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Adam Sakowski - 6 years ago

My Betta is rrally sick what should I do

Random May - 7 years ago

Where do you put the fish when you are doing a 100% water change

SpunkyRO ! - 7 years ago

I have a 5 gallon tank for my betta and a heater but no filter. How often should I clean the tank and should I do 100%?

Anna likes mintykisses - 7 years ago

Had no idea I need a temperture control or air filter for my betta fish ..Thanx for ur video...tour tank is so pretty

Animal Journey - 7 years ago

The Tank the You have is a bit to small, betta's tend to like room to swim, i reccommend a 5-10 gallon tank for a happy and healthy betta!

Vegan Love - 7 years ago

I’am so so sad because there aren’t coming any videos anymore

Jennifer Carchi - 7 years ago

My fish is sick,so this helped me thanks

Still a Piece of garbage - 7 years ago

IMPORTANT!!! Don't use the rough side of the sponge to scrub the walls of the tank!!! In made this mistake, and now I can barely see through the plastic, because it is so scratched up!!!!

paradox Bloom - 7 years ago

Hi im probably an insegnificant subscriber but i want to ask if you live in america or london if you live in london then can i buy a feamale halfoon betta red and blue coloration

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The daily Funtime dogs - 7 years ago

Wow you're better than my video how to clean my betta fish

Brianna Mackenzie - 7 years ago

i have the same hammock for my beta (his name is Ferry and I love him) but he's a brat so he doesn't use it

Jason C - 7 years ago

How do you replace a filter?

Nuria - 7 years ago

How do you clean a no filter tank?

Maritza Jimenez - 7 years ago

Is it bad if you don't put the condishner

Random May - 7 years ago

Do you have to wait after you put in your conditioner

Cassidy Amero - 7 years ago

Maritza Jimenez You may get by not using conditioner but I highly recommend it for the health and safety of your fish. Conditioner gets rid of any chlorine, heavy metals or anything else in your tap water that may harm your fish. Conditioner also helps protect Betta fish's sensitive fins and scales. I use Nutrafin Aqua plus and recommend it if it's available to you. This kind of conditioner also contains herbs that help reduce stress on the fish while it's tank is being cleaned and while it's being moved.

Sara diamond vlogs - 7 years ago

i have goldfish i will be changeing there water soon its still clean i am going to tke half of the water out and than on the side have room temp water with aquasafe in the tap water and put it back in the tank the water on the side will be fresh will i need to tank the fish out to do that

Sara diamond vlogs - 7 years ago

Random May thanks so much i have a betta i had him for 2 months already

Random May - 7 years ago

Sara diamond vlogs R.I.P little goldfish

Sara diamond vlogs - 7 years ago

Bona Chang sadly they passed away the 2nd

fish bread - 7 years ago

It should be fine. I hope you have at least 20 gallons for the goldfish... they also produce waste a lot.

Mikea Booze - 7 years ago

800th like♡♡♡♡ i love your videos!!! they are very informative!

Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago

100% water changes are fine. This isn't a water change. It's a breakdown which you shouldn't be doing. if you rinsed the gravel with treated water you'd be fine. By doing it this way you're breaking the biological cycle and endangering your fish. Again, this isn't a water change.

Natalia Radziszewska - 7 years ago

What is this cycle thing for betta fish?

Emma Parenteau - 7 years ago

How often do I clean the tank I've been cleaning it every single week

Random May - 7 years ago

Also how often do you do 20% water change

fish bread - 7 years ago

It depends on how much you are feeding your fish. I like to make sure that my betta eats all the food so I feed him one pellet at a time (3-4 pellets a day). This helps so that there isn't food rotting in the tank. If you have a filter and 5-10 gallon tank and feed him in moderation, you do not need to clean it so frequently. Beneficial bacteria is important so just syphon up the substrate to get rid of the waste and water change (30%) twice a month, and you should be fine. If he lives in a small tank, you will need to do more water changes often.

Acacia Sterling - 7 years ago

Emma Parenteau You're doing it right! You should get rid of about one fourth of the water and replace it with new water every week after cleaning it! :)

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Nikki James - 7 years ago

Thank you

Cloe Surette - 7 years ago

How much conditionner do you put in you 2.5 gallon tank??

Neo Da Betta Fish - 7 years ago

Cloe Surette it says on the bottle. If you have Betta Bowl Plus then it is 5ml per gallon so a 2.5 gallon would have 10.5ml.

