Tank Setup! | How to Set Up the Tetra 3 Gallon Halfmoon Aquarium

Today's video is the setup my betta Campbell's 3 Gallon Tetra Halfmoon aquarium. He spent a night in a 1 gallon hospital/quarantine tank, and now he is getting the upgrade he needs to be a happy & healthy betta fish. I have a detailed unboxing of this tank on my channel for those interested. My female betta Journey uses the exact the same tank, and has since late March (2016). The unboxing process in today's video was brief as the video was already quite long, and as I have unboxed this tank in the past in full detail, I thought I wouldn't show the whole process again. Here is the link to the full unboxing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha0_EuJ0e6s I repurchased this tank because my overall opinion of it was good. It's affordable and convenient (how it comes in a set) and I have no issues with the filter or air stone being dangerously strong. Also, I'm familiar with it, making tank setup and maintenance easy. Another point towards the repurchase of this tank was I liked how the tank was tall- so I could let future live plants grow up with less weekly pruning. Campbell's tank is set up on the small Hemnes bedside table from IKEA. Here is the link to the table: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70121230/ It works perfectly as a aquarium stand for tanks between 2.5 and 3 gallons. I wouldn't recommend it for tanks over 3.5 gallons, though, as it may not be strong enough. Any more questions? Ask below! Journey's 1 Year Adoptiversary is this coming Monday! (8/22/16) A special video dedicated to her will be uploaded next Thursday. New Video Every Thursday. Find Me on Instagram: officialbetterbetta Intro Music by Bensound.com All remaining music by YouTube Audio Library.

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Today's video is the setup my betta Campbell's 3 Gallon Tetra Halfmoon aquarium. He spent a night in a 1 gallon hospital/quarantine tank, and now he is getting the upgrade he needs to be a happy & healthy betta fish. I have a detailed unboxing of this tank on my channel for those interested. My female betta Journey uses the exact the same tank, and has since late March (2016). The unboxing process in today's video was brief as the video was already quite long, and as I have unboxed this tank in the past in full detail, I thought I wouldn't show the whole process again. Here is the link to the full unboxing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha0_EuJ0e6s I repurchased this tank because my overall opinion of it was good. It's affordable and convenient (how it comes in a set) and I have no issues with the filter or air stone being dangerously strong. Also, I'm familiar with it, making tank setup and maintenance easy. Another point towards the repurchase of this tank was I liked how the tank was tall- so I could let future live plants grow up with less weekly pruning. Campbell's tank is set up on the small Hemnes bedside table from IKEA. Here is the link to the table: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70121230/ It works perfectly as a aquarium stand for tanks between 2.5 and 3 gallons. I wouldn't recommend it for tanks over 3.5 gallons, though, as it may not be strong enough. Any more questions? Ask below! Journey's 1 Year Adoptiversary is this coming Monday! (8/22/16) A special video dedicated to her will be uploaded next Thursday. New Video Every Thursday. Find Me on Instagram: officialbetterbetta Intro Music by Bensound.com All remaining music by YouTube Audio Library.

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Jeffrey Howe
Jeffrey Howe - 6 years ago
Be careful about that treasure chest lid coming down on your friend.
IsaTacoz •
IsaTacoz • - 6 years ago
So it is fine to have the LED bubble wire in the tank???
Lumi
Lumi - 6 years ago
Great video! I'm about to buy the same tank for my betta. I was wondering - how did you turn down the bubbles so there's not so much of them? Thanks!! :)
Candy Corn
Candy Corn - 6 years ago
Love your vids
Sherlyn Ortiz
Sherlyn Ortiz - 6 years ago
Where did you get that treasure chest ornament
Yogesh Kumar
Yogesh Kumar - 6 years ago
I have two goldfish and one is a small wild fish in a round fishbowl
Jayla White
Jayla White - 6 years ago
Yogesh Kumar please get a different tank
Kevon Moss
Kevon Moss - 6 years ago
Beautiful fish tank.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
+Kevon Moss Thanks :)
d25Anushree3790
d25Anushree3790 - 6 years ago
Great video, I have the 2 gallon Tetra Tank....., have you ever had any baby bettas? If you did could u tell me any tips, because I recently just purchased a rose tail baby betta.
gracehorse14 G
gracehorse14 G - 6 years ago
I bought that tank for GLOFISH

10. comment for Tank Setup! | How to Set Up the Tetra 3 Gallon Halfmoon Aquarium

Summer Surfs
Summer Surfs - 6 years ago
I love this tank
USE YOUR GLUTES
USE YOUR GLUTES - 6 years ago
My parents won't let me get bigger then a one gallon ;( I asked for a heater then my dad said "they don't need that much, they can live in anything."
Sweet'n sour Gaming
Sweet'n sour Gaming - 6 years ago
It seems alot bigger then it looks! I'm gonna buy it with my birthday cash!! U make amzing vids
verrrr1
verrrr1 - 6 years ago
Because of u I ordered this tank on amazon, I live in Caribbean by the way, I cant wait to get my aquarium, I ordered that and another one. I have three big aquarium already, but now looking forward to add these much smaller tanks to my collection.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
There are definitely perks to both smaller and larger tanks! I'm glad my videos helped you choose your tank :)
emmanuel adzokpa
emmanuel adzokpa - 6 years ago
what I about the tank is the light
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
+emmanuel adzokpa The tank light is also the air stone :) The LED lights are on the bottom of this tank.
Ronald Cox
Ronald Cox - 6 years ago
this lady is awesome! thanks for info.
Ronald Cox
Ronald Cox - 6 years ago
ive used a jelly jar for them to go in. its thick glass they like to go in it. need wide mouth.
Ronald Cox
Ronald Cox - 6 years ago
bettas like caves a lot.. I have 8 bettas with tanks. ive learned a lot lol
Ronald Cox
Ronald Cox - 6 years ago
yes betta likes lots of stuff not too much though.
elisa williams
elisa williams - 6 years ago
I love that light bubbler thing

