What can live with my Betta? 1009 33

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We will talk about different tank setups for bettas. What fish go well with them. What environmental factors to watch out for etc. Sign up for our Deals Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cH_pmb Our Website: http://www.aquariumcoop.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquariumcoop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquariumcoop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aquariumcoop/ Filming equipment we use: Main Camera : Sony a6500 http://amzn.to/2hpl3Ls Travel Vlog Compact Camera : Sony RX100 V http://amzn.to/2yyRUV2 Underwater Camera : GoPro Hero5 http://amzn.to/2hq2WF6 Microphone : Video Rode Micro http://amzn.to/2hx4ocF Secondary Audio Capture : Tascam DR-05 http://amzn.to/2zEGcvu Lav Mic : Boya BY-M1 http://amzn.to/2zEZGQL Small Tripod : Gorilla Pod SLR ZOOM http://amzn.to/2iTe3qy Lightweight Tripod : Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight http://amzn.to/2hyljLP Favorite Versatile Mount : GoPro Jaws Flex Clamp http://amzn.to/2zFRGyL Main Gimbal : Zhiyun Crane-M http://amzn.to/2iTBYpM Phone Gimbal : Zhiyun Smooth Q http://amzn.to/2yzsXZE Big Drone : DJI Phantom 3 4k http://amzn.to/2zJ2wCf Compact Drone : DJI Mavic http://amzn.to/2hqSmhu Studio Equipment for live streams: 2 x Studio Microphone : Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic http://amzn.to/2idDjIs 2 x Back Up Microphone : Blue Yeti http://amzn.to/2yzJugc 2 x Microphone Swivel Boom Arms : RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Boom Arm http://amzn.to/2iTC68K Audio Interface : Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen) http://amzn.to/2yCl5qf Broadcast Software : Wirecast 8.0 Cory's 4K Webcam : Logitech BRIO http://amzn.to/2zEmQqg Jimmy's Webcam : Logitech C922 http://amzn.to/2iW1WZN

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YouTubeDatBoi - 7 years ago

I hope I win a gift card, but I am really looking to trying the fry food I purchased as my mollies just gave birth to about 10 fry. :-) Wish I saw this before the large sponge filter sold out! Just watched your videos on filters and increasing surface area for bacteria. Thanks so much for all the information you provide as it really helps me as a dad just starting out with a new hobby to share with my 6 year old son. Merry Christmas, Cory!

Amber Bleakney - 7 years ago

My kittens love your channel

RescueDogTreats - 7 years ago

Will Bettas eat Endler fry? I have way too many Endlers breeding and maybe that's a way to keep the population under control...

stateclass - 7 years ago

What dog do you have. My dog gets along with everything. He doesn't fight he licks everything

SALTY FRESH - 7 years ago

Awsome video, even though I’ve crossed over to Saltwater reef tanks, I still enjoy and learn from ever video you put up! Keep up the good work

Arachnid Facts - 7 years ago

Can a honey gourami live with a betta

Fredrik Beinerfelt - 7 years ago

L397 Plecos are fine! Thank you for standing up for a nice way to spread knowledge in the hobby. Trough this you also make our world a better place.
Thank you so much, Fredrik

GregN - 7 years ago

More water always betta

Al's Critters - 7 years ago

Great video Cory!!!! Most people don't realize fish, similar to humans or other animals have different personalities! Not all bettas are aggressive but not all bettas are community fish. Also as you pointed out, bettas don't react the same to a species of fish. ALWAYS be prepared to have another tank, one thing people usually think is that when they have a shy betta in the community tank they think the betta will become open after a while. However bettas can get stressed and if kept stressed for too long, it can lower its immune system making it prone to disease and maybe death.

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Erik Broos - 7 years ago

Are there vacation vlogs?? (Please yes)

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

No, if I was filming there, that wouldn't have been a vacation really.

Burbing Berries - 7 years ago

One of betta attacks snails if he catches them moving. I cant keep anything in the tank with it.

Theresa Nessralla - 7 years ago

I think you are awesome! The dedication to your job and the YouTube channel is incredible. You have the best information for a novice like me. Thank you so much for everything you’ve taught us!

Joseph Jefferies - 7 years ago

Yes. Corey Jimmy stream!

Esteban - 7 years ago

I have kind of a "is it worth a try" question, I have a planted 40 breeder with about 15 guppies that I don't really want to breed but they are breeding, my guppy strain allows for pretty quick swimming, is a slower Splendens worth a try? I would actually like for him to eat some fry to keep the population at bay a bit.

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

Sounds like it's worth a tr as it wouldn't be that hard to fix if it wasn't working out well.

Mirrim Blackfox - 7 years ago

Would Betta albimarginata be well and able to breed at pH 7.5? Serouslyfish says that 6.5 is the highest they can go, but they list that for all the wild bettas, which makes me wonder.

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

I've bred it at 7.2 myself But I haven't brought it up to 7.5 so I can't say for sure. I would guess that it can though.

