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nsturge11 - 6 years ago

Put some Otocinclus and a few bristlenose plecos. That should help with the algae. Oh, and Nerite snails too.

Mark DELA CRUZ - 6 years ago

Hey Sheila I was wondering, "ARE BETTAS COMPATIBLE WITH SWORDTAILS?"

Mark DELA CRUZ - 6 years ago

Are there any reasons why? :(

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Generally no.

rick and morty fanz - 6 years ago

is it hard to maintain these tank my friend has a community tank with 7 girls in a 40 gallon she said not to get it because the fought and killed the other (until she spilt it up) I really want to get a female community tank but now I have mixed feelings

Muhammad Ehtisham - 6 years ago

Can we add male betta in this tank?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

No, they will likely kill each other.

Mark DELA CRUZ - 6 years ago

Alrighty thx so so much

Mark DELA CRUZ - 6 years ago

And what is the best 20 gallon tank heater would you recommend for a beginner like me (I want to get it from Amazon)

Mark DELA CRUZ - 6 years ago

Hey I have another question, do those Denison Barbs (Roseline Sharks) grow really big?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes, they get 5-6 inches in length. They need to be in groups of 5 or more and a minimum tank of 55 gallons as they’re fast swimmers.

lucy - 6 years ago

What type of fish get on with female also would I be able to have one female by herself or would I need 5?

Angie Camacho - 6 years ago

I want to do a betta sorority tank

I want to have some guppies, betas of course and some pygmy corydoras for a 30 gallon

If I put 5 female bettas, 3 guppies, and 4 pygmy corydoras would that be too overcrowded

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Rachel Kruse - 6 years ago

I have an algae issue too. My tank is mature (5 months) I replaced the filter and had a mini cycle, exacerbated by the ‘snailo’ recipe I feed mystery snails. I took out all the hardscape, thoroughly suctioned deep the gravel, and then considerate water change more than usual, a dose of clear water to get small particles removed by filter, and the algae appears in check. Try this and just be patient

Oceanbouy87 - 6 years ago

Any good tank mates for for male Betta 10 gallon

BusyPetKeeping 101 - 6 years ago

Add some mollies since in the wild that is what they mainly feast on

mcsjsanders - 6 years ago

UV.

WicKked WiazZard - 6 years ago

Are those Siamese algae eaters? You seem to have a few, I thought they were good?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

No, we had female bettas, twin bar platys, Denison barbs, has
Harlequin Rasbora, clown loaches and the fish on the bottom are juli corys.

Jed Garcia - 6 years ago

Your tank is beautiful

Christian Star - 6 years ago

Did any fish die ever sense you've put the beta fish in the tank with the community fish?

Christian Star - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets that's great! Just curious. I used to own a beta community tank

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

No.

No High CBD Oil - 6 years ago

Algae frustrating I had algae bloom I got the green machine uv sterilizer it was a amazing after it cleared out all of the algae I turned it off and just use it if I need it also look into DYI fish keeper YouTube and polishing the water it is amazingly keep the water clean The simple water bottle and some poly fill

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Thankfully we have sorted the issue out.

Heavy Metal Lion - 6 years ago

I just love that pink/orange betta, I think her name is faith? She's gorgeous

Scott Believer - 6 years ago

Would you try Flourish Excel ?

Scott Believer - 6 years ago

I will be buying 5 or 6 baby betta's in the next two weeks. I am excited.

Scott Believer - 6 years ago

Really enjoy your videos !

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes, I've heard that. We have sorted the problem out in this tank by adjusting the lighting. Hopefully it will stay good!! We've also added a lot more plants.

Scott Believer - 6 years ago

They say it is an algacide.

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

I don't think so. I don't use fertilizers in may tanks except for this one and I have one that I like using.

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En-Tseh Wang - 6 years ago

where do you get tthose slate rocks that are used as borders for the substrate?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

You can get it from Michaels or on our website. The link is in the description box.

Eric Lumpkin - 6 years ago

Where is your clean up crew?

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

We have a pleco, shrimp would get eaten and so would snails due to the clown loaches. This tank has changed now and doing so much better.