Mikayla Van Tassle - 7 years ago

I do 100% water changes every 2-3 weeks

marion manero - 7 years ago

the tank of my bettas have a divider and cover and i put fake plants on it and my bettas with a cover on top can you tell me if it will die or not?

Jenn - 7 years ago

if it dies or not will determine on the age of the betta, the water quality, the filter, and soooooo much more.

Angie Camacho - 7 years ago

Most Male betta fish actually don't like a current in their water since they have long fins I would recommend not having that

Its me Jaylynn - 7 years ago

When do you know when to clean your tank

Jenn - 7 years ago

if you have a filter, then clean your tank once every week. if you don't have a filter, then do 100% water changes every day.

JackieJea - 7 years ago

what filter are you using?

gopdday beanz - 7 years ago

how many times should you clean the fish tank if it doesn't have a filter

a muffin - 7 years ago

emerald beanz 80 to 100% every 4 to 5 days so if I were you i would go get a filter

don't hurt the smol beans - 7 years ago

Note: you need to do 100% water changes if you do not have a filter

Dragon Killer - 7 years ago

Idk anymore
Well then get a dang filter and AT LEAST a 2.5 gallon tank not a bowl or a stupid 0.5 tank.

Bob Jones - 7 years ago

CookieHam27 my fish doing aight big dog

CookieHam27 - 7 years ago

Bob Jones sorry asshole, gets a filter or do one every day

Bob Jones - 7 years ago

Bullshit

The Dominus - 7 years ago

Idk anymore thank you

kawaiisentimental circus - 7 years ago

your tank is so beauty

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Olivia Eskelsen - 7 years ago

What tank do you use? I'm not happy with the one I bought and neither is my fish

Fins and fur Bettas and bunnies - 7 years ago

No they don't mess with your cycle

Brooke Warren - 7 years ago

I have a question....

Do bettas like sunlight ?
How do you know when to clean?
Can you do a video on what they like and don't like?

Acacia Sterling - 7 years ago

Brooke Warren Do NOT put tank in direct sunlight

Brooke Warren - 7 years ago

This helped me so much becuase I am 11.
I have had 3 bettas so far and my dad has helped me with them.
This time I am getting one and I have to do everything for it.
Your videos helped me so much ! Post more please.
Love you xoxox

Sydney Gray - 7 years ago

Natalie what tank do you have?

Random May - 7 years ago

Sydney Gray she has a video about it

Kylah Johnson - 7 years ago

where did you get your strainer at ?

Vegan Love - 7 years ago

Great video!! I have a question could you maybe do fish supplies collection?
That would be so amazing!

Riyaz Ahmed - 7 years ago

If every time I do a 100℅water change is it good

Hammy Hearts - 7 years ago

whtat kind of tank do you have// what is that on ur sponge cause i heard that the flow on those tank are strong,what is that clear tube,where is the thernominter from,what kind of betta is urs

SHUT UP! - 7 years ago

hi I have one ti

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

how often do you clean the tank once every two weeks or once a month?

Random May - 7 years ago

the sun is a deadly laser where should I put my fish in when I do the 25-50% water change

Jenn - 7 years ago

if you have a filter, then clean your tank once every week. if you don't have a filter, then do 100% water changes every day.

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

+Jade Cappitelli I see. thanks!

the sun is a deadly laser - 7 years ago

Nerisa Lobo Your tank shouldn't really need 100% water changes, but you can do it with your small tank every few months or even every six months. (a 100% water change) to get it all clean. if you're going to, put your fish in a cup with the old water and pour it back into the 100% clean tank so it doesn't completely freak out.

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

+Jade Cappitelli even if it's a very small tank? since what I have at the moment is a 2 gallon tank with a filter and heater

the sun is a deadly laser - 7 years ago

Nerisa Lobo okay, if you want to do 100% water changes, I only recommend doing it every few months if you really wanted to. it really stresses the fish causing it to be sick/harmed. so if you really want to do 100% water changes, every few months.

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

+Jade Cappitelli what if you want to clean the tank like the person in the video just showed us. I know 100% water changes are harmful when done frequently that's why I'm asking when and how often should it be done for example once a month or once every two three weeks or once in two months?

the sun is a deadly laser - 7 years ago

Nerisa Lobo Never do a 100% water change unless the fish is sick.

