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Bocklos Barcia - 8 years ago

can I use beach sand??

Jay Mayu - 7 years ago

You can but you need to fry it at oven first to kill all bacteria.

CosmeticFanatic - 7 years ago

•YourAverageZombieSlayer • I think there are ways to sanitize the sand but if you don't want to do that, I wouldn't recommend using beach sand

Santa Monica Filtration - 8 years ago

That's lots of room for a Betta :)

Renee Sanders - 8 years ago

I think betta faces are so cute. It always look like they are pouty.

Lynn Little - 8 years ago

May I ask how many gallon is that tank?

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+Lynn Little Two gallons, if I'm not mistaken

Lexi Kent - 9 years ago

Hey he doesn't look healthy, i think you need to turn up the filter, i mean the water is barley moving, it needs more movement, not lots but more. And is his water 82 degrees Fahrenheit? No movement or very little, he looks sad, something is wrong, maybe its cause its so boring! Change it up some, more plant definitely.

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

Please read up more on Betta fish if you intend to get one. Fast water movement will stress out Betta fish, they live in water puddles/rice fields.

Elpinacate - 9 years ago

nice tank , plants looks very healthy , but i would put more plants so the cherry has places to hide and also is good idea to reduce the flow of the filter , bettas like quiet waters

BAJA'S REEF - 9 years ago

What filter are you using? Nice setup

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+Sese Cabo It was a cheap no name filter from my local fish shop, but it did the job

Justins Fish Tanks - 9 years ago

Nice colors on the betta!

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+Justins Fish Tanks Thanks!

kelly hutchins - 9 years ago

I know that this video is old but that snail is gettin it lol mine is big and fat and slow

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+kelly hutchins Haha he was really feeling it

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SantaMonicaHelp Assistant - 9 years ago

Really cool. Love the minimal set up. Did you have to "cycle" the tank before putting the animals in there?

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+SantaMonicaHelp Assistant This tank is quite old but I believe I did, and if I remember correctly it's usually necessary to cycle fish tanks? I added filter medium from an already cycled tank, so that helped with the cycling

Christina Odisey - 10 years ago

That snail is going to multiply like crazy. Happened to me once already. They make little slime bags with eggs and before you know it you have 100 snail babies crawling around. They keep your glass clean though.

Monterys Velaryon - 10 years ago

elder gods

Karin Hitora - 10 years ago

I love your tank. It isn't over-crowded with unnecessary decor, and I can see it is property filtered in addition to having live plants and a ph detection meter. Good job.

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+Karin Hitora Thanks! Appreciate it

CosmeticFanatic - 9 years ago

Thanks!

Justice - 10 years ago

What kind of betta is that

kaleem syed - 10 years ago

hey! where did u get tat shrimp frm?

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+kaleem syed Just my local pet fish shop

CosmeticFanatic - 9 years ago

Pet store

Lunden Taylor - 10 years ago

Very awsome tank

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+Lunden Taylor Thanks!

CosmeticFanatic - 9 years ago

Thanks!

tingy tangy - 10 years ago

Where did you get that shrimp

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+tingy tangy My local pet fish shop

CosmeticFanatic - 9 years ago

Pet store

biel alzina - 11 years ago

I don't recommend putting shrimp with betta fish

CosmeticFanatic - 8 years ago

+biel alzina Looking back, I don't think it was a good idea either; the shrimp seemed stressed around the betta

Brian :) Minecraft and Fun - 11 years ago

How can I buy this tank in the video ? Very nice ;D

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izzy c - 11 years ago

what kind of snail/buggy thing is that i love it!

Katie n Jess Calatrava n Aragon - 11 years ago

Will those fish eat little fish?

ThatInsectDude 01 - 7 years ago

Katie n Jess Calatrava n Aragon yes

Gab Del Rosario - 11 years ago

Simple but pretty tank set up! I like it!

Elise miller - 11 years ago

Is that a live plant???i have a plastic one , my Betta doesn't seem to like it

Alex Herko - 11 years ago

Kite betta

Anna McDermott - 11 years ago

I don`t think Passion is silly I like him. Why don`t you get some Neon tetras for your tank they get on fine with Bettas?

SuperTR0pical - 11 years ago

nice tank simplicity is always the best

CICELY DUTY - 11 years ago

Nice! What kind of snail is that?