Eric Lumpkin - 6 years ago

Like you need pleco,Shrimp,Snails,etf they will take care of it

sicilianotoronto - 6 years ago

Siamese algae eater is the best! Looks
somewhat like denisoni barb in shape but has a black stripes and silvery colour. The female gets plump like a porpoise and they have quite a personality!

Hayden Does Things - 6 years ago

1:37 you can get a uv sterilizer

Leslie Sanchez - 6 years ago

Can I put two veiltail female bettas in a 10 gallon tank?

Leslie Sanchez - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets Okay, I will keep them separated. Thank you so much!

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

No, they will likely kill each other. Bettas do better in larger groups.

Fishy Lps - 6 years ago

Turn your lights off

Grabbfiske Tv - 6 years ago

Install a uv steralicer

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Correct! We wanted to make the changes and see if they worked before sharing what we did and if it worked or not. We've since done several updates videos.

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

The 75 gallon currently has 10 harlequin rasboras, 4 Denison Barbs, 3 Cory's (more will be added soon) 5 female bettas and 1 clown pleco .

Shaden0040 - 6 years ago

Want to get rid of the green water? Just add lots of daphnia, they will eat it, and your fish will eat the dphnia. keep adding them until the algae laden water turns clear.

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Jessica Crippen - 6 years ago

will you be doing an update on your algae issues? I've just started my first betta sorority and am having the same issue and its driving me nuts. I'm trying to be patient though!

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes, we did sort it out. Here is the update video. https://youtu.be/nVoAjM_dnX0

My Vuong - 6 years ago

Could I put 5 baby female betta in a 10 gallon tank? And 2 baby Snail in ?

My Vuong - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets but today I go to petsmart there was zero female betta fish

My Vuong - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets kk

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

No too much.

My Vuong - 6 years ago

Lifewithpets and a brislenose

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes.

xochristine46 - 6 years ago

was that Joy at 3:56? up near the top? she looks great!

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Yes, she's doing really well.

marky0306 - 7 years ago

love your channel and bettas, they're beautiful :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Anja-Elin Tveterås - 7 years ago

Hi, what is the name of the fish with the black stripe on its side?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Denison barb, they need to be in groups of 4 or more and require a tank of 55 gallons or more. The fish get 5-6 inches in length.

Lumirecia Mh - 7 years ago

Where do you buy your live plants? Also what are those fish with a black line across its body called?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We get our plants from H2oplants.com. I have a coupon code for them lwp15. Do you mean the silver fish with the red and black line? If so they're Denison barbs. They get big, need to be in groups of 5 or more and a tank of 55 gallons minimum.

Animallover0236 - 7 years ago

I have a 29 gallon tank I really would like to have a betta but I only have 1 ranm but I would like other types of fish too I have done it before and it worked really well but i was very young and I wan wondering could I have a cumnity tank with 1 betta but i do need new substrate and a light ( the light I had bought was a blue light for the painted fish) I was wondering what type of light would help the plants grow as well as what type substrate I'm alot more used to the average tropical fish rather than bettas I do love having them but I just recently learned the mimim tank size for them and I know know why my bettas didn't live as long as I hoped (they tended to live between 4 months -1 year) i really hope you do answer some of my questions

Animallover0236 - 7 years ago

+Lifewithpets okay thank you so much I love your videos

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We use a Deckey led light from Amazon. That works really well for growing live plants. You can use regular gravel to grow plants as long as you use root tabs.

Little Bit of California - 7 years ago

Tank goals.

SophisticatedSheltie - 7 years ago

I have a empty 80 gallon tank thats about 5ft long, 1ft wide, and 2 ft tall. I wanted to do a sorority but I was advised against it because a tank being too tall can be a problem. But in this video, it looks like the dimensions are pretty similar, and the fish seem alright. Are there any concerns I should have when staring a big sorority. Also would it be better to bettas first or the other fish first?

SophisticatedSheltie - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Thanks :)!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

The bettas don't have any issues at all. I'd recommend adding plants near the surface they can rest and hide in though. It would be better to add the other fish before the betta fish. Let them settle then add the bettas.

