Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

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Get Your Betta T-Shirt ► http://bit.ly/2soNTyG Betta Tank Set Up ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCRfVIWqNcc Salvinia (Floating Plant) ► http://bit.ly/2tHCyMl Products Used In Betta Tank: Filter ► http://amzn.to/2s3QfUw Heater ► http://amzn.to/2u0ytTo Good LED ► http://amzn.to/2s3Y905 Moss Balls ► http://bit.ly/2sTpmp6 Dwarf Sag ► http://bit.ly/2tnkN6P Dragon Stone ► http://bit.ly/2t2RB2P Like This Video? Give It A THUMBS UP! 👍 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/SUBAQUAPROS Get Our FREE 15 Aquarium Tips ➨ http://www.diyaquapros.com Daily Pics and Vids on Social Media! Instagram ► http://www.instagram.com/DIYAQUAPROS Facebook ► http://www.facebook.com/DIYAQUAPROS Twitter ► http://www.twitter.com/DIYAQUAPROS Check Out Some Playlists: DIY ............► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxFb3EeZ7l8&list=PLmyz3rvn32qo4V_NL7UsXsj0Oy3C_toZz Fish ..........► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftUOA_W7K8&list=PLmyz3rvn32qp7h2akgEkBxUfPRmT0ume2 Science ....► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVtAWm54uBM&list=PLmyz3rvn32qoGL4N_SjFiMVfPaEex0ISW Plants ......► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UmlhiRdyoY&list=PLmyz3rvn32qpJdnhLH6gpm8H9B5sULRR7 Reviews ...► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDUZ6B_hW6g&list=PLmyz3rvn32qqSZyzVKFkSfoTGjiZIxugv Popular Videos You Might Like: DIY Project .......► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxFb3EeZ7l8 Aqua Science ...►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVtAWm54uBM Plant Profile .....►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46tFByPNB4 Fish Profile .......► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySL8g5Oi4vE Review ..............►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkrDvdBMYII Some Of My Favorite Stuff Fish Food .........► http://amzn.to/2fq4dcp Project Pump....► http://amzn.to/2fq2Z0E Heater ...............► http://amzn.to/2fMtfH3 LED Light ..........► http://amzn.to/2fq2N1v MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired In This Video: Today we visit Jeff the Betta fish! He lives in a nano aquarium and hes lovin it! Thanks For Watching Guys!!! Don't Forget To 👍 The Video!

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AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
Get Your Betta T-Shirt ► http://bit.ly/2soNTyG

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Hypnotic Gaming
Hypnotic Gaming - 6 years ago
AQUAPROS hi I'm subscribed. How many betas can be in one tank? Seems lonely by himself.
Kay Skywalker
Kay Skywalker - 7 years ago
no, he would need a minimum of ten gallons to put neons in with the Betta
my ahorita studios
my ahorita studios - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS Where did the filter and heater go?
creative bettakeeping
creative bettakeeping - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS can you put neon tetras in Jeff's tank
MegaThenman
MegaThenman - 7 years ago
What gravel siphon is that?
Atiya Isra
Atiya Isra - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS hi
Cornelia
Cornelia - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS the cutting board in the back makes the water look dirty, you should put something else there instead like something more colorful
Super Saiyen Rose Goku black
Super Saiyen Rose Goku black - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS I had t w o betta when I was younger at Hong Kong but now I'm in uk and I can't get betta
Icestorm Tundra
Icestorm Tundra - 7 years ago
A betta was the first fish i ever bought for myself once i moved away from home. My little guy is a bit of a mess tbh, he has no immune system, he's way too small for an adult male betta, doesn't flare really, doesn't make bubble nests, and is generally as aggressive as a moss ball. He came down with a seriously nasty case of fin rot for 4 months that took 8 different medications to treat, and even after that his fins grew back really weirdly so he still looks a little dishevelled. Even so he's always so happy to see me everyday, always coming over the say hi and sometimes he eats out of my hand. He's such a funny little thing.
(Luckily the pet store i got him from doesn't use the cup method for selling betta, he had a 2 gallon to himself.)
Samantha Lim
Samantha Lim - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS you should try feed betta fish mosquito larva its good for the fish and easy to find
HAZZA
HAZZA - 7 years ago
Brian Huynh THAT WHITE ONE IS AMAZING
Nancy Sheep
Nancy Sheep - 7 years ago
Looks like he's doing ~swimmingly~
HAZZA
HAZZA - 7 years ago
Lovey Vang the likelyhood is yes unless you put plant nutrients in there to help the grow
Lovey Vang
Lovey Vang - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS hey can you help me? I'm new to plants and I bought a Java Fern and when it arrived, it was completely brown but the tips where green. Are they gonna die? thank you.
Zawar Khan
Zawar Khan - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS your tank is beautiful and the Betta is beautiful too have u thought about putting Jeff into a community tank
Anime Invincible
Anime Invincible - 7 years ago
That's why you won't find peace lily on eBay for beginner plants for aquarium.
Anime Invincible
Anime Invincible - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS and don't forgot bettas are jumpers.
Anime Invincible
Anime Invincible - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS peace lily belong in the soil not water. It need more nutrients.
ghost whitetiger.subzero Godzilla
ghost whitetiger.subzero Godzilla - 6 years ago
dude you copy cater my betta's name is jeff too jk it's cool
Adam Evans
Adam Evans - 6 years ago
U buy them to save them from the cup? Bad cycle just means they buy two more for cup lives.
necronwarrior
necronwarrior - 6 years ago
Nice vid, but you can just say "betta". No one will confuse that with a betta bird or betta crocodile. Same for tuna. Keep up the nice vids.
PokemomWorldPlush
PokemomWorldPlush - 6 years ago
Amazing! I have a Betta!
Domo Notell
Domo Notell - 6 years ago
I have a beta fish with a ton of personality and he's super playful
I have a decent sized tank and I was about to refill my tank because some of the water in my tank evaporates so the filter water was pouring into the bottom corner and my beta was doing flips (he was not injured there were no parasites he was just having fun) and overall just playing with the small current. Then I added the water and he stopped
Daniel Jordan
Daniel Jordan - 6 years ago
Whenever I go to a pet store I put the dead bettas in front of the alive ones...
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
My betta is shy idk why she hides alot
The Ramdom Channel
The Ramdom Channel - 6 years ago
If you buy a betta fish, you save that one, but you are not helping the others.
To save all the beta fish it would be necesary to create a new breed of betta fish, less agressive that could live with other fishes
I am not a fish expert, just saying. weirder has happened.
(don't misunderstant, I still love this videos and want one XD)

