Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

5 female Bettas living in a planted 20 gallon long community tank. They live with other peaceful community fish. We use a Aqueon Quiet Flow internal Filter in the tank. There is no heater in the tank. Where we live is very hot and the tank has a consistent temperature of 78F without a heater for most of the year. When the weather goes cooler we add a heater. ** Female Bettas do not always get along, there are never any guarantees with Betta fish. You need a planted tank and a minimum of 5 females. Minimum tank size 15-20 gallons. If you choose to put females together you need to be sure you have the resources and the space to separate them if necessary. **The water flow in the video looks to be strong. The filter has adjustable water flow and it was on the wrong setting. It's been corrected. Lets connect! Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72 Website https://www.lifewithpets72.weebly.com More Videos. Aqueon Internal Video Review. https://youtu.be/4YYSU7wmsTk * Disclaimer ~ This video is not sponsored in any way. The links above are affiliate links.

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5 female Bettas living in a planted 20 gallon long community tank. They live with other peaceful community fish. We use a Aqueon Quiet Flow internal Filter in the tank. There is no heater in the tank. Where we live is very hot and the tank has a consistent temperature of 78F without a heater for most of the year. When the weather goes cooler we add a heater. ** Female Bettas do not always get along, there are never any guarantees with Betta fish. You need a planted tank and a minimum of 5 females. Minimum tank size 15-20 gallons. If you choose to put females together you need to be sure you have the resources and the space to separate them if necessary. **The water flow in the video looks to be strong. The filter has adjustable water flow and it was on the wrong setting. It's been corrected. Lets connect! Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72 Website https://www.lifewithpets72.weebly.com More Videos. Aqueon Internal Video Review. https://youtu.be/4YYSU7wmsTk * Disclaimer ~ This video is not sponsored in any way. The links above are affiliate links.

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for Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

rr Montelibano
rr Montelibano - 6 years ago
Idk what to do should I get one male betta fish or sorority



So yeah just tell let u all know .
Aaliyah Thompson
Aaliyah Thompson - 6 years ago
How many female bettas do you recommended for 46 gallon? I will also be keeping about 10 neon tetras
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
I'd do 12-15.
Andres Ocampo
Andres Ocampo - 6 years ago
corys need a soft substrate like sand.
khalid saifullah
khalid saifullah - 6 years ago
can u tell me suitable fishes for 20 gallon long tank.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
I mean where do you get a brislenose fish
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Where do you get all the fish in your tank but the female betta fish
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets k thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Petsmart.
Linsay Whatever
Linsay Whatever - 6 years ago
Tank looks smashing. Love the snail time lapse.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you!
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Where do you get it
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Is the snail help cleaning up the tank?
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets ok thx u
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Minimum tank size is ideally 2.5 gallons. Definitely no female unless your planning on breeding and even then the tank is too small.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets it 1.2g good enough for my male betta? Should I add a female in or no
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Petsmart.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets where do you get the snail
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Yes, it eats the algae.

10. comment for Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

Roryyy Mercury
Roryyy Mercury - 7 years ago
Can shrimp live with bettas
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Usually bettas will eat them, but in some cases it can be done.
Cristiano Ronaldo Fans
Cristiano Ronaldo Fans - 7 years ago
can u make a video on how to plant live plants
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We have several videos on our channel on live plants but a video coming next week shows us planting a tank.
Mckenzie Howard
Mckenzie Howard - 7 years ago
Where did you get the rocks that you used to divide the substrates?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We got them from Michaels.
Alec Berg
Alec Berg - 7 years ago
Wow,i love the new interior! I think cories are so funny, I plan on getting some soon.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks! Cory's are a great addition to any tank! They're so fun and energetic. They need to be in minimum groups of 3 preferably 5 or more.
Nicholas Pearse
Nicholas Pearse - 7 years ago
you should rlly have 5 swordtails/platies and 3 bettas
Huy Nguyen Ho
Huy Nguyen Ho - 7 years ago
Where you got the sand?
Huy Nguyen Ho
Huy Nguyen Ho - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets okay thank you
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
It's the National Geographic brand from Petsmart.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
I successfully put 4 female Betta in my 32g heavy planted tank with tetra, Cory, snail, 2 female guppies and 1 male. I put them for 2 days floating in their cups in my 10g and switching them every few hours, then I put them all after 2 days in my 32g. No chasing happened, no black lines on their body except 1 Betta but after few hours it goes away. I put 2 anubias using magnetic coral holder on one front corner, two Betta always share that spot and sometime all of them are there, I am adding 1 more Betta I bought online. Your video on how to put Betta really works. Thank you so much.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
That's great, will you be doing videos of them? I know I can't believe how fast my channel is growing!!
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets you're welcome, I maybe will finish my 10g divided tank next week and my 5g dory theme, my materials almost complete. I found Michaels store here in Maryland too. Ty again. Congratulations you reached 1400 wow. Everyday I see you more and more subs.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you for your encouraging words.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets we are super happy, 3 days now, thanks to you, I watch a lot of videos in you tube, but yours I think is the best, I see how you put your Betta side by side when you are choosing Betta, that technique is what I did in tank for 2 days. Super thank you.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
That's fantastic I'm so glad it's worked out for you!
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
I think I watched your video many many times everyday. I love your aquarium and I wish instead I got 32g I got 2 of 10g and 1 20g. I spent a lot in that. Got JBJ 45g stand, fluval 206, fluval co2, orbit lights, aquamaxx 32 low iron tank, and more. On top of that I can keep only 1 Betta. Oh well I will find room in my house. Lol
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Lol....!
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets I moving one dresses inside the walking closet. Lol
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
Is this 20g? Ty
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank you.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Yes, 20 gallon long.
fariborz koh
fariborz koh - 7 years ago
Are they fighting each other? Lol
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
No, they live very peaceful together!

