What You Need For a Betta Fish

RECOMMENDED TANK: AQUEON 2.5 MINI BOW AQUARIUM Todays video I'll give you an in-depth video on all the supplies you will need for a betta fish. Video on Brine Shrimp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hY0t1abnxw I also want to congratulate DavidsAquarium for being my channel of the month! Congrats David! Thanks for being so kind and supporting my channel with the thumbs up, and comments! Check out David's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tHSgUP8Pta5il8v3914BA

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RECOMMENDED TANK: AQUEON 2.5 MINI BOW AQUARIUM Todays video I'll give you an in-depth video on all the supplies you will need for a betta fish. Video on Brine Shrimp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hY0t1abnxw I also want to congratulate DavidsAquarium for being my channel of the month! Congrats David! Thanks for being so kind and supporting my channel with the thumbs up, and comments! Check out David's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tHSgUP8Pta5il8v3914BA

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BC Girl
BC Girl - 6 years ago
Air pumps are not necessary at all. Bettas (and Gouramis) have a special organ no other fish have called a Labyrinth organ. It lets them take gulps of air from the surface, so there is no need for air pumps. Please do not ever use air pumps in substitute for filters! Betta fish NEED a filter, heater and a thermometer to check the temperature (70F at least) as well as at least a 5 gallon. Bettas DO swim alot (both of mine swim the whole length of their 10g and 20g daily)
Azhar Abbas
Azhar Abbas - 6 years ago
Allie Hartley
Allie Hartley - 6 years ago
My betta hated the aqua bow. The current from the filter was way too strong
Maddy Crazy life
Maddy Crazy life - 6 years ago
I'm going to get a batta fish soon and I'm naming it sushi or bubbles
Steve XD
Steve XD - 6 years ago
I just need something that he will enjoy during winter becaise they need 70-80 degrees in outside in a pond
tmnt kid
tmnt kid - 6 years ago
Another popular and successful food is Omega One pellets. Although pellets may choke your betta. I feed my beta blood worms. he gets 3 a day.
Rachel Spencer
Rachel Spencer - 6 years ago
I know this is a late comment but I recommend that you should try getting a tank mate that eats algae like snails etc
Priscilla Haystone
Priscilla Haystone - 6 years ago
My betta is a crowntail red betta, He's in a 10 gallon and he is very happy, His name is Prince because he looks like royalty, He's got lots tall bright green and red plants and a huge tree stump with a cave inside it, with a lot of exits and it has a lot of colorful plants all over it. He's in there by himself and i don't plan on putting other fish with him because when he sees his reflection on the side, He opens his gills and spreads his fins and looks all tough and attacks it lol. He's pretty funny and he's really sweet too. Btw you shouldn't feed her flakes, Try betta pellets, those are much better and give about 3-5 times a day, That's what i feed my betta
Mr.Fancy Lickwood
Mr.Fancy Lickwood - 6 years ago
my betta and my flower horn are realy getting together wow

10. comment for What You Need For a Betta Fish

Troll face
Troll face - 6 years ago
My betta has 1 gallon or 2 gallon but we might get new one from my grandmother is tired of cleaning them but anyway my betta still loves it and he swim and eats and sleeps.
Jaden Huang
Jaden Huang - 6 years ago
I don't think bettas breath from the surface.Bettas only breath from the surface if the water does not have enough oxegen,or if they are sick are something bad whatever bye.
Melvina Cann
Melvina Cann - 6 years ago
Great video you help me so much
GamingB
GamingB - 6 years ago
Hey :D I in any way am NOT trying to be rude or disrespectful but to make a correction flakes are actually not good for your betta fish
Emma's Animal Adventure
Emma's Animal Adventure - 6 years ago
my betta is sooo spoiled he has a 25 gallon tank to himself
Mika Chan
Mika Chan - 6 years ago
thanks dear i love bettas i have a crowntail at home and a halftail moon at work <3
Legendary Nacho
Legendary Nacho - 6 years ago
Are betta pellets good? Petsmart employees told me to feed a betta 2 pellets a day but honestly petsmart isn't really good for this information on fish also how much is the 2.5 gallon?
Legendary Nacho
Legendary Nacho - 6 years ago
Gerard Way the jacket slut i am very aware now and the hobby is amazing! The fish are like dogs! I now have a 5 gallon male betta tank , a 20 gallon guppy tank which breed constantly so i shall upgrade and a 55 Flower Horn tank! (I am very aware they are not beginner fish my uncle is helping me)
Gerard Way the jacket slut
Gerard Way the jacket slut - 6 years ago
Just Betta as long as the pellets are for carnivores (aka bettas) then 2-3 pellets a day is actually correct.
My Vuong
My Vuong - 6 years ago
I have a betta fish and I had him for 2 week and this happen he got so sick and I go to Walmart and i was trying to find epsom salt and I find it so I go home and give him an epsom salt bath and I thought I could help him stay loner with me but no he could only stay for 2 day and then he pass away
Aurora Santana
Aurora Santana - 6 years ago
You have to have a heater
Jazmin Bretado
Jazmin Bretado - 6 years ago
Nice video

