How to Choose a Betta Fish and Add It To The Tank (episode 5)

How to choose a Betta fish? Where to get one from? There are many places to choose from when buying fish. Fish are available online, instores and local adds. When buying a betta fish be sure to look for a healthy one, alert and active. If you choose a sick, you need the knowledge and possibly a lot of medication to nurse it back to health. When adding the betta to the tank he may seem stressed but this is normal for the first few days. Creative Pet keeping https://www.creativepetkeeping.com/buy-live-fish Want to support us? https://www.patreon.com/Lifewithpets LIVE PLANTS use our coupon code to get 15% off aquarium plants when you order with H2oplants... https://goo.gl/AnBfNm use code LWP15 Tank dividers. http://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store.html Sponge filters https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/c7/Filtration.html Air Pump Kit https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p28/Tetra_Whisper_Air_Pump_Bundle.html Bridge Decorations https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p26/Wood_Colored_Suspension_Bridge.html Root Tabs https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p9/Root_tabs_.html Water Conditioner. http://amzn.to/2q3VkO7 Fluval Stratum http://amzn.to/2fKSOJM Betta heater http://amzn.to/2waSA5D Betta Pellets http://amzn.to/2fM7aK0 Master Test Kit. http://amzn.to/2vE5BmG Stability. http://amzn.to/2vE6oUF Gravel Vacuum http://amzn.to/2fM5Syx Thermometer http://amzn.to/2vK7r3H Led light http://amzn.to/2vFgEMy LETS CONNECT! Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72 Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/lifewithpets72 website ~ https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com Business inquiries only. gciinc@hotmail.com *Disclaimer ~ This video is sponsored. All opinions are our own. The above links are Amazon Affiliate links. We'll receive a small commission if you use these links, thank you for supporting our channel. This video content is the property of Lifewithpets72 and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.

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How to choose a Betta fish? Where to get one from? There are many places to choose from when buying fish. Fish are available online, instores and local adds. When buying a betta fish be sure to look for a healthy one, alert and active. If you choose a sick, you need the knowledge and possibly a lot of medication to nurse it back to health. When adding the betta to the tank he may seem stressed but this is normal for the first few days. Creative Pet keeping https://www.creativepetkeeping.com/buy-live-fish Want to support us? https://www.patreon.com/Lifewithpets LIVE PLANTS use our coupon code to get 15% off aquarium plants when you order with H2oplants... https://goo.gl/AnBfNm use code LWP15 Tank dividers. http://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store.html Sponge filters https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/c7/Filtration.html Air Pump Kit https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p28/Tetra_Whisper_Air_Pump_Bundle.html Bridge Decorations https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p26/Wood_Colored_Suspension_Bridge.html Root Tabs https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p9/Root_tabs_.html Water Conditioner. http://amzn.to/2q3VkO7 Fluval Stratum http://amzn.to/2fKSOJM Betta heater http://amzn.to/2waSA5D Betta Pellets http://amzn.to/2fM7aK0 Master Test Kit. http://amzn.to/2vE5BmG Stability. http://amzn.to/2vE6oUF Gravel Vacuum http://amzn.to/2fM5Syx Thermometer http://amzn.to/2vK7r3H Led light http://amzn.to/2vFgEMy LETS CONNECT! Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/lifewithpets72 Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/lifewithpets72 website ~ https://www.lifewithpetsgci.com Business inquiries only. gciinc@hotmail.com *Disclaimer ~ This video is sponsored. All opinions are our own. The above links are Amazon Affiliate links. We'll receive a small commission if you use these links, thank you for supporting our channel. This video content is the property of Lifewithpets72 and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.

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Hailee Pham
Hailee Pham - 6 years ago
I’m new to this hobby and I’m wondering if I can buy a baby betta and if there is any changes to baby betta care. Love the videos!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
The care of a baby Betta is a little different. They need a lot more water changes to help them grow and also different food preferably live foods like microworms.
Celina Herron
Celina Herron - 6 years ago
Hello! I'm hoping to start my first betta sorority tank, and while doing my research I read a lot that getting females from the same spawn can sometimes help ease aggression, so I was thinking of doing that. Do you know of any places online that would be able to sell me some girls from the same spawn? (that won't break the bank) I'm having troubles finding sites that list that kind of stuff (or list any info on the fish at all). I checked out Creative Pet Keeping (beautiful fish! ) but it seemed like she was mostly out of stock.

