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Atrociousbear 219 - 7 years ago

Did you have to cycle the tank before putting the bettas in and how long did it take

Atrociousbear 219 - 7 years ago

sorry i was a little confused, thank you so much for the help! :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'm assuming you're talking about something like seachem stability or tetra safe start. These do help speed up the process but you still need to cycle the tank. Ammonia is needed for the cycle to start. Without it the beneficial bacteria has nothing to feed on.

Atrociousbear 219 - 7 years ago

Do you NEED to use ammonia to start cycling a tank or can you use beneficial bacteria

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes. I am able to use sponge filters from other tank so I don't have to wait. So the tank is always fully cycled when I add fish. Most cycles take 3-5 weeks.

Haodijam Romila - 7 years ago

Swolare

Shaina Kristjanson - 7 years ago

i loooove your bettas there so preety

Classic Selene - 7 years ago

How did you make the pvc pipe with the moss ball again? Was it just sticking it with super glue or did u have to tie it? I can't seem to recall which video it was from

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes we used a little super glue.

Vanessa Olson - 7 years ago

Hi, great videos! I have a half moon betta that has been biting his own fins. I can't figure out why? He did it a few months ago and then they healed up and just the other day he bit them again. Water quality is good. He is in a 5 gallon planted tank. Should I move him into a near my other tetra tank so he can see more? I am out of ideas. Thanks

Vanessa Olson - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you! I will move around his decorations. I trimmed a few plants and made a little more room for him to swim around. I just want him to be happy.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I have one that does the same. He goes for months without biting and then will suddenly start again. I have found moving the decorations and plants around help. He's also in a divided tank so once a month I have started switching sides so he gets a complete change. So far so good.

Sherry Swinney - 7 years ago

Sheila I love these videos on divided tanks. Thanks so much. Do you have a T-Shirt with your logo?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks. Not as yet but we are working on it!

Arsenic Annie - 7 years ago

How often do you restock your dividers on your website? I'm looking to buy one and they're all sold out

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

They will be available later today and on Memorial Day weekend sale!!

Art Encounter - 7 years ago

Awesome plants and fish! Since this is a relatively new planted tank, did you have any plant melting? If so how did you remedy it? I don't know if you have talked about this in another video but I just had to ask

Art Encounter - 7 years ago

Ok thanks! Also thanks for always responding to all of my questions

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! It's not something I've experienced in our plants. When we put the plants in we make sure they have roots tabs for food. If you have a plant melt back give it time to convert and it should come back stronger.

VISHWA GUNATHILAKE - 7 years ago

I bought white small gravel and washed it many times and put it in my fish tank yesterday.there was a black carp .2 golfish and a orange colour carp.But today I notised that black colour carp's colour turning to white colour.but i still can see black

VISHWA GUNATHILAKE - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets ok thanx

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Haha....I misread that sorry although the same is true. Their colors still change.

VISHWA GUNATHILAKE - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets and thanx

VISHWA GUNATHILAKE - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets it not a goldfish .a carp

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Goldfish are changing color all the time. Black goldfish usually end up orange and sometimes orange and white.

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Wendy G - 7 years ago

Regarding Rupert's fin-biting behavior... It's possible he gets bored with his environment and needs more interaction and/or stimulation (which might explain why he stops this behavior when you move him from tank to tank). Lots of domesticated pets develop self-destructive behaviors when they're bored (i.e., feather picking, over-grooming, etc.) I have a half-moon betta I rescued about 4 months ago who had bitten the top half of his tail down to nothing. His fins have fully recovered now and he's stopped biting his fins. Here's what I've done so far: 1) He lives in a cycled 2.5 gallon tank with an undergravel filter and a heater and I dosed him with Melafix. 2) I change 50% of his water & vacuum his gravel every other week. 3) I rearrange his tank decorations occasionally. 4) He's now trained to jump for his food at each feeding (3-4 betta pellets, 2x/day). He seems to enjoy the interaction and is very active moving about his tank exploring and watching outside his tank for visitors. I know you're probably very busy with the maintenance & upkeep of all your pets, but you might consider rearranging his tank occasionally or try training him to do "betta tricks" to provide a more stimulating environment. I hope this helps... Good luck!
P.S. Your aquarium setups and designs are inspiring and have motivated me to try working more with planted tanks. Thanks for all the great videos and keep up the excellent work.

Alina Ly - 7 years ago

Hi! I recently just bought a 10 gallon tank and plan on diving it for my two bettas. I was wondering what kind of air pump you use because I'm having a difficult time trying to choose one since I want sponge filters on both sides. Thank you! :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, we use a 2-3 way valve, that way you can run more than one sponge filter on an air pump. This video might be helpful and all the links to the items are in the description box of the video. https://youtu.be/GyQIuTX0h2w

Alina Ly - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets do you use one pump per side of the tank?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We use the tetra whisper air pump. We own 5 of them!!