20. comment for Tank Setup! | How to Set Up the Tetra 3 Gallon Halfmoon Aquarium

Gasstu Duong
Gasstu Duong - 6 years ago
Does the light can use the charge?
Linda Hill
Linda Hill - 6 years ago
Could you make a video of decorating this tank? I like your style of decor, and like the tank too.
Hey it's Bella
Hey it's Bella - 6 years ago
The skull bc I have it and I have that tank and my Betta loves it
Grant The Gamer
Grant The Gamer - 6 years ago
Bettas need a bigger tank than that minimum is 5gallons
Noice
Noice - 6 years ago
Grant The Gamer People like you think that a betta needs a 10 gallon. 2.5 is minimum.
Grant The Gamer
Grant The Gamer - 6 years ago
BetterBetta if you feel comfortable with doing that then go ahead
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
Whether or not you read 5 gallons or 2.5 gallons as the minimum, you can do research for hours and due to the fact the opinions in the fish community vary greatly, your results could differ from someone else's based on the websites you choose to use or the videos you watch. I've heard 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, AND 10 as minimums for betta tanks before. From my research, I've seen 2.5 as the most common minimum chosen by fishkeepers, but I've certainly seen other minimums repeatedly suggested (like 5 gallons). While I personally believe 2.5 is a acceptable sized tank for a betta and I am fully comfortable in my decision to keep my betta in tanks that are 2.5 gallons, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to agree - we're all entitled to our own opinion of what we feel is best for our fish! :)
Grant The Gamer
Grant The Gamer - 6 years ago
Andrew Sweeney no the need a 5 gallon minimum maybe you should do your own research
Andrew Sweeney
Andrew Sweeney - 6 years ago
Grant The Gamer Please do a bit of research. The bare minimum for a Betta is 2.5 gallons. 5 gallons is a nice sized thank but not bare minimum
Mammal Channel
Mammal Channel - 6 years ago
I hate that filter I used to have that
Erin Alexander
Erin Alexander - 6 years ago
How do you turn the flow down on the filter?
Dingo von Doggington
Dingo von Doggington - 6 years ago
Don't turn it up too high. Most fish don't even like too much of a current.
Mammal Channel
Mammal Channel - 6 years ago
BetterBetta Yeah it's just mine broke down really quick
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
I've heard people dislike how it would 'bubble' if you turned it up too high. I always kept it low to avoid that!
JustAGuyTV
JustAGuyTV - 6 years ago
how long did you cycle before placing the betta in the tank???
pancudowny
pancudowny - 6 years ago
My God... You must be tiny for that model filter to appear so-big in your hands!
Nachos
Nachos - 6 years ago
looks great but crowded
Pastel Princess
Pastel Princess - 6 years ago
I have this tank but do you know of anyway to turn the lights off without turning the whole thing off
Miguel Borbon
Miguel Borbon - 6 years ago
nice tank!

30. comment for Tank Setup! | How to Set Up the Tetra 3 Gallon Halfmoon Aquarium

Guitar T
Guitar T - 6 years ago
why talk so fast, otherwise nice video.....pretty, you are truly a gem
Shana Batt
Shana Batt - 6 years ago
Awesome video ❤️
Gemini Moon
Gemini Moon - 6 years ago
Can you put a heater on this tank? I kinda wanna get one for my future betta :)
Glitch
Glitch - 6 years ago
Tamara C yes! you can put a heater in any tank if it has a suction cup, which most do.
Eva Cagle
Eva Cagle - 6 years ago
THANK YOU, I ENJOYED THE PROCESS MUCH.
Stelth Trekker
Stelth Trekker - 6 years ago
I like the skull
Wendy Gonzalez
Wendy Gonzalez - 6 years ago
Honestly you put to much decorations your fish tanks are so crowded
Summer Surfs
Summer Surfs - 6 years ago
Wendy Gonzalez bettas love to hide, they need at least 2 key decorations (:
musicalmarion
musicalmarion - 6 years ago
Why dry the inside with a tea towel?  That'll add fibres
ZAD al sedi
ZAD al sedi - 6 years ago
ok
Bree F.
Bree F. - 6 years ago
Have you tried using any different filter media in this tank? I'm not a big fan of the bio-bag filter cartridge you're supposed to use with it. And thanks for all of your videos - I recently asked my boyfriend for a betta for my birthday without knowing all that goes into it. I had to buy a new tank for him, I'm treating him for some mildly torn fins right now with aquarium salt and water changes. I thought I was adding too much to my tank until I watched your video saying they prefer lots of plants to feel secure, so that's exactly what I did!
Bree F.
Bree F. - 6 years ago
BetterBetta thank you! Sounds good to me. Another question I'm not sure if you answered in this video - how often do you clean this tank? I've been changing 2 gallons of water every Friday.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
+Bree F. I'm so glad my videos could help you! I personally just use the one it came with, I haven't tried anything different :)
GamingZander
GamingZander - 6 years ago
your really pretty (:
Marcel Williams
Marcel Williams - 6 years ago
Tooooo cramped
Marcel Williams
Marcel Williams - 6 years ago
The only bad thing about this tank is that it has too much stuff in their
Dingo von Doggington
Dingo von Doggington - 6 years ago
*there
Simone Ze Baby Hippo
Simone Ze Baby Hippo - 7 years ago
Even tho ur about Betta fish
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
I'm glad my videos could help you! :)
Fiona Allison
Fiona Allison - 7 years ago
I have the same tank and have a couple questions. Does you filter have bubbles coming out of the top and how bright is the led ?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
I found the filter only bubbles at the top if I turn the air on all the way. I found that adjusting the air flow to be a little lower helped that problem. My LED isn't very bright, it looks great at night but I wouldn't use live plants with it  unless you get a separate light. It's more for appearance than function :)
Linda Hill
Linda Hill - 7 years ago
How much is that tank?
Linda Hill
Linda Hill - 6 years ago
BetterBetta Thanks
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 6 years ago
I got it for $35CAD.
Pinkie unicorn
Pinkie unicorn - 7 years ago
I got this tank yesterday after seeing your video btw my betta loves it thx for the tank unboxing and setting up! Love to see your videos plz make more!!!
Purple Penguin24
Purple Penguin24 - 6 years ago
Cheese's Sexy Neighbour CHEESE!!!!!
LtTwinki
LtTwinki - 7 years ago
+BetterBeta dose the air pump come with the tank
Littledragon
Littledragon - 7 years ago
i really like your videos, please make more :D
The Snake guy
The Snake guy - 7 years ago
You stuff the tank with decorations way to much, my opinion
PyNk Gram
PyNk Gram - 7 years ago
How come there are bubbles covering my whole tank? Did I do something wrong? Will they go away in 24hrs?
MrCrappyUploads
MrCrappyUploads - 7 years ago
PyNk Gram if you have a betta and it's tiny bubbles, the betta made a bubble nest since it's happy!
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
PyNk Gram well normally when I do a 100% water change and I put in the water conditioner bubbles are all around the tank but they go away over night:)

