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Emily LovesHorses - 7 years ago

How long did u cycle it?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I didn't need to cycle as I always have cycled media form other tank. Cycling typically takes 3-5 weeks.

Night Wolf - 7 years ago

what is the sand called?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It's from National Geographic.

Bonnie 1000 - 7 years ago

Can you give me some advice or care guide on Marino moss balls because I am planning to add live plants to my betta. Plus my betta have algae in the tank

Bonnie 1000 - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Thank you! I will go buy some for my betta sometime.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

With the moss balls you don't have to do anything. Just add it to the tank and when you do a water change roll it around a little. That's all we do.

My Vuong - 7 years ago

What the green ball do

Will G - 7 years ago

Can you send me a link to the type of substrate/sand you recommend that is cheap

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We use the National Geographic sand from petsmart and also their black gravel.

josh poole - 7 years ago

how long does it take for a sponge filter to cycle

josh poole - 7 years ago

Thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

2-4 weeks.

sophie trau101 - 8 years ago

He's flaring with the snail

Jordz Van 6299 - 8 years ago

How long do you leave the tank with the plants before you add the betta?

Jordz Van 6299 - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets that's exactly what I was asking thanks ;)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I'm not fully sure what you're asking. I set up the tank and add the betta the same day or the next day. I only do that because I always use cycled media so the tank is fully cycled and safe to add the fish.

LylacProductions - 8 years ago

I have a koi betta, too! His name is Sushi, haha. We have two others; Firework and Norbert. Firework is a double tail Halfmoon, and Norbert is a dragon scale (hence the name; Norbert the dragon from Harry Potter :)). Love your tank, I'm looking into starting a planted tank!

LylacProductions - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets aw thanks! Btw your fish is gorgeous!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you! I love the names of your betta fish!!

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Giant Robot - 8 years ago

Aww, I love koi bettas!
I have one at home named Kaiyo, he's male :)

AWALL - 8 years ago

What about Arthur? How is he doing?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Arthur died suddenly a short time ago. It was very sad, we'd grown very attached to him.

Robert Kowalke - 8 years ago

Nice setup! He looks happy

Paris Jean - 8 years ago

Cuuuute

Lori D. - 8 years ago

How many betta fish do you have? Very pretty fish too! ☻

Lori D. - 8 years ago

By the way, my name is "T". I am a 10 year old boy and this is my mom's account. :) Thank you for being so nice. I am a big betta fan!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you! Congratulations on getting your new Betta. I love his name!

Lori D. - 8 years ago

I really like the way your channel is set up. I think you have earned a sub.
Also, I appreciate how interactive you are with the users.
2 weeks ago I got a betta fish at a Petco 200 miles away from home and he survived. His name is Peppermint.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I'm sorry your fish died

Lori D. - 8 years ago

I have 4 fish currently. 2 of them died. The first from dropsy, the other from unknown causes. RIP Quabmi and Irony. :'(

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I have 9 bettas.

Benas Šulinskas - 8 years ago

P.S Is there more than 1 way for introducing the female betta to the community aquarium that I will get (15 gallons).

Benas Šulinskas - 8 years ago

Hi, I need your advice, I'm going to get a 15 gallon aquarium soon, right now I have 9 guppies and 1 pleco (For keeping my current aquarium clean) and I'm thinking of getting a female Betta too. The reason why I need your advice is because I want to know how to introduce the female Betta, and I need to know if there's any chance on introducing the female betta succesfully.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

As long as the female you get is not too aggressive there should be no problem. Although sometimes they don't do well with guppies if they're too colorful. The tank needs to be heavily planted for her to feel safe and happy. When you bring her home float her in the tank in a breeder box for a few hours. If she seems ok and not aggressive towards the other fish you should be able to release her. You will need to watch her for a few days to be sure she is ok with the other fish.

unholyorders - 8 years ago

Nice betta! That snail is moving quick! Even the Betta noticed his speed!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks! The snails can move very quick when they want to, especially when food is involved!

Creative Pet Keeping - 8 years ago

Love the setup! I have never tried black sand but it looks so pretty.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you. I've not done black sand before but I'm liking the contrast of the black sand and the green plants.

Günter TV - 8 years ago

black sand is relly good for animals witha lot of colors or no colors because you can see them better

Diamond Apples From Sun - 8 years ago

a koi so beautiful

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Kaylie Asato - 8 years ago

I love the setup! Where did you find this tank?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

The tank is a glass tank from Petsmart and comes with a glass lid.

Aquarium Boy123 - 8 years ago

Great tank setup! Love the Betta color :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks.

Silaykar Sangprasit - 8 years ago

Oh my gosh! Can't believe you got a koi betta! It's one of the top ones I've wanted!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Congratulations!! Enjoy your new Betta.

Silaykar Sangprasit - 8 years ago

Because I saw you purchased yours at Petco I went to one and they had them in store as well! I went to 2 stores and was able to find a color variation I wanted (:

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Yes, I've been wanting one for a very long time too.

MyView 10.75.69 - 8 years ago

wow he is a VERY good looking betta

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

No, certainly not average. Thank you.

MyView 10.75.69 - 8 years ago

i would be too, doesn't look like the average blue or red one he is awesome

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you! I'm so happy with him.