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

+Jade Cappitelli actually I wanted to know how often should a 100% water change be done

the sun is a deadly laser - 7 years ago

Nerisa Lobo I think every week is fine. You only wanna pour out 25-50% of the water so it doesn't stress the betta out causing it to get sick. You can use tap water and put how much water conditioner is required for the amount of water you're putting in. 100% water changes are bad, because it can cause your fish to get stressed out. I think pouring out 25-50% of the water one a week to every other week is fine.

shanice turner - 7 years ago

I use water conditioner tablets

Jadyn Noseworthy - 7 years ago

Ok quick question anyone can answer I'm getting a betta fish but I'm not getting a filter do I still have to take 25% out or can I just clean the whole this every week??

Jenn - 7 years ago

if you have a filter, then clean your tank once every week. if you don't have a filter, then do 100% water changes every day. thats why you always get a filter.

Nerisa Lobo - 7 years ago

Jadyn Noseworthy doing 100% water changes are stressful for any fish and can compromise their immunity and reduce their lifespan if done frequently every week. 25% water changes every week would be recommended here however if you can try getting a filter it could help you out with ammonia problems

Multi Fox34 - 7 years ago

Lol it said release your pokemon

JJ Kittens - 7 years ago

What do you use as a conditioner? :)

CookieDog 1357 - 7 years ago

How big is the your tank? Is it a gallon or bigger?

Jenn - 7 years ago

the BARE minimum for a betta is 2.5 gallons.

CookieDog 1357 - 7 years ago

Hello Fo oh ok! Because everyone keeps saying one gallon, 2.5 gallon, 10 gallon, and 3 gallon. So I was pretty confused.

arandomsonofabitch - 7 years ago

CookieDog 1357 Her tank is either 2.5 or 5 gallons. 5 gallons is great, but if you don't have much space use a 2.5 it's an 50/50

CookieDog 1357 - 7 years ago

Because I'd like to get a bigger one for my betta

Zippy Shack - 7 years ago

I taje out 50% of the water and put it in a container, then I clean the tank and gravel. after that I add the older water and ill it up with new water

arandomsonofabitch - 7 years ago

Hey I just have a question..
If you are a first time beta fish owner and you only have 1 fish, do you need only a 1 gallon tank or 1.5, or 2 gallon tank? Oh, and any tips?
Thanks for anyone who replays with good advice :D

Random May - 7 years ago

Natalie Lauren where should I put my fish when I do a half water change? And should I put the conditioner in when she is still in the water or do u take he out. Also when I do 100% water changes do I put her in a bowl and let the water sit with conditioner how long? And last what type of thermometer is best for my fish

Love for Animals - 7 years ago

illusional I would go for 2.5 if possible! :D

arandomsonofabitch - 7 years ago

Rique Posa Thanks ;▶️

Rique Posa - 7 years ago

Um ... In my opinion a 2 gallon but 1.5 gallon is ok hope I was of help

arandomsonofabitch - 7 years ago

Natalie Lauren Thanks! It did help （^人^）

Natalie Lauren - 7 years ago

the bigger the tank, the happier your fish will be. if you put your betta in a 1 gallon it will live but if you want your fish to thrive i suggest a 2 gallon tank and bigger. i have mine in a 5 gallon right now! i hope this helped.

haileyyrose - 8 years ago

Would I do this if I'm being a new betta home and I have to get his cage set up

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cosmo_rebeljdal97 - 8 years ago

If beta fish shouldn't have 100% water change then shouldn't you not do that at all??

Random May - 7 years ago

cosmo_rebeljdal97 sometimes you just have too

Luke Belanger - 8 years ago

Very helpful video, thank you.

Tekken Director2 - 8 years ago

I have a one gallon for my betta fish but on December I'll be getting a 2.5. I started 2 days ago and of course I have done my research, but I want to know how much % water change I should do. I do have a filter, but sometimes I turn it off so that he can swim around more.

haileyyrose - 8 years ago

Great videos! I sub right away

peace mals - 8 years ago

oh and btw i have the exact same betta fish

Summer Surfs - 7 years ago

peace mals LMFAO

peace mals - 7 years ago

+seat belt cash me outside how bout dat

seat belt - 7 years ago

wow! That doesn't make any sense!

peace mals - 8 years ago

i change my betta fish tank 100% is that bad it was confusing to me a little bit

Clarkeee e - 8 years ago

Michelle Williams you can change your betta's tank 200% but try not to do it all the time maybe once a month doing 25%-50% water changes. I find that it is best to siphon the gravel to get a cleaner tank .☺️

Andrea Guijosa - 8 years ago

What gravel does she use

Ava Bradford - 8 years ago

Ok big question kinda...
I'm getting a beta fish if I put tap water do I need to filter it? And if I have to filter how long do I filter and I have the same size tank as you and when I clean the tank do I need to filter all that water again?