50. comment for Tank Setup! | How to Set Up the Tetra 3 Gallon Halfmoon Aquarium

Gladymar Adorno
Gladymar Adorno - 7 years ago
Just ordered this!
Tamma Cee
Tamma Cee - 7 years ago
What kind of heater do you use for the tanks ?
DM Reptiles
DM Reptiles - 7 years ago
Thanks cause i want to know where to get the stand and not the tank!!!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Please read the description box. :)
Endfinx
Endfinx - 7 years ago
I am putting Draco my fish in his tank today it is the same one I am putting my guppies in the 1 gallon bowl to quorinte my guppies to put them in the betta 3 gallon tank better betta
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
Maddie ummm 1 I would not recommend putting fish in a bowl with no filter 2 you can't put guppies in a 1 gallon tank and 3 you can't put guppies in a 3 gallon tank with a betta! Please do some more research before you think of getting fish!
Jen Machura
Jen Machura - 7 years ago
how long did u cycle it for before adding fish.what did u cycle it with?
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
Jen Machura normally the amount of time to cycle the water for a betta is probably a few days
Le Tam
Le Tam - 7 years ago
peace mals
peace mals - 7 years ago
im just saying that u should take out some of the decor because your fish needs to have quiet a bit of swimming space so that is just my opinion please respond...
peace mals
peace mals - 7 years ago
BetterBetta oh ok... i understand but they do need more swimming space but since u fixed it then it's fine...
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Michelle Williams While this tank is fully live planted now, I will say that bettas like lots of places to hide to feel protected - so I was putting lots of ornaments in to try to create that effect. I don't see this tank as overcrowded, it has a different atmosphere as other YouTubers though. They aren't wrong, but I prefer my tanks this way. As this tank is 3 gallons, any water space taken up the ornaments would still leave the tank to have around 2.5 gallons of swimming space- which equals the minimum tank size recommended for a betta- so they should still have plenty of room to swim! Hopefully this answers your question :)
Jeff Brennan
Jeff Brennan - 7 years ago
I like the take
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Jeff Brennan Thanks :)
Kiernen Dardeen
Kiernen Dardeen - 7 years ago
Did you get filter cartridges with the filter?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Kiernen Dardeen Yes, it came with one. When I need to replace it, though, I'll have to buy a new one. :)
Allyson Harper
Allyson Harper - 7 years ago
I have this tank and I just set it up and my filter is bubbling no spitting it out just behind the filter please help
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Allyson Harper If your filter flow isn't turned on all the way (with the knob in the tubing that connects it to the pump), I'd try turning it up. It may be bubbling because there isn't enough power to push the water out enough, causing it to bubble. Mine did that a couple times, and when I turned it up, it went away. :)
aprl small
aprl small - 7 years ago
u have to much stuff in the tank how can they swim
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Oops, I'm sorry, you commented this exact comment on two of my videos, and I assumed it was a computer error that caused it to appear twice in my dashboard- this was a response to my "How to Clean A Fishbowl Safely and Quick' video. However, the reason I put ornaments in this tank is for the same reason I did in my bowls. The 'empty' tanks look very nice, but they actually aren't the best setup for a betta.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
This video is over a year old and the bettas have been out of these bowls for MONTHS. I will say, though, I put lots of ornaments in the bowl to recreate the thick foliage and hiding places bettas need to feel protected. One gallon or 100 gallons, bettas like lots of places to hide. They still swam just fine in the setups I had at that time.
Bella Dwyer
Bella Dwyer - 7 years ago
Should a 20 gallon be big enough for one male betta because I'm worried it is not enough to space it is a 20 gallon and a 50 wat heater and 4 sponge filters and silk plants
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
A 20 gallon is more than enough space for a betta, he will surely enjoy the 20 long. While the accepted 'minimum' tank size for a betta varies from person to person, the average is around 2.5 gallons. :)
Foxgirlgamer
Foxgirlgamer - 7 years ago
I have this tank. But mine didn't come with the round airstone it came with the bigger one. Basically I bought it last December for some neon tetras before I relized that tank was too small for them. Unfortunitly all my neons died in April but my female betta now lives in the 3 gallon tank with a fliter and heater. The airstone is in the 5 gallon with my pleco because a airstone from what I've been told isn't a nesary for bettas but it is for plecos. And since my 5 gallon tank is very close to the 3 gallon I can use the same air pump. My male is in a 1 gallon unheated and flitered tank but I'll get another 3 gallon and heater for him but....i don't know where I'm gonna put it because even with a power strip I've ran out of outlites. Lol.
Foxgirlgamer
Foxgirlgamer - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta I'm going to try to get another power strip for mine. My female betta doesn't hate airstones it's just the current is too strong for her to swim and get air at the top. Even on the lowest setting. But my male crowntail loves them.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Running out of power outlets is a problem I run into too! The amount of power bars, splitters, and extension cords in my fish room is shocking haha. The three gallon tank works great for my female and male bettas (separate tanks). I think your pleco could probably enjoy the air stone more than the betta, as some bettas even hate them. I have two that like them and two that despise them. It will definitely be much more useful with the pleco in the 5 gallon, that was a smart decision- I never would have thought of using it elsewhere. :)
Jessie Rios
Jessie Rios - 7 years ago
I have the same tank as you and I well get my fish soon
Jessie Rios
Jessie Rios - 7 years ago
BetterBetta thank you by the way I surcribe to your channel
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Jessie Rios It's a nice tank overall. Your future betta will like it :)
Stephanie 16036
Stephanie 16036 - 7 years ago
I don't like the chest the Bettas fins might get caught in it and then get hurt but it's cool tho
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
Stephanie 16036 well if the bettas fins get caught the chest opens and closes so when it opens the betta can just swim away:)
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Stephanie 16036 I think it's cool too. I haven't had any problems with it in the times it has been in my tanks :)
Dayana Sky
Dayana Sky - 7 years ago
looks amazing :)
BestBetta
BestBetta - 7 years ago
What do you think about the glow in the dark substrate? I want a white gravel and the only on available is the white glow in the dark.
BestBetta
BestBetta - 7 years ago
BetterBetta Thank you so much!! YouTube friends??
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
The Glow in the dark substrate is definitely okay for you to use. I find it only glows if I hold a bright light next to it to 'charge' it and to only holds the glow for a few seconds. I'd imagine it would flow more in a brighter lit tank, but for me, it's simply a white gravel.
Yung Dre
Yung Dre - 7 years ago
Where can i get that tank?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
I got it from Walmart for around $40 CAD.
Dark Exile
Dark Exile - 7 years ago
Yung Dre wal-mart
Breanne Nekoda
Breanne Nekoda - 7 years ago
I bought this tank today for my betta Rio and the bubbling and filter don't seem to work at all. Had to just put the Led lights in and try again tomorrow. Any suggestions?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Unless there is any faults in the air pump or tubing, it's very hard to say what is causing that issue if all the pieces are out together correctly! Hopefully you find the source of the issue soon!
Joel Bringans
Joel Bringans - 7 years ago
She sounds like the people who speak on planes before u take off
anna p
anna p - 6 years ago
This made me giggled lmao
john vo
john vo - 6 years ago
Joel Bringans i
Shana Batt
Shana Batt - 6 years ago
Joel Bringans omg yes lmao
-Bellapup- Cosmic
-Bellapup- Cosmic - 6 years ago
Joel Bringans yass
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
They also deserve better than a 3g too. 5.5 bare minimum.
Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson - 6 years ago
my betta is 6 years old and is living in a 2.5 gallon tank which is the tank he's been in for 7 years. Bettas who die after 3 years isn't because of the tank size bettas are very very hardy fish they even survive in cups however in saying that it also depends on how long a betta has been at a petstore for if the betta was there more weeks/months is obviuly going to be very unhealthy when compared to betta that's only been there days.
Lex 223
Lex 223 - 6 years ago
My betta is 7 years only and he happily lives in this exact tank!
BestBetta
BestBetta - 6 years ago
Donna well I have the exact same tank and my Betta lived for 12 years. I was so sad. By the way I had the 3 gallon, not the 5 gallon
Legendary Nacho
Legendary Nacho - 6 years ago
Donna Most bettas are pretty old when you buy them anyways, my previous betta a halfmoon female died a year after, she got old and couldn't swim as the guppies watched 10 gallon btw, i now house a betta alone in 5.5 gallons, but i say that people should buy the 5.5 as it is not much more. A 2.5 is around 35 a 5 is like 40 only
Kyle Savage4269
Kyle Savage4269 - 6 years ago
Fuck Berta's blood parrots and oscars
Joe Fong
Joe Fong - 6 years ago
Stop spreading BS Donna. Bare minimum is a 2.5.
The Superior Serperior
The Superior Serperior - 6 years ago
+Donna Please, grammar.
Rosso The'Crimson
Rosso The'Crimson - 6 years ago
2.5 is the recommended minimum. Is bigger better? Of course. Can a betta live a long life in this tank? Yes. If you're not a bum and change the water frequently. 3 gallons for 1 Betta is completely fine. But keep up on water changes, and block the filter or get an air regulator or Betta will be dust. Smaller tanks are more work. Im looking to go from 3gallon halfmoon to 10. Because I want a few other fish. Been keeping fish successfully most of my life. Only lost them when I had to donate them because I moved.
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
DeezNutz Well that clearly shows your ignorance too!
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
Sea Star Days I'll stop calling people ignorant when they chose scientific research over their egos. Ignoring everything I said! ignoring the science of information I provided! and still choosing to inhumanly house a Betta in less than 5g and justifying it. That is the definition of ignorance
Harley The gecko
Harley The gecko - 6 years ago
Donna well obviously not. BUT he is healthy he loves to swim around his tank. He is fed properly, he has lots of hiding places. I have put him in a big tank and he was not happy. He was extremely stressed, STOP calling everyone ignorant. You are very mean to people. I'm sorry but stop being so rude to people when you don't even know their fish or them!
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
Sea Star Days Did your Betta talk to you telling you he's happy? no! thought not! he's surviving not THRIVING
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
DeezNutz CBA typing long comments when it's wasted on ignorant people. read the links I provided.
Harley The gecko
Harley The gecko - 6 years ago
DeezNutz thank you!!! My betta is in a 2.5 and he is completely happy. In big tanks they are more prone to diseases and if they get one it's a lot harder to control
The Superior Serperior
The Superior Serperior - 6 years ago
+Sea Star Days ok, Donna pretend I never said sorry
Harley The gecko
Harley The gecko - 6 years ago
Random Commentator you don't have to say sorry to her, yes betta's should not be in small bowls or tiny tanks BUT she doesn't have to be so rude to people and calling us all IGNORANT KIDS
The Superior Serperior
The Superior Serperior - 6 years ago
+Donna sorry :(
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
Random Commentator Yet another ignorant kid who thinks keeping fish is just putting it in a tub and that's it.

