How to set up a betta fish tank?!

Hey guys I hope you enjoyed the video and maybe learned something :) DISCLAIMER: Betta fish are freshwater fish and do not need salt. I used a little aquarium salt because he was a new fish being treated for fin rot.

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Hey guys I hope you enjoyed the video and maybe learned something :) DISCLAIMER: Betta fish are freshwater fish and do not need salt. I used a little aquarium salt because he was a new fish being treated for fin rot.

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for How to set up a betta fish tank?!

the coolest bean
the coolest bean - 7 years ago
salt?
vivek gupta
vivek gupta - 7 years ago
I love ur video. and ur voice I think u so cute baby
Charlie Yang
Charlie Yang - 7 years ago
I don't need a heater for my betta.
I live in Florida and the room temp is like 81 Fahrenheit.
Brengga
Brengga - 7 years ago
Why do you use salt?
d25Anushree3790
d25Anushree3790 - 7 years ago
That Betta, is BEAUTIFUL! I love the Sunshine Yellow color! Where did you get him?
d25Anushree3790
d25Anushree3790 - 7 years ago
I have the same tank, except its a 2 gallon tank
d25Anushree3790
d25Anushree3790 - 7 years ago
What tank are you using?
Markalvin Aranas
Markalvin Aranas - 7 years ago
tank size?
Elsa Lepleux
Elsa Lepleux - 7 years ago
omg its exactly my betta but mine is a plakat

10. comment for How to set up a betta fish tank?!

deep sea siren
deep sea siren - 7 years ago
it's pronounced better not baiter
zacheri martir
zacheri martir - 7 years ago
great video but I don't understand why u put salt, bettas are fresh water fish
Patchwork The Dragon
Patchwork The Dragon - 7 years ago
zacheri martir it's good to have Aquarium Salt on hand in case your betta gets finrot
And don't forget the medication too.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
zacheri martir please read other comments or description box.
Jayvee Tinio's vlogs
Jayvee Tinio's vlogs - 7 years ago
vohmay take a really good care on your Betta because I think your Betta have a fin rott
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
no, its been nipping
L B
L B - 7 years ago
small no heater cruel
Ivna Dragojevic
Ivna Dragojevic - 7 years ago
It is too small
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
L B he does have a heater and it's 2.5 gallons.
Nilankan Banerjee
Nilankan Banerjee - 7 years ago
Which filter would be the best for betta? can anyone help me.
a muffin
a muffin - 7 years ago
Nilankan Banerjee sponge filter
Hunter Mine
Hunter Mine - 7 years ago
What is a good flow to have
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Hunter Mine low flow for bettas
musicalmarion
musicalmarion - 7 years ago
Salt?? ..
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
its always a good idea to add a little bit of aquarium salt to a tank just to help keep the fish healthy and aquarium salt also helps keep away a little bit (not a whole lot ) of bacteria away. but only add aquarium salt if your taking out water and adding in new water.
Nikola Namike
Nikola Namike - 7 years ago
musicalmarion Aquarium salt !!!
Courtney Collins
Courtney Collins - 7 years ago
Can I put moss balls into my Betta fish tank
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
yes! most bettas love moss balls.
Alex Jonsson
Alex Jonsson - 7 years ago
Yes you can
Maddie Equestrian
Maddie Equestrian - 7 years ago
Where did you get the root tabs? I am planning to have a 20 gal. Planted tank with neon tetra and guppies.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Maddie Equestrian on eBay
BettaFish Mizu
BettaFish Mizu - 7 years ago
Great! Although I don't recommend the Aquino food because of it having fish meal and other junk. I recommend omega 1 betta buffet pellets.. it's a bit pricey but it's worth the cost containing 40% protein which is absolutley needed for bettas, and a ton of natural fish like herring etc. great quality video and beautiful betta! ❤ good choice on the fluval tank :3
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Kudos Tailes as said in the other comments, this was a while ago and I actually recommend New Life Spectrum ;) thanks though!

20. comment for How to set up a betta fish tank?!