20. comment for Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

HakunaMatata
HakunaMatata - 7 years ago
That sand section is so cool! Nice tank
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks:)
M P
M P - 7 years ago
No but I'm getting one soon, but my male Betta has nipped fins tho
M P
M P - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thanks for the help
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
If it's fin nipping and he has no tank mates in the tank then it's usually a sign of stress and insecurity. I had one that did the same thing, so I changed his tank up and put lots of plants in and now he doesn't do it anymore. The water needs to be kept really clean so infection doesn't set in. If the tank is filtered I'd do 50% once a week, if it's not filtered I'd do 100% twice a week. If it's fin rot it depends how developed it is. If it's mild then daily water changes for a few weeks should clear it up but if it's advanced it would need medication.
M P
M P - 7 years ago
How did you cure nipped fins? Love your tank wish I could get plants
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Are your fish with nipped fins in a sorority?
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
I have 32 g planted aquarium with 1 male Betta, can I add another male or female? I am new in freshwater, I am doing only saltwater tank for 3 years now. Ty
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank you, I understand what you mean.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank you. I love all your video and really loving to have more Betta tank.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Ally Tiffany yes my tank have a lot of live plants and driftwood. My Betta is male butterfly and about 2" long only, his buddies are 2 pair of guppies, that he love to swim and eat close to them, have Cory, shrimp, swordtail too. Ty I have hope now, my fish are almost same size.
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank you, I have very friendly Betta, with guppies, shrimp, Cory, tetras, swordtail. He's happy that's why I was thinking to get another one. Ok thank will not add more Betta.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Male bettas should not live together. A tank setting is not the same as the wild. In the wild they fight over territory but once the more dominant one wins the other will leave. In a tank there is no option to leave. You don't want to subject a Betta to a life of hiding and fearing for its life. Guppies can be a good option for Bettas it all depends on the aggression level of your Betta.
Ally Tiffany
Ally Tiffany - 7 years ago
You can have another male but be very careful, as long as your tank is very very planted, when male bettas see each other they will go the opposite way of each other and hide in the plants( like in the wild ) , but I would make sure if your Betta is not too agressive towards each other. But you can have smaller fish like guppies.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching. No, male Bettas can't live together they will likely kill each other. Neither can a male and female they will also likely kill each other if left together. Male and females only come together to mate and even then they cause each other injury!! You could add some other peaceful tropical fish like Julii Cory's they need to be in groups of 3-5. A lot depends on the aggression level of your Betta. Not all Bettas can live with other fish.
arnab B
arnab B - 7 years ago
What a stunning Tank. Well Done !!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thank you.
Aiden unicorn
Aiden unicorn - 7 years ago
what kind of corys are those
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
They are Julili Corys.
Jesus lizarraga
Jesus lizarraga - 7 years ago
what lighting are you using ? for your plants
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
We use Aqueon LED lighting. The link is in the description box if you want to take a look at it.
Samantha
Samantha - 7 years ago
Wow I'm so jealous lol amazing tank!
Flo Green
Flo Green - 7 years ago
Love it, I'm getting a 5 gallon how many female bettas can I put in a 5 gallon ?
Flo Green
Flo Green - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets Yes I think so too, great video talk later
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
That will be a wonderful size for a male Betta.
Flo Green
Flo Green - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets Thanks for the info, I've had 6 female Bette's in a large fish bowl years ago and they did great together, I did of course get them a big tank later on though. But I don't want anything bigger then a 5 G so I think I'll just get one male betta instead
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching! Females need to be in a group a 5 minimum this helps to spread out aggression. Any less than that and they're likely to kill each other. Even in a group of 5 there are still no guarantees they will get on. A 5 gallon tank is not big enough to support a group of females. You could only put 1 female in with maybe a snail or two.
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
Filter system at back of tank mirror is in tank for only 5 mins I'm from Darlington 35 miles from Newcastle
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
I think the mirrors are a great idea !