I've been keeping and breeding fish successfully, long before you was even born or thought of, dealt with Ich once and didn't lose a single fish to it (which the fish i bought came with it btw) just once in all the years of keeping fish, never had a fish with fin rot, bloat, popeye, dropsy or any other disease i see so regularly on these videos and do you know why? probably not BC your another ignorant asshat who isn't willing to learn or do the research that's needed to keep fish successfully, from learning basic knowledge which is so important especially on nitrogen cycle and water parameters which cannot be steadily controlled in less than 10g of water, all the way up to suitable tank sizes. When you ignore the basics you set yourself up for failure, not only do you fail but you also fail your fish by making it die a slow unnecessary death.​

Like i said I'm done, take it or leave it it's not my fish your killing or that keeps dying.
The Superior Serperior
The Superior Serperior - 6 years ago
+Donna stop trying act all sassy and like you know cuz you don't so stfu, I've seen a lot of people with 2-3 gallons for Bettas and they lived there normal lifespan
Harley The gecko
Harley The gecko - 6 years ago
Donna well I am glad that you care for betta's I have my betta in a 5 1/2 Gallon and yes he is happy. But I wouldn't say that 5 is the bare minimum
Donna
Donna - 6 years ago
Sea Star Days I'm not going through all this again, if y'all want to keep Bettas in less than bare minimum giving it a shortened life, that's your perogitive. I'm done debating with ignorant kids who think they know best.
Harley The gecko
Harley The gecko - 6 years ago
Donna you don't have to say that, 3 gallons is perfect. 2.5 is a minimum, the fish will survive and thrive in a 2.5, don't tell her she is wrong for buying a 3 gallon, betta's should not do lower than a 2.5. But I do like that you care for the betta, but he is happy
What's up guys? Scarce here! Roleplay
What's up guys? Scarce here! Roleplay - 6 years ago
Donna .........
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
RedSnowman9 You really are sad and pathetic!
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
RedSnowman9 No it wasn't a tactic, I don't have time to be waste arguing with some randomer on YouTube.

Prove a Betta thrives in 3g

I think you'll find that they just survive in a 3g, survive and thrive are completely the opposite.
Pile Of Crap
Pile Of Crap - 7 years ago
Donna
I get that your trying to assist people and many people are dickheads. But the way you state your facts is really Similar too how I've seen feminists do so, no need to be a dick about it.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
TurtleDude 48 Are you a saddo who plays computer games all day long in mommas basement?

No I ain't a feminazi or a sjw, I was trying to get the right information around so bettas stop being put in tiny tanks enduring a slow death.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
RedSnowman9 I don't pretend to be an expert, nor have I claimed to be an expert, what I do claim is that I have a lot more knowledge than you and every one else who thinks it's ok to just put a Betta in bowl of water. I'm not going to answer you again, my knowledge and advice is wasted here.
Pile Of Crap
Pile Of Crap - 7 years ago
Donna
Are you a feminist?
I feel like you are by the way you act.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
MrCrappyUploads I'm not even going to go through this all again. Read the comments and read the links I provided.
MrCrappyUploads
MrCrappyUploads - 7 years ago
Donna Nope, it's actually 2.5 gallons or more.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
TheStoneSpiral And lemme guess, you didn't bother to read any of those links I provided did you? thought not! that's the problem with people like you, too far up your own ass with an ego the size of the country you're in to even give a shit about the health or welfare of any animal in your care Bettas are not noveltys, they aren't toys or a show piece, you should provide and cater for their needs, not stick in a tiny tub for your own selfish needs and wants. It's people like you that give others a bad name in the aquarium hobby.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
TheStoneSpiral Why who is giving me shit? judgemental? elitist? so if caring about the health and welfare of an animal is now classed as judgemental is it? haha get over yourself ignorant fool.

It's ok to admit you was wrong! once you do that you will notice that you learnt a valuable lesson by you're mistake.
TheStoneSpiral
TheStoneSpiral - 7 years ago
+Donna and your response is exactly why people probably give you shit a lot. You're judgemental and elitist, everyone is ignorant compared to you. You're special.

:/

There's a hundred ways to encourage other people into larger tanks. This isn't one of them. Bitch.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
+TheStoneSpiral You don't get it at all, what I'm saying is giving a betta a bigger tank = more dilution of waste which is less likely to suffer from a slow poisoning like it would in a 2.5 - 5gallon tank. Doing a weekly WC in a 2.5g isn't near enough to control the ammonia, your Bettas are being poisoned by their own shit.