10. comment for Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

Lauren Reilly
Lauren Reilly - 6 years ago
Frank needs a heater and filter! I'd be worried about keeping a tank by the window due to the fluctuation in temp through the day.
Alex Baker
Alex Baker - 6 years ago
I have a fishbowl with my male Berta in it
Pacific Hunter aka James Ryan
Pacific Hunter aka James Ryan - 6 years ago
oh yes they are jumpers my OPTIC White,Blood REd,Banana yellow Plakats was found dead on the floor...
Aleasha Casaretto
Aleasha Casaretto - 6 years ago
Keep all harmful chemicals away from the aquarium. Cigarette smoke, paint fumes, and aerosol sprays can be toxic if they are absorbed into the water.
Ozzie Seeker
Ozzie Seeker - 6 years ago
Please soak the Blood worms before eating, so they wont swell up inside your fishes stomach, causing Constipation. And they are Exotic fish, so they need a heater, and Filter. Also, feed them as much as their eyeball, because when they are full, THEY DONT STOP EATING, which can lead to Death, or Constipation, leading to death
eva b
eva b - 6 years ago
I've got my beta fish in my 60 gallon with my guppies he doesn't bother them .
SRI GAME ZONE
SRI GAME ZONE - 6 years ago
IT IS MALE OR FEMALE PLEASE TELL
mushlove
mushlove - 6 years ago
... support petco, buy betas there, they will keep restocking them. so dont support them at all if u can. be well prepared! adopt animals don’t buy them from a chain. if we stop supporting petco and petsmart they hopefully would stop stocking them. but obviously not everyone will stop supporting it. but the more money you give them the more they will stay alive.
this is why we can’t have nice things
this is why we can’t have nice things - 6 years ago
I put my betta tank by the window and it got tons of brown algae growing in it.
I had to clean the whole tank once a week.
I dont see any algae in your tank, how do you keep it away?
Piddyx
Piddyx - 6 years ago
@Aquapros: What do you use to vacuum the gravel?

20. comment for Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

Andy Gomez
Andy Gomez - 6 years ago
I want a beta so bad. Im trying to convince my boyfriend.
phebe pint
phebe pint - 6 years ago
Beautiful fish but kind of sad he was bred to have such long fins, you can tell they do annoy him while swimming.. a lot of breeders just go for looks instead of health..
Madeline Pino
Madeline Pino - 6 years ago
I recently bought my own beta fish, he's just a little baby so I named him Undine, which means little wave
Alishba Suleman
Alishba Suleman - 6 years ago
The AquaArea
Noodle Veek
Noodle Veek - 6 years ago
I’ve got a beautiful beta named Waffles in a 5 gallon along with 3 panda platies, Oreo, sprinkles, and Rose. (I’m getting a 10 gallon in a few weeks) I have a heater, filter, and lots of live plants. I feed him, and the others every day and have an LED light to help the plants. I however did not place him right by a window, he rests on a tank stand by one. The platies and Waffles get along great and are all happy and healthy and eat regularly. The things that you need to improve your tank are~ a heater, and a filter. The comments section needs to chill about the petal betas, yes the way that petal treats their betas is literal animal abuse, but by buying a beta you do save it. That’s really all, I hope this helps~
Vignesh Balu
Vignesh Balu - 6 years ago
Keep a arowana
Brenley Equestrian
Brenley Equestrian - 6 years ago
OH MY GOD!!! THATS SO MANY BLOOD WORMS YOU GAVE HIM!!! I give my Betta 3 blood worms a day and like 2 pellets
Memes 12
Memes 12 - 6 years ago
My grandma say she gonna let me get a fish when it’s Christmas!!
Victoria Norde
Victoria Norde - 6 years ago
Everytime you “save” a fighter from petco, they order more to be “saved”...
lol ll
lol ll - 6 years ago
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30. comment for Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

Jun Sinay
Jun Sinay - 6 years ago
Well I have 7 bettas
Family Cyr
Family Cyr - 6 years ago
My Betta fish will sometimes swim up to me and look at me, it's so cute!
haylin Land
haylin Land - 6 years ago
I breed hubbies and I'm going to breed Betta's soom
Ferretpaus
Ferretpaus - 6 years ago
But...what about a filter and heater?
Sara Made Art Studio
Sara Made Art Studio - 6 years ago
bettas are not fresh water fishes! They are tropical fishes....
Heather Barrett
Heather Barrett - 6 years ago
Lol sorry but they are freshwater fish but they are also tropical fish as in they like warm water
salty sugar • 10 months ago
salty sugar • 10 months ago - 6 years ago
THEY ARE FRESHWATER FISH WHO LIVE IN TROPICAL REGIONS
baamama shakes
baamama shakes - 7 years ago
My beta is in a half a gallon tank
Darren Ellerton
Darren Ellerton - 7 years ago
I am concerned with the tank being in a window. Massive fluctuations in temperatures!

Filtration is not essential in betta tanks... if the owner is diligent with the water changes. You never see Betta breeders in the Far East using filtration, just laborious water changes.

On the subject of the big box store and how they keep their bettas, they are in a great position to educate the public, insist on minimum tank requirements and therefore make bigger and more profitable sales to potential betta owners.... but we all know that is never going to happen!
Darren Ellerton
Darren Ellerton - 7 years ago
baamama shakes and this proves what? It's still not a good idea!
baamama shakes
baamama shakes - 7 years ago
Darren Ellerton my beta in a half a gallon tank in my window
No Name
No Name - 7 years ago
I love beta fish ... for me they are most beutiful fish.
JayStarz 11
JayStarz 11 - 7 years ago
Love the betta fish
my ahorita studios
my ahorita studios - 7 years ago
Where did the filter and heater go?
102,196,900 views
102,196,900 views - 7 years ago
Dude don't feed Jeff that much his stomach can explode
OSK omkar kadm
OSK omkar kadm - 7 years ago
I like betta but today my betta is dead because he was sick
Vincent Li
Vincent Li - 7 years ago
I have a koi plakat betta its huge now big and fat.. they have the potential to grow as big as a gourami.. and makes easy work on destroying other bettas.. thats what my lfs said.. i havnt done it yet.. downside is that it doesnt look as fancy like other bettas but hes still a beast
Samantha Day
Samantha Day - 7 years ago
Fish keeping would be so much easier if I didn't have cats! They make it so difficult lol!
Evan Capone
Evan Capone - 7 years ago
Jeff is sooooo cute and lively. I love the setup there. The Dragon stones look pretty cool!!
trevor f
trevor f - 7 years ago
that 2.5 gal tank looks so much larger than the one i have
Planet Earth
Planet Earth - 7 years ago
Help! I want to get a fish but I can only get it from either petsmart or petco, but after reading the comments I don't know what to do!
Mataya Profenno
Mataya Profenno - 7 years ago
I went to look at some cheap air tubes for my tank today at PetCo and, surprise, there were a couple TOWERS of dead betta floating in cups at a desk near the aquariums. I was disheartened :(
Noodle Veek
Noodle Veek - 7 years ago
Your beta fish looks very pretty! However the little guy needs a heater and filter please soak the food before feeding! Thanks~
Negan
Negan - 7 years ago
I often wonder what my Betta, raptor does when I'm not around... I'm thinking of doing a 24 hr live stream of him XD

