Setting up a New 10 Gallon divided Betta Fish Tank

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Bugs βunny - 7 years ago

Omg beautiful!

Richard Allan - 7 years ago

Hey. Great videos. Are you originally from the UK? Love the idea of diving my tank with thus but can't get sintra pvc in the UK. Any other ideas? Thanks

Richard Allan - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets thanks. Yes I have made an acrylic hamster cage before. It's just alot more rigid than I would like. I think I will silicone it in. Thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks. Yes I am! If you can get acrylic that would work too. B&Q should have something like that.

Tasha Monique - 7 years ago

So, you dont cycle your tank?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, we use pre-cycled media from other tanks.

Norma J - 7 years ago

I have a betta in a ten gallon, but i would like to buy one of your dividers with holes drilled in it so i can get another little guy.. But, i have a few questions..

1- couldnt the bettas see each other through the holes, or would they not be able to make out what they are looking at?

2- if i have a divided tank, do i need two filters, one for each side?

Thank you!!

Acacia Sterling - 7 years ago

Lifewithpets Would the sponge filter still filter without the airstone connected to it?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

If you get the divider with holes the bettas can see each other from time to time. We do recommend a sponge filter on each side however you can do a sponge filter on one side and an air stone on the other side for water movement.

changoo sosa - 7 years ago

Trying to get into this hobby and want to make a divided 10 gallon tank woth live plants with this set up of lighting and plants how often do you replace the stratum

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I haven't replaced it yet and have no plans to replace it. I use root tabs so they feed the plants too.

iamSketchH - 7 years ago

They both look nice, but I like the left side best. I like the little house-rock. My betta seemed to love being underneath his log whenever I wasn't home, but he would come out and watch me whenever I returned. Such a happy little fish (he'd even do this strange, cute little dance-like thing whenever I turned the radio on, lol. It was so cute)

Lazaro Gonzalez - 7 years ago

does that heater actually WORK

I T - 7 years ago

where did you get the divider?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We make and sell them on our website. We have a Memorial Day sale starting tomorrow and all dividers will be back in stock then http://www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store.html

Michael Reyna - 7 years ago

Do you run those diy air stone filters all day? Don't they take away CO2 from the plants??

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes we run them all day. They don't cause the plants any issues.

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Art Encounter - 7 years ago

I've watched this video before and I think this tank is just lovely. Do you use anything else for the plants like liquid co2 or nourishing tabs?

Art Encounter - 7 years ago

Thank you so much for replying, I will be making my new tank soon and this information is awesome!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

We use the root tabs we sell on our website in all our planted tanks. We don't use fertilizer or Co2. The link to them is in the description box of the video.

anonymous hanny - 7 years ago

me and my betta always enjoying your video..thanks

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Aww...thanks!

Giancarlo Soto-Cervantes - 7 years ago

Hey Lifewithpets i just had a question I hope you can answer, Is the top fin 10 gallon kit the same dimensions as the one you used in the video? I wanted to know because I want to purchase your 10 gallon divider but i'm not sure if it will fit the top fin tank i'm going to get. Thank you so much.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Giancarlo Soto-Cervantes - 7 years ago

Ok thank you I will make that purchase within 1-1.5 months when my tank is fully established and I have money to get the divider. God Bless.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes, it should fit on the assumption the height is including the lid which is usually the case.

Giancarlo Soto-Cervantes - 7 years ago

The Dimensions: 10.1" Long, 20.1 " Wide, 14.1" High

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Top Fin sell several 10 gallon kits you'd need to let me know which one it is. Can you get me the tank dimensions or better still DM me a picture of it on Instagram.

poornima ranganathan - 7 years ago

both side I like

Random from India - 7 years ago

from where do you get female betta fish

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

I get mine from Petsmart and Petco.

Free Thinker90 - 7 years ago

Along with dustins fish tanks, your channel is my fav on youtube.. love the betta vids and other fish tanks you have! very natural and lush setups. Thinking of adding a Beta to my 12 gallon community tank with tetras and cory cats.. i know it can be hit and miss and know that there needs to be planted cover in case any chasing happens.. What are your thoughts?