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

@109367 LOL that's a good point

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

@shanelle450 Hi, I think it's 2 gallons if I remember correctly. The bigger the tank the better. Yay congrats on your new betta! :) Show us a video :P Probably the most important things you'll need are a filter, water conditioner to make your tap water safe, thermometer and finally a heater or fan depending on the temperature of your betta's room. Feel free to ask more questions if you're unsure :)

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109367 - 11 years ago

Mine haven't jumped either but I got a cover because I didn't want stuff falling IN either lol

shanelle450 - 11 years ago

Hey can u tell me how much gallon tank is urs ?? & i have a betta pink and white in color idk how to setup a small good tank for him can u list me what i would need for the tank...

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Thank you

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Thank you

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

A few months. You can buy different sizes from your local fish store

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Local fish shop

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

LOL. Had no problems with my betta jumping but it would be a good idea to get a cover

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Thank you

thebettafishlove - 11 years ago

Beautiful sand!

SoapSuds - 11 years ago

wow. i personally hate sand substrate but in this case it's cool

Mark Abeja - 11 years ago

How long have u had ur anubias for? It's do big

KD Nguyen - 11 years ago

can u tell me where u got your sand?

LOL59hahaha - 11 years ago

he's happy :D

109367 - 11 years ago

xD the snail at :53 Wile E. Coyote wishes he could just turn around and go back after he runs off the cliff lol Should prob get a cover since betta have been known to jump out of their tank though

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

@Alexandra Rodriguez I'm not sure but I bought it at a local pet shop especially for fish tanks

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

@rgarcia5221990 Real plants because fake plants are quite sharp and will easily tear your betta's fins. Run the plants across some stockings and if it catches then it's no good

Alexandra Rodriguez - 11 years ago

What kind of sand did you use for your fish tank?

TheManrayer - 11 years ago

amazing finally someone with sense as to not put the wrong animals in the wrong habitat with the wrong fish earned a like!

bweasel95 - 11 years ago

Passion is gorgeous. He was really flaunting his colorful fins .

Spidertetra42 - 11 years ago

sweet tank and betta!

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Pia Majumder - 11 years ago

Cool

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Yes, Garry is the perfect name! Thank you very much :) Have both ;)

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

A round $20 for just the tank, maybe more. For the whole tank maybe $70.

KCY15 - 11 years ago

How much was that fish tank?

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Hi, I'm glad you liked the video :) I bought my light at a local fish shop which I don't think you will know about, but you should be able to find a light like this at any pet shop. Yes it is adjustable; you tighten the screws to fit whatever tank you have :) Hope this helped and good luck!

litelboyblu - 11 years ago

Hi I love the video and had a question I really need a light like yours ! But can you tell me where cause ive been trying to find one like that and please tell me if t is adjustable so I can use it for any tank please respond thanks!

Bannana mann - 11 years ago

hehe np ;) right when I saw im I thought "garry" ;) btw awesome tank! I want to get a tank like that someday but m more of a reptile guy :D keep up the great work!

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Snail

Andi Genovesi - 11 years ago

Hey! you have a Crawfish? or is it a snail

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Local fish shop

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Thank you!

betta dumbo - 11 years ago

where you get that plants?

betta dumbo - 11 years ago

best setup :D

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Haha perfect name! Garry it is

CosmeticFanatic - 11 years ago

Hey there, I'm really not sure about the name of the tank; all the equipment including the tank are local brands so I don't think you would be able to find them. The filter was made for very small tanks so maybe that's why it's not too powerful. However I'm sure your local fish shop will have all the items I used in this video. Thank you very much for the wonderful compliments!! :)

Fish and Fluff - 11 years ago

Hey I was wondering what it this tank called I love it without the trimming and also your filter is very calm for a power filter what brand is it btw I love your setup very natural and simple yet still very beautiful great work

Bannana mann - 12 years ago

I would name that snail Garry :)

xStJ4M3Sx - 12 years ago

what kind of tank is this and how many gallons? i like it

SurprizdArv'n - 12 years ago

What's syphon and substrate?

the snakeu loves hobi - 12 years ago

hHAHAHAHA THE SNAIL!

tintinonair - 12 years ago

how much did the whole aquarium and the stuff inside it cost?

marioACWW - 12 years ago

Whats the brand name of the light?

fish man - 12 years ago

it good to see someone looking after thier betta fish properly:) lots of people dont:( but you tank looks awsome bro:D and if its not to much to ask....CHECK OUT MEH CHANNEL:D

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

Most fake plants have sharp edges so it's very easy to tear a betta's fins, if you run the plant across some stockings and it catches then it will scratch your betta. Not advisable I think, hope this helps.