50. comment for Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

allie stevenson
allie stevenson - 7 years ago
I have a betta fish his name is bloodrain! I know weird name. I'm trying to upgrade his tank!
Yaleimie Pagan
Yaleimie Pagan - 7 years ago
Wait! Do you need a water filter ?
Finnboem
Finnboem - 7 years ago
Honesly this betta tank is trash, you don’t have a filter or heater, probably because this tank is small as fuck. Also, you threw in way to much “dried up bloodworms”, which are bad for your fish without soaking them.
Stronger2k9
Stronger2k9 - 7 years ago
Very nice video buddy!!... but in my opinion u should remove the fish out tha tank first before making a water change.
Heather Barrett
Heather Barrett - 6 years ago
Stronger2k9 you shouldnt remove fish if you doing a water change unless your doing 100% change which shouldnt be done
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride - 7 years ago
Before I knew how to properly handle bettas, I actually kept one in that exact glass skull. He instantly hated it so we moved him. My interest in fish has sparked again and I’m currently in the process of getting a new betta. I was about to buy a 3 gal tank for $80 when I found a 10 gal on sale for $48. That fish is gonna me crazy spoiled.
Cameron Wilcox
Cameron Wilcox - 7 years ago
What type of betta is Jeff?
israel ortiz
israel ortiz - 7 years ago
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Rafael The Crusader
Rafael The Crusader - 7 years ago
5 years ago my betta fish was killed by my 5 year old nephew that came to visit. killed him with a toy car. haven't bought any since that day. i loved that fish. he would get all happy when i would come.
Jarod Boening
Jarod Boening - 7 years ago
Getting a BETTA can make your life a whole lot BETTA
Alexis Graystorm
Alexis Graystorm - 7 years ago
I have a 20 gallon currently filled with goldfish, but my next fish will definetly be a betta, and it's going in that tank, it's going to loveeee it
Harley Miles
Harley Miles - 7 years ago
Jeff is not s Bait ta , He is Bet ta . Look at the spelling, Bata ... Betta
M1ASIEL
M1ASIEL - 7 years ago
Can you talk about having more than one betta in he same tank
baamama shakes
baamama shakes - 7 years ago
M1ASIEL i kept my two male betas in the same tank
Funcharles Networksarillana
Funcharles Networksarillana - 7 years ago
What if Jeff accidentally jumped out of the tank and went into the sink one day without you knowing?
R3O
R3O - 7 years ago
I had a betta once, his name was Fiery. I really miss him, an amazing fish.
BC Girl
BC Girl - 7 years ago
Where's his filter? And heater? and lid? and light?
Unxpekted
Unxpekted - 7 years ago
A) Too much sun, going to build algae, B) way too may blood worms he will acquire swim bladder if you continue to do that.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Unxpekted Those definitely aren't too many bloodworms and how exactly does overeating cause SBD? Considering SBD is either congenital or due to bacteria.
Noah Huisjes
Noah Huisjes - 7 years ago
In my local pet store, fish are in big aquariums. Discusfish with discus, black molly with dalmatier molly. And they always put some plants in there. I didnt know that pet stores in your country put them in a small cup. Thats the worst thing to do.
Obsidianghost_ Games
Obsidianghost_ Games - 7 years ago
I have an empty 10gal that i would love to put a Betta fish in
Denise Girmer
Denise Girmer - 7 years ago
You help me so much! Ty im loving my new Betas!!
Charlie Yang
Charlie Yang - 7 years ago
Okay! This is just bullshit. When i go on a saving a betta fish video everyone is saying how nice it is but when Aquapros says it everyone hates on it.
Bary Baragon
Bary Baragon - 7 years ago
I have a Betta named Betty that has been with me for almost a year now, she is a really cool fish.
Adam Onis
Adam Onis - 7 years ago
Use a razor blade to clean your glass I use it and it doesn't even scratch the glass
My loaches definitely have personality
TheTriforceofRubiks
TheTriforceofRubiks - 7 years ago
Betta fish are pretty awesome. I had one a year or two back and left it in my sister's care while I left for college. Unfortunately on one of my visits home, it appeared that she neglected it for some time and I found it dead in it's bowl. Not only that, but she also managed to kill her's (one I gave her as a gift) off too in the same way. I don't trust her with pets anymore
Yorkieman
Yorkieman - 7 years ago
I love his name. Just THE MIGHTY JEFF!
Marc Escobar
Marc Escobar - 7 years ago
When changing water can you use just regular tap water and when feeding you feed it with one type of food or not
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Marc Escobar You must always use a dechlorinator with tap water and a variety of foods is better than just one.
Nepeta Leijon
Nepeta Leijon - 7 years ago
I just bought a betta fish last night and there is something that doesn't seem right. His behavior and energy is perfect, but the tip of his fin has no color and it has a black lining around half of it. Should I treat him for fin rot?
TheDarkGrenadeX
TheDarkGrenadeX - 7 years ago
My first aqarium fish is a Betta
ShadoonGrogono
ShadoonGrogono - 7 years ago
I read online that feeding beta blood worms, can hurt their stomachs. Is this true or not?
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
ShadoonGrogono No. Totally false.
TheSillyPepper
TheSillyPepper - 7 years ago
buying bettas that are sold in cups is the worse thing you can do for bettas. It just tells the store that they should carry more bettas in cups.
Emily LovesHorses
Emily LovesHorses - 7 years ago
My sister one day noticed that when she shows my betta a pencil he flares.. and one youtube i saw that you can train your betta to do that with a pencil but ive only had him for 2 weeks and we havent taught him.. is it possible somebody had him before me?
Stay Awesome68
Stay Awesome68 - 7 years ago
I bought a beta fish from petco he lived for a week I bout one from the dollar store he has been alive for a year now
Yoshi Army
Yoshi Army - 7 years ago
When I go to a fish place in Osage I'm gonna say give a better thing for the betas no cups
Yoshi Army
Yoshi Army - 7 years ago
I have a 1 gallon bowl but I'm getting a 2 gallon tank tomorrow
Amber Doodles
Amber Doodles - 7 years ago
No. Betta fish aren't for everyone, if you don't have the money don't get one, or any pet at that.
Callum Games
Callum Games - 7 years ago
My betta Doesn't eat blood worms
The Gaming Lane
The Gaming Lane - 7 years ago
hi, quick question, I have 3 goldfish (but I won them at the fair, some honestly in a week they might not be here) and a young half moon tail male betta fish (he isn't even an inch yet) living in a 5 gallon tank (with an ivory snail) is it ok? or not?
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
baamama shakes For sure. Some can live even longer if kept correctly. Bettas can live 8-10 years as well if cared for properly. Unfortunately both fish are typically given inadequate care and die much younger.
baamama shakes
baamama shakes - 7 years ago
Gold fish can around 30 years
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
No because, gold fish like cold water, Betta Fish are tropical, and they like it warm 76-82 degrees. If and when the goldfish die, the Betta will feed of of it.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
The Gaming Lane No. That's severely overstocked and bettas need to be kept at higher temperatures than goldfish.
Gluttonace
Gluttonace - 7 years ago
Better thank than before! A little small, but it's ok. You're missing a bed for him though. He needs a floating log or a leaf at the surface to bask and sleep on.
Cube Solver
Cube Solver - 7 years ago
how do you breed betta fish?
NYC Bettas
NYC Bettas - 7 years ago
I'm not a fan of red Bettas but Jeff is beautiful
Aidan B
Aidan B - 7 years ago
Petco is not the only place that keeps bettafish like that. ALL PLACES DO.. Its a shame, theres no stopping them
Drew Louis
Drew Louis - 7 years ago
Jeff is one handsome Fish
Mary Peterman
Mary Peterman - 7 years ago
I like the aqua office it kind of has a ring to it
CENTURION
CENTURION - 7 years ago
Those close ups were awesome!
Krowfie
Krowfie - 7 years ago
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Jarod Boening
Jarod Boening - 7 years ago
Been watching your videos for awhile now, and just subbed the other day. Just a question, but do you pre-soak the bloodworms before feeding them to Jeff? Great content. Another question, was that fish at 10:15 some time of archer? The black and mostly white one on the right)
Aquatic Addiction
Aquatic Addiction - 7 years ago
Jeff is beautiful. His tank is beautiful too!!
grrr 。
grrr 。 - 7 years ago
He'll jump to the sink.
ChipoMister
ChipoMister - 7 years ago
i spoiled my betta XD
i got a 10 gallon tank lol
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Not to brag, but mine's in a 40 gallon LOL! A bit of an overkill.
ChipoMister
ChipoMister - 7 years ago
But i love my betta so much :D
gaelic.heroic
gaelic.heroic - 7 years ago
You should put in a female betta
So that they'd be a couple too
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
gaelic.heroic They would end up killing one another or at least causing a ton of damage. You don't mix male bettas with other bettas.
slyy
slyy - 7 years ago
I bought my betta to save him to first he was in a 3 gallon bowl but i bumped him up to 10 with 5 tetras and 2 snails way better than a shitty cup