Free Thinker90 - 7 years ago

Black neons. only 5 of them. Cool sounds great thanks.

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you! What type of tetras do you have? They can be nippy with bettas fins. Otherwise all sounds good.

Lilly Star - 7 years ago

And at the end of the video you added two new things to the left side in the top corner, what were those?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

It's the heater.

Lilly Star - 7 years ago

Do you clean it like you do sand? And for the plants, do you shove the roots down past the gravel to the stuff below it?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Yes we clean it with a siphon just like any substrate. With live plants you don't need to do too much siphoning as the plants use the waste as fertilizer. We put the plants into the gravel and the roots soon go down into the Fluval Stratum. This is just a personal preference to top off with gravel you don't have to do that.

Riley Lee - 7 years ago

I love this video so much

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you. We used a filter on both sides but only one heater.

Jennifer Benzenhafer - 7 years ago

i love both sides very beautiful

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Strawberry Animals - 7 years ago

My favorite is the right side, l love that elephant!

lenakatharina1 - 7 years ago

Looks amazing!!!!

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Maydrix - 7 years ago

I love the right side!

RM Aquatics - 7 years ago

I love the tree but the right side is my favorite it just looks fuller

Top Fun Facts - 8 years ago

Your bettas and their tank looks awesome <3

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

Yisrael C - 8 years ago

That left betta, greyish one looks nice!! What store or website did you get it from??!!?

Lifewithpets - 7 years ago

Thanks, he was a gift from Segrest Farms.

Yisrael C - 8 years ago

Nice!!!

sturamic super - 8 years ago

i like the right side better

Lauren Mcintyre - 8 years ago

Wow your incredibly creative with your tanks so intricately designed! Your highly talented! My tanks will never look quite as good as your spectaclular design's. I'm still practising though!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Edgar Portillo - 8 years ago

Where did you purchase the betta on the left side ? Gorgeous Plakat !

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

He's was a gift from Segrest Farms.

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Brynne Guyer - 8 years ago

I love your channel and your betta tanks!! After the holiday I'm planning on making a divided betta tank with sand and black gravel and redoing my goldfish tank design. I like using pots for my plants because it makes cleaning the substrate easier. I like both sides of this tank, but I really like the tree on the left! I already have 1 betta fish and I can't wait to set up the new tank and get another one! All your fish are beautiful!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks for watching! Redesigning is fun, enjoy!

Intoy pet fish - 8 years ago

how many aquarium you have

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We currently have 6.

FunctionBuilt-Aquatics - 8 years ago

Both sides a really nice. But I like that dragon plakat. So I will say the left. Very nice narration also..

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Catherine Petersen - 8 years ago

do you need to put the stratum?

Catherine Petersen - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets Ok. Thanks

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

No, as long as you use root tabs and have suitable lighting fornthe plants you choose, they will grow just fine.

Randomstuff47 - 8 years ago

I like the left side better

Lauryn Beautiful - 8 years ago

The elephant side for sure!

Randy Hightower - 8 years ago

Sorry if you have mentioned some where else but where do you guys get those lovely flat stones? I've seen some in different colors in other videos as well.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We got them from Michaels.

April Sexton - 8 years ago

my favorite side is the one with the grey plakat.

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

The Betta on the left is amazing! I almost got a similar one for my fishroom

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Great!

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Will do! I have a video of them spawning coming out today.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I know what you mean, I've been able to find very little information. I look forward to following along, keep the updates videos coming!

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets That I'm not sure. I'm assuming all females is safe. Not positive about all males. There's not too much information about them so I'm also learning as I go.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Do they have to be kept in pairs? Can you keep all males or all females?

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

No defienetly take your time. I believe (from some research) they breed less when there's multiple pairs since they compete for spawning spaces. They are also pretty rare so I've already had a lot of people interested in them since they are easier (space wise) to keep then our regular fancy bettas.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, I am very interested but I'd need a lot of questions answering before taking them on. I guess my biggest one would be, if they keep having babies what would you do with them? I wouldn't mind having a tank of 6-8 fish but not an endless supply of babies. I wouldn't have an outlet for them.