BettaFish Mizu
BettaFish Mizu - 7 years ago
I recommend omega one betta buffet pellets, these have the recommended amount of nutrition, protein. It's also ingredients that are natural. Not fish meal etc. you're betta is beautiful btw
Mexican cartel !
Mexican cartel ! - 7 years ago
Good vid
Greyzone E
Greyzone E - 7 years ago
beautiful fish. you will mature as a fish owner. believe me....I think I went thru more passed on fish than you. my current betta fish has lasted long with a filter.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Greyzone E thanks <3
Greyzone E
Greyzone E - 7 years ago
Fantastic. lol good for you and you aquatic family.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Greyzone E Thansk, this is a older video and I am a mature fish owner now.
Rajmahendra
Rajmahendra - 7 years ago
What is the size of this tank ? L B H in inch ?
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
its a 2.5 gallon
G oonx9
G oonx9 - 7 years ago
why salt?
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
its always a good idea to add a little bit of aquarium salt to a tank just to help keep the fish healthy and aquarium salt also helps keep away a little bit (not a whole lot ) of bacteria away. but only add aquarium salt if your taking out water and adding in new water.
*Unicorn of Nutella* :D
*Unicorn of Nutella* :D - 7 years ago
Oh Ok Sorry ❤
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Unicorn of Nutella :D I did in the other comments ;)
*Unicorn of Nutella* :D
*Unicorn of Nutella* :D - 7 years ago
Why can't you explain it? You made a video about this so you should be able to tell G oonx9 why.
Hannah Renee
Hannah Renee - 7 years ago
G oonx9 It treats and prevents diseases like velvet or fin rot. But don't use it unless it's needed.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
G oonx9 please look at the other comments.
shanice turner
shanice turner - 7 years ago
where did you get that tank
Megan Coppage
Megan Coppage - 8 years ago
I have kept many beta fish as pets and they've lived quite awhile without a heater or a filter.
Bugs βunny
Bugs βunny - 6 years ago
They lived " quite a while "
jfries_ 22
jfries_ 22 - 7 years ago
Surviving doesn't mean happy
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
oh sorry. it gets kind frantic in the comment section of comments and I don't always know who is talking to who. sorry.
Hunter B
Hunter B - 7 years ago
I think you made a mistake, I was replying to Megan, not you. However you've definitely provided valid insight.
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
lol he is 4 years and he is still alive. his name is bagel. the way you spelled betta is the same way i did. and how do you know if i can care for one or not? i don't have any social media other than this youtube account and im 12.
Hunter B
Hunter B - 7 years ago
You can't spell Betta nor can you care for one, a betta is supposed to live 3-5 years and I will bet on it that yours did not.
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
just because they lived for "a while" doesn't mean that they thrived or they where happy. its like sticking a person in a small closet and feeding them. will they live? yes but will they thrive? no. also betta fish are supposed to live for two to four years.
Booplesnoot
Booplesnoot - 7 years ago
David Beckham thank you!
David Beckham
David Beckham - 7 years ago
Anime Recommendation Playlist not until a few months...they will die
Egon Spengler
Egon Spengler - 7 years ago
Anime Recommendation Playlist It's not
Booplesnoot
Booplesnoot - 7 years ago
Megan Coppage it's fine if they don't have s filter or warm water right?
Sassy Terrier
Sassy Terrier - 7 years ago
Just because they survived for a while doesn't mean they thrived...
BbyBurrito
BbyBurrito - 7 years ago
Megan Coppage you probably shouldn't have pets if you can't even provide the bare minimum.
Pinkie unicorn
Pinkie unicorn - 7 years ago
Mya Miller-Ahsan mine too
Finn Sterling
Finn Sterling - 7 years ago
Then obviously you know nothing about how to care for fish.
Mya Miller-Ahsan
Mya Miller-Ahsan - 7 years ago
Megan Coppage well then you have them a terrible life! my Betta fish has a 10 gallon tank with a filter and heater all to him self.
Lavinia de Mortalium
Lavinia de Mortalium - 7 years ago
Where (in general) do you live? It is a warmer climate?
Jeff Brennan
Jeff Brennan - 8 years ago
I'm not sure to like it or dislike it I'm just not sure
Animal life
Animal life - 8 years ago
Why did it redo
Giang H
Giang H - 8 years ago
What tank was used in this vid and what's its gallonage? Thanks!
Giang H
Giang H - 8 years ago
Just check the OTHER comments... Thank you!

30. comment for How to set up a betta fish tank?!