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

awwww he is gourgus I want him u took my dream Betta lol I love him so much. amazing video

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

You're going to divide the tank?

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

caint wait till chrismas i am might get and put it with heartboy so i dont need to buy a new tank and heater

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Lol....he's mine too! I've wanted one for so long but couldn't find one.

Silly Bettas - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets found what my dream betta

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, I'm so happy I've finally found one.

Lovebetta - 8 years ago

I like his color pattern and the tank is very simple but nice Aquascape .

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Dolphincutie World - 8 years ago

Aaww! He's so cute and beautiful! I love this color! The tank so beautiful too!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

The Aquarium Show - 8 years ago

Yay

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you. I didn't realize you were on YouTube:) I subscribed.

WinkWonk - 8 years ago

love kois

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Me too!

Fish4Ever - 8 years ago

I almost got a koi male as well! Saw one about two months ago :-) the tank is beautiful btw.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

You should have got one

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Blazing Bettas - 8 years ago

Oh my goodness!!!!!! I'm so happy you finally have a koi! His tank setup is beautiful

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you! I can't believe I finally found one and a gorgeous one at that!

Fluff,Fins And Feathers - 8 years ago

He is beautiful!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks.

Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago

I just love him! Haha when he was flaring at the snail it made me laugh

Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets That was my favorite part!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks! Yes, when I first put him in he flared for about an hour but didn't attack. Since then he hasn't bothered with the snail, thankfully!

Tyler Kihut - 8 years ago

Beautiful betta

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

anfarlamb - 8 years ago

Theo is beautiful! You're very lucky to have spotted him! (:

anfarlamb - 8 years ago

No problem!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Joseph Borges - 8 years ago

It's funny, setting up a baby betta tank as I'm watching this lol

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Ok:)

Joseph Borges - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets I'm Joe.borges21

Joseph Borges - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets I'll DM you the pic

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Great! What kind are you getting!

Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago

Wow, he is gorgeous!!! I love koi bettas!!!!!!!

Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago

that's

Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago

Wow, that sooooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks. We've had the moss balls for about 6 months and I am amazed how much they've grown. I haven't done anything to them.

Bright-BlueBerry - 8 years ago

Also, how did that moss ball become so big? I love his name!!!

Oscar Hernandez - 8 years ago

Great video, I have a question about the sponge filter. I bought a couple and was wondering how I can make the bubbles smaller. The sponge filter doesn't have room for an air stone.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Great, thanks for sharing what helped. Sorry I couldn't help

Oscar Hernandez - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets I got a mesh material around were the bubbles come out and it helps. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I see. Some movement is good as long as it's not too much. Would maybe a white fine air stone or normal air stone in the tube work?

Oscar Hernandez - 8 years ago

I have 4 Bettas in a divided 25 gallon tank. I don't like the bubbles too big as it makes a bit of movement.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks. I don't know of any way to do it, sorry. Why do you want them smaller?

BetsyTheDreamer - 8 years ago

He's so adorable! Looks like he enjoys his new home! I would love to get a koi Betta someday! :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, I can't believe I finally found one. He's settled really well.

Sr. Ekanus - 8 years ago

I didnt understand the thing of his color

tails.and.fins - 8 years ago

I love him!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, me too!

Animal Lover - 8 years ago

hes SO pretty!!!! im SO glad Petco sells koi bettas now i haven't seen one yet but they Are on the petco website. I love Theo!!!!!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you. Our Petco took a long time to get them in but there finally here!

Lindy Diddle - 8 years ago

I love koi bettas, & your's is very pretty! Nice tank too!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks. So glad I finally found one.

Puppypop 101 - 8 years ago

He is gorgeous!! The tank is also very beautiful!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

At Parrish - 8 years ago

Great video your koi is so nice !

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, I've had him for a litter over a week and he's becoming quite a character.

Danny's Aquariums - 8 years ago

I love the new Betta!
Damn I have so many dreams!
I want a betta tank, a shrimp tank and much more!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

You're so right, there's so many great tank options! Btw your angel fish tank is stunning! The water is so clear.

Pink Bettas - 8 years ago

He's beautiful :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 8 years ago

nice tank :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Raining Pigs Studios - 8 years ago

I think the black sand looks a little bit better with some white sand, it has nice contrast,

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I'm not keen on it but there's not a lot I can do about it.

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Wow, hes stunning

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Wow, that is hot for England.

Jack smith - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Yeah it was boiling over there but sleeping was fine because of the aircon :) tbh its pretty hot in england right now it got up to 28c yesterday.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Night

Jack smith - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Im up late, just about to sleep now. Wish i was back in america though...

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Sounds like a good idea. The females would eat the Platy fry too! Your up late or are you back in the USA?

Jack smith - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Same with me wanting to get a betta/bettas again, Its just constant streams of platy fry in my comunity tank and also we have building work done at the moment so its not the best time to be getting fish. I think im going to try adding 4/5 female bettas to my 15 gallon (with 2 platies and 5 neons). If they dont get along then im sure my lfs would take the bettas back, since they have taken back my previous platy fry

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I've been wanting one for so long! Finally found one.