How To Set Up a Betta Tank - Timelapse
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In this video I will go through the process of setting up a betta tank in a step to step fashion. There are detailed explanations and tips throughout the video. Hope you enjoy! PS: I've also been keeping various fish for 19 years and counting. You may want to think about this before posting your comments, but healthy discussions are encouraged! New Videos Every Week! ❖ SUBSCRIBE ➢ https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenwaterFish ❖ FACEBOOK ➢ https://www.facebook.com/GreenwaterFish ❖ INSTAGRAM ➢ https://instagram.com/yjenzhu/ ❖ GOOGLE+ ➢ https://plus.google.com/+GreenwaterFish ♪ Music ♪ ✦ Carefree - Kevin MacLeod ✦ Kokeshi Doll - Spazzkid
-a lot of betta keepers and breeders due tend to keep betta without filters (some traditional breeders dont have electrical outlet)
due to the fact they can change their water often every 2-3 days depending on stocking levels and size of container
-tap water (De-clorinated) usually can come around 7.5 PH (in certain places) which make ammonia quite toxic, so water change happens way too often (usually everyday), lower PH means ammonia is less likely to harm bettas. this is achievable by breeders and keepers by adding plant matter. The best and cheapest kind are indian almond leaves which lowers PH by a significant amount (a.k.a poor man's water conditioner), driftwood and other filtration such as peat moss helps.
-filter with low flows are for those that want to keep betta but doesnt change their water as much often, if you are feeling lazy go look up some HoB filters they usually comes with some flow controls (looks like a plastic screw)
-betta can get along with other small fishes like neon tetras (they love still water), however bettas have different personality so be sure to monitor if anything happens. in planted tanks I neon and betta makes wonderful viewing experience.
-guppies dont work well, some males does represent flowy tails that makes betta thinks its another one of its kind.
-heater is either optional or necessity, depending on your household/place you live in. usually on warmer climates and room temp betta will do just fine indoors, but on cooler temps and winter season you may need to give the cute betta some a good heater. if temperature fluctuates way too often and difficult to control. go get a heater~
-betta is a fighting fish and bred to fight with each other (that's why they called it a fighting fish) but nowadays it becomes a beautiful display fish as it goes on (however ashamed that its living condition hasnt improve until now)
in the era of fighting fishes, cattapa or indian almond leaves are used to strengthen their scales and relieve stress after fighting as medication (extract works best). rumor has it also enhances color and brightens their color (achievable by good lighting and heavily planted tanks).
-betta like most prefer security, planted tanks in secluded places from loud noises with calm atmosphere can help them grow and live longer. (hiding places such as broad leaves on plants provide excellent place to sleep on, floating plants gives shelter for bettas)
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sorry for the TL:DR comment~
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