100. comment for Why You NEED A Betta Fish NOW!

1 FKT
1 FKT - 7 years ago
Hate to see the bettas in the cups BUT when you buy them from Petco/cup-keeping-stores, they just feel there is a demand so they just buy more and put 'em in little cups. And the people breeding these fish just continue to breed more like puppy mills, except using fish. You may buy 2 or 5, but there the other 50 who will sicken and die in the little cups. People also buy these fish because they're beautiful and think they don't need any maintenance, have the fish for a few weeks and it dies because the buyer has no idea how to care for them. Lots of people don't even know these are from the tropics and need to be kept in warmish water, or that they shouldn't be fed dry food all the time. So the fish live minimal lives for a minimum amount of time.
Sonny Bradley
Sonny Bradley - 7 years ago
They’re not in cups in England
Zach Mason
Zach Mason - 7 years ago
What is your g friend called just asking
rhae nathaniel laguio
rhae nathaniel laguio - 7 years ago
you can put some dwarf gourami or rainbow shark
Dracandia -
Dracandia - - 7 years ago
looking to add some nice bright tropical fish to my tank i have guppies neon and black widow (skirted) tetras and just a yellow rabbit tail snail just need some ideas and if anyone knows a video that shows how to plat live plants in large gravel/rock flooring thanks!
Aldo Hernández
Aldo Hernández - 7 years ago
I thought you were a pro, the water is dirty, the tank is by a window that means is way too hot during the day and way too cold during the night what the hell is wrong with you?
Alyse Neirbo
Alyse Neirbo - 7 years ago
Well he doesnt have a heater
Kaitlyn Tran
Kaitlyn Tran - 7 years ago
It's funny how I have the same tank and it's also next to the window. I have two baby guppies
Rumer Priestly
Rumer Priestly - 7 years ago
Where is his filter? Where is his heater? How could you possibly tell people to buy fish from places that treat them terribly? the more you buy animals from places that treat them terribly, the more animals they will stock and treat terribly. Why do so many people not understand the basic concept of supply and demand?

Honestly, Jeff doesn't seem much better off than he was in the vase...
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Hi Rumer Priestly, I'm rather new to Betta keeping and you seem pretty experienced with Betta so could you check my latest vid on my Betta and advice on the tank? Sorry if it sound like blatant advertising but you could just check out 4:15 to 4:45 to skip on my boring speeches and etc.
Alex Graves
Alex Graves - 7 years ago
tint the windows it help
pete mathews
pete mathews - 7 years ago
betas are like my African ciclids
Chicken Little
Chicken Little - 7 years ago
What are some good beta fish tank mates
Rumer Priestly
Rumer Priestly - 7 years ago
None, that's good, haha.
Amani Windon
Amani Windon - 7 years ago
I have two betta fish
Dragon Killer
Dragon Killer - 7 years ago
Are fish from Wal-Mart good? I heard that petco fish are badly treated and sick so where else can I buy fish cause i just got 2 goldfish today for 28 cents each.
Dragon Killer
Dragon Killer - 7 years ago
What's the email again?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Dragon Killer Email me so I know how to contact you and I will email a list once I've compiled it.
Dragon Killer
Dragon Killer - 7 years ago
Can u give me any sellers? I can only find pick up from places that are like 500 miles away
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Dragon Killer Wal-Mart is worse. Find a breeder, try eBay.
Joseph B
Joseph B - 7 years ago
My name is JEFF!
A derpy Potato 17
A derpy Potato 17 - 7 years ago
EVERYONE NEEDS A BETTA FISHHHHH
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
agreeeeeed I finally have 1!!
Dalton Gregory
Dalton Gregory - 7 years ago
Can I use playsand for the bottom of the tank?
KaiochanX3
KaiochanX3 - 7 years ago
One of my bettafish has one gill looking bigger than the other, but he still seems active and swims around. Is there something wrong?
KaiochanX3
KaiochanX3 - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox oh ok, thanks fpr the info
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
KaiochanX3 Sometimes their gill plates can get stuck open. If that's the case he will be fine.
CuJu
CuJu - 7 years ago
Jeff is looking a little bloated
Ice Queen10
Ice Queen10 - 7 years ago
Isn't this tank too small for a fish?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Ice Queen10 Not for a single betta with proper water changes.
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Ice Queen10 yup
Crazzy Toonz
Crazzy Toonz - 7 years ago
I have a couple of questions about Betta fish,
Does it matter how big the tank is? Like can they have really big tanks to themselves
What rocks aren't okay in a tank with them, Is Quartz okay?
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Crazzy Toonz a tank over 2.5 gallons is good, the bigger the better :) For rocks you should boil them before adding them to a tank to get rid of any germs but make sure it has smooth edges so it doesn't tear your betta's fins
TheFishGirl
TheFishGirl - 7 years ago
Your aquascaping is on point
HChris
HChris - 7 years ago
Wanna save betta lives but not make Walmart/Petco etc get money for more abuse?