Danielle Russell - 7 years ago

I got a beta years ago, these lfs sold me neon tetras. They all went into a 20 gallon. I told the lfs they were sharing a tank. Well over next week, one by one, I lost a neon. I called the lfs. They say say yes the beta ate them most likely, because we feed our betas live. Duh thanks for selling me expensive neon live feeder fish. Urgh. Lol just sharing. Merry Christmas Cory n Jimmy, n to ur families to.

TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

Danielle Russell Ohhh makes sense lol. I feed sometimes flakes, pellets, peas, frozen bloodworms and thinking about live brine shrimp from a diy hatchery. I think Im set lol.
Edit: So you got your betta from a community tank? My lfs just sells them in these glass vases and cubes.

Danielle Russell - 7 years ago

TheGolemHunter no they gave them blood worms, I believe. So me feeding flakes wasn't enough. So he went after my neons. So I've learned to ask, what do u feed ur fish. Lol

TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

Danielle Russell They feed their bettas live tetras?! Thats strange lol, expensive meals.

Alejandro marquez - 7 years ago

If I win your gift car I will definitely gonna buy some stuff bro

Alejandro marquez - 7 years ago

I need that sweater jajaja send one over here!!!

Lisa Gum - 7 years ago

Can you donate yearly or just monthly

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

You can make a donation and then cancel it after one month etc if you'd like to do that.

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Catfish Cave - 7 years ago

Do you have your store name and all the various logos trademarked?

C&L Fish Corner - 7 years ago

Some good info, that’s how I kinda felt about sorioties but so many of these betta keepers keep pushing that 20g as a successful tank set up.

boy bee - 7 years ago

How about betta hipposideros

brian uy - 7 years ago

Do you guys ship intl?

Night owl - 7 years ago

can you please reply or add to the description the code for the free ornament as i must be entering or not spelling it right

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

It's not a code, you just spend at least $50 before shipping and put free ornament please in the notes box.

drafsman - 7 years ago

the first fish u discover better be the dorkula-rittus lololol

Great account Hugh - 7 years ago

Hi Cory, I want do a betta and some shrimp in a two gallon, is this possible?

Syntax Creations - 7 years ago

Andrew B, it depends on the fish really, I've got an Imbellis (sp?) In a 2 with a couple of ghost shrimp and he nevers bothers them. Yet my Splendis actively hunts anything that moves.

Daniel Keeping Fish - 7 years ago

Not sure about 2G but I have cherry shrimp and a Betta in a 5G. It depends on the personality of the Betta.
I've had three Betta, two were fine with Cherries, one ate them straight away.
I have also kept Cherries with a range of community fish including Dwarf Gourami.
The only way to truly find out is to try it but perhaps an upgrade from the 2G may help if that's a possibility.

Here are a few tips on how to help it be successful.

https://youtu.be/rrcntxhd4ak

Great account Hugh - 7 years ago

Andrew B thanks for the tip, I really appreciate it! So I think I will stick with shrimp than!

Andrew B - 7 years ago

Great account Hugh No. They will be eaten. I've had a betta in a ten gallon planted and it still ate my cherry shrimp

michelle wong - 7 years ago

jimmy's so cute

Island Queen - 7 years ago

Nice Thumbnail

Bear-lee Trying - 7 years ago

Great video, I just got a baby boy Betta, So his life in a cup was short, now his in a 20 high.

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UrbanImmortal - 7 years ago

make sure you quarantine Jimmyfish before you add him in the 800gal. unless you know where he's been :P i advise feeding 2 tacos at the most, otherwise he might bloat from over feeding,.

Billy Villacis - 7 years ago

Hey Cory, do the hoodies ship to Canada? Thanks for the Christmas gift to all the fish fam sir! They are of noticeable quality

Aquarium Co-Op - 7 years ago

Unfortunately we can only ship inside the usa.

SomethingReallyStrange - 7 years ago

Yes this video could not have come at a better time! I just set up my 63l (16us gallon) tank which I plan on putting a Betta in as well as other fish. I'm just waiting on it to reach a week mark before I buy any fish.

Thank you so much for the info! (Though I haven't watched the full video yet though I'm sure its great

Alex Johnston - 7 years ago

You sir are an inspiration

Tyler Ledesma - 7 years ago

I have two female bettas in a 30 gallon acrylic cube with some interesting tank mates and no aggressive behaviors.

David Camargo - 7 years ago

so you'd say the best way to keep females is like we do treat males?

Dee - 7 years ago

$30 not bad ppl on youtube charge $20ish for just shirts

Jacqey R - 7 years ago

Great video Cory, finally got the guts to add my Betta to my community tank. Guppies,mollies,neon danios... i have a reticulated hill stream loach in there as well and so far all is good... ohh also its a 30 gal
tall

Tina Longley - 7 years ago

Hey Cory, is your big Giraffe Catfish doin' okay in his new big tank?!? Oh my gosh, he is really super, duper adorable!;)

mary beth Mabe - 7 years ago

The best thing I like about Cory explaining things with a visual and or visceral description is that I can understand everything he is explaining. He always has a multitude of answers or solutions to an issue...Excellent information.