Thanks!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
You could maybe try contacting simply Bettas here on YouTube, she has a lot of Bettas at the moment so she might have what you’re looking for.
Lur J
Lur J - 6 years ago
I love your aquascaping, what plants did you use I'm trying to get live plants for my tank
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you, Amazon sword, Anubias and Anacharis. There is a link in the description box with a coupon code to get 15% off your order with H2oplants.
Kacie K
Kacie K - 6 years ago
I like how she says they will get tired of looking at themselves
Sean Ford
Sean Ford - 6 years ago
I have a stunning crown tail betta in my 29 gallon sem -aggressive community tank.
Sean Ford
Sean Ford - 6 years ago
And he has the same colors as the one at 1:33 top second to the left.
Noodle Veek
Noodle Veek - 6 years ago
Your tank is so pretty, I have a male beta named Waffles and 3 panda platies in a 5 gallon (I’m getting a 10 gallon in a few weeks) and they all get along great.
Love for Animals
Love for Animals - 6 years ago
5:32 that little guy made me laugh. :)
Trina Portner
Trina Portner - 6 years ago
Thank you very much for the information my better I just bought yesterday he hides a lot and he hasn't eaten yet so thank you for the information and then hopefully he's going to eat in the next couple of days
Betta Trainer
Betta Trainer - 6 years ago
Very informative.

10. comment for How to Choose a Betta Fish and Add It To The Tank (episode 5)

Shaina Kristjanson
Shaina Kristjanson - 6 years ago
What do u use for ur plant food.?
Shaina Kristjanson
Shaina Kristjanson - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets thank you I did not see that
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Root tabs, the link is in the description box of the video.
Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee - 6 years ago
Thanks so much for all these beginner oriented videos. I bought a betta a week ago and have never kept fish before so it's all new to me. I had a one gallon tank to begin with but after adding decorations I realized he clearly needed a bigger tank. Doing the research I ended up buying a 5 gallon then the term cycling started to pop up all over the place and I had no idea what that meant. When I brought Ripley home I just filled the 1 gallon with water and let him acclimate in the bag before adding him. Now I'm shocked he didn't go in to shock. Now I'm better informed and knew I needed to cycle my new tank but no idea how. Your video was very helpful!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you. I’m glad Ripley is ok.
Zap Gaming
Zap Gaming - 6 years ago
:",)
Zap Gaming
Zap Gaming - 6 years ago
Make a video of molly fish plzz
Zap Gaming
Zap Gaming - 6 years ago
Can betta fish live with tiger barb
Isabella Buonopane
Isabella Buonopane - 6 years ago
No
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
No, tiger barbs are fin nippers and will go after anything with long flowing fins. They also need to be kept in large groups.
Planet Earth
Planet Earth - 6 years ago
That fish is so cute
kittenjewel101
kittenjewel101 - 6 years ago
Apparently this whole Tim I wasn't subscribed wow guess u got a new one love ur vids
charlene cipriani
charlene cipriani - 6 years ago
How do you know that you should do a water change and how many when your tanks is in the cycling process ?
Chloe X X X
Chloe X X X - 6 years ago
Very well explained for the beginner :0) X
Bob Jones
Bob Jones - 6 years ago
I did all this wrong

20. comment for How to Choose a Betta Fish and Add It To The Tank (episode 5)

Bobby Getman
Bobby Getman - 6 years ago
I got a betta fish his name is guppy and I'm 10 years old
d25Anushree3790
d25Anushree3790 - 6 years ago
Nice video! You explain I very nicely! Can you make a video about how to take care of baby bettas? Thank You! :)
Morgan Covington
Morgan Covington - 6 years ago
I have a problem with little bubbles sticking to my sand substrate. Is there any way to prevent/get rid of them?
Finn Leijen
Finn Leijen - 6 years ago
lol you bought a koi not a betta
Katpoop KATPOOP
Katpoop KATPOOP - 6 years ago
go to a website called pet mountain and find Lee's Kritter Keeper with Lid
get the medium or large size it makes a good tank blazing bettas uses theese
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
These are ok, but not ideal. You need to be able to add a filter and heater. I don't think blazing bettas uses them anymore. She now has 5.5 gallon tanks.
Skwick
Skwick - 6 years ago
No where good to buy bettas in Canada
Down the Worm Hole
Down the Worm Hole - 6 years ago
Wonderful! He is such a spoiled boy! looking forwards too the next video and even more excited to see how your breeding goes!
Sprite the Bird
Sprite the Bird - 6 years ago
I am a fist time owner and I bought a betta and I named her Cinderella she was very sick and I nurtured her back to health
BunniesAndBubbles
BunniesAndBubbles - 6 years ago
Sometimes when i am starting a brand new betta tank that isn't cycled, I will add the store water to jump start the cycle, but that only happens when I don't do a fishless cycle, which isn't very often.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Adding in store water will not jump start the cycle. There is very little bacteria in the water column so the amount in the bag will have little to no affect in the tank. If there are no other fish in the tank I guess it doesn't matter to much but you might be adding unwanted parasites etc.
Zoo at 113
Zoo at 113 - 6 years ago
Loving this series! Great job, looking forward to more!