20. comment for What You Need For a Betta Fish

Leonard Offner
Leonard Offner - 7 years ago
has anyone found the 2.5 gallon aqueon and found the water is a little cloudy? I am not sure the pump is filtering right. I bought new filter cart.
The Protagonist
The Protagonist - 7 years ago
i can write a while essay with using what you just said
cocoincorprated
cocoincorprated - 7 years ago
good vid but gravel is for benifishal bacteria not to help the fish "feel secure"
Maria Jose
Maria Jose - 7 years ago
I really want a fish I have no idea why
Thotie Princess
Thotie Princess - 7 years ago
the intro reminded me of high five
iT'S Morphin Time Power Rangers
iT'S Morphin Time Power Rangers - 7 years ago
Your not supposed to use flakes only pellets
Melvina Cann
Melvina Cann - 6 years ago
exactly
Neo Da Betta Fish
Neo Da Betta Fish - 7 years ago
A tip for people who have a minibow: Buy filter cartridges at Amazon, they're cheaper! I also bought a pretty good heater from Amazon. It was almost $20 at Petsmart.
Catz
Catz - 7 years ago
My beta loves his little hideaway XD
Isabel H
Isabel H - 7 years ago
Thankyou!!
Slytherin Blight
Slytherin Blight - 7 years ago
does it have to be a tropical tank

30. comment for What You Need For a Betta Fish

Amazing Huh
Amazing Huh - 7 years ago
Does the filter have to make bubbles
ajay khara
ajay khara - 7 years ago
Very cool !! Come check my ajay out sometime!!
Aleksandra Giosheva
Aleksandra Giosheva - 7 years ago
Your female has eggs
shanice turner
shanice turner - 7 years ago
good video
Howto 2018
Howto 2018 - 7 years ago
Thank you sooo much I love your videos!!! You have a great advice!!!!
Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray - 7 years ago
Where did you get that giant rock with the green plant on it that's in the tank?
Corrina R. Julian
Corrina R. Julian - 7 years ago
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Makayla 333 Northey - 7 years ago
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Lailah Mathurin
Lailah Mathurin - 7 years ago
Is it a life/death necessity to have a filter?
Kopi
Kopi - 7 years ago
I have a 1.7 gallon tank, my fish is very active and he loves to swim around, and it's enough space for him, atleast I think so. Is that enough or not?
Clouder
Clouder - 6 years ago
GT_5oh I know I'm gonna get a lot of hate for saying this but I have a 1.8g fish tanks and I just recently got a new betta cause my other died, but so far both of them have actually been doing very well. I have marimo moss balls in their tank, and tomorrow I'm going to pick up live plants, bubbler and bacteria supplements. I change water usually %100 water changes once a week, but now I réalisé that isn't good cause it kills good bacteria, so il do probably 50% 2 times a week now. I have a filter, and a lot of places for him to hide. I don't have a heater but his water temp is always 73, and recommended is 70-80 so I think I'm okay? Anyways I believe my betta is happy and is doing okay. Opinions?
CarWorld
CarWorld - 6 years ago
Kopi I don't think it is, for bettas require at least 2.5 gallons :)
kikinis k
kikinis k - 7 years ago
BETTA FISH ACTUAL CARE IN 7 STEPS:

1)TANK: tank for SINGLE betta male/female is 4Gal. or 16L!!!