Disney Lps - 7 years ago

for the 10 gallon tank do you use a 20 or 30 inch light?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

The light measures 20 inches on a 10 gallon tank.

Mysmall petshop - 7 years ago

Hi, Im planning on getting a tank today and the fish in 2 days time. If I put the kickstart cycle liquid etc, is that enough time?

Mysmall petshop - 7 years ago

Thank you very much. Im going to wait two weeks. Sorry I keep asking you questions but you're my trusted source!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Not really, It takes several weeks for the cycle to get going but kickstart will help. You will need to add fish food or a source of ammonia when you add the kickstart otherwise the bacteria won't have anything to feed on.

Johnovan Dupper - 7 years ago

love the setup!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Chris Schamahorn - 7 years ago

Was hoping to get your advice/opinion, I have a 29 gallon that is basically fully stocked but... I have a brown algae problem and I was thinking of getting a bristlenose pleco to help. The addition of the pleco will bring my tank to about 33 inches of fish. I've also added a few extra plants and started reducing my lights from 12 hrs/day to 10. Will the extra bioload of the bristle cause any extra problems for my tank ? Seeing as the 1 inch per gallon guideline will be exceeded in this tank ?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

The inch per gallon rule has long been discarded. Whilst it's a general guide it on the whole isn't very accurate. Plecos produce a lot of waste so depending on why you have an algae problem it may add to it. I would reduce your lights to 6-8 hours a day and reduce feeding and see if that helps before adding more fish. Other good algae eaters are nerite snails and otocinclus that you may like to research.

Elton Veux - 7 years ago

Sometimes the fish is just bored and starts to bite his own fins, maybe add some fish in with him.

Elton Veux - 7 years ago

Ah, ok. No idea why he is doing that then, never had an issue like this myself. But at least for now he has stopped doing it.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We did this in another tank and his fin biting got much worse.

Danny's Aquariums - 7 years ago

Congratulations on 10.000 subscribers! You deserve it!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Jenny Lee - 7 years ago

WOW! Congratulations on 10K Subscribers!!!
I love your videos, and everything about you! You definitely earned it. Stay positive! :)

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the support!

Rex Stylus - 7 years ago

Need these dividers but I live in Canada :(

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Sorry!

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Steenfott Aquatics - 7 years ago

Huge congrats on 10k, well deserved!!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you so much, I can't believe it. We never imagined when We started the channel a year ago we would do anything like this! My goal was 1000 subs....lol! Your turn soon!!

MasterAquatics - 7 years ago

congrats on 10k!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

PsychedelicBabe - 7 years ago

Nice update Sheila the tank looks great

Heidi's Fish Tank - 7 years ago

This set up is really just so beautiful! I was having a huge problem with tail biting and aquarium coop suggested I try my guy in a well planted community tank so he has something to kind of chase but the other fish have lots of places to hide. It stopped the tail biting and he did so well with tankmates(rasboras, cory cats, cardinal tetras).

Heidi's Fish Tank - 7 years ago

I'm so glad you figured out what works best for your guy! Just goes to show that fish are individuals. Tail biting is super hard because you can do everything "right" and they still bite. It's so stressful.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! Yes we tried that but he bite his fins much worse, he seemed so stressed out. At this point he is definitely better on his own.

Killer Shark - 7 years ago

Where is the white betta?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Do you mean Henry our dumbo Betta? If so he's been in another tank for a while now.

Killer Shark - 7 years ago

Unless that's another tank lol

Betta Josh - 7 years ago

My gosh this educated me quiet a bit! My halfmoon has been fin biting and I'm currently trying to make his fins heal. Beautiful tank!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! Fin biting seems to be quite common.

naomi smith - 7 years ago

That's ok I was just wondering it looks lovely

naomi smith - 7 years ago

Hi life with pets I would love to have a lid made for my fish tank but I live in Australia how much are you going to sell your lids for love you videos Naomi xxx

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We're not making the lids to sell at this time. We also can't ship outside the USA. Sorry!

ADAM'S TV - 7 years ago

How do I make my female girls stop fighting?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

How many do you have, what tank size and is it really heavily planted?

