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rr Montelibano - 7 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 - 7 years ago

How many female bettas do you recommended for 46 gallon? I will also be keeping about 10 neon tetras

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'd do 12-15.

Andres Ocampo - 7 years ago

corys need a soft substrate like sand.

khalid saifullah - 7 years ago

can u tell me suitable fishes for 20 gallon long tank.

My Vuong - 7 years ago

I mean where do you get a brislenose fish

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Where do you get all the fish in your tank but the female betta fish

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets k thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Petsmart.

Linsay Whatever - 7 years ago

Tank looks smashing. Love the snail time lapse.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Where do you get it

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Is the snail help cleaning up the tank?

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets ok thx u

Lifewithpets - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets it 1.2g good enough for my male betta? Should I add a female in or no

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Petsmart.

My Vuong - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets where do you get the snail

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, it eats the algae.

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Roryyy Mercury - 7 years ago

Can shrimp live with bettas

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Usually bettas will eat them, but in some cases it can be done.

Cristiano Ronaldo Fans - 7 years ago

can u make a video on how to plant live plants

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 - 8 years ago

Where did you get the rocks that you used to divide the substrates?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We got them from Michaels.

Alec Berg - 8 years ago

Wow,i love the new interior! I think cories are so funny, I plan on getting some soon.

Lifewithpets - 8 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 - 8 years ago

you should rlly have 5 swordtails/platies and 3 bettas

Huy Nguyen Ho - 8 years ago

Where you got the sand?

Huy Nguyen Ho - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets okay thank you

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

It's the National Geographic brand from Petsmart.

Lovebetta - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

Thank you for your encouraging words.

Lovebetta - 8 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 - 8 years ago

That's fantastic I'm so glad it's worked out for you!

Lovebetta - 8 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 - 8 years ago

Lol....!

Lovebetta - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets I moving one dresses inside the walking closet. Lol

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you

Lovebetta - 8 years ago

Is this 20g? Ty

Lovebetta - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets thank you.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Yes, 20 gallon long.

fariborz koh - 8 years ago

Are they fighting each other? Lol

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

No, they live very peaceful together!

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HakunaMatata - 8 years ago

That sand section is so cool! Nice tank

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks:)

M P - 8 years ago

No but I'm getting one soon, but my male Betta has nipped fins tho

M P - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets thanks for the help

Lifewithpets - 8 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 - 8 years ago

How did you cure nipped fins? Love your tank wish I could get plants

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Are your fish with nipped fins in a sorority?

Lovebetta - 8 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 - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets thank you, I understand what you mean.

Lovebetta - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets thank you. I love all your video and really loving to have more Betta tank.

Lovebetta - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

What a stunning Tank. Well Done !!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

Aiden unicorn - 8 years ago

what kind of corys are those

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

They are Julili Corys.

Jesus lizarraga - 8 years ago

what lighting are you using ? for your plants

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We use Aqueon LED lighting. The link is in the description box if you want to take a look at it.

Samantha - 8 years ago

Wow I'm so jealous lol amazing tank!

Flo Green - 8 years ago

Love it, I'm getting a 5 gallon how many female bettas can I put in a 5 gallon ?

Flo Green - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Yes I think so too, great video talk later

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

That will be a wonderful size for a male Betta.

Flo Green - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

I think the mirrors are a great idea !

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Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 8 years ago

nice fish tank and fish's

Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 8 years ago

Thanks

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, I've just seen your video of your tank. Looks great:)

LXXXIX - 8 years ago

Love this tank it was the inspiration for my tank!!!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+LXXXIX Wow, thank you! I just watched your video and your tank looks beautiful!!!

Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago

Hi Your Tank is so beautiful and your betta fish is so cute! I subscribed.

Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Thank you so much! :) That is awesome!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Dolphincutie83 Life Nice channel, I subscribed:)

Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets You welcome! Maybe you can check out my channel and see what you think! :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Dolphincutie83 Life Thank you!

Truong Nguyen - 8 years ago

Wow, that is a really successful change in style. Glad it's working out.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Truong Nguyen Thanks, so far so good

Shihtzus Caro & Lina - 8 years ago

wonderful fish!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Fashion Dogs Thank you!

Halle R - 8 years ago

Love this it's the goals tank!!:}

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Halle R Thanks for watching!

Blazing Bettas - 8 years ago

wow it looks so good! I'm going to be redoing my 10 gallon soon

Blazing Bettas - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets thank you! And I feel the same way

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Blazing Bettas Thanks

Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago

They are so cute!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Aquarium Boy123 Thanks:)

Paris Jean - 8 years ago

Omg it looks so much better I love it

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+ParisJean Thanks:)

Pink Bettas - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

This tank is beautiful!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Puppypop 101 Thank you!

Joseph Borges - 8 years ago

THISE FEMALES ARE AMAZING!!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Joseph Borges Thank you!

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

That tank is just beautiful! Gorgeous and smart layout! Plants looking fire

Lifewithpets - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Yay! I can't wait for that video :D And anytime :D

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+JC Fish Family Aww, that's so kind

Jack smith - 8 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 - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Okay, thanks I will :)

Lifewithpets - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 years ago

This tank is absolutely stunning! I wish I had a tank this beautiful

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+BusyBettas Aww...thanks

hamster's, Betta's and piggys - 8 years ago

beautiful tank love the fish

hamster's, Betta's and piggys - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Simeon fish Thanks:)

Poisson Sauvage - 8 years ago

love love love love love!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Poisson Sauvage Thanks:)

Emmys Animals - 8 years ago

amazing vidio beautiful bettas

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Emmys Animals Thank you!

Annette EM - 8 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 - 8 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.

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El - 8 years ago

:) btw your a great youtuber I love betta fish

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Animal Girl5656

Electric Water - 8 years ago

beautiful colours on them

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+electric water Thanks!

El - 8 years ago

Omg I love it will you subscribe to me it would mean the world to me

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

+Animal Girl5656 Thanks for watching. I will check out your channel.

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