30. comment for How to Choose a Betta Fish and Add It To The Tank (episode 5)

Andrew Stromfeld
Andrew Stromfeld - 6 years ago
Instagram is a good resource to find Betta's from all over the world. If you do import a Betta fish you have to have it shipped to a Betta trans shipper in your Country.
Aryan Narang
Aryan Narang - 6 years ago
Really helpful.I so wanted some experienced youtube channel to start a new tank with me.Thanks
Shane de Munter
Shane de Munter - 6 years ago
Thank you so much for helping me with these videos. You do an amazing job with them. I noticed you have a lot of experience with betta fish. Im buying a 10 gallon tank soon and i want a betta as well. But do you know if they do well with red cherry shrimp? Bc im concidering buying some shrimp first and add a betta later when most of the shrimp are mature full grown shrimp. Do you think it can work? Because i heard they sometimes eat shrimp. These series has helped me a lot so far. Thanks so much!

Grts,
A new fishkeeper from the netherlands
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you. In my experience Betta fish will eat the red cherry shrimp. If the tank was very heavily planted you may get away with it. A lot depends too on the aggression level of your betta.
Theora Nyx
Theora Nyx - 6 years ago
My betta fish attacks our thermometer that suctions to the inside of the tank. Idk why. But as soon as I put it in the tank, he flares and darts over to attack it. I don't keep it in there, but should I leave it in and let him get used to it? Or should I just keep it out like I've been doing? Also, I plan on doing a split tank with a divider bc of your one video! Can't wait to pick out a nice new betta for the other side! :) I realllly love the koi bettas!
Golden Gray
Golden Gray - 6 years ago
0:44 omg guys look it's snowing FOOD best day ever
Creative Pet Keeping
Creative Pet Keeping - 6 years ago
I am so happy to see him in his new tank, it is soooo nice!! After breeding him and his siblings its so rewarding to see him in a large tank of his own with space to explore and swim around. Makes the whole journey feel very complete for me. Now I can't wait to see how the breeding goes and what fry he produces.