Ava Bradford - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren
ok thank you

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Ava Bradford watch my 20% water change video, there are different ways

Ava Bradford - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren
kk thx when i clean the fish tank and go to cycle it do i need to keep the fish out

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

what do you mean filter it? you mean cycle it? you keep the filter on 24/7 and yes you would need to cycle the water

Timi Air - 8 years ago

100% water changes are very rarely necessary, in fact it should never be needed. 80% should be the maximum and even then only required if you have an ammonia problem. 20-25% water changes are a must for small tanks (2.5 gallon is the minimum for a betta, but 5 gallon is best.) Anything above 5 gallon should only have 25% changes once a month after your tank has cycled. Also I recommend not washing, rinsing, or replacing your substrate, tank, or decorations unless they are visibly dirty in order to keep all of the beneficial bacteria.

The Pet Place - 8 years ago

Hi I started off and I wanted to know if u wanted to collab on videos

mantidgirl - 8 years ago

I have a 1 gallon fish tank with a betta.

Bootiful Chimin's Penicillium - 7 years ago

I have a betta in a 1.17 gallon but soon upgrading to a bigger one :D

DeadlyxXxNightShades - 8 years ago

Fuzzy Frens24 No one here has insulted the user or threatened her to get a new tank. Everyone was simply informing her. Have a nice day.

Lauren White - 8 years ago

DeadlyxXxNightShades I agree that one gallon tanks are bad and yes she should be educated but she doesn't need to be told that her tank is terrible and she's a horrible pet owner. If someone is to tell her that she her tank is too small, they should do it in a kind matter.

DeadlyxXxNightShades - 8 years ago

Fuzzy Frens24 Only first time fish owners use 1 gallon tanks. It's best to educate the owners and give them proper advice before their fish's life is gone. A two or three gallon tank for each betta is very affordable. Or she could take Noah Bretches advice.

Lauren White - 8 years ago

DeadlyxXxNightShades I understand a one gallon tank is too small and she probally knows that but she doesn't need to Hear it from everyone

Noah Bretches - 8 years ago

ArmyPlays GT you need a 5 gallon for two. make sure you are using a divider.

DeadlyxXxNightShades - 8 years ago

That person is not bossing her around. 1 gallon tank is too small. would you like to live in a cramped up house? a tank as small as that would need much more surveillance as it gets dirty FAST because if you miss a few days of cleaning it, the fish could die from the waste inside the tank.

Lauren White - 8 years ago

Anusha Bandaru that is your opinion. What she does with your fish is not your business unless it's incredibly harmful. Giving tips is okay but there's no need to boss her around.

Anusha Bandaru - 8 years ago

Boi. You need to get a bigger fish tank

azn vibe - 8 years ago

I have a 1.5 gallon tank for 2 of my BETTA fish

har poon - 8 years ago

ive got the same 1d calendar and the same bedspread hahahahahah

har poon - 8 years ago

it was a duvet from ikea idk if its the same one just looks similar

Katie- Lynn - 8 years ago

Not to be rude or anything, but normally if you clean your gravel every time you clean your tank it gets rid of the good bacteria. Thats how my Betta fish died, but i learnt from it.

Jenn - 7 years ago

oh sorry xD

BestBetta - 7 years ago

Bagel the Betta omg I'm so sorry lmfao your right I was replying to another convo but didn't realize it was this convo

Jenn - 7 years ago

and the bacteria goes to live in the filter and the concentrated biological booster helps start the bacterial growth.

BestBetta - 7 years ago

Bagel the Betta no your wrong. Beneficial bacteria comes because of ammonia. That's why when you do fishless cycling

Jenn - 7 years ago

no, the good bacteria lives in the filter/ everything that's in the filter. they also have this thing called concentrated biological booster that helps prestart the bacterial colony. I recommend the fluval brand of concentrated biological booster.

SimpleUnicorn - 8 years ago

Katie- Lynn that's why they have snails

Neko girl - 8 years ago

I just got a tank today, cycling it in preparation for Betta fish and this video helped :D

Mandy Pee - 8 years ago

how much water conditioner do you put pet gallon??

Noah Bretches - 8 years ago

2.5 gallon fish tank needs a quarter teaspoon of conditioner.

anfarlamb - 8 years ago

Oh my goodness... Dying! "...and release your Pokemon!" LOL. Excellent video ~<3

Jagan - 8 years ago

How much conditioner should you add proportional to the size of your tank

Brooklin Mercedes - 8 years ago

Tekken Director2 no its not always 1 tsp per gal. You need to read the instructions on the back to know how much to put in.