Vicc - 12 years ago

is it okay if i use a fake plant?

Vicc - 12 years ago

Is he a delta tail betta?

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

However bettas will get stressed in constantly moving waters

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

@Ezprite You don't need much else

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

@vincescream Any local fish store or pet shop should sell substrate

vincescream - 12 years ago

where did you buy your substrate?

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

Hahaha, yes

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

I'm not too sure, sorry. Thank you!

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

That is correct. Unless you remove or change your filter, in which case you'd need to cycle your tank again.

lugia492 - 12 years ago

once a tank is cycled, you don't need to cycle it again as long as it's running, correct?

Regan Brooke - 12 years ago

make sure you have a good temperature you also need to wait a week before adding fish to let your tank cycle. Next time before you add your fish buy a PF testing kit, it will test the nitrate, nitrite, ph and other important chemicals. Also remember to add your fish to your tank properly DONT just toss them in there add them the right way.

etherealjuliet - 12 years ago

hi my mom bought a betta fish tank that is too small and i need to know if it's a good idea to put the betta in a tank like that please respond

Karolina S - 12 years ago

@Diamondhamster Sorry I mean at 0:24

Karolina S - 12 years ago

LOL! At 2:05 is that a snail in the background?

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

Thank you everyone for the lovely compliments

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

@SuperStrikerdude Type 'syphon definition' into Google, you'll get a better answer.

CosmeticFanatic - 12 years ago

@kolkjoable Hey there, thank you! The smallest HOB (hang on back) filter that I could find, since betta's are easily stressed by moving water. The one in this video has a power of 2W and an output of 300L/h.

Ba Ly - 12 years ago

Very nice, clean, and simple tank. Thanks man

LakerFan Jackson - 12 years ago

what's syphon? IM 11 CUT ME SOME SLACK

kolkjoable - 12 years ago

what kind of filter are you using? I'm currently cleaning my betta's 5 gal tank by hand (1/4 change every 4 days, and full change every week thanks to his water getting nasty). I was hoping that a filter might cut some of the frequency in water changes down a tad. (beautiful betta by the way)

sofarfromme - 12 years ago

Very handsome tank and betta.

eyelovemakeup24 - 12 years ago

Where did you get this tank? price?

CosmeticFanatic - 13 years ago

@TheGooseHasit Check out zune0101's answer to your problem, hope it helps.

CosmeticFanatic - 13 years ago

@TheGooseHasit I'm so sorry to hear about your betta. It sounds like you didn't cycle your tank which could take up to a few weeks; you can search it up on Google to learn all about cycling a tank.

CosmeticFanatic - 13 years ago

@EveryoneLuvzBetaFish He did at first but then eventually got bored with them

CosmeticFanatic - 13 years ago

@evrdrandosity Me neither but I guess better safe than sorry

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evrdrandosity - 13 years ago

@lHleat ive had five betta fish and not one has ever jumped out of the tank or even tried. o.0

Sarah Cosman - 13 years ago

@CosmeticFanatic Yes, you can! It looks like a 5g tank, right? Well I'm sure you can go in and ask for a 5g tank lid, or get the measurements and simply go to a hardware store and get a sheet of glass that you could place on top of the tank as a makeshift lid. Make sure that the glass either has holes in it, you can drill them in yourself, or place it slightly off to the side so there's about 1" of space so air can get through, otherwise your fish will suffocate! The temperature seems fine. :)

Microcosmical - 13 years ago

@CosmeticFanatic Yeah, you can buy a cover separately, but I don't know how well it would work because your tank is rimless. Also, the plant is definitely anubias, but I think anubias nana is smaller (I too am not totally certain).

CosmeticFanatic - 13 years ago

@lHleart Thanks for your suggestions. I found this tank in the storage with no lid; do pet shops sell lids alone? Also, the tank temp is usually at 80 and sometimes even climbs to 82 so I thought I could skip on the heater.

Sarah Cosman - 13 years ago

Betta's are known to jump out of their tanks, so I would highly recommend you get a tank lid. I also don't see a heater anywhere in your tank, a heater is a must for tropical fish.