PS- I need to make more fish available for sale on my site. I have some more..they were just growing out. ^_^
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
We love him. He's such a happy fish.
The Betta Hobby
The Betta Hobby - 6 years ago
If I saw this series before I started my hobby I think many mistakes wouldn't have happened
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you.
Jena Tucker Aquariums
Jena Tucker Aquariums - 6 years ago
He is so pretty
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thanks. I'm really happy he appears to be holding his color pattern nicely.
Bronze Betta
Bronze Betta - 6 years ago
In your opinion, do you think it's worth spending over $30 on a betta or fish in general?
Bronze Betta
Bronze Betta - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets Yeah I agree prices for bettas are crazy, thank you for your opinion!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
It would depend on the quality of the fish. I would pay that much if I felt it was worth it. I wouldn't spend hundreds though! I think some of the prices for Bettas are crazy.
MPWALL
MPWALL - 6 years ago
You know , I always feel sorry for fish that are kept in too small of an environment, and I equally feel good for them when I get them home and get them into something much better.
nina v
nina v - 6 years ago
Bandit is showing some blue near his tail :)
power last
power last - 6 years ago
i keep missing fish so i can buy a pair from kasia
Joy Barton
Joy Barton - 6 years ago
Loving this series! Everyone who plans on getting a betta should watch this series. And beautiful tank too and fish too!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you!
Xenia Esparza
Xenia Esparza - 6 years ago
I can't wait for the next videos!
Stephen Stratakos
Stephen Stratakos - 6 years ago
Hi everyone! Sheila I love your videos but just letting everyone know all of the betta fish that I have had live in 0.75 gallon tanks with a moss ball and leaf hammock and all of them have lived healthy and happy with my earliest death at 4 years old
Abby Grimit
Abby Grimit - 6 years ago
Less then a gallon? Poor bettas
Emily James
Emily James - 6 years ago
Stephen Stratakos I mean... that's nothing to be proud of.. keeping a fish in a tiny area
Elfie In Angel City
Elfie In Angel City - 6 years ago
Had a big question and can use some advice, and I don't know how else to contact you. I also don't have the best internet connection right now as I'm relying entirely on my cellphone. I really trust your judgement though and decided to ask here. I did find a video where you suggested a marina heater, and one other type, but was wondering if you have any additional advice. I currently have a ten gallon divided tank with a heater, divided into 3 compartments. I have a 2 1/2 divided with a heater. And two smaller unheated tanks where I'm temporarily holding two fish til I get them in the bigger tank. I had five bettas altogether. I keep the apartment at about 68-72 degrees because I live in an area of california that reaches triple digits in the summer (I have only lived here one month and the apartment will probably be kept warmer as the weather cools down). Last week we went out of town for the week. I did water changes and left thorough instructions for my brother who came every other day to feed and check on the fish. I bought timers for the lights. However we left the air conditioning off to save money. I figured the bettas don't mind a little heat, and I trusted the heaters to regulate the temperature and shut off when it got warm. Apparently I was wrong. My brother called me half way through the week and told me two of my fish (the two in the 2 1/2 divided) had died. He pulled the fish and buried them. And left everything as it was so I could see what happened. I came home at night. My apartment was 97 degrees, and the tank in question was 100 degrees. It was no wonder why my fish had died. While it was warm, the fish in the 10 gallon was ok, and it wasn't as hot. Now one of my fish in the smaller temporary tanks is fine. But the other one is stressed from the temperature fluctuations I think. He has a scale that is white and bumpy, and a little white on the tip of one of his fins. I started treating his tank for ich. I unplugged both heaters for fear of a malfunction and I'm at a loss as to what to do. I work at a petshop chain and I got aqueon heaters. I had a coworker who told me the heaters are notorious for overheating. Another coworker told me to just not use heaters. I feel like the warmth makes them happy and a maintained temperature reduces stress and illness. I'm a bit worried about this happening again though. Should I keep the heaters? Get new ones? And just take precaution next time I leave? Find a different way to heat them up? Just looking for some advice. Any would be appreciated.
Elfie In Angel City
Elfie In Angel City - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets Thank you for the response. I'm gonna turn the heater back on in the empty tank and monitor it for a few days and maybe do a little more research on heaters. I might invest in a new one. I will probably take your advice on the air conditioning next time I leave. Feel so bad my fish had to go that way. I don't want it to happen again. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
If your apartment is kept at 68-72f then you need a heater in the tanks. It was the heat in your apartment that caused the problem. By turning the air con off the tanks would have heated to the temperature of your apartment. Bettas can withstand temperatures of up to 88f with no problems. After that it gets too much for them. Maybe next time when you go away leave your air con switched on but turn the temperature up to 82-84f. That way you're still saving money but your bettas should be ok.
Small forest dweller
Small forest dweller - 6 years ago
Does any know of any good breeders in the UK? :)
Small forest dweller
Small forest dweller - 6 years ago
Thank you! :D
Sarah's LittleFish
Sarah's LittleFish - 6 years ago
Small forest dweller the aqua factor on Facebook has amazing betas for sale nearly everyday they r based in the U.K.
Brianna Leiter
Brianna Leiter - 6 years ago
Can anyone tell me what those plants are in the tank she shows in the begining? Just recently bought anacharis and wisteria and hoping they get like that
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
They're anacharis, green cryptocorene and anubias.
JsAquaStuff
JsAquaStuff - 6 years ago
I thought I was subscribed already but I guess not haha. <3
Laura Tarrant
Laura Tarrant - 6 years ago
I've had a 2 female bettas in a divided 10 gallon, heated, filtered tank for about 2 months. One of them still spends most of her time glass-surfing. Why might that be, and what can I do?
Laura Tarrant
Laura Tarrant - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets sounds good, thank you so much for your time :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
They don't have to be live plants. You can just add a lot more fake plants. Good plants for beginners are Amazon Sword, Anubias and anacharis.
Laura Tarrant
Laura Tarrant - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets I would like to plant the tank, but I've new to fish keeping and haven't tried live plants before. What are some good plants for begginers?
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
It's possible she doesn't have enough places to feel safe so she is stress surfing.
Laura Tarrant
Laura Tarrant - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets no, I only have a few plastic plants and a plastic log for her to hide in.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Is the tank heavily planted with places to hide?