Tekken Director2 - 8 years ago

1 tsp per gallon

Nathaniel G - 8 years ago

is the filter an under gravel filter?

Tyson T. / Cammy T. - 8 years ago

How long does the conditioner have to settle in before putting the beta fish inside the tank?

res0408 - 8 years ago

The conditioner should work almost instantly.

It's all Betta Girl - 8 years ago

Actually that's a myth dirty water that you don't constantly change can cause the fins gills and mouth of the fish to rot

Jordan Ellie - 8 years ago

I use the same as u.

Blake Robertson - 8 years ago

you are one pretty Asian girl. nice cleavage too!! :)

Ernestina Aboagye - 8 years ago

I'm might get a betta fish for my birthday I might call mine beta,crowntail or blu
I love be your video

Robert Persuad - 8 years ago

Nice video :)

Connor Truax - 8 years ago

How often should you do a 100% water change

Angeles Jara - 8 years ago

how often should I replace the filter cartridge? btw i love your videos and they're super helpful :)

SimpleUnicorn - 8 years ago

Angeles Jara at every month

Eddson Barron - 8 years ago

also . do we have to use tap water

Eddson Barron - 8 years ago

question. what types of fishes can go with a Betta fish ?

Neko girl - 8 years ago

+Eddson Barron female guppies too

Eddson Barron - 8 years ago

+xx waldoxx thx.

Kendall t - 8 years ago

i think neon tetras... there tiny fish

Anna Maria - 8 years ago

Hi I'm getting a betta fish soon and your videos are really helpful xx how often do you do 100% water changes? And is a 6 gallon enough?

Anna Maria - 8 years ago

Thank you xx I don't know if I should get the tank I want as it hasn't got a lot of good reviews xx

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

a 6 gallon is perfect! i do 100% water changes once a month but recently i've only been doing 25% and 50% water changes with a siphon

GummiesPlayz - 8 years ago

Hi im getting a betta fish soon and what is the minimum of gallon tank I should use. Thanks.

Amanda Shafer - 8 years ago

i have my female in a 20 gallon with 8 danios and soon i will put in a few of the baby fish i am raising

GummiesPlayz - 8 years ago

thanks helped alot

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

2.5 gallons but the bigger the better. try getting a 5 gallon if you can!

Alexa I - 8 years ago

hi so recently I just got a beta fish which was yesterday and I want to know how to clean the tank not as a hundred percent as a 25% so you said not to really clean the tank a hundred percent all the time so I'm just wondering how would I not clean the tank 100% of the time.. do I just scoop out the stuff that's in there with a little scooper and then sort of add a little bit of new or water and conditioner?

imalyssaj_ - 8 years ago

Can u do a vid on how to do 20% or something like that water changes?

AllieElyse - 8 years ago

how often do you do 50% water changes?

galaxy star - 8 years ago

I can't afford a filter,and I'm scared my halfmoon betta, Aqua Is gonna die! Wtf do I do??? (Btw my tank is a basic 2 gallon)

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

don't worry, it's a very slight chance your betta will die because it doesn't have a filter. make sure you are doing water changes often though!

Sidney Parkinson - 8 years ago

I do it 1 every 2 days but your blogs are so good

MaddisonRose - 8 years ago

Hey there! Recently discovered your channel and can I just say I am in LOVE! I did regretfully had my Betta in a bowl for a while however I just got a tank the other day, woo hoo!! However I noticed your Betta doesn't seem to struggle as much with the filter as my Betta does. My filter seems to be creating kind of like a current and my fish really struggles to swim in the area where the water is coming out. Is there a certain trick to it? Does the water level effect it? Is it just my tank? If you could help me out in any way shape or form that'd be really awesome!!

res0408 - 8 years ago

put something in front of the filter to disperse the current.

MaddisonRose - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren Thank you so much, it most definitely did!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

i've noticed that the water level does affect the flow, it's usually best if the level is below or higher than the filter. i've seen that when it's right at the filter level it has a bigger impact on the fish. and also i think my betta is used to the current so that may be why your betta is still getting caught up in it. thank you for all your kind words also :-) i hope this helped!

Mia Thompson - 8 years ago

♥ Hi! In this video you mentioned that 100% water changes can be harmful if done too often. I'm extremely new to the Betta world and Fish-Owning in general and was wondering how often you should clean out the tank completely and how to not 100% clean out the water... if you know what that all means! Thanks! Also, I love your videos - they are awesome, quality videos that are packed with amazing tips and advice! ♥

Charmine - 8 years ago

okay thanks again! :P

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+XBabyxUnicornzX no! you want to avoid doing that because it stresses the fish out :-)

Charmine - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren when you do the 25% water change do you take your betta out?

