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Violet Robinson - 9 years ago

it looks good

Violet Robinson - 9 years ago

i would stay with the plastic plants will not hurt your betta fish

Tyrese Davis - 10 years ago

Good video

Kim Williamson - 11 years ago

I would recommend drops, or the conditioner stuff, because tap water and even bottled water has a bit of clorine which can harm a Betta Fish. Everyone learns! (:

Brooke Bridgland - 11 years ago

Or a filter

Brooke Bridgland - 11 years ago

Aaaannndddd u don't need a heater

Vicky Nguyen - 9 years ago

+Randomyou101 you have to use a heater. Bettas live in southeast Asia and that place get up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more

Joseph Gallagher - 10 years ago

No it won't

Randomyou101 - 10 years ago

They're peasants that live in cold regions. We men live in the tropical heat. If you use a heater here the fish will overheat and die.

JackoC - 11 years ago

You do need a heater. They are tropical fish meaning they need heaters

Brooke Bridgland - 11 years ago

Seriously dude u don't need to buy water from the pet store they have more chemicals in that then tap water

AmyAnimeWolf - 10 years ago

As long as you get an water conditioner and other preparations are taken as in aging the water for days or hours it will be fine. :]

Sohil Parmar - 11 years ago

drinking water and tap water both have chemicals harmful to fish, you HAVE to use conditioner unless you buy that special already conditioned water. you clearly have no idea what you are doing, do some research before you get a live animal

MrFish131 - 12 years ago

you actually don't need to let the water adjust to room temp for a betta, because they've just been in a plastic cup with no heater or filter all their lives.

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MrFish131 - 12 years ago

good point on using the drinking water, but using water conditioner and tap water is much cheaper.

MC Super Tone - 12 years ago

a good name would be Eazy

Hannah Michel - 12 years ago

what size tank is that?

bubbleess22 - 12 years ago

I did use a water heater and mine has been alive for a year now!

Naeruve - 12 years ago

It would be a very small amount of old tank water that goes in with him. You can get a large coffe mug or cup and gently scoop him up from the old water, and then pour him into the new one slowly, that way he's never airborne, there is no chance of him getting scratched by the net, and you're only putting about half a cup of old tank water into your new water. Best of luck :)

Leslie Gutierrez - 12 years ago

You dont always NEED a heater if the place your at is already warm. Plus you guys keep saying he needs water conditioner. Can't you see the bottle next to the tank ? He did use water conditoner !

itsshay - 12 years ago

hey i have that exact some ornament in my tank

Kate Hughes_xox - 12 years ago

u need a heater you need water conditioner ur fish will die quickly if u cant look after it properly u shouldnt get a pet a at all u r quite cruel

Barb D - 12 years ago

why do you have Plastic plants in the tank? Big No-No!

_snoots_ - 12 years ago

U should use conditioner... If it has added minerals or chlorine

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brad gardiner - 12 years ago

hahaha 5 ta 10 mins haha you gotta have him in for 30 then put some of the water from the tank in the bag with him at about 15 then at 30 you put him in

Justin Hwang - 12 years ago

you should never pur the old fish water into the new tank... the bacteria and ammonia will go into the tank and effect the water

Naeruve - 12 years ago

Don't use a net if you can help it, if a lot of other people pour the betta in with his old water have you ever thought that maybe it's because it's the best and less stressful way of doing it? A net can rip their long flown fins, scratch their gills and skin, not to mention that moment when they are completely airborne. I know you're trying to care for your betta otherwise you'd have him in a bowl, so that's awesome! But please, do some more research into it beforehand, your betta will thank u!

Naeruve - 12 years ago

Umm, everyone has said it before me but you really don't know what you're doing. Drinking water is not a good idea, you NEED to use conditioner. If you don't want to then I guess the next best thing is those conditioned water jugs they sell at petco (very environmentally UN-friendly) A new tank has to go through a cycle process before you add fish to it otherwise your fish can get sick, badly sick.

Tiger Tuts - 12 years ago

very nice video.

levihorse84 - 12 years ago

purified water isn't a good idea! It doesn't have the necessary bacteria...

AquariumGuru - 12 years ago

i don't mean to be rude but YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE DOING!

Katie Owen - 12 years ago

I like your tank I don't know any guys that will go through this over a pet.

Roly Foster - 12 years ago

a toothbrush really................ wow!

wingedproportion555 - 12 years ago

Never use purified water. Always use tap water. Purified water takes away natural chemicals that help the fish's immune system develop. I've had my betta for 1 and a half years now, and he has done perfectly with tap water. Don't waste your money. :] Also, I'm curious as to what you named the little guy!

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OrganicGardening987 - 12 years ago

Beautiful betta fish!!!!!

forbiddenmagick23 - 12 years ago

A great and easier way to clean the stones is to use a strainer. This makes it a lot easier to make sure all the soap of gone and that they are rinse very well.

La Cura De HN - 12 years ago

yes

AcidDaBomb - 12 years ago

Did you cycle the tank?

ae !! - 12 years ago

Rica! :D

musketerr12 - 13 years ago

waffle :]

anie6142 - 13 years ago

it's a male

Arjay Carbungco - 13 years ago

betty for the female :) just kidding..