So instead of me wasting my time and effort trying to educate your ignorant ass, I'll leave you some links to educate you on the matter.
Nitrogen cycle http://fins.actwin.com/mirror/begin-cycling.html

Importance of a cycle http://aquariuminfo.org/cycling.html

Myths vs reality Bettas http://bettacare101.com/mythvsreality3/

Aeration purposes for Bettas http://www.bettafish.info/aeration_and_filtering.php

Don't bother to reply back, with that information you have no argument against it, stop being ignorant and educate yourself and rectify where you've gone wrong before you make any more Bettas suffer in your care.

TheStoneSpiral
TheStoneSpiral - 7 years ago
+Donna That 8-10 number is a rare outside number.. actually the oldest I've been able to find was an anecdote about a 7 year old fish. 3 years.. well four if you add the year at the breeder, is average. Stop trying to make things other than what they are. Maybe if we were getting fish from local breeders the age range might improve, but I don't know about you but mine came from Petsmart. The only distributor in my town that actually takes some kind of care of their animals.

Next you're going to give me shit for buying a 5.5 gallon tank so my betta could follow two corys around to keep him entertained instead of a twenty gallon tank to satisfy your fishy elitism.

Look, I heard this shit when I owned rats. The average life span is about two years, but you can get them up to three, even four sometimes. And there's a breeding line that can live up to five. But that doesn't change the average lifespan. They're considered geriatric after one year. No amount of yelping changes the breeding quality of an animal unless it's directed at the breeders.. with some legal force behind it.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
Anya Schmidt Well that says it all then, he survived for 3 years when a healthy betta will THRIVE for 8-10 years.

Give a betta minimum, it's life will also be minimum.
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
Donna a 3 gallon is perfectly fine I had my betta in a 2.5 gallon and he lived three years. Now I have a 5 gallon with a mystery snail and a betta
True KingEthan
True KingEthan - 7 years ago
Donna no 2.5 gallons is
TheStoneSpiral
TheStoneSpiral - 7 years ago
+SohiHien  Most people can find a small filter for small tanks.  Mine came with a cascade filter that I have since 'life hacked' from a simple chemical filter to a biological one.  It tests fine and I go all the way to a fifty percent water change because it's a smaller sized tank so build up is faster.  It's 2.5 gallons and my Betta is hardly suffering.

But my problem is with people who constantly up the 'minimum' for no better reason than what appears to be virtue signalling.  I see larger and larger numbers the more I look into other tanks but the reasoning is always flimsy.  Does a Betta actually do better in a ten gallon tank or is that people feel better about keeping one in a ten gallon tank?  Some don't seem to see the difference.
SohiHien
SohiHien - 7 years ago
Betta's breath through their gills as well and you should not be skimping on size, the need for oxygenation or water changes because of the belief that since they can get air from the surface they are fine. I think 2.5-3 gallon is the minimum for a betta. Anything smaller is inhumane in terms of size and the fact that with such a small water volume wastes build up quickly. The betta is living in the dirty water (air breather or not) so a dirty waste filled tank is just as dangerous for them as a full water breathing fish. More volume = more dilution of wastes and a better buffering ability for water chemistry changes. Smaller tanks should have more frequent water changes for this reason as well. Bettas love to swim and explore and they are a larger fish so they need space to do that! 5 gallons is perfect for a betta but 2.5/3 is ok too!
TheStoneSpiral
TheStoneSpiral - 7 years ago
+Donna I've had plenty of Bettas live for a long time without that.  It takes a little extra work but it's doable.  5.5 gallons is the largest 'bare minimum' I've ever heard about for a Betta.  It's adding fuss to the degree of an obsessed hobbyist with a bit of an elitist edge to go with it.

Please explain to me how oxygenation of the water helps a fish that breaths air.  I have a low flow carbon filtration system and I do 1/2 water changes a week with a siphon to get the gunk out of the gravel to take care of the ammonia build up, with a set up like that there's no need for full changes.  After a while, if you're regular, the Betta figures out what's up and stops freaking out so much.  All mine have eventually stopped having fits when the tube comes down.. they realize it's not dangerous.  It means they're less stressed by it.

And you know what?  The filter itself doesn't take up much room at all because modern filter designs have become more compact and it was designed for the volume of the tank in mind.

I think you're confusing Bettas for goldfish, which do need more volume and a larger tank to take care of multiple air quality factors.  But Bettas don't need oxygenated water, they just need the shit cleaned out on a regular basis and I've seen plenty of Bettas live for several years on that basis alone.

A well kept tank of three gallons like the video poster has is fine, it's actually great.  It's not a 1/4 gallon prison cell.  And neither is my tank.

What's your next step in your own cycle to demand bigger and bigger bare minimums?  Insisting Bettas all be released back in the wild because a tank of any size as become too cruel for your taste?  Because that's where constantly upping the minimum leads.

TL;DR Realism dear, you're going to have to deal with it.  In any animal keeping community you're going to find a lot of people that disagree with whatever high minded ideas you've got on what is best.  Just like everyone else.
Donna
Donna - 7 years ago
Is that you justifying yourself with keeping a betta in less than minimum requirements?

Anything less than a 5gallon you cannot establish a proper nitrogen cycle, you will get heat fluctuations (if you provide heat which will then take away volume of water) adding a filter which is NEEDED for gas exchange, filtration to convert ammonia, filter particles, build up of beneficial bacteria, oxygenation etc etc, internal filters leaves them less water volume, more water changes are needed which then stresses the Betta leaving them with a lowered immune system which then leaves them susceptible to illness, disease and death.

So if you want your Betta to just survive for a year or two, go ahead! A betta should be thriving and living a healthy happy life up to 8-10 years. Why else do you think there's a big misconception that bettas only live a short life? Bc they're kept in tiny volumes of water with less than minimum requirements which allows them to thrive. I could go on but its up to you to do your own homework and research to stop this ludicrous cruel way of keeping just for your own selfish enjoyment.
TheStoneSpiral
TheStoneSpiral - 7 years ago
5.5 is a bare minimum? Nope, sorry, 3 gallons is a very nice sized tank for a Betta and there is nothing wrong with that. But 1 gallon in a wider design is the only bare minimum I've ever taken seriously. My 2.5 gallon tank is more than adequate for my Betta, it has plenty of swim room without being too deep. Hell, I have a short, wide base 1.5 gallon jar that I'm going to turn into a tank and it will have more than enough swim room.