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

thank you so much! you want to avoid cleaning the whole tank as much as possible, i will soon be making a video on how to clean it partially. basically you clean the tank by taking out 25% of the water every week or so and replacing it with clean conditioned water! that way some of your cycled and beneficial old water is mixed with clean water :-)

Helmi Helmi - 8 years ago

nice video..where u from?

sumaiya ali - 8 years ago

should you clean your tank every week?

Sarah Canchani - 8 years ago

Nice video. Very informative. Okay, I had just gotten my Betta this past Tuesday and I have him in a 1 & 1/2 gallon tank with no filter (no heater either, I figured it wasn't necessary since I live in TX where it's 80 degrees 24/7.) and I'm terrified of doing some things wrong and accidentally killing my betta. I am a total newbie. First, how often do I clean his tank? 100% or 25%? How exactly is a 25% cleaning possible for a tank that small? Hope to hear from you soon, thanks.

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Sarah Canchani i'll be doing a video on that soon, but basically in a small tank like that just get a cup and pour 25% of the water out and replace it

Sarah Canchani - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren Thank you so much, I will keep this info in mind (: One last thing I'm curious about, how does one do a 25% water change? I've never owned a betta let alome a fish before and I want to be sure I do the cleaning right. Thanks again Natalie.

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

thanks for your comment! so first off i would suggest getting a thermometer for your tank (one that sticks inside the tank). because you don't have a heater, it's hard to tell what the temperature is so you want to make sure it is inbetween the right temp. also, heaters aren't just to heat up the tank, it is to give a stable environment with no temperature swings. i live in california where it's like 100 degrees and i still have a heater because in the mornings it can go down to 69 degrees and in the afternoons it could be in the 80s (in the tank) and this isn't healthy for your betta. so first get a thermometer to check the water and make sure it is in the ideal temperature between 73-82. because you have an unfiltered tank you should be doing 100% water changes at least once a week and 25% water changes every other day. i suggest saving up or investing in a bigger tank ( at least a 2.5) but for now you can just get a cup and pour out the water and put in new conditioned water. sorry this comment is so long hahaha, let me know if you need anything else.

Norma J - 8 years ago

Im planning on getting this tank but im not sure what im going to do about the filter. I have an awesome looking red and blue halfmoon and i dont want to risk his fins being ripped. what to do, what to do...

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

you can still get the tank but replace the filter! or buy the fluval pre-filter sponges and put it around the bottom?

Reine -edits- - 8 years ago

Well I'm a newbie I used a net for my betta

Keeva - 8 years ago

When putting the fish into a container during cleaning should you just use tap water? And how do you acclimate the fish?

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

no, you just take the water from the tank. you never put fish in tap water unless it's conditioned. and acclimating basically means getting the outside water to be the same temperature as the inside water, so what you do is you keep your betta in a cup floating at the top of the tank and not releasing it until at least 15-30 minutes later. also, you want the chemical levels to be similar so every 5 minutes just add some of the outside water into the inside water.

Gabi Wills - 8 years ago

hi natalie! your videos have been SOOO helpful to me! but i was just wondering if i should change my cartridge filter or not? the tank i got only came with one but told me to change it out every 3 to 4 weeks because it will get dirty..... Do you have any advice or ideas on what to do?

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

yes, you should be changing the filter cartridge once every month. what filter/tank do you have? it should say what filter cartridges they use and you can buy more online or in pet stores. and thank you!!

Isabella Wiechec - 8 years ago

Hi Natalie, this might be a silly question but how often should you do a 100% water change? Because many people say it's not good to do water changes so that's why I was a little confused on when you should change it and how often.

Isabella Wiechec - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren thank you so much

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

not a silly question at all! lots of people have different opinions on whether or not you should do 100% water changes at all. personally, i do them every once a month, but lately i've just been doing 25% water changes. i should hopefully be doing a video on that soon so i will definitely address that! hope this helped :-)

Giovanni - 8 years ago

Hey Natalie I have a betta and the heater is full of grime and it's all stuck on there I tried rinsing it off but it just doesn't come off can I use something like salt water ???

Giovanni - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren ok thanks :)

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

not sure, i've never had this problem. try a vinegar&water solution maybe?