Gamer Romo - 13 years ago

Betta name (marbles)

Gamer Romo - 13 years ago

really your calling the betta a (pencil) lapiz= pencil in spanish:)

ULTIMATE BRADASS - 13 years ago

#3:48

ULTIMATE BRADASS - 13 years ago

7:03 fap fap fab fap fap fap fab fap! lol :D

La Cura De HN - 13 years ago

Betta name (Lapiz)

Moonlit Tanks - 13 years ago

check out our betta channel

peyton wolf - 13 years ago

I like the names... Girl: Mable Boy:Rumphy

returnedfavor - 13 years ago

Reason why there so many people crying over smaller tanks because the smaller the tank faster amonia and waste products builds up in a smaller tank than a big one, and there are TONS of filters made for the big tanks.....If you are responsible enough to change the water on the smaller gallon tank more often than usual, then go for it man, if not faster chance ur betta will poison itself from its own filth....btw in tetra sells a 1-5 gallon water filters that works really great..

ISMAEL GOMEZ - 13 years ago

YOU NEED A HEATER :)

enlimyror - 13 years ago

Yes you need a filter! Buy a thermometer for your tank, they are usually less than a buck, if the water temp is 75-80 its fine. If not, buy a heater.

candie love - 13 years ago

i want to get a CHEAP heater and filter where can i get them. CHEAP and name it draco, lil romeo(romeo), anjul, cherry, tiger lily, nemo, dymin, sam, ying, yang, d.j, chico, c.j chica. alpha

Jordan Reid - 13 years ago

Why do people say 'im working on getting a heater' or 'I will get live plants...' Why don't you just get it there and then?! jeeeeeze.

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41192tara - 13 years ago

Plus I read somewhere that its not a good idea to have a filter cause theyre still water fish

Arvid Bryngelsson - 13 years ago

nice tank

sir_martin - 13 years ago

lil shoog

sir_martin - 13 years ago

oscar ;p

Ankyrtony Channel - 13 years ago

sam

SquareMack200 - 13 years ago

charlie :3

Ricky Cortes - 13 years ago

i named my betta fish peqou it means fish in spanish

swapnil marbhal - 13 years ago

nice

Bigus Dickus - 13 years ago

rubbish!!

Joeink100 - 13 years ago

and u dont need heater

Joeink100 - 13 years ago

u do need a filter but just get a sponge filter for a fiver. and fany is a good name for a betta cuz of its tail

lauuren sanchez - 13 years ago

no offense but u dont need a filter but wht ever waisted 20 bucks up

Arin Thompson - 13 years ago

Beautiful Betta

Filo011 - 13 years ago

IT"S CALLED BET - TA (better... betta..) NOT BETA!!!

TurtlesDominate - 13 years ago

yeah, then you can find out how many gallons it is by watching the water being poured in

LegitimatelyBrown - 13 years ago

@TheArmin997 I think you do need a heater because they are tropical fish (unless you live in an environment that's warm all year round (75 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit))

Pure4Kicks - 13 years ago

@TheEkamuhs If it's in the sun

BobTheCaveman00 - 13 years ago

name it oscar

Ramona Flowers - 13 years ago

Great vid, very accurate

Dham909 - 13 years ago

can't u put plants in a betta tank? anyway, nice video

MyameeGirl - 13 years ago

@TheFreshwaterFish There's other things that need to be worked out other than just the chlorine. Read up on choloromines and other stuff in the water. People don't just let their water sit out anymore... that's old-school for a reason. But hey, whatever floats your boat, dude.

George Mullin - 13 years ago

i didn't float my beta cup in the water like you did here in this video- does that mean anything bad for the betas??? i got a total of 3 and i didn't let the cup sit in there. Inbox me if you wish and i might be able to describe it better.

Asianleful - 13 years ago

@xoxPandaLover104 It depends on how the water is where you live. I can let mine sit for a day or two and it's perfectly fine :D

Laura Holmes - 13 years ago

@Asianleful I wouldn't even agree with letting it sit. The chlorine in most tap water is DEADLY to fish. The conditioner is required to remove the chlorine and other harmful toxins that cant hurt us, but will hurt our fish! Letting the water sit wont make it free of all that stuff :P

Laura Holmes - 13 years ago

@miszshenelle Your joking, right? its better to have one than not having one. Keeps the water quality better for longer so not as may water changes are required and your betta stays healthy! :D

Laura Holmes - 13 years ago

Yeah like everyone HAS been saying, a heater would keep him healthier along with the plants :) also I was wondering, why don't you acclimate? the temperature is important, but so is the pH. He needs to adjust to your water slowly of his system may get shocked due to the rapid change (although bettas are pretty hardy). Really beautiful betta though. Wish i could find one like that at petsmart :P

Joel Faucett - 13 years ago

Great set up! It's refreshing to see someone take good care of their fish with a great home.

breyershowstar - 13 years ago

for bettas i recommend getting hairgrass. bettas love it and theyll actually chill out in it.