Michael Tette - 7 years ago

30$ is amazing deal

Michael Tette - 7 years ago

In response to the title question... literally any community fish in my opinion

stank tank - 7 years ago

Great video! Could I keep a clown pleco in my guppie breeding tank or would it eat the fry?

KG cichlids - 7 years ago

you should be fine, I keep a gold nugget with my guppies and there are fry everywhere.

SC Aquatics - 7 years ago

You guys are on point with the content, I don't even watch tv anymore with all the vids going back to back. No complaints from me. Great work and keep them coming. Can't wait to see the new studio.

trufflesmudge - 7 years ago

What is the best pellet food in your opinion for a betta that I could get in Canada? Thanks!

trufflesmudge - 7 years ago

Thanks I will ry and get that!

Michelle S - 7 years ago

I feed my betta NLS (new life spectrum), he loves it and the water never gets cloudy. It's high quality and sold on Amazon. NLS has a wide variety of all type of foods. 10/10 highly recommended

KG cichlids - 7 years ago

northfin community blend is a good quality pellet, they should have it in Canada.

Deanne Sherriff - 7 years ago

Your Archer Fish are really beautiful.

CL Roman - 7 years ago

Great Idea, bat signal...love it...

woe96 - 7 years ago

Great Show! Ordered myself a shirt with free easy green and a plant.

KG cichlids - 7 years ago

The more tacos

Baran Demir - 7 years ago

Can you make a stream about ponds?

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Micheal Pereyra - 7 years ago

Cory and Jimmy Rock!

Kevin Sanchez - 7 years ago

I have a female elephant ear betta in a 5.5 gallon with 1 golden apple snail which is getting huge. Also 2 ghost shrimp and 2 Amano Shrimp. I’ve gotten myself a 40 gallon breeder which I’m in the process of buying everything I need to setup. Once I get the 40 cycled and going I plan to do a heavily planted with a fairly big piece of manzanita. Going to do a school of bloodfin tetra and a school of rummy nose tetra and a pair of Bolivian ram chiclid. Also plan on getting some cherry shrimp and some blue velvet shrimp and a few Cory cats.Can my elephant ear female betta live with the fish mentioned above?

Kevin Sanchez - 7 years ago

Michelle S thank you very much for your thoughts. Is there anything I can do to try and discourage Rams from breeding? I guess that the correct terminology. I know nature will happen somewhere along the way lol. If I buy 2 male rams will the coexist in the same environment?

Michelle S - 7 years ago

Kevin Sanchez I personally wouldn't recommend it, but almost anything can happen with caution and the correct setup. Sometimes tetras will get nippy and all of the fish besides the corys are a heck of a lot faster than that betta. When the Rams start to breed they will most likely not like the betta. The long flowy fins are also a cause for concern. Overall I wouldn't not recommend it, but if you do decide to try it, be very cautious, and have a backup plan incase something goes terribly wrong.

Elliot Rhodes - 7 years ago

What’s the best way to transport a betta? I’m a college student looking to move my guy back home for break

SomethingReallyStrange - 7 years ago

I think solid gold aquatics did a video on how to travel with fish or something like that. But I believe the best way is to bag the fish as they would when you buy them and they get bagged.

TheGolemHunter - 7 years ago

Elliot Rhodes Bag it as if you were to bring it home from a fish store and if its a long trip maybe get a cold/heat pack to keep the water at a warm temp.

Award Aquarium - 7 years ago

Elliot Rhodes how long is the trip?

Maddy Grabham - 7 years ago

I tried my betta with my 3 five inch angels today. Th pe betta is male and fully grown and quite flowy fins but still quite fast. The angels are never aggressive and live in a 100 with female guppies, platies, tetras, danios, rasboras, minnows, kuhli loaches, assassin snails and ancistrus. The betta is also not aggressive, previously living with adult endlers and ramshorn snails. I moved the betta to the tank and one of the angels was really interested I don't think it was aggressive at all because it was not chasing or nipping and they were in the same tank for several days. However I noticed the betta changed. What used to be a really characterful and active betta changed to a betta that constantly sits above the power head, eating slightly less than usual but still eating. I got worried because I love that betta he is so individual and like you say, dog-like almost! Also he was like £70 from online and I was just scared so I moved him back to the 20 gallon.

Award Aquarium - 7 years ago

Maddy Grabham sometimes it take time for fish to get used to the new environment. As long as the water parameters are fine, then he should adjust. He is probably used to being the big dog.

BRADYN HARDESTY - 7 years ago

My beta died in a 10 gallon

Ed Wolfram - 7 years ago

My betta is in a tank with cherry tetra, black skirt tetra, guppies, glow tetra, and trumpet snails. The only one who chases him out of it,s spot is the large black skirt.