2)PLANTS: Live plants are the BEST because they can't tear fins

3)GRAVEL: Do not use sharp gravel use smooth gravel it won't damage scales or fins

4)HEATER: Because betta fish is tropical fish temperature needs to bee 74°~78°F OR 24°~28°C


5)FILTER: Is OPTIONAL as well can use air stone


6)TANK MATES: Almost everything can work but first search some information about them


7)OTHER BETTAS IN TANK: you can but in other FEMALES but do NOT PUT IN ONOTHER MALE
John Tran
John Tran - 7 years ago
I wished I watched this before bong died #RIPBong
haileyyrose
haileyyrose - 7 years ago
Great video! Thanks for the awesome info
Six-Zero-Six Defender Of Justice!
Six-Zero-Six Defender Of Justice! - 7 years ago
I really need your help. I wanna get a 3 gallon tank with a tank divider to put two of my bettas in. Only problem is I won't be able to pick up the tank to clean it (the way I learned to clean a tank is picking it up, change the water, and clean the gravel.) Is there an easier way to change the water and clean the gravel? I really wanna get them a bigger tank. /:
Clouder
Clouder - 6 years ago
Six-Zero-Six Defender Of Justice! 3 gallons wayyy to small for two bettas.
Yagurl. lisha
Yagurl. lisha - 7 years ago
good vid it help me
Delia K
Delia K - 7 years ago
Swedish?
C3DJ
C3DJ - 7 years ago
Hey hope your beta is doing fine! I have a quick question can you get the same tank in petco or petsmart? thanks
Kitty Lover
Kitty Lover - 7 years ago
I'm getting my Betta a 10 gallon tank soon
kiina91
kiina91 - 7 years ago
You mus NOT feed those tropical colour flakes to a betta as they are plant based and bettas are carnic´vores/insectivore. They cant digest the plant stuff and they cant use the nrtients from it. The Tetra Betta food is one of the most low quality betta foods ever. There are too many plant parts in it as well and too many fillers. Tetra food in general is just junk forr, no one could stay helathy eating at McDonalds or Burger King every day, Tetra food is generally the same. Best would be to feed a broad variety of living and frozen food or atleast some high quality betta pellets :)
You also forgot the heater that is absolutely nessecary for most people as bettas are tropical fish and the water needs to have a tropical temperature.
Another important thing you should get when having a tank with a light is a timer, this helps the fish to develop a proper biorythm which reduces stress and helps keeping the fish healthy.
Also if you want to keep a betta you should go for a bigger tank, 2.5g is the recommended minimum, yes, but it is still very vry small and a betta will thrive better in a larger tank, 5g tanks are great too and not alot more expensive than the 2.5g bowfront kit, a 10g tank would be best for a betta ;)
Besides these things the video was not bad ^^
GOKU X
GOKU X - 7 years ago
YOU SHOULD NEVER NET YOUR BETTA YOU SHOULD SCOOP YOUR BETTA UP WITH A CUP OR GET A BETTA SCOOP