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Contact me at my email! I'll make sure you are the first to receive them once I ship in April

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Yes, these are ones I've been interested in for that reason!

Home Aquatics Hobby - 8 years ago

+Lifewithpets Thank you for checking out my channel. Once I get a nice colony going I will be selling fry and adults. They are great since they are not aggressive.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks, he's a real character! I checked out your videos and subscribed.. I can't wait to see your progress with the betta Hendra breeding! Will you be selling the fry?

Night Wolf - 8 years ago

i bought a new tank for my bettas for some days ago. i divided it in 3 (its a 15 gallon) but i dont like the light it came with.. where did you bought your light? and can you buy them in bigger sizes? :) would love to, know where u got em, cuz i just fell in love with the lightning! and the tank ofc xx

Night Wolf - 8 years ago

thank you soso much! you are a big inspo for me in the fish hobby, thanks for letting me know ;) xx

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

The lighting came from Amazon. There is a link in the description box of the video to the exact LED light. It does come in different sizes and is good for live plants.

Nicole Hitt - 8 years ago

I love your videos they've really helped me with learning about betta fish. Thank you

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Eleanor C-R - 8 years ago

where do you get your little flat rocks from I absolutely LOVE them :D

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Michaels.

Brooklin Mercedes - 8 years ago

i love love LOVE the theme of the whole tank!! ahhh and the cute lil elephant!! The betta on the left has very unique markings! What breed is he? They're both soo georgeous!! Im sooo jealous

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you! He's a Black dragon Plakat.

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

The left side with that tree it looks so cool! You have a lot of bettas lol How many do you have in all?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

A heater definitely, they need a consistent temperature of 78-80f. Having a filter is the best thing for your betta, however if you don't have one and do 100% water changes every 2-3 days it should do ok. Not having a filter is a big commitment to keeping your fish healthy. Bettas can survive in less than ideal conditions but they're only surviving not thriving.

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

Oh okay, thanks for replying and answering my questions! Btw I have one more, do bettas HAVE to have a filter and a heater?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

No, its not something they normally do.

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

Oh wow, does everyone get a betta at the end of the tour? Why did they give it to you?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I've no idea, they were given to me.

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

That's true XD How much were the ones you got at Segrest? In American money?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

No I don't have a favorite. I'm not planning on getting anymore but then I wasn't planning on getting the last two!

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

Oh, that's true :) Do you have a favorite out of them all and are you planning to get more any time soon?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Not really! I have the six girls in one tank, two divided tanks and two single tanks and of course the large goldfish tank!

ThatSimpleRedhead - 8 years ago

Oh, wow! Is it hard to take care of that many?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We have 12. Six girls and 6 boys!

Eleanor C-R - 8 years ago

wow all of your tanks are so pretty!!! I absolutely love the right hand side :D

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Miranda Random - 8 years ago

Woah! Great tank you have some very lucky fish.

nico - 8 years ago

I know you by insta not by yt :D

Nac R - 8 years ago

I like the left

dbachelor's Planted Aquarium - 8 years ago

Always amazed doing your landscape.... awesome!

Emmys Animals - 8 years ago

set up vidios are my favourite !

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Sondra Hellyer - 8 years ago

I like he right side. Love the swords.

PsychedelicBabe - 8 years ago

Excellent video I love how you do these videos

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you

Tatianna Noney - 8 years ago

I love both!! It's gorgeous

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

The Aquarium Show - 8 years ago

The tank looks gorgeous!! Good job

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks! The right side is definitely the most popular!

Backyard Hobbiez - 8 years ago

Where did you get the slate rocks?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Michaels

Cit Laly - 8 years ago

AWESOME SETUP!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

I'm WWinning - 8 years ago

You are so talented! :D TY for sharing :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you so much!

Gilmar Oliveira - 8 years ago

GR8 video, u guys are so good in decorating tanks. I love it. Can i ask u something? Does the sponge filter help cleaning the tank?

Gilmar Oliveira - 8 years ago

Thank u.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you. Sponge filters don't trap dirt as efficiently as a regular filter but they are perfect for betta fish as they produce little water movement. When using a sponge filter you must always vacuum the gravel to remove the fish waste and any excess food. A sponge filter will generally not do this as well as a regular filter.