steal em

walmart- just... get it and walk away

petco etc- get a bag, fill it with fish friendly water, open disgusting cup, pour that beautiful baby in, boom

for the second one, it's way easier, I'm pretty sure the bags don't have price tags so no getting caught??

also if you do that and you are full of extra tanks and supplies in your house

get a couple every time you go in!! you'll be appreciated for your kind heart and known as the "fish whisperer" xp

look at those lil faces, who wouldn't want a betta?
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
HChris good idea. How about bring a group of friends take all the bettas and bolt out of there
Amar Abidali
Amar Abidali - 6 years ago
don't tell people to steal.

stealing bettas from Walmart/Petco wont affect their profits much and they will just replenish the stock. Instead of stealing them maybe add a sticker on the tank with a message that will make people aware they are being abused.
Amar Abidali
Amar Abidali - 6 years ago
stealing is bad mmkay
Mouse TheMouseyMouse
Mouse TheMouseyMouse - 7 years ago
+HChris Thank you! He's doing amazing so far. Soon I am upgrading him to a 5 gallon tank. He had bad finrot when I first stole him (he was the sickest one there) but its looking a lot better.
HChris
HChris - 7 years ago
Oh my god! I hope he lives a long and healthy life!! Awesome !
Mouse TheMouseyMouse
Mouse TheMouseyMouse - 7 years ago
+HChris Is it bad that I actually did this the other day? My fish is now named Anti and I've had him for about three weeks.
HChris
HChris - 7 years ago
Aww! I'm so sorry

it'll probably work, just make sure there aren't any people watching you

And if you have a purse you can go in the bathroom (if they have one) and put him in there (will definitely work if you switch the cups so the price tags don't go berserk when you leave)

I've never tried any of this so... xp
Chitownst1 Gaming
Chitownst1 Gaming - 7 years ago
HChris does it work at petco I might try saving some bettas since most of ours died sadly today ;(
sumi ana
sumi ana - 7 years ago
I had one but it died yesterday rip
Kichōna San
Kichōna San - 7 years ago
Can I put betta in a tank without filter?
Rumer Priestly
Rumer Priestly - 7 years ago
Kichōna San not unless you live somewhere like Thailand. They are tropical fish and not suited to living outdoors in most climates
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
it's not recommended but you sure can! 2cm wide is really.. narrow?
Kichōna San
Kichōna San - 7 years ago
xindx how about in a fish pond. 2cm wide and 3feet tall? But no filter can I put beta in it.
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Kichōna San no filters keep the water clean and oxygenated you definitely need one
Carmelin Gaerlan
Carmelin Gaerlan - 7 years ago
My betta has this weird act going on. I have added tall plants, and I thnik my betta love it. What it does is, it will lie above the leaves, diagonally, like its pretendinh he's dead. lol. he does this like, look Im dead. lol. It gives me a mini heart attack everytime. haha
Carmelin Gaerlan
Carmelin Gaerlan - 7 years ago
Holo Unicorn yup he is. He loves his tall plants. :)
Holo Unicorn
Holo Unicorn - 7 years ago
Carmelin Gaerlan He might actually be sleeping on the plants, especially if they're tall and reach the top of the water. Bettas look dead when they sleep.
Minecraftredstoner
Minecraftredstoner - 7 years ago
Don't buy Petco fish!!!!






You totally buy Walmart fish ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
SilentMajority420
SilentMajority420 - 7 years ago
9:11
That's a weird looking fish.
Sith Bear
Sith Bear - 7 years ago
HEY I JUST WANTED TO SAY I HAVE A MALE KING BETTA HE COSTED 20 DOLLARS AND I'VE HAD HIM FOR FOUR YEARS! I LOVE HIM HE'S BLUE,RED,WHITE, AND BLACK! HE'S HUGE AND VERY MEAN TO OTHER FISH ONLY IF HE DOESN'T KNOW THEM HE'S CUTE HE RESPONDS TO ME WHEN I SAY HIS NAME (JOEL) HE COMES SWIMMING TO ME AND WHEN IT'S FEEDING TIME HE SWIMS SO FAST AND EATS EVERYTHING!!! HE DOES LIVE IN A 5 GALLON ALL TO HIMSELF!!
Karlie
Karlie - 7 years ago
I haven't bad a betta fish since mine died when I was in 3rd grade. He went through a castle decoration window and got stuck in the window. We got him out but we think his back was broke and he died about a day later. My brothers girlfriend is going away to basic training for the navy and we get hers. I'm really excited but also nervous.
R.I.P Betty the Betta
Samuel Aguirre
Samuel Aguirre - 7 years ago
I'm new to fish hobby, so in a 2.5 gallon is a filter needed?? If not how often do I change the water?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
xindx That isn't true. Without a filter a 2.5 will be fine with twice weekly 50% water changes. Even a 1 gallon is only every other day. There will be no ammonia spikes and no other water quality issues. I am speaking from personal experience.
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Samuel Aguirre you need a filter of you don't you'll need to do 70-100% water changes everyday which is stressful for the betta
Tiny Sheep
Tiny Sheep - 7 years ago
My Beautiful White and Black Plakat male is so happy in his 10 gallon with his friends of his Danios and Platy fish. He doesn't flare or get annoyed with them and they don't mess with him. I might post up videos how they thrive happily in the 10 G
Jimena Cuevas
Jimena Cuevas - 7 years ago
How much are 2.5 tanks
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Jimena Cuevas £12-30
Eugene Barthmallow
Eugene Barthmallow - 7 years ago
I generally don't use filters either. My bettas ( especially halfmoons and or dumbos ) can't handle any flow even in the slightest. I still aquascape and plant but I only use filters for my females and plakat. But I do have to change the water often
Eugene Barthmallow
Eugene Barthmallow - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox thanks! I've started using filters again lol. I got tired of not having a cycled tank so I just cycled a ton of filters and used them
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Coconut Frog Try mini sponge filters. They're fine for even my drapey halfmoons.
Bence Barna
Bence Barna - 7 years ago
Spoiler alert they are cuming
Ali Wallace
Ali Wallace - 7 years ago
I know you probably don't care, but the "moss balls" you have in Jeff's tank should not be sitting on the bottom. Moss balls should float if you take care of them
Heather Barrett
Heather Barrett - 6 years ago
Ali Wallace no they sit at the bottom, they don't float
Emperor Palpatine
Emperor Palpatine - 7 years ago
The Betta fish I got kept dying so I just stopped getting them
Alyssa Blunt
Alyssa Blunt - 7 years ago
I have sand in my tank and my betta likes to roll in it. I checked if he wasn't ill or anything and has nothing on him. Is it normal for a betta to play with sand ?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Alyssa Blunt No, that sounds like a symptom of velvet called "flashing".
kevin soriano
kevin soriano - 7 years ago
I have a blue and red betta dragon scale that just loves the little blood worms
Snd's Zoo
Snd's Zoo - 7 years ago
Lol I thought this said it was uploaded July 29... it's july 28th so I wqs very cofused
Christine Gallagher
Christine Gallagher - 7 years ago
I have a .7 gallon tank for my betta with green algae growing in it and 3 gallon tank with brown algae. I was planning on transferring him into the 3 gallon tank but the nitrate and silicate levels are high (that's really the only reason the brown algae is growing). Is it safe to transfer my betta? I do have lights plants and a filter in the tank.
Sharon Bendtsen
Sharon Bendtsen - 7 years ago
Where's the filter and heater
julia lamonica
julia lamonica - 7 years ago
What is the name of the plants that are floating on top?
Saeed Alrome
Saeed Alrome - 7 years ago
don't you add prime/dechlorinater in the new tap water?!
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
Saeed Alrome yes
Ruby Safire
Ruby Safire - 7 years ago
question are you or your girlfriend Mexican
eostara
eostara - 7 years ago
why am I here I already have a betta fish
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
I've just checked out your channel and you currently has close to 100! I'm now one of those "before 100 sub" peeps on your channel!