50. comment for What You Need For a Betta Fish

Weirdo Wolf
Weirdo Wolf - 7 years ago
No offence but bettas need a 5 gallon tank to live a long and happy life, and WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND PETCO??? Urg it bugs me when people like this give wrong ADVICE
Timmy Tronix
Timmy Tronix - 6 years ago
Weirdo Wolf petco was where I got my little lucas, and although I wouldn't really recommend anyone to petco, it just was where I got mine. He was sick, with a fin torn, but it eventually healed
Freshwater tanks
Freshwater tanks - 7 years ago
I am getting my baby sister a betta and have no experience in betta I have 300 gallon tank full of oscars and other aggressive fish and gold fish and it was okay but you did a okay job check out my channel
nicole
nicole - 7 years ago
lmao don't buy a 2.5 gallon tank for 40-50 dollars. literally you can buy a 10 gallon for 14 dollars at petco.
Mia Silva
Mia Silva - 7 years ago
Can you buy betta fish at PetSmart or the like?
Jani Mendez
Jani Mendez - 6 years ago
Mia Silva There's alot at petco! not sure about pet smart Tho..
death the kid x symmetry
death the kid x symmetry - 7 years ago
Mia Silva yep
A and S Life
A and S Life - 7 years ago
Mia Silva yes u can
Alexis Wilson
Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago
petsmart sells bettas
J Klimek
J Klimek - 7 years ago
As long as your petsmart takes good care of the fish you can if you want.
Anita P.
Anita P. - 7 years ago
Yes!
Nick Lol
Nick Lol - 7 years ago
Yes you can
Brianna Princess Unicorn
Brianna Princess Unicorn - 7 years ago
After I watched this I knew I'm taking good care of my new fish
It's Gumzy
It's Gumzy - 7 years ago
I am thinking about getting a 2.25 gallon tank should I get about six pieces of decor. + can I keep other fish with a betta
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
For my hideaway it's a pool tube
Blue Hawk
Blue Hawk - 7 years ago
can you put a heater in the mini bow 2.5?
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 7 years ago
Fire Panda yes! Sorry for late respond.
Alexis Wilson
Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago
it will cook the fish
Alexis Wilson
Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago
probably if you want fish sticks
J Klimek
J Klimek - 7 years ago
yes, please do this is necessary for a betta
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
SO NO HEATER!!??
Flo Green
Flo Green - 7 years ago
4 or 5 gallon would be better, but I really do like this tank.
Spencer Steffes
Spencer Steffes - 7 years ago
Preach.
My betta is spoiled though i have him in a ten gallon
Clorox bleach squad
Clorox bleach squad - 6 years ago
Spencer Steffes dayum get him some friend dude like some mollys it's a common myth that they can't go in a community tank
Mr Penguin
Mr Penguin - 6 years ago
not really spoiled in the wild they live in thousand gallon ponds
Nathan Woof!
Nathan Woof! - 6 years ago
Spencer Steffes same
Troll face
Troll face - 6 years ago
I'm going to have a six soon but I only have a 2 gallon
Joanna J
Joanna J - 6 years ago
Spencer Steffes I have a 5 gal tank
Selina Joyce
Selina Joyce - 7 years ago
Is he alive now??
STPFT
STPFT - 7 years ago
Spencer Steffes mine has a 30 gal
Betta fish 300
Betta fish 300 - 7 years ago
I know that comes with a filter i only use mine for the leftover food ge doesn't eat i feel like it is stressing him because he cant swim
GamerGuyPlayz
GamerGuyPlayz - 7 years ago
How to know if your beta is a male or female
Fossil hunter