Connor Keegan - 13 years ago

he hates his new home

David Cho - 13 years ago

nice tank:)

Moua Thao - 13 years ago

why is it so high....its not good because the tank can break apart....my uncle did that and his cracked....water got everywhere.....

Asianleful - 13 years ago

@TheEkamuhs It's good to let it sit for more than 24 hours, maybe another day or two because you never know what's in your water!

citylights07 - 13 years ago

what a pretty Betta!

shenelle gayle - 13 years ago

i did not noe that you can put a filter in a betta fish tank!

Quinn's Life - 13 years ago

@TheEkamuhs How big is the aquarium you have and where did you get it from

Sovek - 13 years ago

@TheEkamuhs That was with chlorine, however most cities use chloramines. Those do not go away just by sitting. Use Prime, works and and one bottle will last upwards of a year.

AugustRush002 - 13 years ago

i actually us purified water at publix it works it doesnt kill my fishes

Pikachu - 13 years ago

Is that a 5 gallon?

Jakes Jayas - 13 years ago

Good!!!!!! Thats how betas should be kept not like those idiots out their that basically keep them in cups. and you do not need a heater if you have that light it will heat the tank enough. My beta is in a nicely planted vase that is under a lamp which keeps it at a pretty good temp.

Haley Moore - 13 years ago

i named my betta APOLLO.

Dark Angel - 13 years ago

What size is the tank?

Dark Angel - 13 years ago

@fishfanatic111, didn't you hear him in tue video, he said that he is going to get a heater he is w

ThunderWaffles - 13 years ago

Name it Sushi x]

suckmycichlids - 13 years ago

@TheEkamuhs actually only letting it sit for acouple days will only let the chlorine die out, unfortunatly there is alot more bs in tap water now days to beable to only get away with that..

Paandemonium - 14 years ago

@TheEkamuhs chlorine doesnt magically disappear from water...

Vinai Sinarong - 14 years ago

name:gary

Asianleful - 14 years ago

@TheEkamuhs 24 hours is NEVER long enough, 2 weeks at LEAST.

typalexandra - 14 years ago

i just LOVE people that also like betta fishes, just like me =D

theyaoiman28 - 14 years ago

Awesome betta

Ay H. - 14 years ago

NOTE: you should NOT fill your whole tank , leave about an inch , cuz betta fish breath oxygen so u need to leave an inch

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Ay H. - 14 years ago

@xPancakeHead cycling is good , u have to cycle your tank for at least 24 hours if u r in a rush

JLaw14 - 14 years ago

@TheEkamuhs Leaving it for 24 hours disipates the chlorine in the tank, but not choloromines apparently, so i'd definitely use water conditioner.

Redsparrow633 - 14 years ago

Bettas don´t like to be in aquariums that have filters but I still liked your video :)

mehtab ali shah - 14 years ago

i got a 5 gal tank for a betta i am going to get after a few weeks but right now i have a tiger barb in it for 2 months just waiting untill it dies and then i will get a betta fish

Lachang Thao - 14 years ago

Nice video! Other video's just have small tanks, and just do other things. Thanks alot!

Boby Bobby - 14 years ago

i used to like 50 of those to fill up my 10 gallon i dont know if i can use rust water with the betta safe stuff someone wanna help me out

Javier Contreras - 14 years ago

Name Your Betta Sushi Or Ruffles!

MyameeGirl - 14 years ago

You always have to use conditioner with tap water...

Xenoxander - 14 years ago

Nice looking betta! Working on my tank now too. A 20g one lol. If everything goes well Id like to try breeding them. So I heard that using well water is much better than tap. I have access to very soft well water. Had one other question. I was looking on fish profiles dot com and it had some compatable community fish I could use. Just want to double check if Pleco and or Flying Fox are ok. Anyone have any problems with them?

Brendan Wu - 14 years ago

awesome DT

coolbetta - 14 years ago

How is Archimedes doing? :) He is such a beautiful betta fish :)

lotmsdani - 14 years ago

@kilerr182 , anyone living in a not hot area needs a heater. Also drinking water doesn't have some vitamins and minerals bettas need to be healthy so tap water with conditioner is the best choice. Beautiful betta though.

IGenesis - 15 years ago

@TheEkamuhs oh...how much is it?

IGenesis - 15 years ago

@MrMushroom90 oh......so is the brand of the filter marine land?

IGenesis - 15 years ago

@MrMushroom90 isn't it a marine land or sth?cause the filter pad looks like marine land ones

IGenesis - 15 years ago

@MrMushroom90 oh....what is the brand of the filter?i have a tank already,i just want the filter

IGenesis - 15 years ago

@MrMushroom90 Nice tank!may i know if the filter came with the tank?if so ,please tell me the brand of the tank.....what is the brand of the filter?

coolbetta - 15 years ago

@TheEkamuhs cool, that you like the name :)

coolbetta - 15 years ago

Awesome video! You did a very good job! Nice tank and a beautiful betta fish :) Maybe you should call him "Archimedes", like the Greek mathematician :)