Tavish McHotty - 7 years ago

Seachem Flourish Excel is an organic carbon for planted tanks. People in a lot of YouTube videos say it also controls algae. Might be worth a try.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion. I've solved the issue, no more algae!

Amelia's Menagerie - 7 years ago

What is the wood that has almost honeycomb shaped holes to it? Sorry, I should probably know this by now...

Amelia's Menagerie - 7 years ago

Thank you so much!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Cholla wood.

Arche Novak - 7 years ago

Quick question, for someone starting a 20 gallon sorority tank what would be the best heater? Preferably something cheap and that can be hidden among plants, thank you for your time!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I live in Florida too. For most of the year we don't use a heater as the house is at 78f but for a few months during the winter we use an Aqueon heater in the tanks. We get most of our fish products from Amazon.

Arche Novak - 7 years ago

Reminder that I live in Florida and our house is always warm, so I don't know if a heater is even absolutely necessary

BrendanOriginal - 7 years ago

Really cool tank lay out!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Hannah Ketelsen - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you so much she is doing better

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'd put her in a small tank on her own, add a heater, some plants and filter. Do very regular water changes to keep the water clean so the fins can heal. Usually after a trauma they're in shock and need to rest.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks, yes it is! I think I may have figured it out but need to give it longer and see if it continues to improve.

Elfie In Angel City - 7 years ago

Would love videos on how to deal with algae! Ever since I added lights to my tank, I have had to deal with it. I've slowed it down by monitoring how long the light is on by keeping it less than 12 hours. But beyond cleaning and scrubbing the tank, and lights, I don't know what I'm doing. Gonna try the diy sponge filters hopefully my next paycheck.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'd definitely reduce the lighting to 7-8 hours a day and see if that makes a difference. All my other tanks do well on that but this one, well that's a whole other story....lol!

Capt Awesome1 - 7 years ago

You should try algae gone it works amazing its at pet smart

Roger Haffner - 7 years ago

add a picasimus

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

There's also already one in there.

Purplesnowball 13 - 7 years ago

Ah, algae is so frustrating. As you know, I am struggling with it SO bad in my 5 gal. No fun at all! I hope you can get rid of it.

Rebecca Johnston - 6 years ago

Purplesnowball 13 yes algea is very annoying but its a good sign however if its over grown it could be a bad sign they act like indecators if theres too much it could be over feeding or too much light x hope it helps 8-10 hours if its to do with light ..

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks .

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LaLaDreamLandLA - 7 years ago

Algae has compelled me to give up with plants and light. Currently, I only have fake plants and no light, my tank is in a room with no light, and it only sees light when I turn the light on in the room. The fish are very healthy. I love it, my plants are always beautiful and last forever, and best of all, no algae.

Lisa Foster - 7 years ago

A couple of otocinclus catfish would help get the algae off the plants themselves. Once it's already there, it often has to be removed before your other attempts to control it can take full effect to prevent more.

Randy Hightower - 7 years ago

Are you considering adding any critters for the algae? I was also curious if you put any of your pothos in this tank. It was your video on it that got me to try it in my little 10 gallon. It may help out compete the algae for food. If they're their and I missed them never mind! Good luck with balancing out the tank. All your set ups always look lovely.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! We have some algae eaters in the tank. Adding the pothos is on the list of things to try however I'm worried it would take the nutrients from the plants in the tank as their growth is already not too good. I've a list of different things I'm trying so it's a slow process.

Spencer Drozdowski - 7 years ago

This tank is beautiful. Keep up the good work!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 7 years ago

A UV Sterilizer will clean that up in a few days! Hope it works out for you!

8654 Zulu Foxtrot - 6 years ago

Betta's are just fine with a medium flow, contrary to popular belief. It takes a bit of time for them to adjust, but once they do they actually really like it. You'll find they swim more and actually "surf" the stronger flow spots. Get your tank healthy, your fish will adapt as everything in nature usually does.