Fossil hunter - 6 years ago
From how its fins look because females have shorter fins than the males.
Jenn
Jenn - 6 years ago
Joanna J, and Boba, thats not always true. there are a kind of betta that has short fins no matter the gender. its called plakat. the betta in the video is a plakat. there are also halfsun/combtail they are baisicly the fin size of a plakat and the fin look of a crown tail.
Joanna J
Joanna J - 6 years ago
gamer guy males have bigger fins
speeddemons004
speeddemons004 - 6 years ago
gamer guy males dont have a white spot underneath their mouth whilst females do.
knittingkitten
knittingkitten - 7 years ago
Johannes Mckenzie females also have an ovipositor. It's a white spot they have on the bottom of their belly.
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 7 years ago
I'll make a video on that!
Boba
Boba - 7 years ago
females have shorter fins male have bigger find
FruityKinz
FruityKinz - 7 years ago
I have that tank! Just bought it yesterday!
Fluffy Hamster
Fluffy Hamster - 7 years ago
nets give your betta stress please dont use NETS
Marly Gould
Marly Gould - 7 years ago
Beautiful tanks! I love bettas and feed my fish new life spectrum! I recently started making youtube videos about bettas! I feel like I've watched so many videos about bettas! I love if you could check out my latest video! Thank you!!
Curley Kelsey
Curley Kelsey - 7 years ago
My friend had her beta fish for 3 years and she didn't have a filter or heater
Emma's Animal Adventure
Emma's Animal Adventure - 6 years ago
Joanna J definitely get one asap also if you don't have a filter get one asap
Joanna J
Joanna J - 6 years ago
Curley Kelsey I don't have a heater in my tank but I have only had my betta for 2 days
Emma's Animal Adventure
Emma's Animal Adventure - 6 years ago
david dior nope almost all bettas should luv over 5 years unless they have a sickness
david dior
david dior - 6 years ago
Emma's Animal Adventure betta splendens normal lifespan is 2 - 3 years, and if cared properly they can live up to 5 years or more
Emma's Animal Adventure
Emma's Animal Adventure - 6 years ago
Curley Kelsey um there average life span is 7-8 years so no wonder it only lived 3 years they need them to live they are tropical fish and need heaters and they are messy fish so you also need a filter
whale lover
whale lover - 6 years ago
Curley Kelsey your friend either lives in a warm place or got lucky so dont push your experiences on other people because it wont work like it did for your friend also mine lived for 6 with a heater and filter
Livia Rose
Livia Rose - 6 years ago
Curley Kelsey Beta fish live up to 10 years not 3. So I am pretty sure it needed it.
Audrey L
Audrey L - 7 years ago
Curley Kelsey Just because they can survive in certain conditions does not mean they're happy. A necessity of your betta's happiness is a heater and filter. This simulates their natural environment.
ShadowKittyKat Thesmolbean
ShadowKittyKat Thesmolbean - 7 years ago
yes, they can live for a long time, but they could have been suffering
Slime and makup Forever
Slime and makup Forever - 8 years ago
I have everything even the same decorations and same brand wow new twins!!!!!
Imee Fajardo
Imee Fajardo - 8 years ago
not to be mean but bettas dont need air pumps u just need holes
After School
After School - 7 years ago
Imee Fajardo De Castro shut the fuck up
Sara Scott
Sara Scott - 8 years ago
Where did you get the tank
Bella
Bella - 8 years ago
thank you!
Christian Pohl
Christian Pohl - 8 years ago
Your poor Betta..

