you.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! Have fun decorating your tank!

Connor Winfield - 7 years ago

Good video. What do you feed them?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you, we feed New life Spectrum Betta pellets, brine shrimp, blood worm and they also eat the Cory's shrimp pellets!

Pink Bettas - 7 years ago

Really informative video! Great job! Congrats on 3000 subs!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Deon 0026 - 7 years ago

watched commercial
like #25
Looking really good wow.
This is the best betta tank ive seen. Most people think 2 gallons is enough.

Deon 0026 - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets You are very welcome,
this channel is a escape for me during work etc, blah, blah....
You keep up the great work, you have 60+ likes wow!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks, you are so entertaining, your comment made me laugh, thanks for watching the commercial, I do that too on other channels. I have betta tanks ranging from 2.5 gallons to 20 gallons.

Purplesnowball 13 - 7 years ago

I love this tank! I am so impressed how you care for your bettas. Your tanks are always so well kept up with and clean. Beautiful! One thing I love about bettas is how curious they are. Always wondering what you are up to! lol :)

Purplesnowball 13 - 7 years ago

+Lifewithpets Little stinkers! Gotta love 'em though, right? :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you, The girls when filming this were constantly biting him, looking for food!

Fluffy an Trapinch - 7 years ago

im starting to love bettas even more each time i see vids like this

Rynn Tinn - 7 years ago

Love this tank!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

B.D.B. - 7 years ago

has anyone used EcoBio-Block in a freshwater aquarium? if so what are your thoughts on it?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I've not used them, unless well hidden or covered I think in a betta tank they're likely to damage the fins. They're a rough stone and a betta resting on them would easily tear their fins. Hopefully someone can answer who has used them.