Star Bettas - 8 years ago

The right side is super cool! I love how your aquascapes are like gardens!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

DWSDARIUS FISH TANKS - 8 years ago

Very cool video...setup looks amazing

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Darwin D - 8 years ago

Can you make a 3 month update on the goldfish i really wanted to see them i saw them on instagram ang the oranda looks gorgeous

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

We will have had them 6 months next month so I plan on doing an update then. The picture you saw was August through November. Wait till you see June - December there's going to be huge difference.

Pink Bettas - 8 years ago

Great video! And i like the left side of the tank. :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Yay, someone finally likes the left side! The right side is liked the most so far.

Katie Glass - 8 years ago

Elephant side, great job :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Poisson Sauvage - 8 years ago

i love this tank setup so so much! Each side has a personality which makes the tank come alive. My favorite side would have to be the right side with the Elephant, although I really like that anubias tree :)

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you, the right side is winning by far!

CharmingBettas - 8 years ago

Super beautiful!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

Purplesnowball 13 - 8 years ago

I couldn't wait for this video after I saw your new boys! Just curious, is there any benefit to treating each side as its own tank? I love Rupert's side just because the elephant really brings out his red... But the other side is gorgeous, too! Hard to pick :) I also loved the music in this video. Great job!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you. Not really but I think water movement is better if you have filtration on both sides and the tank stays cleaner. We also treat Henry's tank as two separate tanks even though there are holes in the divider.

Mr. Purple - 8 years ago

What light did you use?

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

There's a link in the description box but I think it's a Deckey LED light. We have 2 of these lights and they're very good.

Shelbi Green - 8 years ago

Wow love both sides! Really like the elephant and the tree!!!

BnarC COL - 8 years ago

The right tank is the best in my opinion, just because the red betta really pops out and the setting is quite nice with the elephant and the betta being the focal point and it has a bit more depth compared to the other one. The left side is nice too however, i just find it to be a bit chaotic (not sure where to look) compared to the other one.

Paris Jean - 8 years ago

The right side!!

T Buzz - 7 years ago

Check out my new betta fish video! :)

Fluffy an Trapinch - 8 years ago

I always love how you decorate your tanks

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you!

Madison Erickson - 8 years ago

i love the right side!

Grace Johnson - 8 years ago

the right side!

Mr.Westonizer - 8 years ago

btw I like the right side of the tank!

Mr.Westonizer - 8 years ago

I'm going to be dividing my tank pretty soon, I got new fish! I adopted one named Merlin, and I got Fry from the pet store. I enjoy watching your videos, and I love your tanks!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you, my black dragon plakat is called Merlin!

ashley herman - 8 years ago

can you put a link to the stones

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

I couldn't find an online link. I bought them in store.

ashley herman - 8 years ago

i lke the right side

slickpaw07 Aj - 8 years ago

Awesome video and tank keep on going

slickpaw07 Aj - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets Yay I am always happy when you reply

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

Renato - 8 years ago

my betta fish constantly lying at the bottom of the ta ank . Do you have any idea why?

Renato - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets
Thank you!
I hope he will be fine.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Oh, ok. He may be extremely stressed out. Give him time to adjust. Make sure your tank is 78-80f and is planted with places for him to hide. Also be sure the filter is not too strong for him. A strong water flow can really stress a betta out.

Renato - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets i got him today
he is now in plactic tub he can now go for air

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Why can't he swim to the surface? He needs to be able to, to breathe. How often do you do water changes?

Renato - 8 years ago

Lifewithpets
there is heater and filter 10 gallon tank he could not swim to the surface

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

What size is the tank, does it have filter and heater, how often do you do water changes and how much?

Angel Flores - 8 years ago

The left is my favorite

slickpaw07 Aj - 8 years ago

Angel Flores same

sugargliderlove123 - 8 years ago

great video i love your new tank great job keep it up

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thank you.

Raining Pigs Studios - 8 years ago

Awesome!

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

Thanks for watching!

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