50. comment for How to Choose a Betta Fish and Add It To The Tank (episode 5)

Atomic
Atomic - 6 years ago
Awesome Video I would have been earlier but I had school
Hope Z
Hope Z - 6 years ago
I love your videos! Also your aquascapes are always so cool and unique
Angelina Melendez
Angelina Melendez - 6 years ago
I surely will thank you you're so amazing.
NerdsHD
NerdsHD - 6 years ago
Doesn't betta fish lives alone ? but here in her tank she had many other fish ? please reply
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Females can sometimes live together in groups of 5 or more if given enough space and a heavily planted tank. Betta fish can sometimes live with other fish depending on their aggression level.
ajaemily
ajaemily - 6 years ago
Betta fish can live with other species of fish, depending on the temperament of both the betta and the other fish. Female bettas can live together in large tanks in groups of minimum 5, but it is not recommended unless you have experience with bettas and have a tank large enough (I prefer a minimum 20 gallon). However, male bettas should not be in a tank with other bettas.
Fish For Thought
Fish For Thought - 6 years ago
Wow your denison barbs look really healthy, and I like the floating plants in that tank.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
They've grown like crazy. The largest is about 4 inches now. They get to be about 5-6 inches.
Mau Posada
Mau Posada - 6 years ago
ShadowsandCityLights
ShadowsandCityLights - 6 years ago
The store s always referenced on video's are always sold out!
ShadowsandCityLights
ShadowsandCityLights - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets It was the creativepetkeeping site
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
My store or Kasias? To my knowledge my store isn't sold out of anything.
filthyanimal
filthyanimal - 6 years ago
I definitely agree about picking out a healthy betta for your first! I've had many sickly bettas from poor conditions in pet stores bounce back from just clean water alone, but it's not ideal for someone starting out! Educate yourself on the behavior of a healthy betta before jumping to the rescue of others. :D Also this series has been so good and I'm so happy it exists! I wish something like this was available when I had first started out!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you! I sometimes don't think people realize the time, money and effort that goes into caring for a sick betta.
V. Stag
V. Stag - 6 years ago
awesome tips thanks for sharing
The Aquarium Show
The Aquarium Show - 6 years ago
wish i have seen this series when i first started with fish keeping
thank you for putting effort to help other people!
Odyssey Farm
Odyssey Farm - 6 years ago
My two favorite betta keepers Sheila + Kasia involved in the same video! This makes me so happy!
Xzochill Tovar
Xzochill Tovar - 6 years ago
I had been having betta fish for year, but i want to say i love how you explain things, how you care for the people who share the same passion for the fish and how you care for the fish. Like i said, I've had bettas and I've paid attention to their needs as well as look up info but i still have so much to learn.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you! There is so much to learn, I'm leaning new things each week. It's such a great hobby to be in.
maria thornton
maria thornton - 6 years ago
I absolutely love this series!! I just ordered a tank divider and a PVC pipe hide from your website. I can't wait to make my 10 gallon divided tank. I was wondering if you've ever experienced this I've had a beta fish for almost two years, his 3.5 gallon tank broke. so I had to put him in the 10 gallon I had. he's not swimming around or do anything that he used to. it's been a while I've given him time to acclimate. I'm thinking it's just way too much room he's not used to it? Any suggestions I'm pretty sure I'm just going to divide the tank and give him the side he likes the best???? Please help
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you! Your items shipped today. It may be he's not liking all the space if he's been used to his 3.5 gallon tank. I think once you divide the tank he will probably settle back down.
Kira Lee
Kira Lee - 6 years ago
Thank you for this video :) even though I have a betta for a while now, it's still good to have this series to see if I did anything wrong :P
Looking forward to the next episode! I'm always unsure about cleaning substrates :/
Angelina Melendez
Angelina Melendez - 6 years ago
Love your videos there amazing and educational I really want a betta but we don't have the money. But your website has really affordable supplies love your website and you tube channel.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you. Be on the look out for thrift store bargains and online sales this may help you get a Bettas in the future.
Jayla White
Jayla White - 6 years ago
I got a new Betta fish on Friday at petco! I made sure he was healthy and active. He is a butterfly male, BEAUTIFUL!! I got his 3 gallon tank ready with plants and hides (plus water conditioner) and acclimated him to the water for 30 minutes. Put him in there and the next day his colors were sooo much brighter and vibrant! I'm glad he's healthy!