Purplesnowball 13 - 7 years ago

I'm so sorry I have been so inactive on your channel lately! Maybe you haven't even noticed

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! Yes I had noticed

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Lukas - 7 years ago

Would four cories be fine in 5G (10G divided)? I just bought a 10G tank, and my betta may or may not tolerate them. I have one single cory as of now simply to test if my betta will tolerate him. My cory is always hiding, but when he's just sitting in the open on the ground, not moving my betta seems to ignore him most of the time. As well as no injuries.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, this is often the case. Most tanks are slightly different sizes even though they're supposed to be the same. Our dividers would still fit your tank though.

Lukas - 7 years ago

Aqueon Petco 10G. However, this one has slightly smaller dimensions than all the other ones that were being sold in store. 10" instead of 10.3" width. I may just head back so I don't have an odd ball, and give me a slightly more water in my tank getting the very slightly larger tank.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, minimum 10 gallon, they're very active fish. Yes interior measurements. What 10 gallon tank do you have? Aqueon, topfin etc?

Lukas - 7 years ago

Four pygmys in a 5G, still too small? Also, on your website with the divider, is the minimum maximum measurements for the interior measurements? IE from the end of one piece of glass to the next piece, where they connect with silicone width wise.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

No, it would be too small. Cory's prefer to be in groups of 4 -6 or more so a 10 gallon will be on the small side unless they're Pygmy Cory's. A 5 gallon would be too small either way.

RebeccaMarieB - 7 years ago

where do you buy your floating plants? I have been looking for water lettuce for my own divided betta tank, but I'm unsure of buying them from somewhere like Amazon.

RebeccaMarieB - 7 years ago

thank you you're awesome!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

You can buy them from H2oplants. His plants are amazing and he has great customer service. There's a coupon code in the description box to get money off you order!

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 years ago

I love how Theo flares at the snail. So sassy

Fenu S - 7 years ago

Creative Pet Keeping yea! Your here ❤️

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

He's lived with snails his whole life but every now and again he still likes to show them who's boss!

It's A&A - 7 years ago

Looks awesome, I hope Rupert's fins continue to heal. (Sorry if I spelled his name wrong) If I add another tank to my pet family, it will definitely be a divided tank for two bettas, with your superb divider of course! Loved the video, hope the fish are all doing well

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Nicole Marie - 7 years ago

You spoke about having an algae problem. Instead of blacking out the side of the tank I would get a nice sized Pleco. They're extremely docile and all my Bettas all get along great with plecos and really just ignore them for the most part. I got a 7 inch long pleco for like $12 at pet supplies plus.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion the tank is way too small for a pleco. We have plecos in some of our other tanks.

MyLilZoo1017 - 7 years ago

Great video! I ended up getting two ten gallons one for the male the other for my female! I think I'm going to get another male and female and split tank! But I'm not sure yet!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks. Sounds like a great idea.

Joy Barton - 7 years ago

Beautiful tank and bettas! you inspire me in your videos too!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Joanna Branch - 7 years ago

Loved the update! The light sand looks fantastic in that tank!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Maxwell P - 7 years ago

No dislikes!?! wow! that just shows you got great content

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! Give it time! We have dislikes now!

Gilmar Oliveira - 7 years ago

Really good. Very talented. All of you. I love your videos. Very beautiful and healthy fishes you have. Keep up the good work.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you, appreciate the support.

Davie - 7 years ago

This is the only YouTube channel that never gets dislikes

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Lol.....I wish but I get my fair share. I've already got some on this video!

D.P.K Fish Aquariums - 7 years ago

I really enjoyed the video and greatful for the tips am happy the betta is healing up .

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

pretty Bettas!

Nicole Hitt - 7 years ago

Love the vid ❤️ just a quick question u do have a halfmoon I believe and I was wondering can halfmoon bettas be less active and not swim as much in larger tanks mine seems to be more active in my 3 gallon than my 10

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, I would move him if you think he is happier.

Nicole Hitt - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets would my betta be better in the smaller tank if he's more active in it?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I think bettas with large fins generally are more active in smaller tanks as the water flow isn't usually as strong.

Lissett Fernandez - 7 years ago

hey sheila! love your videos
about filtration i really do recommend little sponge filters or some type of water movement on both sides with these types of dividers because for a while i only had filtration on one side and the other side started developing bubbles and like a gooey clear film and i read somewhere that that was build up ammonia or something like that so i do recommend!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It comes from the lack of gas exchange at the top of the tank.

Lissett Fernandez - 7 years ago

oh really? I didnt know, does it come from the fish or the plants?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! I agree, that why I said add an air stone. The film you're talking about is a protein skin and completely harmless to your fish it happens when there little to no water movement.

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! I added new fish to my sorority 2 days ago and now one of the fish that were in there already is swimming side ways. what do I do? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It's sounds like Popeye. You ideally need to treat with medication. It's a bacterial infection. I've used kanaplex in the last and it works really well. Her water needs to be changed everyday to help fight the infection.

