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

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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 6 years ago

I love your aquascaping, what plants did you use I'm trying to get live plants for my tank

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 - 6 years ago

I like how she says they will get tired of looking at themselves

Sean Ford - 6 years ago

I have a stunning crown tail betta in my 29 gallon sem -aggressive community tank.

Sean Ford - 6 years ago

And he has the same colors as the one at 1:33 top second to the left.

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 - 7 years ago

5:32 that little guy made me laugh. :)

Trina Portner - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Very informative.

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Shaina Kristjanson - 7 years ago

What do u use for ur plant food.?

Shaina Kristjanson - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thank you I did not see that

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Root tabs, the link is in the description box of the video.

Robyn Lee - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Thank you. I’m glad Ripley is ok.

Zap Gaming - 7 years ago

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Zap Gaming - 7 years ago

Make a video of molly fish plzz

Zap Gaming - 7 years ago

Can betta fish live with tiger barb

Isabella Buonopane - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets - 7 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 - 7 years ago

That fish is so cute

kittenjewel101 - 7 years ago

Apparently this whole Tim I wasn't subscribed wow guess u got a new one love ur vids

charlene cipriani - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Very well explained for the beginner :0) X

Bob Jones - 7 years ago

I did all this wrong

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Bobby Getman - 7 years ago

I got a betta fish his name is guppy and I'm 10 years old

d25Anushree3790 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

lol you bought a koi not a betta

Katpoop KATPOOP - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

No where good to buy bettas in Canada

Down the Worm Hole - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Loving this series! Great job, looking forward to more!

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Andrew Stromfeld - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Really helpful.I so wanted some experienced youtube channel to start a new tank with me.Thanks

Shane de Munter - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

0:44 omg guys look it's snowing FOOD best day ever

Creative Pet Keeping - 7 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 - 7 years ago

We love him. He's such a happy fish.

The Betta Hobby - 7 years ago

If I saw this series before I started my hobby I think many mistakes wouldn't have happened

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you.

Jena Tucker Aquariums - 7 years ago

He is so pretty

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks. I'm really happy he appears to be holding his color pattern nicely.

Bronze Betta - 7 years ago

In your opinion, do you think it's worth spending over $30 on a betta or fish in general?

Bronze Betta - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Yeah I agree prices for bettas are crazy, thank you for your opinion!

Lifewithpets - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Bandit is showing some blue near his tail :)

power last - 7 years ago

i keep missing fish so i can buy a pair from kasia

Joy Barton - 7 years ago

Loving this series! Everyone who plans on getting a betta should watch this series. And beautiful tank too and fish too!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Xenia Esparza - 7 years ago

I can't wait for the next videos!

Stephen Stratakos - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Less then a gallon? Poor bettas

Emily James - 7 years ago

Stephen Stratakos I mean... that's nothing to be proud of.. keeping a fish in a tiny area

Elfie In Angel City - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Does any know of any good breeders in the UK? :)

Small forest dweller - 7 years ago

Thank you! :D

Sarah's LittleFish - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

They're anacharis, green cryptocorene and anubias.

JsAquaStuff - 7 years ago

I thought I was subscribed already but I guess not haha. <3

Laura Tarrant - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets sounds good, thank you so much for your time :)

Lifewithpets - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

It's possible she doesn't have enough places to feel safe so she is stress surfing.

Laura Tarrant - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets no, I only have a few plastic plants and a plastic log for her to hide in.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Is the tank heavily planted with places to hide?

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Atomic - 7 years ago

Awesome Video I would have been earlier but I had school

Hope Z - 7 years ago

I love your videos! Also your aquascapes are always so cool and unique

Angelina Melendez - 7 years ago

I surely will thank you you're so amazing.

NerdsHD - 7 years ago

Doesn't betta fish lives alone ? but here in her tank she had many other fish ? please reply

Lifewithpets - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Wow your denison barbs look really healthy, and I like the floating plants in that tank.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

They've grown like crazy. The largest is about 4 inches now. They get to be about 5-6 inches.

Mau Posada - 7 years ago

ShadowsandCityLights - 7 years ago

The store s always referenced on video's are always sold out!

ShadowsandCityLights - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets It was the creativepetkeeping site

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

My store or Kasias? To my knowledge my store isn't sold out of anything.

filthyanimal - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

awesome tips thanks for sharing

The Aquarium Show - 7 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 - 7 years ago

My two favorite betta keepers Sheila + Kasia involved in the same video! This makes me so happy!

Xzochill Tovar - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Your videos have really helped me. Thank you!

Jayla White - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets I will!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

That's great enjoy your new fish.

Jayla White - 7 years ago

Oh and I got bloodworms and pellets of course

FPS Aquatics - 7 years ago

Great video as usual, can't wait until Friday.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I'll message you tomorrow with my fish choice!

Big City Bettas - 7 years ago

I don't know how to express how amazing I think this series is....*standing ovation*

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!!

tecto12 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Thank you!

TheGolemHunter - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Fungus Cure is great for fungus patch

TheGolemHunter - 7 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 - 7 years ago

No problem!

Big City Bettas - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Big City Bettas Trust me, research is all i did from the day i got him and before.

TheGolemHunter - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Watching these videos make me want to go out and buy a betta fish

TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

Alex Mehralian After watching this series, i think you will be ready! Betta Fish are very fun pets.

Jordan Randell-Tredgett - 7 years ago

Pescado de Kasia está buscando realmente agradable y sana

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, we are very happy with him.

JW Aquarium's - 7 years ago

Awesome Video ☺

Crislois Ampil - 7 years ago

JW Aquarium's true

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