Lonely Hound
Lonely Hound - 8 years ago
What are some plants that I can put in my ten gallon betta tank
Nathan Woof!
Nathan Woof! - 7 years ago
Lonely Hound some java fern or java moss
Mya Miller-Ahsan
Mya Miller-Ahsan - 7 years ago
Lonely Hound you can use a lot! I personally use moss balls and lots of fake silk plants so it doesn't scratch Thier fins and give them find rot
Alfa Kon
Alfa Kon - 8 years ago
where did you get the tank from ?
Alfa Kon
Alfa Kon - 8 years ago
which website ?
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Alfa Kon online :)
King R.
King R. - 8 years ago
you don't need salt
BaseOverKill
BaseOverKill - 7 years ago
she said it had fin rot read the fucking description
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
its always a good idea to add a little bit of aquarium salt to a tank just to help keep the fish healthy and aquarium salt also helps keep away a little bit (not a whole lot ) of bacteria away. but only add aquarium salt if your taking out water and adding in new water.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Weird Tastin' Cofee HD for this case I did. Please look at the previous comments.
Modern Cartoon Love // Josh Animations
Modern Cartoon Love // Josh Animations - 8 years ago
Why did u add salt?
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Check out the other comments
Kenneth Reyes
Kenneth Reyes - 8 years ago
Dumbo eared bettas are poor swimmers, please give them leaf hammock near the surface so they can take a break and easily surface for air.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 7 years ago
Kenneth Reyes yes, thank you, he did have a floating betta log
Kenneth Reyes
Kenneth Reyes - 8 years ago
Other wise good setup, you are just forgeting the leaf hammock. You can use the betta log, its a floating log which the betta can go inside and build there bubble nest saftely and can rest inside.
ArianaTheRat
ArianaTheRat - 8 years ago
Bettas don't really need filters or a heater. One one my girls have been alive for nearly a year in a 3 gallon tank with no heater or filter. She has no stress lines and is very active and goes right up to eat when I feed her. Amazing video, nontheless! He is beautiful.
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
all fish need a filter. no exceptions. also betta fish are tropical fish, so u need a heater. also betta fish are supposed to live for 2-4 years.
Hannah Renee
Hannah Renee - 7 years ago
ArianaTheRat Surviving does not mean thriving.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
+Barnacle you do need one because of the nitrogen cycle and beneficial bacteria. Also, a heater should always be used no matter the climate you live in.
walmart
walmart - 8 years ago
Heaters would be best for people that live in colder climates. If you do water changes regularly you won't really need a filter but its still recommended.
Its.Legit. Ariana
Its.Legit. Ariana - 8 years ago
Aren't bettas freshwater fish?Why would u use salt in your tank?Unless he's sick u shouldn't use it and only a few minutes since they are freshwater fish.
Its.Legit. Ariana
Its.Legit. Ariana - 8 years ago
+Vohmay okay,ma bad .I apologize .
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Have you read the other comments? I was treating him for finrot. Yes, bettas are freshwater fish, I added aquarium salt, not marine salt.
Nazra Sadique
Nazra Sadique - 8 years ago
U DID NOT DID THE NITROGEN CYCLE!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
What?! I used already cycled filter media if you mean I didn't cycle the tank...
Olivia Birch
Olivia Birch - 8 years ago
Question: What is the salt for?
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
+Olivia Birch thank you!
Olivia Birch
Olivia Birch - 8 years ago
Oh nevermind i read it in a different comment :P cool tank
Haley Prince
Haley Prince - 8 years ago
Bettas do not need a heater or a filter I had mine for 4 years he is still alive
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
+Emma Randomness exactly!
Emma Randomness
Emma Randomness - 8 years ago
Surviving doesn't equal thriving. He may be surviving but that doesn't mean he's happy
Haley Prince
Haley Prince - 8 years ago
+Vohmay you said nothing about thriviing
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Yes they do. Living and thriving are different.
BestBetta
BestBetta - 8 years ago
I recommend you change your food to the National Geographic brand because the Aqueon one has meal in it and anything that has meal is not good for you fish!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
This video was a while ago. I've switched to New Life Spectrum which is the best in my opinion.
lunameøwl
lunameøwl - 8 years ago
Nice video! :D
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Jack Job
Jack Job - 8 years ago
wow beautiful tank and set up and i am in love with that fish!!!!!!!!!!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you :)
Elianne Tjam
Elianne Tjam - 8 years ago
+Vohmay Awesome video! Where did you buy the tank? And also what editing software did you use?
Elianne Tjam
Elianne Tjam - 8 years ago
Hi +Vohmay! Is iMovie free?
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you! I bought it from a friend but you can find these online or basically any pet store! Also, I used iMovie
VillagerSparky
VillagerSparky - 8 years ago
Eeek! I hope you don't put salt in like that when you have the Betta in the tank. It can burn them, but the easy way around this is to dissolve the salt in a put with tank water and then pour it in.
Danica Wells
Danica Wells - 8 years ago
+TF-HP L-AQ a lower salt dosage can beneficial if the fish has finrot, yes, but remember to keep your fish at that dosage for no more than 10 days. I've heard salt can be hard on their livers.