30. comment for Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
nice fish tank and fish's
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
Thanks
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
Thanks, I've just seen your video of your tank. Looks great:)
LXXXIX
LXXXIX - 7 years ago
Love this tank it was the inspiration for my tank!!!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+LXXXIX Wow, thank you! I just watched your video and your tank looks beautiful!!!
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 7 years ago
Hi Your Tank is so beautiful and your betta fish is so cute! I subscribed.
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets Thank you so much! :) That is awesome!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Dolphincutie83 Life Nice channel, I subscribed:)
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets You welcome! Maybe you can check out my channel and see what you think! :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Dolphincutie83 Life Thank you!
Truong Nguyen
Truong Nguyen - 7 years ago
Wow, that is a really successful change in style. Glad it's working out.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Truong Nguyen Thanks, so far so good
Shihtzus Caro & Lina
Shihtzus Caro & Lina - 7 years ago
wonderful fish!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Fashion Dogs Thank you!
Halle R
Halle R - 7 years ago
Love this it's the goals tank!!:}
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Halle R Thanks for watching!
Blazing Bettas
Blazing Bettas - 7 years ago
wow it looks so good! I'm going to be redoing my 10 gallon soon
Blazing Bettas
Blazing Bettas - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets thank you! And I feel the same way
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Blazing Bettas Thanks
Aquarium Boy123
Aquarium Boy123 - 7 years ago
They are so cute!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Aquarium Boy123 Thanks:)
Paris Jean
Paris Jean - 7 years ago
Omg it looks so much better I love it
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+ParisJean Thanks:)
Pink Bettas
Pink Bettas - 7 years ago
Love your tank but I think the current in your tank is a bit to strong for the bettas and therefore they can get really tired when they are swimming.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Pink Bettas Thanks. I agree in the video it does look strong. The filter has adjustable flow, I think it's possible I've knocked it onto a faster setting. Thanks for your input:)
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 7 years ago
This tank is beautiful!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Puppypop 101 Thank you!
Joseph Borges
Joseph Borges - 7 years ago
THISE FEMALES ARE AMAZING!!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Joseph Borges Thank you!
Neon Tetra Aquarist
Neon Tetra Aquarist - 7 years ago
That tank is just beautiful! Gorgeous and smart layout! Plants looking fire
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Neon Tetra Aquarist Thanks! It's been a huge learning curve and we still have lots to learn but it all seems to be working. We don't use anything in the tank other than Flourish root tabs and the plants are thriving.
JC Fish Family
JC Fish Family - 7 years ago
WOWZA!!! This tank is absolutely gorgeous! Like, major tank goals. Im planting my 5 gallon soon and Im totally inspired by you.
JC Fish Family
JC Fish Family - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets Yay! I can't wait for that video :D And anytime :D
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+JC Fish Family Aww, that's so kind
Jack smith
Jack smith - 7 years ago
Looking good! I always preferred live plants to fake ones. ps do your platies keep having babies? my 2 female platies keep giving birth to fry. One gave birth once and the other has given birth twice and now shes pregnant again?? I hate the fact that all these fish are being born and most are being eaten within a day of birth. Right now i have 23 fry in my tank... :( and i got females because i thought after the first load of babies were born it would stop.
Jack smith
Jack smith - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets Okay, thanks I will :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Jack smith Yes, I think for the most part that's true. You need 3 or more males for them to get along and even then there's no guarantee. Enjoy Orlando:)
Jack smith
Jack smith - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets I was going to get males but i was told they would fight and that females get along much better. Oh well, hopefully they stop giving birth soon...
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Jack smith Thanks:) Thankfully no babies, I got all male platies for that reason. I didn't want babies. Sometimes having all males don't get along but mine get on just fine.
BusyBettas
BusyBettas - 7 years ago
This tank is absolutely stunning! I wish I had a tank this beautiful
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+BusyBettas Aww...thanks
hamster's, Betta's and piggys
hamster's, Betta's and piggys - 7 years ago
beautiful tank love the fish
hamster's, Betta's and piggys
hamster's, Betta's and piggys - 7 years ago
+Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Simeon fish Thanks:)
Poisson Sauvage
Poisson Sauvage - 7 years ago
love love love love love!!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Poisson Sauvage Thanks:)
Emmys Animals
Emmys Animals - 7 years ago
amazing vidio beautiful bettas
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Emmys Animals Thank you!
Annette EM
Annette EM - 7 years ago
I! Awesome tank! I've noticed you prefer to use sand over gravel on most of your tanks, do you find its easier to clean? or do you just like how it looks?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Firstname Lastname Thanks for watching! I currently have sand in two tanks, gravel in 2 tanks and 2 bare bottom tanks. I really like the look of the sand and it is easy to clean for the most part! The fish waste just sits on the top of the sand so it's easy to do a spot clean. You also have to stir it up each week to remove any toxic gas pockets, that's the part I don't like about, my tank is then a little cloudy for an hour or so.

50. comment for Betta Fish in a Planted 20 Gallon Community Tank (Update)

El
El - 7 years ago
:) btw your a great youtuber I love betta fish
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Animal Girl5656
Electric Water
Electric Water - 7 years ago
beautiful colours on them
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+electric water Thanks!
El
El - 7 years ago
Omg I love it will you subscribe to me it would mean the world to me
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 7 years ago
+Animal Girl5656 Thanks for watching. I will check out your channel.

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