Where does a Betta swim in real nature? Rice fields, marsh and bog woodland, ponds, puddles and flooded meadows.

So give him this environment. Take atleast a 5-8 gallon (20-30l) tank and A LOT of herbage plants. Actually enough to cover the most of the light from the fish tank.

Also: never use white or other bright stones, gravel and decoration. Why? The Betta Splendens is a fish used to live in dark waters, having nothing but pale light on the ground.

What the most of the people out there forget: the Betta is a labyrinth fish. So he actually has an organ to breath normal air. That means you need to make sure, that the air above the water has the same temperature like the water. Having this in mind, all tanks without a real cover will not work in environments, where the outside temperature is lower. (e.g. most of the new nano cases without covers will fail)

For the feeding: Betta are pure carnivores. Keep that in mind and feed them this way. Just giving them vegetarian food will not give them what they need.
Also, dont feed too much of those tubifex worms, they will cause the organs of your betta to become too fat.

All of this said: the Betta is a fish that can survive a lot, but keep in mind that your fish should not only survive but live in a good condition.
Βεαςτmσδε ΡΗ
Βεαςτmσδε ΡΗ - 8 years ago
if its ok if male and female betta put in the same tank?
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 7 years ago
Just did a video on that topic !
kommakAZI 101
kommakAZI 101 - 8 years ago
i have the same fish tank but in my opinion, i would not use the filter because it kinda sucks in my beta. but anyway nice setup
Audrey L
Audrey L - 7 years ago
kommakAZI 101 If you don't use a filter you should definitely do weekly water changes. Buy a siphon at you local pet store a take 50% out weekly.
Emma Wilson
Emma Wilson - 8 years ago
I just got a betta today and I don't have water conditioner, is it necessary? Because we have well water, so do I need it and if so how long can my fish go without it?
Audrey L
Audrey L - 7 years ago
Emma Wilson Well water is fine, but tap water isn't. Tap water needs to be treated before being put in a fish tank.
Amelia Beatty
Amelia Beatty - 8 years ago
I bought a 10 gallon for my betts
Malika Merchant
Malika Merchant - 8 years ago
Thermometers and heaters are quite necessary for me
Cherryfox
Cherryfox - 8 years ago
I might get a betta fish?? So.. Is a heater an absolute MUST? Or can a betta live without it in the winter?
_ayee.jen_ lit_
_ayee.jen_ lit_ - 7 years ago
Cherryfox need all year longgggg
Audrey L
Audrey L - 7 years ago
Betta fish are tropical, so they definitely need heaters, especially in the winter since it's so cold.
lori tanner
lori tanner - 7 years ago
Honestly you only need a tank and food
J Klimek
J Klimek - 7 years ago
you need a heater. they're not too bad in expense wise.
people say bettas are ok without heaters but in reality they barely move if they're too cold
Laura Butler
Laura Butler - 8 years ago
could you also have a snail to clean the algae?
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 8 years ago
Yes !
savannah rose handel
savannah rose handel - 8 years ago
My goodness is that a female betta? She is so big and pretty! How old is she?
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 8 years ago
Thanks so much! I believe in this video she was like 3 years old . I don't know how old she was when I got her but she lived for 2 years after rescuing her .
Sofia Schneller
Sofia Schneller - 8 years ago
Wow Girl I am so glad you decided to make a vid like this this is great! :):):):)
Le Fleur Golf
Le Fleur Golf - 8 years ago
Best Betta tutorial I've seen today! Most of them make my cringe. I hope everyone see's this video before getting a betta!