+Vohmay Probably fine that you added salt, but again for precautionary measures you should add no more than 1 tsp per gallon of water. Finrot is caused my dirty water and high levels of toxins like ammonia and nitrite. If your fish is in clean water there's no need for salt. However this fish was new, so a one-time salt addition may be okay.

Just writing this so that lurkers can see it.
Toby m
Toby m - 8 years ago
+Vohmay you are right. When my fish get finrot, i also putt them in a salt water bath. But i dont putt the salt in the tank. I do not dare to take that risc my hole thank is going to die. But a saltwaterbath is healthy!
VillagerSparky
VillagerSparky - 8 years ago
+Aqua.pets Oh? That's good to know, but I will stick to the method I described, just to be safe. :P
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
The AQ salt actually cannot burn them if you use less than or the recommended amount. My Betta's fins were slightly ripped so I added it as a precaution so he didn't get finrot. I know what I'm doing and all of my fish are healthy and happy.
Fightingfish keeper
Fightingfish keeper - 8 years ago
what was the salt for?
Fightingfish keeper
Fightingfish keeper - 8 years ago
Oh l. Thanks luv ur videos.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Helping his fins so he doesn't get finrot. :)
Autumn Reinsch
Autumn Reinsch - 8 years ago
good job with this video!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks!
Nellena Konstanova
Nellena Konstanova - 8 years ago
well the salt probably killed her fish...
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Do you know anything about betta fish? My fish is happy, healthy and thriving.
LovesSongz
LovesSongz - 8 years ago
Your Betta is beautiful!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you!
kiina91
kiina91 - 8 years ago
You forgot to Talk about the whole cycling thing which is important as your betta can die of ammonia and nitrites if you dont cycle your tank.
Bettas also need something to hide, something to rest on near the water surface and something that provides Cover for him from the top.
You also shouldnt add any salt unless you are treating him for some illness and only for a Maximum of 10 days, else it can make him sick.
Your betta is beautiful though and the tank size you chose is great :)
kiina91
kiina91 - 8 years ago
+Aqua.pets that's nice to hear ^^
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
I know I didn't talk about it, I plan on making a separate video on cycling a tank. He has a floating betta log to hide and sleep in as well as plants, which have grown a lot since I made this video. Also, I am treating his fins because they got nipped. Thanks for your concern, but I know what I'm doing ;)

50. comment for How to set up a betta fish tank?!

ducky höchst persönlich
ducky höchst persönlich - 8 years ago
You did everything right ! - nice setup and nice betta...
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you ❤️❤️
Delaney Tynan
Delaney Tynan - 8 years ago
Wonderful explaining. Your fish is in really good care
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks so much, it means a lot!
Glitter Bettas
Glitter Bettas - 8 years ago
What tank it is
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Yes, a Fluval Spec 3
Luke - CSGO & More.
Luke - CSGO & More. - 8 years ago
+flower purple msp 2 1/2 gallon fluval spec :)
Elias Varn
Elias Varn - 8 years ago
Everything was good about this video since you cycled, had a heater and filter. Way to go on loving your fish the right way!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks! Yes, of course. The rest of my male bettas have 5 gallons each with a filter and heater!
Sara Smith
Sara Smith - 8 years ago
Hi. I will be getting a betta in the next two months or so I have been searching all over for a good video that explains how to set up a tank and your has been the best by far.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Awe, thank you! That means so much!
FeatherBelly
FeatherBelly - 8 years ago
he looks like a mustard gas. c:
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Yes, now that I think about it, he does look like one!
Lifewithpets
Lifewithpets - 8 years ago
Great video!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Paris Jean
Paris Jean - 8 years ago
Aww
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks for your kind words!
Theboredguy97
Theboredguy97 - 8 years ago
Nice video. your betta is really beautiful.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks so much!
About Betta Fish Tanks
About Betta Fish Tanks - 8 years ago
Great video.
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thanks!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you everyone!
Mack A-T
Mack A-T - 8 years ago
Very good explaining
Aquarium Boy123
Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago
Good explaining
Aaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis - 8 years ago
Great video, your betta fish looks beautiful!

I subscribed, hope you can sub back!
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you so much! I'll check out your channel.
Poisson Sauvage
Poisson Sauvage - 8 years ago
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Lol, thank you!
BusyBettas
BusyBettas - 8 years ago
Great video
M. Youngdale
M. Youngdale - 8 years ago
Thank you!

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