Jay Spectacular - 8 years ago

This really helps me (p.s can u guys follow me

Genna Carter - 8 years ago

what if there was bacteria in the old water and the container/holding tank that your fish is in while you clean has that water won't it spread to the new water when you release the betta? lol if its confusing ask...

Genna Carter - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren thanks sm!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

if it is was deadly bacteria then you can just net the fish into the clean water but the water they were previously in has good cycled water with good bacteria so it won't harm the fish. hope this helped!

angelfacemoma - 8 years ago

I think it's best if you have to do a 100 percent cleaning to keep some of the cleanest water out of the tank to pour back into the tank after you have scrubbed the sides and gravel, Then he still has some of that good bacteria and a clean tank.

Noo - 8 years ago

Question: When using a brand new sponge can you use the same sponge over again?
Thanks!

Noo - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren Thanks!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

yes! as long as it doesn't have any soaps or hazardous stuff on it you can keep using it for your fishy needs :-)

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DIY Queens - 8 years ago

where can i get a heater ? for a betta and the water conditioner stuff?

Tropical_Papi - 8 years ago

amazon is best

Emily Castaneda - 8 years ago

can I use a napkin instead of a sponge

Emily Castaneda - 8 years ago

Ok thanks

Alexa I - 8 years ago

i would say use a clean paper towel IF THATS UR ONLY OPTION! if you can use a sponge do so..

Joules the cat - 8 years ago

no..

Renee Mynar - 8 years ago

How do u do a 50% water change

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

i'll be making a video on that soon!

StephMullyy - 8 years ago

Just remember the beneficial bacteria lies in the substrate and the filter that's why you use old tank water it clean

Dan Nick - 8 years ago

I just bought a betta fish. So i realise that whenever i feed my betta fish, the water turns cloudy and i dont use a filter thing. What should i do? should i change the water if i see the water is cloudy or just let it be and wait for a few days?

Dan Nick - 8 years ago

Thankss!! It really helped! :)

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

if your water turns cloudy when you feed your betta, it probably means he/she isn't eating all of it. make sure you feed the right amount and clean up the food they didn't eat with a net or something so it doesnt cloud. try looking for other foods that says they don't cloud up (usually pellets). for now, you should change some of the water out and try looking into using a filter! hope this helped :-)

X - - 8 years ago

don't pour out all the water, it messes up the fish cycle

X - - 8 years ago

+RKhorses oops I didn't watch whole vid and stopped when she poured it all out xd

Kylee Nichole - 8 years ago

DUDE SHE SAID THAT

stopfollowingme - 8 years ago

stella's cool styles and pets 2005 - 8 years ago

Can bettas live together?

stella's cool styles and pets 2005 - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren Ok thanks!!!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

AHH!! no!! well, not necessarily. bettas will attack each other, unless you want to start a sorority. a sorority is when you have 3 or more FEMALE betta fish living together in a large tank. it takes a lot of extra research and prior knowledge about bettas to start one and it can be potentially fatal if you do it wrong (which is personally why i don't have a sorority). i HIGHLY suggest only getting ONE betta to start!!!!

Rushain Shakya - 8 years ago

How often should i clean the tank?

Abigail Alexander - 8 years ago

Once a week with a filter and twice as a week with no filter! :)

BlameTheLag - 8 years ago

How do you do a non-100 percent water change?

Shoahshana Goldberg-Shekelstein - 8 years ago

Do you feed your Betta fried rice?

Jenn - 7 years ago

feed them frozen fish food from the pet store and special betta pellets. for the pellets i recommend the hikari betta bio-gold. hikari is an awsome fish food company.

Angie Camacho - 7 years ago

Shoahshana Goldberg-Shekelstein are you serious

Bruce Mcmullen - 8 years ago

noooo

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Shoahshana Goldberg-Shekelstein um no, why?

Betta fish 300 - 8 years ago

Thanks for this Vid Looks like my betta is on the right track

Airplanelover 747 - 8 years ago

Thanks for the vídeo

TheVideoMaker15 - 8 years ago

How old are you just curious?

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+TheVideoMaker15 i'm 16!

Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago

I just subscribed!! I think that I am your 1001 subscriber or 1000th!!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Sparkling Bettas thank you so much for subscribing!!! i'm so happy :-)))))

Ciara Rose - 8 years ago

So I just got a Betta fish and I've never owned one before so thank you for making this video! However I am confused on how often I should clean my bowl 100% or how to do the 50% cleaning.