Just a comment, not trying to be rude, but, I'd recommend letting the pellets soak in a bit of aquarium water before feeding. My Betta Vixen got swim bladder disorder due to the pellets expanding in her belly, I now feed frozen brine shrimp to prevent from that happening again.
Min Young Sok
Min Young Sok - 8 years ago
you need a heater
J Klimek
J Klimek - 7 years ago
Yes you really should have one
Amy Q
Amy Q - 8 years ago
No, only if you live in a colder country
Deborah Thompson
Deborah Thompson - 8 years ago
Do u ever turn the aquarium light off or leave on 24/7? BTW : Loved the video! #newbettaowner
TheVideoMaker15
TheVideoMaker15 - 8 years ago
Leave it on for 12 hours a day or so
MELODY MUNRO
MELODY MUNRO - 8 years ago
+Deborah Thompson Most fish keepers replicate a day and night...so lights on for anywhere from 8-12 hours or so and then off ...plus if you have plants they need a set routine of light..and if you leave them on your tank will be over run with algae.
Joshua Porton
Joshua Porton - 8 years ago
Great video! You deserve more subscribers! I got a betta fish today, any tips that will help me with him?
Gecko
Gecko - 8 years ago
watch the vid Boii
Samanxedits
Samanxedits - 8 years ago
I feed my bettas live food more often than freeze dried or pellet food
SirThePickle
SirThePickle - 8 years ago
I swear to god if you put an air pump In a beta tank I will smack you. Bettas fins, especially male get moved by a current very easily. An air pump will make a current in all direction making your male beta stressed when swimming against current. A filter on the lowest with a very low intake is the best.
KSTsonic®
KSTsonic® - 8 years ago
Bettas rule!!!
DexMite
DexMite - 8 years ago
+Fish4Ever get a worker in a store said bettas can live in 1.0 gallons and bigger is that true please HELP
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 8 years ago
That's too small :( 2.5 gallons is best. If you can't afford that, something as simple as a bucket works!
Sydney P
Sydney P - 8 years ago
Thinking about getting one myself. I mean, I like my Aqueon Evolve 2, but... It can be hard to clean. I dunno. I'm still thinking about it. I wish they had one in 3 gallons.
Sydney P
Sydney P - 8 years ago
I have since upgraded to a 10 gallon divided for my two boys. Kinkajou passed away due to illness last week, so now it's Kirk and Kal-El. 
MELODY MUNRO
MELODY MUNRO - 8 years ago
+Sydney P Go bigger and have a betta sorority instead...
Affinity
Affinity - 8 years ago
Watching this while being a Pisces. Perfectt.
Melvina Cann
Melvina Cann - 6 years ago
+21 RB your name is so f-ing dumb
Affinity
Affinity - 8 years ago
+21 RB Your attitude is so "fu**ing dumb". 
nikko baron
nikko baron - 8 years ago
That shit is so fucking dumb
Affinity
Affinity - 8 years ago
+21 RB Okay. Nice to know.
nikko baron
nikko baron - 8 years ago
You guys are so fucking gay, oooh eating pizza while being a cancer, sick
Affinity
Affinity - 8 years ago
+Norah wolf :)
Norah wolf
Norah wolf - 8 years ago
nice. I'm an aries
Victoria Shier
Victoria Shier - 8 years ago
Well, im kind of upset :( I went to the pet store and asked what I needed and the guy handed me tank, simple one, gravel, net, food and fish. Nothing else. My fish is probably freezing bc he has blackish look to him. Im a lot upset...I dont want him to die.
Valeryn xo
Valeryn xo - 8 years ago
I feed my bettas NLS (New Life Spectrum) small fish formula. that, and Omega One buffet is easily one of the best high-end brand of fish food. Almost every other fish food, especially top fin as an example, is filled with cheap fillers.
webkinzsigs 4ever
webkinzsigs 4ever - 8 years ago
Don't forget that they need a Halloween costume!!!!
Flamingchicken
Flamingchicken - 7 years ago
webkinzsigs 4ever what do u mean
Cara Duvall
Cara Duvall - 8 years ago
thank you for the betta help!
Per Son
Per Son - 8 years ago
This really inspired me
Aly Homewood
Aly Homewood - 8 years ago
+LPS Sprinkles It's pretty cheap, I think I got mine for like $25, it comes with a filter which is quite helpful, Don't keep your betta fish in a bowl, do your fish a favor and get it a decent enviroment.
Alesha Mobin
Alesha Mobin - 8 years ago
Great video! I had some questions I was hoping you could help me with: Can Betta fish live in fish bowls? And if not do you know of any fish that can? Sorry if you said this in the video. Thanks :) +Fish4Ever
Hellhound382
Hellhound382 - 8 years ago
Bettas can live in bowls but its not very preferable. Bowls provide little to almost no mental stimulation. So a tank would probably be best
Jason O-O
Jason O-O - 8 years ago
Its actually best to use a net specifically for betta fish, because the ones in this video can rip a betta's fins. I bought one in Thailand.
Olyvia 0427
Olyvia 0427 - 8 years ago
I have that pineapple hideaway
Slime and makup Forever
Slime and makup Forever - 8 years ago
me too