I will be waiting for the uploads on your Betta! Idk why I'm so excited LOL
eostara
eostara - 7 years ago
nice! I'll check it out. nah, I don't, he doesn't photograph easily. can't quite capture his colors well. I'm planning on doing youtube videos eventually though, and he'll probably be in a few of them
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Omg! Just about the same as mine.. Mine's a Black Orchid Betta you could check him out on my latest video. Skip the boring speeches and jump to 4:19 ~ when i start my boring speech again.

Do you have any pictures lurking anywhere? :3
eostara
eostara - 7 years ago
I have a metallic crowntail, named Schrodinger, or Schro for short, and he's a total sweetie.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Idk what to feel! One hand is on theft the other is on animal rescue @_@ What kind of betta do you keep? :3
eostara
eostara - 7 years ago
that's true. we surprisingly get a lot of betta theft at my work, and I sometimes wonder if it's just people who like to steal, or if it's people trying to rescue them without having to pay for them.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
The most we all could do is stop with the demand. I too only buy from trusted stores instead of the common chain stores who houses the betta in a very small cup... I know it's not gonna make any difference but I tried.
eostara
eostara - 7 years ago
I wish. I can't afford it. there's so many that need rescuing at the pet store where I work.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
why not more :3
xindx
xindx - 7 years ago
That glo up on his fins though
Basketball4 you
Basketball4 you - 7 years ago
Do betta fish need filters?
Basketball4 you
Basketball4 you - 7 years ago
ShanShan thx
Evionix
Evionix - 7 years ago
Basketball4 you Yes
benjamin wright
benjamin wright - 7 years ago
Just bought one. His name is Walter.
Mei
Mei - 7 years ago
You should get a betta leaf
Head Drama
Head Drama - 7 years ago
Am I the only one that pronounces it bae-ta
Mariana Vita
Mariana Vita - 7 years ago
The sad thing is that these pet shops will continue to put those poor bettas on a cup to sell. Sure we can buy and save them, mas but others will come and the store just gets more money.

We should go "sea world" on these big stores.. really make them change their behavior.
Anna Karlavage
Anna Karlavage - 7 years ago
I have 9 bettas and over 30 fry :P
Betta tube
Betta tube - 7 years ago
Guys check my fish at my channel
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Already did! All of them looking so good. If you could, do you mind checking out my tank to give some advice or tips?

As I'm rather new to Betta keeping and would love to have more concrete feedbacks on the tank itself. Sorry if it sound like blatant advertising but you could just check out 4:15 to 4:45 to skip on my boring speeches and etc.
Betta tube
Betta tube - 7 years ago
My bettas
kakiexo14
kakiexo14 - 7 years ago
I bought three diff betta foods for my fish which are the bloodworms, pallets & the flakes. She doesn't like the flakes & ive noticed when I feed her the bloodworms the more often I have to change the water bc it releases the sliminess on top of the water. Any solutions? Btw I hate going to the store seeing all the betas in the small cups I just want to save them all as they look depressed.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
kakiexo14 I've linked two betta feeding videos from fish YouTubers I know and trust. I hope this helps you better understand betta nutrition and what foods are good. Good luck with your fishie!!!
kakiexo14
kakiexo14 - 7 years ago
Big City Bettas thank you for responding, I will do just that
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
kakiexo14 Switch to frozen bloodworms and try soaking the pellet in aquarium water before feeding, throw the flakes lol flakes are garbage for bettas.
Fishie Bonkers
Fishie Bonkers - 7 years ago
I will never buy a betta again weakest fish ever they are beginner fish for a reason...they don't live long
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Fishie Bonkers They can live 8+ years with proper care.
CommanderGree
CommanderGree - 7 years ago
Get a zoomed betta leaf they like to sleep on them near the surface
Spongebob Squarepants
Spongebob Squarepants - 7 years ago
Just bought one yesterday! Saved that little guy from a cup in a shitty pet store... I was pretty worried it was gonna hurt my longfin leopard danios and tetras... But nothing! He's very shy and prefers to swim around the plants and rest under the filter where there's more shadow while the other fish just swim around, of course sometimes he comes out and explores the aquarium, shows off his amazing colours, and then goes back to his favourite plant lmao
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
lovelyyyy! mine does well with his tank mates too!
WilliamCaulder
WilliamCaulder - 7 years ago
Where is the filter and heater
Krisometer
Krisometer - 7 years ago
It's a natatorium
Shaina Kristjanson
Shaina Kristjanson - 7 years ago
since you dont have a lid does he try to jump
Spiceh
Spiceh - 7 years ago
Aquapros help me! I just got my Betta named Echo yesterday and he doesn't move very much and doesn't eat! I'm kinda scared he will die. I moved him to my community 10 gallon but he kept showing his gills to my fish so I had to move him back to his 2 gallon. He is clamping is fins, so is he stressed or is he just not happy?
viciousme90
viciousme90 - 7 years ago
where can I get some of that silvinia top water plant
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
viciousme90 H20 Plants
lunerwerewolf
lunerwerewolf - 7 years ago
What happened to ur filter?
key kereon
key kereon - 7 years ago
I have my betta set up in a 10 gal with a clown pleco to help with algae. My betta likes to follow me around as i walk by like hes begging for food. Sometimes i can get him to eat from my hand.
Iron Spectrum
Iron Spectrum - 7 years ago
i feed my bettas 4 pellets a day is that ok?
Hannah H.
Hannah H. - 7 years ago
its never good to get bettas, you get one and soon enough you get betta fever and end up needing another
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Shawnlyq No use. You're doomed.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Do you speak from experience? Because I am trying my best to fight off that Betta fever right now....
WorldWarCollector
WorldWarCollector - 7 years ago
Pro Tip: Replace the normal water with flavored water so your betta can drink it and have more energy