This idea that bigger tank always equals better is nonsense and getting way out of hand with the demands I hear people come up with. Every time I turn around someone has tacked another gallon onto what they think is best for a Betta. Yeah, the fish has to be able to do more than turn around on itself all the time but you can't expect everyone who gets a Betta to go for a 5.5 gallon tank when a well designed and cared for 2 gallon tank is fine.
E_P_S_22
E_P_S_22 - 7 years ago
do u have to have a pump?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Eunjeh Sung You do need one for this specific filter, and all air stones require a pump. If you can find or would prefer to use a different filter that fits, then the tank does not require the pump at all to run. You'd have to remove the air stone though, but most bettas wouldn't mind- mine are all turned down pretty low :)
Colorado Rose
Colorado Rose - 7 years ago
I have this tank and I absolutely hate it. the back blends outward due to the water, and the lid always gets dirty from the water splashing when the bubbles pop. the air stone gets me mad when I'm vacuuming the gravel to comes loose and hard to get back in place.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Colorado Rose I hear a lot of complaints similar to yours! I can agree too. I have two of these tanks, and one has an easy lid and the other one is very difficult to get on because of the bending. Not as serious as some stories (where the lid won't go on at all, or falls in the tank) but still a issue. Also true with the lid- I don't have trouble with the air stone though, but I also have a lot of live plants in this tank now so I never get too close to the substrate to avoid breaking roots. It's a affordable tank for the size and what it comes with, but it certainly has its quirks.
bettafriends254
bettafriends254 - 7 years ago
what brand or style heater did you use for this tank i am having a hard time choseing one
Hamza Kanaan
Hamza Kanaan - 7 years ago
I really love your amazing and beautiful tanks!
Kristian Sepulveda
Kristian Sepulveda - 7 years ago
Were is the batta fuck you
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Kristian Sepulveda The betta isn't in the video because the video is a tank setup - it doesn't have anything major to do with him, so he wasn't shown on camera. It's risky to put a betta in an uncycled tank as ammonia can raise very quickly, so he was in a quarantine when this tank was being set up. That is why he wasn't immediately put into the tank. Thanks for commenting! :)
Animal life
Animal life - 7 years ago
Round tanks can make them blind
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Wolf life The distortion of the water & rounded sides is what contributes to the blindness, which is why spherical bowls are generally unsafe. However, as long as there is no distortion when looking into the tank, then the betta won't experience any distortion looking out. Although it may appear these tanks would cause distortion, they aren't as round as they look- it's actually just a slight curve that doesn't cause any weird distortion, so they're safe to use. :)
Eternal Skyy Costumes
Eternal Skyy Costumes - 7 years ago
Just be sure the decorations don't peel off over time (I owned many different decorations from all different pet stores and every one of them peeled off/produced bad smells in my fish tank). I now ONLY use silk plants, bettas were injured from sharp points on the objects (inside/outside) from their fins which got infected. So I never buy anything that isn't silk now.
Eternal Skyy Costumes
Eternal Skyy Costumes - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta :) Awesome! I'm wishing stuff from the store was better quality myself, I have no options other than silk plants without black bases (the gravel/brown bases dont peel and the black ones do), lol, china these days!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Lugia Chan (EternalSkyy) So far most of my ornaments have been okay, although I find anything by Topfin bubbles and eventually peels. They're affordable but don't have the best longevity. I am slowly using more and more silk plants (and this tank is actually fully live planted now) as I don't have to worry about tearing and like the natural look of my tanks now :)
Vital Signs
Vital Signs - 7 years ago
I love the light air stone I want to get one for one of my tanks can you check out my channel I would like your opinion on witch tank I should put it un
Al Vara
Al Vara - 7 years ago
You need back round on the back take the skull out yuk
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Al Vara I loved the creepy skull haha :) His tank looks a lot different from here now though (live plant foliage, large scuba helmet, anchor, etc). A printed tank background is for the human eye only and doesn't serve a major purpose for the fish, so I prefer to fill the tank up with lots of live/silk plants he can hide in instead of just sticking patterned paper/plastic on the back.This tank was pretty empty because the live plants were on their way, but hadn't been planted yet. The tank didn't even have the fish yet :)
roadking65
roadking65 - 7 years ago
I apologize..have a good day
VioletNinetales
VioletNinetales - 7 years ago
I just got  this tank,and my problem with it currently is the hose and wire to the airstone sticking out in the tank. it isn't very pretty
VioletNinetales
VioletNinetales - 7 years ago
alright thanks. I did not know about the fish-in cycle. I let the tank sit on its own for a day and a night, and added a red betta, then after a week of him being very active and friendly, he started sitting on the bottom of the tank, I did everything I could like changing the water, turned the lights and airstone off in case that was what bothered him, but I had just learned about that it could be ammonia that was the problem. but it was too late, and he had passed away before I could try to save him. I do have an already established tank, a 20 gallon, but I was afraid of him attacking my goldfish(which I kept at 72, as I have 4 tetras in the same tank who were there first when I was given them). I changed the water by about 50%, and the tank Is currently running, fish-less. the next time I go to the pet store will be this weekend, so two weeks would have passed. how long will it take before a tank is cycled?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
I did a fish-in cycle, so I put him in after letting the tank run for about 2 days. Then after adding him I watched the parameters very closely, used a water conditioner that was supposed to neutralize ammonia, and did very frequent water changes until the good bacteria developed. That way he didn't have to spend as long in his quarantine!
VioletNinetales
VioletNinetales - 7 years ago
yeah, its also a little difficult to get the cords to fit through the slots in the lid without pulling the airstone. also, how long did you wait before you put your bettas in these tanks?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+VioletNinetales I manage to hide them okay behind the live plants I now have in his tank, but I can agree this tank does have a lot of cords - the heater, air stone tubing, light cord, filter tubing, etc. They can certainly take a while to get used to and are pretty difficult to hide completely, especially on the outside of the tank.
Mason Potter
Mason Potter - 7 years ago
Very helpful thank you for making this video
Darren Hall
Darren Hall - 7 years ago
I used to have this tank for my baby Res turtle but now he's in a 10 gallon tank
Sara Hiebert
Sara Hiebert - 7 years ago