Jayla White
Jayla White - 6 years ago
Your videos have really helped me. Thank you!
Jayla White
Jayla White - 6 years ago
Lifewithpets I will!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
That's great enjoy your new fish.
Jayla White
Jayla White - 6 years ago
Oh and I got bloodworms and pellets of course
FPS Aquatics
FPS Aquatics - 6 years ago
Great video as usual, can't wait until Friday.
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
I'll message you tomorrow with my fish choice!
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
I don't know how to express how amazing I think this series is....*standing ovation*
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you!!
tecto12
tecto12 - 6 years ago
I love this series & I will send it to everyone that wants a beta fish but doesn't know how to properly take care of it. :)
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Thank you!
TheGolemHunter
TheGolemHunter - 6 years ago
Anyone have experience with api fungus care? My betta just got a fungus patch on his head and a little fin rot. Already added it but does it re-cycle your tank? Also, the activated carbon in filter cartridges last only a few weeks right?
OrandaChildren
OrandaChildren - 6 years ago
Fungus Cure is great for fungus patch
TheGolemHunter
TheGolemHunter - 6 years ago
Big City Bettas I know. Hate the store for telling me just wait 24 hours! My guy is a real trooper though. He went through almost a full cycle before the fungus came along. Good news though, he isnt hurting himself anymore and is just resting for the most part until i move (sitting right next to him).
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
No problem!
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
Sorry for jumping in Shelia! I couldn't help myself when I saw fin rot, so many people shotgun medicate...I just wanted to offer my opinion.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
TheGolemHunter I use aquarium salt at a rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water always, this can help prevent fin rot. It sounds like the tank cycling is part of your issue. That alone can be a real stressful situation for a fish let alone a newly acquired sick fish. Maybe you can find a smaller container (like a 1-2 gallon) to keep him in and do every other day water changes just until his tank is cycled. It would probably be far less stressful for him as well while he is being medicated and you don't have to worry about your tanks cycle being affected or alternatively the cycle affecting your fish. Might be the best situation temporarily. Heck you could get something that would work at a dollar store I bet. It just sounds like a bad tank to keep a sick fish in right now. India almond leaves also have antibacterial properties you could add those. As long as your room temp is around 80 the water should stay a decent temp. It is summer after all.
TheGolemHunter
TheGolemHunter - 6 years ago
Big City Bettas Trust me, research is all i did from the day i got him and before.
TheGolemHunter
TheGolemHunter - 6 years ago
Big City Bettas I used aquarium salt for ten days once i got him home, curling fin and few holes. Worked, but then came on another fin/tail and i dosed agian. Never stopped after a month later of clean water changes. I thought since my tank didnt cycle yet, that was the case so 50% daily changes until the nitrites went down. Literally yesterday my cycle was about to finish .25 or less nitrite and high nitrate but of course my betta got this white lump on his head. Not too big but made him go crazy around the tank. Hits the filter, swims right in to a decoration and then the heater and then i have to catch his attention to make him stop. Made an emergency trip to my pet store to buy this hopefully cures it.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
TheGolemHunter I wouldn't advise it for just fin rot as it is mainly acriflavine and victoria green which are harsher than you need for fin rot. I personally would use aquarium salt and meth blue dips. Keep in mind fin rot is caused by poor water conditions so you probably aren't doing frequent enough or large enough water changes. Might be an excessive bioload if the betta has tank mates. Just my thoughts as I've had mixed results with the API fungus cure. I am sure many others will give you their opinions so I urge you to research on your own as well so you can make an informed choice.
Alex Mehralian
Alex Mehralian - 6 years ago
Watching these videos make me want to go out and buy a betta fish
TheGolemHunter
TheGolemHunter - 6 years ago
Alex Mehralian After watching this series, i think you will be ready! Betta Fish are very fun pets.
Jordan Randell-Tredgett
Jordan Randell-Tredgett - 6 years ago
Pescado de Kasia está buscando realmente agradable y sana
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 6 years ago
Yes, we are very happy with him.
JW Aquarium's
JW Aquarium's - 6 years ago
Awesome Video ☺
Crislois Ampil
Crislois Ampil - 6 years ago
JW Aquarium's true

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