notice this IS A JOKE PLEASE DON'T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
Chris C
Chris C - 6 years ago
Fill it with 5 hour energy!
Tigerstripes175
Tigerstripes175 - 7 years ago
bettarade
Evionix
Evionix - 7 years ago
Gatorade for betta
Anna Goiz
Anna Goiz - 7 years ago
actually if you buy more the store will get more bettas to sell so the more people buty the more the store will get to sell so dont buy them
mantidgirl
mantidgirl - 7 years ago
Buying a betta from Petco/Petsmart won't change ANYTHING about consumer demand or how many bettas are put into those conditions. Both stores will never stop stocking bettas unless a huge amount of people ((and i'm talking an extremely large public movement)) stop buying bettas. Saving one life is better then having them all rot away in cups.
Varun Ganapathy
Varun Ganapathy - 7 years ago
aqua kingdom... Will be a good name
Daniel Floyd
Daniel Floyd - 7 years ago
I've heard some people say that it is possible to house two male betta fish together, given that their tank is large enough to provide enough space for each of them. (10+ gals?) Is this true? Also, do you have any recommendations for brands of 10 gal tanks I should consider? Thanks!
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Daniel Floyd betta splendens were bred to fight the males. That is the sole purpose behind their domestication some 600 years ago. They were developed to be male aggressive and they are. You'd be tempting fate. Females can be housed in a community of 6+ when done properly but many of these fail as well. Males bettas should never be housed with other bettas.
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Daniel Floyd 10 gallons? That's impossible. 10 gallons isn't big enough for two betta fish. They will find each other and they will kill each other. 10 gallons isn't big enough for two bettas to claim territory and avoid each other. maybe 60 gallons very heavily planted with lots of other fish? Even then it's a big risk
Catherine Pundmann
Catherine Pundmann - 7 years ago
Daniel Floyd from what I know it is possible but by very very difficult to do and a low success rate
Brianna Underwood
Brianna Underwood - 7 years ago
You also don't seem to have a filter which is just as important as a reasonable sized tank.
Brianna Underwood
Brianna Underwood - 7 years ago
That's way too much food. I give one of my bettas (half blind) 2 in the morning and 3 at night..
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Brianna Underwood Yeah, not too much food. If anything I'd say you're underfeeding but with pellets that's probably for the best as pellets are not great for them.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Brianna Underwood That actually isn't way too much food. He shouldn't be feeding freeze dried but that amount is correct for a frozen or live food. Most bettas are underfed.
ashley
ashley - 7 years ago
PROTIP: use a small window cleaner as an algae scraper
Miracle Johnson
Miracle Johnson - 7 years ago
u actually look like DIY FISHKEEPER
Miracle Johnson
Miracle Johnson - 7 years ago
u actually look like DIY FISHKEEPER
Amazing Jenny
Amazing Jenny - 7 years ago
I can't get one! It would kill my platys
James Ranson
James Ranson - 7 years ago
I have platy I noticed each platy has a different personality too
Wendy Hankin
Wendy Hankin - 7 years ago
Good to see an update on this little guy. He is looking good. I have a window tank. 21L little planted community and they are doing fantastic. I agree that window tanks are under appreciated. Great vid.
Jasper Jennings
Jasper Jennings - 7 years ago
I have been using the minibow 2.5 for my betta. I got it on sale for about 40 dollars with some decorations and gravel, and it comes with a filter and a light. My betta and mystery snail seem to love it. The only gripes I have are that I don't like the curved front and the filter flow is a little too strong. Overall, I definitely reccomend it for beginners!
Matt Deslandes
Matt Deslandes - 7 years ago
do you need a heater for beta fish
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Matt Deslandes they are a tropical fish that like to be at 80-82 degrees. Definitely need a heater.
Bettafish Aquariums
Bettafish Aquariums - 7 years ago
Saved betta from Petco and his name is Sushi
lea k
lea k - 7 years ago
my first betta died
lea k
lea k - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox no no no i wasnt mad she only has really smoth rocks and betta balls that is all and the is all she needs until she grows up
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
lea k my mistake as you stated in the first comment "there are some little cracks and she tries to git throungh the crackes." I more ment make sure she cannot wedge herself beneath the substrate or decor. I wasn't meaning offense. I've raised many many fry. Have about 120 growing out at the moment.
lea k
lea k - 7 years ago
they arevsupper big and there are litterly no cracks
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
lea k if it truly is a baby betta you shouldn't have any gravel or pebbles at the bottom as your fish will likely wedge itself under the substrate and die. Always go bare bottomed for fry.
COMIX INK
COMIX INK - 7 years ago
i have a question i got a betta a week ago and and i have a 10 gal tank with water conditioner and a filter today i went to the mall came back and she was dead what did i do wrong
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
COMIX INK did the tank have time to properly cycle? It could have been an ammonia spike
Troy Ling
Troy Ling - 7 years ago
i dont have A betta fish........i have 17
KathrynHawkBond
KathrynHawkBond - 7 years ago
I have 2 that live at my fiance's house one is in a 5 gallon and one is in a 10 gallon they have decorations and moss balls and a bubbler that's really all! Yes they have MAJOR personalities our 2 boys sure do! The one in the 5 gallon flared at my fiance's dad
chinfinger
chinfinger - 7 years ago
Beautiful betta fish!!! I'm sure you didn't buy it from Petco or Petsmart.
Betta 55
Betta 55 - 7 years ago
Lol he recorded the fish and put music to make it over 10 minutes to get that ad revenue
Reej White
Reej White - 7 years ago
Hey mike I have a 180 gallon planted tank and it has a 48 inch led light on it and everything is growing fine but i want more light in the tank. If I added a 72 inch beams work light to the tank would that hurt my plants. I have crypts, vallesneria, wisteria and java ferns.
Sebastian Williams
Sebastian Williams - 7 years ago
Hey I love ur channel also I'm getting a 20 gallon do u recommend cherry barbs?
caronicole
caronicole - 7 years ago
I work in a petstore and I literally get into so many arguments w customers because I try telling them what they need for their betta fish and how big of a tank they need. Sucks how they rather go with a .25 gallon "bowl" that's almost the same price as a 2.5 gallon tank (yeah wtf). I try so hard to educate people but it's come to the point where I just say the minimum tank size is 1.2 or 2.5 because I just know they will never go for anything bigger or they'll straight insult me if I try otherwise. The problem is these people who are so ignorant when it comes to fishkeeping. Yes corporate animal stores aren't great, but if only people were willing to be educated, then a lot can change like those stupid myths about bettas. But I realize that's too much to ask for lol
Michael Short
Michael Short - 6 years ago
Just yesterday I was in the aquarium shop buying stuff for a new terrarium I am building and not knowing much about fish I asked the girl there why they keep the betta fish in such small jars. She was like "oh, they like it in small places"
W1lD B0Y
W1lD B0Y - 6 years ago
caronicole thanks that you’re helping people because we’re I live I only have corporate stores that know nothing about fish
Erik Antonsen
Erik Antonsen - 7 years ago
Its not like that here in norway, we always ask what fishes that can live together and ask what tanks that are suitable for each species. .
Rebekah Ayala
Rebekah Ayala - 7 years ago
caronicole me too! I get this all the time!
Marietta Ashton
Marietta Ashton - 7 years ago
caronicole n
linda chan
linda chan - 7 years ago
yeah, it's the people involved that make whether or not a store is good or bad, which also applies to big box stores, but it's just more rare.
caronicole
caronicole - 7 years ago
Budget Fishkeeping yeah I agree. I actually care about the animals at my job and so do my coworkers. But I know in other places it isn't like that. Compassion and knowledge isn't required or enforced in petsmart and petcos.
Aquatic Addiction
Aquatic Addiction - 7 years ago
I've seen local pet stores spread lies about fish and keep bettas in cups still. Sometimes I see fish with ick and they still keep them in the connected tanks which horrifies me. If the store manager only cares about making money and if the employee only cares about getting the 8 hours over with, the fish will suffer. If even one of these are met, either the employer wants to actually have healthy fish on display or the employee want the fish to live happy lives after leaving the store, makes all the difference in the world.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
caronicole I am so glad you said this because yeah many of the big chain pet stores spread misinformation about bettas, but consumers are perfectly happy believing it because it's easier for them.
Dave Lee
Dave Lee - 7 years ago
surprise that he hasn't jump out yet. lol
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
Dave Lee not all betta fish can jump like mine
rwithoutq
rwithoutq - 7 years ago
filtration? does it ever get too warm?
Mei Silja
Mei Silja - 7 years ago
Don't feed Betta fish dried blood worms, you swell up their stomachs. You are suppose to soak them before feeding. Some expert you are. Also lids are a must as betta jump and as other pointed out, where is his filter and heater?
Agnes Mina
Agnes Mina - 6 years ago
Mei Silja no need for heater if the weather is hot enough ;P
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
Mei Silja not true
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
Mei Silja no bettas breath air they go to the surface and suck in some air before swiming around search it up and my betta never tried to jump out of her tank at all.
wheezy_mc_breezy
wheezy_mc_breezy - 6 years ago
Mei Silja some bettas don't jump I have had mine for about 2 years and he's never even tried!
Yfn Kejuan
Yfn Kejuan - 6 years ago
At least he's not in a small cup
I am Ellie
I am Ellie - 7 years ago
yer hes obviously not really a professional, anyone could set up a tank like this
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Got it on your note of betta expert. I certainly has plenty to learn about Betta! Looking forward to documenting this journey with Bob hahaha. Hopefully he last more than 2 years......... (considering the avg. lifespan of Betta :<)
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Haven't had any experience with Betta before because I always thought they have to live the solitary life in a small tank..