Do you find the filter and bubble light too strong for a betta? Does your betta have problems swimming with the current?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Sara Hiebert My betta doesn't have problems with the filter as I keep the flow very low. The nice part about this particular tank is they both have adjustable flows- you can turn them up or down as your betta likes, you can even cut the flow completely to turn the air stone off if it becomes a problem :)
Horsepiration
Horsepiration - 7 years ago
Now that you've had this tank for a while do you still like it? Also is it possible to set up the tank and use it without the bubble LED?
Horsepiration
Horsepiration - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta That makes perfect sense :) Thanks
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Horsepiration Yes, I don't have any complaints! It still runs great and I haven't had any issues with the media either. There is a way to use it without the air stone- simply turning the flow knob on the tubing down until no air can get through (thus leaving it connected but no bubbles) :) The actual light is powered by electricity and isn't connected to the bubble feature at all, so you can still use the light part if you want/need. I do this in this tank now, actually, as I have it under a large pumpkin ornament and didn't want the bubbles coming up and pushing the pumpkin around.
Victoria herbel
Victoria herbel - 7 years ago
loved the vid... I have some very important questions. I've had my betta since Christmas and when I first got him all I had was a 1gal tank for him(I know awful) but now I have a 3gal tank for him.... i thought all would be well but I'm having probs. the filter broke so I had to get a new one.... and the tank is designed weird so it's hard to find a filter that even fits in the tank.. the filter in here now works okay, but the water is cloudy(it's been cloudy for a long time) I've done several partial water changes but noting seems to be working!! please, just any advice? I plan on keeping the dude alive because I love him v much.... sorry this comment is so long
Maddy S
Maddy S - 7 years ago
Victoria herbel do you have any substrate at the bottom of your tank? If you do the gravel or sand will create cloudiness in the water...but if you have a filter and it seems to be working fine you will be okay.
Daniella Michelle
Daniella Michelle - 7 years ago
Those treasure chests that open and close always freak me out because I'm paranoid that the fish is going to swim in there and get their fins stuck in it. I know it's really stupid, but it's just me xD. Other than that, great tank!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Honestly I've worried about that a few times too! Luckily it doesn't stay shut for too long that fin damage is technically the worst that could happen, but it still isn't something your want to see :/
LupusButterfly82
LupusButterfly82 - 7 years ago
is the tank heavy without water
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+LupusButterfly82 If I remember correctly, it was pretty light, because it's just plastic. Probably only around 3-5lbs at most.
Aylarose Vanslooten
Aylarose Vanslooten - 7 years ago
is the filter and bubbles able to go at the same time. ive been trying to get it to go, and i cant seem to figure it out.
Aylarose Vanslooten
Aylarose Vanslooten - 7 years ago
so, i got it. Although, would you know why my betta doesnt swim around much? he just lays on the bottom of the tank. i had him in a bowl with lives plants, and he still didnt swimm much and his water would get really dirty. which is why i moved him, he still doesnt seem to be active, and i dont get why. any ideas?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Aylarose Vanslooten Yes they can! There should be a hose that connects to the air pump that has two little knobs coming off of it. The air stone (bubbles) tubing connects to one knob, and the filter connects to the other- so they can both run at the same time but be controlled separately. Hope this makes sense :)
COOL X xx
COOL X xx - 7 years ago
and which which Walmart from Brentwood
COOL X xx
COOL X xx - 7 years ago
oh
COOL X xx
COOL X xx - 7 years ago
were did you get the chest and the skull
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+COOL X xx They came from Walmart :) The chest was around $10 and the skull was around $6 if I remember correctly (in Canadian prices).
chelsea poirier
chelsea poirier - 7 years ago
Where did you get this tank?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+chelsea poirier The tank came from Walmart, for around $40 CAD :)
Kay Wilkerson
Kay Wilkerson - 7 years ago
Nice set-up, I subscribed to your channel. Really nice work
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Kay Wilkerson Thank you very much!
har poon
har poon - 7 years ago
do they like the lights and bubbles? i took that out of my tank cause i was afraid it would get angry and eat my catfish lol
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+HAR PER It depends on the individual fish on whether or not they like the bubbles. I had one fish that loved them and would intentionally go swim into the stream of bubbles and would sometimes even lie on top of the air stone :) Another betta I use this tank with hates them, so I turned the bubble feature off. As far as the lights go, I've never had any issues. Some people think only natural light/colors are best, but there are also a lot of people that believe that that is a myth, and any color/light is fine :)
Dandi's Den
Dandi's Den - 7 years ago
I have a question for you - or anyone that might be able to answer this question. I literally just had a 10 gallon glass fish tank donated to me. Neighbour's fish died, they didn't want more. They knew I liked animals and asked if I wanted it. They promised there was no leaks or anything wrong with it. It does have the white stuff, which i suppose is calcium build up? (some CLR should remove that and a couple cycles of bleach should remove any left over 'bad stuff'. Its gonna be almost a year before I get a fish, given the house is under construction.) So my question basically is, given I want to get a betta... Would a 10 gallon be too much just for the fish or should I try adding in some molly's or something?
Dandi's Den
Dandi's Den - 7 years ago
It does! I used to have a blue crown tail in a 1G like, 3 years ago. he lasted a year, which after the fact i found out I was pretty lucky. I was aiming to get a 3 or a 5G tank next summer when the 10G was handed to me. I mean the kits alone are almost $100. I don't have a filter, air stones, heater or hood, but those aren't overly expensive. I still have the decorations and substright (Somewhere) from before!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Hi! It is perfectly safe to have a betta alone in a 10 gallon. You would just require a lot of plants (fake or live) to give him places to hide :) If you want to add tank mates, you certainly can, but you don't have to. Hope this helped! )
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
I love all your tanks.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Lovebetta Thank you :)
Sonia B
Sonia B - 7 years ago
how do u get the bubbles like that. my tank doesn't do that
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Sonia B The bubbles came with the air stone light puck that came with the tank. It's powered by an air pump. I use a valve in the connection tubes to turn the flow of the bubbles up and down to determine whether or not there are a lot or a little amount of bubbles coming up :)
155DJJ
155DJJ - 7 years ago
Got this for my nephew....This thing was loud.  Returned it got him the Top Fin 10 gallon.  Works well.