RookieAquarist16 - 6 years ago

Wow you are everywhere!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks, yes I do have one but it's large and the flow would be an issue for the bettas. I want to try and find the cause so I'm not doing a patch up job but as a last resort I will use it.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I do have one but it's huge and the flow would be a problem for the bettas. As a last resort I will use it.

Shon Meyers - 7 years ago

Great video!! What kind of fish are in this tank with the female betta fish?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

They're Denison barbs, clown loaches, harlequin rasboras and Cory's. Some of these fish need a large tank of 75 gallons plus.

Victoria Saletnik - 7 years ago

add pothos to the tank, it sucks out all the nutrients the algae need to grow. worked for me!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I have been thinking about it but am worried it would take the nutrients from my plants. I'm trying different things so it's a slow process but that's definitely on the list!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

If you're in the USA,Home Depot or Lowes sell them. I got mine from there.

Rhythm F. - 7 years ago

Victoria Saletnik I can't find that plant anywhere. It sucks

Kelly King - 7 years ago

LOVE videos about your sorority!!

skinsgirl3 - 7 years ago

Please let us know what works for you! Good luck :)
P.S. How do you like the Eco Complete, do you think it has contributed to any of the problems (plants or otherwise)?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. I don't think it's the substrate although it is the first time we have used this one. There are too many nutrients in the water and it's perfect for Algae. I just need to find the perfect balance to starve it but still feed the plants!

Pink Bettas - 7 years ago

Great video! I hope the algae goes away soon.

Capt Awesome1 - 7 years ago

i need help i have a 20 gallon tank with 2 platys and they are extremely stressed out i think its because my cat likes to tap on the glass and they freak out if i go near the tank any tips?

Capt Awesome1 - 7 years ago

omg thank you so much i redesigned the tank and they love it

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Make sure the tank is well planted and lots of places for them to hide, if they feel secure it will calm them down.

NeneTanae - 7 years ago

This may be a little silly but you can't just drain the water, clean the tank, & then start all over again? Or that's not how algae works? lol maybe it's really not that simple idk.

Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 6 years ago

NeneTanae I had to do that with my goldfish's tank. it was uncleanable any other way. I just put about 1/2-1 gallon of water out of my 55 gallon community aquarium in the goldfish tank. it was ready the next day.

Mr. Purple - 7 years ago

NeneTanae it's kind of an option, it wouldn't completely restart the tank but it might cause a mini cycle. Nevertheless, if you don't find the root of the problem the algae will just keep coming back.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Unfortunately that's not an option, it would restart the whole tank which potentially could be fatal for the fish.

Balloon Kiiwi - 7 years ago

The problem with that is that the nitrogen cycle would restart and that is potentially harmful for the fish!

Daiz4 Dayz - 7 years ago

what fish do you recommend for a tank that has a male betta?

Rebecca Johnston - 6 years ago

otocinclus catfish or corydora catfish these are a small variety but need atleast 10 gallons or nean tetras and ever white mountain minnows snails are another great tank mate

Soren K - 6 years ago

It is possible that your water temp is too low, so the Betta is trying to stay in its' zone in terms of temp. Bettas are tropical fish, the best temp for them is 75F to 81F. As for the Guppies, I have rarely heard of them being good companions with Bettas. They can rival bettas in fin design and could aggravate the Betta in defending its territory and dominance. Even if the fish somehow get along, and only nip once in a blue moon, you must remember, the mere PRESENCE of other colorful and elegant fish can stress your Betta alone. Still, there are success story videos on youtube of people making it work. Either way, check your temp but make sure it is within a range that accommodates all the fish fairly. Best tank mates for your Betta: Most bottom feeders including Plecos and Cory Catfish (Amazing and hardy fish, fun personalities), Neon tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Ghost Shrimp. Another tip is to NOT get fish larger than the Betta, as it will become intimidated and possibly attack it and/or get stressed. The goal is to make your betta feel as though it is top dog, and does not feel there is a need to defend its' territory. Sorry for the long post, hope your tank is doing great!

Elaina DeWitt - 7 years ago

Daiz4 Dayz Okay :) good luck on your tank!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Guppies can be very hit and miss a lot depends on your Betta. Tetras tend to be very nippy unless you have a lot of them so they can fight amongst themselves. Platys harlequin rasbora and corys are a good option.