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Ciara Rose this makes me so happy, i'm glad you have a betta now! i clean my tank 100% once a month when it gets really dirty and i do 25% water changes once a week. if your tank doesn't have a filter, you should be doing 100% water changes once a week. i'll be making a video soon explaining 25% and 50% water changes but for now just get a cup and pour the old water out until there is 50% left. then fill it back up again with clean conditioned water. hope this helped!

CJ Designs - 8 years ago

please post a video tutorial on doing 20-25% water changes and possibly even a filter cleaning, if you do those. these are so helpful!! i'm planning to get a betta sometime soon and i'd like to be as prepared as possible! tysm

Naomi'sAnimals - 7 years ago

Natalie Lauren Can you do a filter cartridge * clean out plz??

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+CJ Designs sure! i'll try to get one up for you :-)

BubbaTeaV - 8 years ago

Can you do a, 'How to get rid of Ich' video, soon?

RiceNoodles - 8 years ago

100 percent water change and ich medicine

Jovanis _Princess - 8 years ago

can i put other kinds of fish with my male betta or no

Jovanis _Princess - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren okay thank you

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+magcon _princess7 that's a really tough question! i have never tried putting different fish with my betta but i know that there are some fish that can. it's a very specific and long process of knowing which fish, getting him used to the others, and making sure theyre all safe. do some more research on your own and you should be able to find your answer! :-)

StephMullyy - 8 years ago

It's stressful for a fish to be taken out of their tank the only time they should out is when they come home with you or go into a different tank :/ sorry

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+StephMullyy yup, i know that! unfortunately i don't have a siphon or something i can clean the tank with at this moment, so manual cleaning will just have to do for now. thanks for your concern!

betta worlds - 8 years ago

Love your tank! Make sure you always add a little bit more water, slows down your filter current!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+betta worlds i fill it like i did at 2:52 ? i'm assuming that's enough because if i go any higher it will be more than the filter itself

Kat Barrett - 8 years ago

I literally get a cup scoop him out with my hand put him in the cup, wash everything with hot water, but everything back fill it with water that feels not too hot plop him back in and go about our day.

Febreeze - 8 years ago

How many times a month should I clean the tank?

Nicole Gomez - 8 years ago

all your videos made my betta fishes happy

Cissy - 8 years ago

Please make more videos!

Betta Bet - 8 years ago

Questionnnn. Do bettas need a betta hammock or can they just lay on the bottom/leafs? :P ty

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Betta Bet bettas do not need a hammock, just how they don't need other decorations, but it is very beneficial. the reason a betta hammock exists is because instead of bettas laying on the bottom, it brings them closer to the top of the water. it's a great investment and very cheap!

ReviewCam - 8 years ago

IMO 100-percent water changes are absolutely necessary for tanks under 5-10 gallons, with or without a filter.

Bella - 8 years ago

where did you get your supplies,your gravel is pretty ...or where do you suggest to go?

Bella - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren okie TY!!

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Bella i went to petsmart but anywhere is good! petsmart, petco, amazon.. just make sure everything is aquarium safe!

Delaney Babb - 8 years ago

Ok you said that you use a new sponge once you use that sponge once can you use it again to clean the tank thank you

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Delaney Babb yes! you can reuse it as long as it is only used for fish uses and nothing else :-)

cloey Roe - 8 years ago

okay girl u do need to change the water at least once a week because when they poop the water turns toxic

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+cloey Roe the water doesn't just turn "toxic" hahaha you can wait awhile, but you're right about changing the water

ItsAlly - 8 years ago

I love the video! I have a question how many times should I do an 100% water change and each week should I do a 25% water change? Thanks :)

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

i personally do 100% water changes once every month and yes 25% each week!

LivsDIYS - 8 years ago

I love your tank! Is that a minibow? Im not trying to be rude, but you put in way to much water conditioner

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Fins_and_Gills maybe hahaha!

LivsDIYS - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren oh wow thats weird maybe its a different kind

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Fins_and_Gills yeah it's aqueon's but i looked at the back and it says 1 gallon

LivsDIYS - 8 years ago

+Natalie Lauren is that aqueons? I have the same conditioner and it says 5ml for every 10 gallons

Natalie Lauren - 8 years ago

+Fins_and_Gills it is a minibow! hahaha it's not rude but i just followed the directions? 5 mL for every 1 gallon. so if it's 2.5 gallons then 12 mL. i guess it makes sense because the water isn't filled up all the way..so maybe 10 mL?

Fish Lovers - 8 years ago

Hi im saving pocket money to get a betta fish and a aquarium (Same like yours) but i really don't know the meaning of cycling or the procces..... plus im new to bettas. Can you explain