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

ok thanks a lot

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

ok i was seeing websites saying to feed her a pea without skin cut up should I?

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Alicia Raymond I looked it up. It tells me that the eye may eventually heal itself but it may still be blinded. make sure she has a heater and filter and she might get better.

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

thanks so much i put her in a hospitable tank, I just need to know what to do

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Alicia Raymond by your description, I think it is Popeye. life with pets might know how to cure it/prevent it.

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

yes a lot bigger than normal

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Is her eye enlarged?

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

thanks anyway

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Alicia Raymond I'm sorry I don't have any experience with this. :(

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! The fish that was sick earlier in the sorority now has white on the tops of her eyes and they're bodging. PLEASE HELP!!!!! I was really surprised because last night she was fine PLEASE HELP im only 11 years old im really scared for her!

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

thanks

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Alicia Raymond no problem! :-)

Alicia Raymond - 7 years ago

thanks so much i will move her as soon as possible

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Not knowing what has happened, I'd remove the Betta to a hospital tank and monitor her in there. Add a little aquarium salt and make sure the tank is at 80-82f.

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Alicia Raymond I would either move the agressive one or isolate the sick/injured one.

carl fynn - 7 years ago

I have a betta that I got last week and he's has not eat the betta food at all and I don't now wot to do can you help me

carl fynn - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets ok I will do and thanks for helping

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I would try some frozen food such as bloodworm. You could also try soaking the pellets.

carl fynn - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets I am feeding him TetraBetta Food For Siamese Fighting Fish as the pet shop says to Feed him

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

What are you feeding him?

Georgina - 7 years ago

I recently just bought a 5.5 kit from petsmart and made my own divider out of mesh. I followed all of your steps in how to measure and set it up. It works so well! I have my two female bettas on each side with their tank mates (2 ghost shrimp and a mystery snail). There are absolutely no problems whatsoever and I wanted to thank you for making your divider videos because they've helped a lot! I also made my own diy filter for one of my other tanks and it too works so well! Thank you so much! Really appreciate your videos and how educational yet fun they all are!

Georgina - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets that's great!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. We will soon be releasing our new 5.5 gallon dividers!

Janice Abreu - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes you can put whatever you'd like on the other side as long as the tank is big enough for them.

Amelia's Menagerie - 7 years ago

Your tanks are goals! Mine don't look this great, but I have pregnant guppies, so I don't mind all the floating plants and stuff XD I ended up with some semi aquatic plants, so I am going to use some slate and superglue it to walls of my tank, so the roots can grow in the water, and it will add some shelves for my fish to sleep on!

Amelia's Menagerie - 7 years ago

You are welcome, and I think it should work :D

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks! That sounds like a good idea.

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Danny's Aquariums - 7 years ago

Great video again Sheila!
I wish my tanks would look that good!
Almost 10,000 subscribers!
Can I be a moderator on the stream on Friday again?
Keep up the good work and thumbs up!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

When you do a live stream you can have moderators. They are people who watch out for bad language, behavior or personal insult for the one who's doing the stream. It's a great help!

Hunter's channel - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets What are moderators?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks Danny. We are going to be setting moderators as we need them on the stream.

Applesauce Master - 7 years ago

I wanted to buy one of your dividers for my 10 gallon tank. I was just wandering, how long does it usually take to ship the dividers to FL?

Applesauce Master - 7 years ago

Oh, cool. That's a lot quicker than I thought it would be.

Thanks

: )

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'm in Florida! I will be shipping again tomorrow. They usually take 2-4 days.

Ethan Craig - 7 years ago

just received my divider today! would highly recommend!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks!

Happy Pets - 7 years ago

Oh btw what happened with the last video? The same one just I think you deleted it.

Happy Pets - 7 years ago

Great video! Very helpful because I am planning on a divided tank (maybe soon

Happy Pets - 7 years ago

Oh got it :) I will definitely purchase the root tabs from your website soon. Thank you!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! The other video loaded in low quality so I redid it

A Betta Life - 7 years ago

When is the stream going to start? I dont know what 10.00 am is in european time. I cant find a site that shows it. Maybe you can tell me in how many hours it is going to start?

A Betta Life - 7 years ago

Oh well. Btw I would love to see how you would treat an import fish that was kept in a 'clean' tank. And how you would get him used to plants and gravel

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Really?! I'll have to check that!

A Betta Life - 7 years ago

My subscription box shows me a preview of a strean that is supposed to start today, april 25th at 10 am :0

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We will be doing a live stream on Friday at 6pm eastern standard time. That's in the USA.