Daiz4 Dayz - 7 years ago

Elaina DeWitt thank you, tho ima hold off on the community tank with a betta, I have guppy and platie fry

Elaina DeWitt - 7 years ago

Daiz4 Dayz go for some mild tetras, not known for biting fins, such as neon tetras, they go very well with bettas, and don't do guppies as their colorful fins are sometimes mistaken for a betta and they may fight

Daiz4 Dayz - 7 years ago

Radcliffe WatsonGrint is it normal that my betta only likes being near the heater?

Radcliffe WatsonGrint - 7 years ago

any kind of guppies or tetras

Golden Hammy - 7 years ago

Hi I have a fluval spec 5 gallon aquarium and, my friend went on holiday and I was watching his halfmoon beta fish.... my tank was cycling and I put the fish in the tank and the flow was way too high for him and I want to get a betta fish but, even on the tanks lowest setting the tanks flow just seemed way too high. I wanted to get a koi betta with a (much) shorter tail than my friends fish. Do you think the tank flow will still be too overpowering for the poor betta? Thanks!!!

Balloon Kiiwi - 7 years ago

I had the same problem with mine and after googling I found the perfect solution! If you google the issue you should be able to find a buffer for the output made out of a plastic bottle, super easy and cheap! Worked like a charm!

missykim - 7 years ago

I think it looks gorgeous! I would love to have a tank that looks this good. Beautiful <3

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

zorana - 7 years ago

my goldfish has something brown almost black on her fins and tail and its getting worse and worse what should I do to stop that?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, possibly ammonia burn that's healing that does go brown/black.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Do you have Instagram, if so DM me a picture. I'd say fin rot however in Goldfish fin rot is usually more red in color.

Juleighsa obando - 7 years ago

zorana a make sure you search it first to make sure and keep a close eye on you're fish

Juleighsa obando - 7 years ago

zorana a sounds like fin rot your going to have to clean the whole tank and do a 100% water change and buy it medication and separate it from any other fish

Paris Jean - 7 years ago

It looks great

Ms Lady - 7 years ago

Your fish look so pretty!! I could watch them swim for hours;))

Tara - 7 years ago

Maybe a algae treatment? I don't believe the cheap ones work from the pet store, I recommend looking for one with great reviews! Algae is very annoying and I've experienced it myself a lot, good luck!

The Aquarium Show - 7 years ago

check your water quality maybe the filtration cabt handel the waste

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 and Nitrates 10.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Water quality has been good since setting the tank up. No issues there.

MrCrappyUploads - 7 years ago

There are these tanks called marina tanks that look really cool. I know they are to small for bettas and I'm wondering if I can recreate one but in a bigger tank like a kritter keeper or a square fish tank. I want to recreate the one with the half square in the middle with gravel in it. I hope someone tells me if this is a good idea or not! Thanks!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Already have them in the tank.

HopArt Studio - 7 years ago

Great update! Looking forward to seeing the progress as I am cycling a 10 gallon tank.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Alisson - 7 years ago

How long does your light is turned on ? Too much light can result in algea. 8-10 hours is enough for this kind of planted aquarium. Btw it's really beautiful what you've done ! I love bettas and I want to make a community tank with female bettas in the future ! Right now I only have one male with some platies.

EndiePearl Roleplay - 7 years ago

alicha1716 well she had algea eaters so I would leave the light on so they can eat

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, I don't think so. We've figured it out and an update will be coming soon. The tank is so much clearer in just one week!

Allison Pets - 7 years ago

Do you think the Ick medication could have caused an imbalance in the tank which made a algae bloom occur?

Alisson - 7 years ago

Good luck ! Sometime it's only by trying different things that we find what's the problem ! You're doing it right :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. Lights are only on 5-6 hours a day, were testing doing different things to see what makes a change, but its a slow process.

The Aquarium Show - 7 years ago

also for how long the lights are on and if there is a close window to the tank'

The Aquarium Show - 7 years ago

not enough cleaning crew in this size of tank

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, we were but have backed off using it as it was making the algae worse.