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Justin Sanders
Justin Sanders - 7 years ago
My favorite piece is ur Marimo Ball
Kenneth Reyes
Kenneth Reyes - 7 years ago
I know a friend that named his betta lenny ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Jake FISH
Jake FISH - 7 years ago
I had this tank and hated it. The filter was horrible, and the hood kept falling in the tank
Jake FISH
Jake FISH - 7 years ago
what happened was that the water pressure pushes out on the tank since there's no top frame and made the top too wide
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
I've certainly heard a lot of people have had difficulty with the lid. Although my bettas don't have issues with the filter, the lid is a little tricky to get on - it's never fallen in though. I've only been using this tank brand for about 5 months now, so hopefully this tank (and my other 3 gal) won't suddenly start having problems.
shirley chen
shirley chen - 7 years ago
Hi, how long have you had this tank because I'm planning on buying it but some reviews say that the lid is difficult to put on and after some time, it will fall in. The filter will also not stick.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+shirley chen I've had this tank since late March, so about 6 months? The lid is slightly difficult to put on but nothing major. I don't see any risk of the lid falling in (but I have not had it over a year). I have absolutely no issue with the filter, and if the suction cup did decide to fail, it primarily stays on with the back clip anyways. Hope this helps!
Cynthia Taylor
Cynthia Taylor - 7 years ago
There are too many wires in the tank. I'm really torn on this tank, ugh!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+Cynthia Taylor There certainly is a few. Filter, air stone, heater, light puck.. Plus I added the extra bubble chest (but that's not the tanks fault) so there's that cord too. My tank is pretty heavily planted at the moment so they are hidden, but a spacious tank setup would show them a lot more. I like the tank overall, but the cords could certainly be a downside to some people.
anfarlamb
anfarlamb - 7 years ago
I cannot stop watching your videos over and over and over again!! I'm patiently awaiting today's update (:
anfarlamb
anfarlamb - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta (:
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
+BettaCare137 Thank you so much! This means a lot to me :)
Izi's animal kingdom
Izi's animal kingdom - 7 years ago
I have the same log
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Nice. My betta seriously loves his. :)
Alexis Wilson
Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago
while 5 gallons or more is best 3 gallons is ok
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
The most common, 'universally accepted" minimum is 2.5 gallons, so yes, a 3 gallon tank is perfectly ok! :)
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 7 years ago
I the chest and I love Campbell he is beautiful and love bubble rap also funny story Scarlet bit by thumbnail and left a mark also congrats on 600 subs
Silly Bettas
Silly Bettas - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta yah well scarlet bit down hard there is a mark
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thanks! Bubble wrap IS great, isn't it? I've have bettas that have tried to bite me, but I don't think they've ever succeeded- they do have very tiny teeth though!
Jason Wilhelm
Jason Wilhelm - 7 years ago
Poping buble rapp is fun
Fenu S
Fenu S - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta your intro with headphones on 100 is the best massage ever and the music reminds me of j house vlogs music
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
It is :)
Larry Wallace
Larry Wallace - 7 years ago
Whats the brand of that tank and it's a 3 gallon correct.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
It's by the brand Tetra, and yes, it is 3 gallons :)
MyView 10.75.69
MyView 10.75.69 - 7 years ago
Very good video i enjoy watching all your videos keep up the good work.
BlueRiolu
BlueRiolu - 7 years ago
Wow! Last time I checked u had 100 subs
JacobChunioo Jacob chunis
JacobChunioo Jacob chunis - 7 years ago
my Betta had Popeye , so I changed the water a little more frequently and it healed up but his right eye is just slightly bigger thank the other and PetSmart said just add add aquarium salt so it doesn't get infected , but it won't heal now he is so cute with his in uneven eyes !
JacobChunioo Jacob chunis
JacobChunioo Jacob chunis - 7 years ago
I think he'll be alright , 3 years old , 6 gallon tank , eating very well an actually increase in appetite by 3 pellets . getting a heater although he does alright in 72 degrees I want to get a couple more years for my little old man !
Emerson Booth
Emerson Booth - 7 years ago
Love the tank! can you do a video on bowls vs. tanks?
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
I can definitely do that- I'll try to have it up within a few weeks :)
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
very nice video :)
betta r chanel
betta r chanel - 7 years ago
I was waiting for this video...................it was great!
Frank Fang
Frank Fang - 7 years ago
Your channel just exploded, a few months ago you were at 200+ now 622, it all makes sense great editing, awesome tips, and wonderful person!
Starry Heart
Starry Heart - 7 years ago
Now 700
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Aw, thank you so much! I can't believe how fast my channel has grown, either. It's mind blowing.
ryantrench
ryantrench - 7 years ago
Is having a Betta costly? I'm tight on budget right now
Nathan Woof!
Nathan Woof! - 6 years ago
ryantrench at walmart there is a 10 gallon that has a lid and filter for 30 dollars. heaters are like 10 dollars a baby betta costs 2-3 dollars at petco plus and water conditioner is like 5 bucks like 15 bucks on decor plus food which is also like 5 bucks make sure in the ingridients there is no kind of meal. So like 68 bucks
Dingo von Doggington
Dingo von Doggington - 6 years ago
Not too bad. Do another job like babysitting and you should be good.
Sophia Hansen
Sophia Hansen - 6 years ago
ryantrench
So I just recently got my betta a few weeks ago and my "job" is babysitting my neighbor and I get paid $20. I'm only 13 and I've bought everything (except the tank cus we already had one, also the water pump which was only $10 at my local Walmart.) Yes this is the most inexpensive pet ever (that I know of) so if your looking to spend maybe $30-$60ish then go for it!
(Just read the date this was put up
Rosa Torres
Rosa Torres - 6 years ago
ryantrench about 50 dollars for everything I think
Louise Ledwith
Louise Ledwith - 6 years ago
Feathers And Friends why get a pet if you're not going to look after it properly? one gallon? are you serious.
Blue Tail Bettas
Blue Tail Bettas - 7 years ago
Feathers And Friends one gallon is two small
Feathers And Friends
Feathers And Friends - 7 years ago
I got a one gallon fishbowl, gravel, food, plant, and fish for 35 bucks at petco
Blue Tail Bettas
Blue Tail Bettas - 7 years ago
ryantrench my first one cost around $200(my bettas are spoiled though)
Anya Schmidt
Anya Schmidt - 7 years ago
ryantrench it's actually not too expensive depending on what you buy
Frank Fang
Frank Fang - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta Thanks, and that is definitely true looking through the betta forums.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Don't feel like an idiot for one second! The betta community is full of different opinions :)
Frank Fang
Frank Fang - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta Now I feel like an idiot but I would trust you a lot more then I would trust myself when it comes to bettas.
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
It fully depends on how big you want to go! I'd say it's certainly one of the least expensive pets, depending where you buy and what you buy. Some tank kits come fully equipped with everything you need and run as little as $20. If you stick to the minimums (2.5 gallon tank, heater) it can be as low as $15-20. :) If you really want to save some money but want more than the minimum requirements, buying off Amazon or even secondhand can be an option. Just make sure that if buying secondhand online, you see the tank in person before buying to make sure you don't get scammed in any way. Long answer short, they are not costly if you get the bare minimum, however if you want to upgrade, it can quickly become expensive. Hope this helps!
Frank Fang
Frank Fang - 7 years ago
Maybe, it all depends on the tank
2.5 gallon tank with filter around 20-40 dollars (could get smaller if u r planning on upgrading him when you have the money.
Heater around $10.00
Decor depends on what floats your boat
Betta 5-30 (yes my petstore does sell 30 dollar bettas)
Substrate may or may not be necessary but should be pretty cheap
(This is all from the top of my head)
Aquarium Boy123
Aquarium Boy123 - 7 years ago
Great video! Awesome!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thank you! :)
InfinityPets
InfinityPets - 7 years ago
Great video!!!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thanks! :)
Thai Bettas
Thai Bettas - 7 years ago
everything about this is amazing
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thank you so much! That means a lot :)
Fluff,Fins And Feathers
Fluff,Fins And Feathers - 7 years ago
great video!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Puppypop 101
Puppypop 101 - 7 years ago
Love it!!
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Cit Laly
Cit Laly - 7 years ago
Where did you get your tank, and how much was it? I may be getting one for my betta, Finn.
trixirita
trixirita - 7 years ago
+Two. happy.bettas Yeah, petsmart tanks are really pricey. (Also bad quality), I bought a 3 gallon tank for 45 dollars and when I opened it broke. I went back to replace it, and the light and power cord was rusted shut. I than gave up and went to Walmart for a cheaper and better one :)
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
I got mine at Walmart for $35 too. Unfortunately for me, I can't find many tanks cheaper than that - that include everything but the heater - for less than $45, unless it's a tank that's waaay too small, and even then it's around $20. I'm from Canada, so prices are probably a bit more than someone may pay in the States (assuming that is where you are from).
Cit Laly
Cit Laly - 7 years ago
+Somali Coone $35? woah! You could a 5 gallon with that lol at Petsmart.
trixirita
trixirita - 7 years ago
I got the exact tank at Walmart, for 35 dollars.
Dolphincutie World
Dolphincutie World - 7 years ago
Great video! Love everything in the tank looks beautiful!
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta check out my latest video if you like to look :)
Mark's Fish Keeping UK
Mark's Fish Keeping UK - 7 years ago
+BetterBetta very nice video :)
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thanks!
TheAnimalChannel
TheAnimalChannel - 7 years ago
Awesome video
BetterBetta
BetterBetta - 7 years ago
Thank you :)

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