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Winterdock
Winterdock - 8 years ago
Aqueon 2.5  Betta Bow
Featuring , "Ornge" the Betta Fish 
Performing to "The Witch of Ontario"



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoghBVr_tbQ
Maddie Sanchez
Maddie Sanchez - 9 years ago
My beta is a baby and she is only an inch or so can a keep her in a medium sized bowl for a few months and then upgrade to a bigger tank
Benikrooni
Benikrooni - 9 years ago
+Fish4Ever First of all,I'm 9. This is my first pet. Alot of problems though...
We don't have a
Heater,2.5 gallon tank(we have a 2 gallon tank),live plants,filter,thermometer,basically everything you said in the video exept the net,food,and silk plant. And a light,and a bowl.
Sooooo,since my family is not even average class,what do we do?
Poppy -___-
Poppy -___- - 8 years ago
Why do you have a phone/tablet/laptop/computer
Teresa Lagares
Teresa Lagares - 8 years ago
I think you should wait on getting a Bettafish till you've saved up enough money to get all those things so your Betta can be happy and healthy.
Mashup Nation
Mashup Nation - 9 years ago
awesome video!!
:)
The Hoppy Bunnies
The Hoppy Bunnies - 9 years ago
Wow miracle has gotten so beautiful since you got her. I recently rescued a female betta and I hope she gets as beautiful as miracle
Shaun Andrews
Shaun Andrews - 9 years ago
thats the same tank i got :D
harta susanto
harta susanto - 9 years ago
Why do your betta have stress stripes ??
Rainbowbear569
Rainbowbear569 - 9 years ago
i  have a question Is the my fun fish tank to small for betta fish? I have one and i was wondering my betta seems to like this though!
Aly Homewood
Aly Homewood - 8 years ago
+rainbowbear569 Yes! It is way too small, from what I know of it it is not even one gallon and isn't heated or filtered, do your fish a favor and buy a decent tank with a filter, the tank she recommends is pretty good for a betta.
Lovely Bettas
Lovely Bettas - 9 years ago
hey i just want to say u did a very good job and i had troubles getting my tank set up so thnx
and i was wondering what u use to record and to edit the vids 
plz reply thnx
Sierra Mitchell
Sierra Mitchell - 9 years ago
Awesome video! I love Betta fish! Most of the time care sheets on youtube give out bad info but I think you explained everything perfectly. I was wondering if you also need a nitrate test kit as well? I recently purchased an ammonia tester, but I have heard that nitrates affect water quality as well?
Alfea
Alfea - 9 years ago
?Where can you buy tetra beta minipellets
TheTechFreak
TheTechFreak - 9 years ago
Great video! This helped me out a lot! :D
Chainsaw Reptiles
Chainsaw Reptiles - 9 years ago
All 10 Of My Bettas Hate Dried Blood Worms!!! So I Chuck Em In With The Shrimp And They Like Them Sorta Im Setting Up A New Tank For A New Betta Its Gunna Be A Death Metal Theme Lol 
AyeAnimals
AyeAnimals - 9 years ago
Just wanted to tell you I love this video it is very helpful and gives great info! Your fish looks so healthy and happy! So happy to see a good betta owner because good owners are hard to find these days. :)
Gwyn Diamond Art
Gwyn Diamond Art - 9 years ago
good job
Obi1Goosie2043
Obi1Goosie2043 - 9 years ago
I have that exact same tank! I also recommend it! It's perfect for Bettas' Very nice video! :)
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
+Obi1Goosie2043 Thank you!
summoner2183
summoner2183 - 9 years ago
COuld you do a guppy care guide sometime?
ItzaNikkiHere
ItzaNikkiHere - 9 years ago
Thanks! I might need this if I get a betta fish
Jeffrey M.
Jeffrey M. - 9 years ago
You have one of the most beautiful bettas that I have ever seen! :)
Juliathe Petlover
Juliathe Petlover - 9 years ago
Awesome video! Please check out my new account! Love your channel!
Mani Khan
Mani Khan - 9 years ago
Cool vid
Blue Ink
Blue Ink - 9 years ago
Very interesting! Subscribed!
Fishlover
Fishlover - 9 years ago
Hi fish4ever!!! Thxs for the help!!!! Also check out my channel!!!
Bradz.gaming
Bradz.gaming - 9 years ago
Please can u sub
dan man's fish room
dan man's fish room - 9 years ago
great video
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
Thanks!
Niyala
Niyala - 9 years ago
Nice vid! What kind of editing software do you use for your videos? I always wondered. Thanks!
Niyala
Niyala - 9 years ago
Thanks!
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
Hi Matt, I use two, Windows Movie Maker and Wondershare Video Editor :)
For this video, I used Windows Movie Maker
PinkPets
PinkPets - 9 years ago
I love how blue miracle looks in this video!:D great job!
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
I love her royal blue color she gives off when I shine a light at her too! And thanks Lauren! :)
Keith's Planted Aquariums
Keith's Planted Aquariums - 9 years ago
Great help:)
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
Thanks and you're welcome! :)
Hamsterallstars47
Hamsterallstars47 - 9 years ago
helpful video well done 
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
Reply @ Sebastian:
 Air pumps aren't 100% necessary. If you have a strong enough filter, it will adgitate the water enough to allow oxygen to enter. But if you have really hot water (over 82 degrees F) I would recommend an air pump so the fish don't die of to hot water.
Fossil hunter
Fossil hunter - 6 years ago
I bet your sucker on your thermometer is blue from the anti white spot treatment xD I know this because it happened to mine as well because its the same brand.
btw I also use the same type of salt in my aquarium =D
Sre_ Rich
Sre_ Rich - 7 years ago
betta dont breathe dissolved oxygen.correct me if I am wrong
Jch
Jch - 8 years ago
The betta fish need heater ??
Fish4Ever
Fish4Ever - 9 years ago
Channel of the month is in the description! Also, if needed, add a heater. It is not needed where I live, and with the Aqueon Mini bow aquariums, the light will provide enough heat unless you live somewhere really cold.
A and S Life
A and S Life - 7 years ago
twentyonepilotsfan1765 well if ur gonna go plastic make sure there very soft and have no sharp edges or it could harm the bettas fins
SatisfyingSlime
SatisfyingSlime - 7 years ago
ok! :D
J Klimek
J Klimek - 7 years ago
+Fangirl252 Da Vlogger
If it won't rip nylons then they're safe to use
SatisfyingSlime
SatisfyingSlime - 8 years ago
+Fish4Ever all together, how much would all of this cost?
fanofmusicandsports1765
fanofmusicandsports1765 - 8 years ago
I just have a question. Are plastic plants ok too? I want to make sure my betta likes resting on the plant in his tank.
洪培民
洪培民 - 8 years ago
Buszvhch
Mae C
Mae C - 9 years ago
Awesome video!

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