The Aquarium Show - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets do you dose ferts to the plants?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

If you have a balanced tank you shouldn't need a cleaning crew. However I do have a pleco in there and also nerite snails which is a risk as loaches love to eat snails! The lights are on 5-6 hours and no it's not close to the window. I have 3 tanks next to windows and 7 tanks total and none of the others have algae issues. Only this one which is really frustrating!

The Aquarium Show - 7 years ago

you have no cleaning crew :|

Anna M - 7 years ago

Our rescue Betta Duke died today. It was so hard :( I have no idea what was wrong, it's always so sad when that happens. Hope you're having a great day :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Im sorry to hear that, yes it is sad when they die.

Amy Mckiernan - 7 years ago

throw in some algae eating snails! they do miracles

Amy Mckiernan - 7 years ago

oh dang. i have a mystery in my 20 with my rainbow fishes, dwarf gourami and corydoras and he does great

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Have one in there but it's at risk of being eaten by the loaches!!

Fluff,Fins And Feathers - 7 years ago

hope you can get the Alge under control soon, I love how your female bettas get along so well they are so cute!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

F Zm0 - 7 years ago

You can add a baby pleco it well eat the algee

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks, but we already have a pleco in the tank.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. They're both doing fantastic, settled really well.

Jack smith - 7 years ago

Your videos mame me more excited to get my females haha :) Also great thumbnail picture!

Jack smith - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets I already have 1 adult and about 10 platy fry but they are not that big yet... of couse they will grow. I am keeping my adult one and probably 1 or 2 of the female juveniles. Would the tetras be okay in a group of 4 long term with the bettas if i didnt get any more? i know its suggested to keep them in groups of 6+. What about 4 neons 4/5 bettas and 2 platys.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I think that's a little small for all those fish especially with female bettas. If you didn't have the platys in your first option and don't add more neons you may get away with it.

Jack smith - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Will do when i get them! What do you think about 2/3 platys, 7 neons and 4/5 bettas? 2ft tank 15 gallons i think. I have 4 neons at the moment but i want to get a couple more to give them a bigger school. If not ive thought about 1 betta, 3-4 platys, 4-6 panda corys 7 neons but i think id prefer a sorority rather than one betta. :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks Jack! I hope you'll post a video when you get them.

Shawnlyq - 6 years ago

I'm interested in seeing the progress! I just introduced mine to a 40g community tank too and everything is going a little too perfect I'm starting to be a lil' skeptical...

sugargliderlove123 - 7 years ago

great video i always tried to have a betta sorority but it never worked it worked with only one female and the rest other species of fish but never a group of females

talal arafa - 7 years ago

very nice

talal arafa - 7 years ago

very nice

Lovebetta - 7 years ago

That's why in my opinion freshwater tank is harder to keep, in saltwater if there's algae or cyano we know that it's phosphate, just water change or put gfo reactor, or turn off the lights for 2-3 days. Maybe you try to do big water change and get off as much algae you can and turn off the lights for few days. Or try Bacter Clean F. I am regularly using it in my betta tank and I don't have algae anymore and I set the light higher from my tank and on only for 6 hours. Hope this help. Good luck.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I've been doing most of this, I will look into the the rest, thanks.

Pork Ball - 7 years ago

to get rid of algae use less co2 or less flourisher

Pork Ball - 7 years ago

i would say it could be the light, which is allowing the algae to grow but then that would stop the growth of your plants or your plants aren’t using up the fish waste fast enough because plants and algae use fish waste to grow

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

They'd most likely get eaten in this tank. With algae it is better to figure out what's causing it rather than patch up the problem.

KittyzCanFly - 7 years ago

How about Amano shrimp?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I have one nerite in there at the moment but it's a risk as loaches eat snails. He's been in a week and so far so good. I may add more if it goes well as I really like nerite snails and have them in all my other tanks.

Pork Ball - 7 years ago

snails? you can get some nice looking snails

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Never use co2 and not using fertilizer at the moment.