Yeah, I've read many horror stories on betta jumping to their deaths and I certainly don't want that to happen that's why I put Bob into my hand and close out all opportunity for him to jump before entering his new tank.

The pots idea were quite cool, I probably will set them up in my upcoming new tanks(if I could get any :>)

I'll try the mirror trick sometime soon and thank you for being such help in this journey with Bob! I've made a bonsai resting tree for Bob for some shade as well as a resting bed for him too! Check out the latest vid I've posted and maybe you could give me some pointers on the tree..(cause I'm feeling somewhere is off about that tree)

Finally a very big thank you Mei Slija for helping out!
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Annika ._. Erroneous. Every breeder I know has lost a betta to jumping. Why comment if you don't know what you're talking about?
The.binge.watcher ._.
The.binge.watcher ._. - 7 years ago
Mei Silja Almost every fish can jump, with Beta fish it's pretty rare.
Mei Silja
Mei Silja - 7 years ago
Nicholas Bennett No, they will not. Certain plants can lower these levels amazingly well, but the size of the tank has a play in this as well as the amount of plants/water quality and even the amount of sunlight and fish in the tank. You cannot stick a plant in a tank and say done. It doesn't work like that. In fact, some plants when decomposing and or dying off can harm your fish particularly in a smaller tank as there is less water for the decomposing plant life to filter into.

Think of that old science test in school. Take a small cup and let a single drop of ink spill into it. Now dip a white napkin in it and see how strong that ink is despite the water. Now, take a very large bowl and do the same thing. A very big difference. Only in this case you have to always remember; there is something living in that cup you are spilling ink into.
Mei Silja
Mei Silja - 7 years ago
No expert, simply out of all the fish people can own, Betta are my favorites followed by the little guppies~

Just be sure the bowl is small enough you can cover the top once you lift it free from the tank. People rarely get to see Betta’s jumping but they do jump and it’s fast!

Coconut husk, I’ve never thought to use that and I don’t know much about it. I did look it up and it seems very popular! If you decide to use it just be very sure you have gone over the whole thing with a fine sander so if Bob should brush against it or even lay down inside it won’t snag his tail.

I have used Terracotta pots myself because I have always made it look like someone has accidentally flooded their garden. XD A bit of fantasy! The natural look is always beautiful and often has that wild feel so I hope you make an updated video with what you do!

No worries, Betta fish have huge personalities! Some males just don’t flare, and are not aggressive in the least. Please don't mistake this as an okay to house another male with him. Huge no no. No fish with large colorful fins ever! It is good every now and then, maybe once a month or so; you give him something to flare at if he wants to. A mirror works so he can see himself. This will give Bob some sense he is protecting his territory from an intruder. Never leave the mirror there and once he has flared slowly move the mirror away. It will be as if he scared another male off. I’ve seen others do this to great success.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Shawnlyq All due respect but I've been breeding for many years and I can tell you right now that there is no such thing as a betta expert. You always have plenty to learn.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nicholas Bennett Though plants will utilize nitrate from the cycle breaking fish waste down they cannot survive just on that alone.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
The insight you've provided certainly shows you are rather the expert in this Betta field alr!

Right! I would get a small bowl to move in next time to prevent the stress upon moving. Great pointer!

As you diagnose on the tank, I myself also think that it has insufficient hiding space in such a long tank. I'm thinking of removing the stone henge on the right of the tank and replacing it with a DIY moss tree.

As for the terracotta pot, as much as I want to add it, I would use a much more 'natural approach'. Could I use a coconut husk(maybe with moss over it) instead? I would certainly love the natural approach though!

Honestly, Bob haven't been showing any sign of aggression, especially whenever I place my finger or anything pointing at him, he just be checking me out and following without flaring at all. I know this is uncommon but could it be linked with illness. However he is just eating fine as well as fins were fan out graciously along with swimming well. Am I just overthinking into it? :'(
Nicholas Bennett
Nicholas Bennett - 7 years ago
Mei Silja the plants use the nutrients from the fish poop
Mei Silja
Mei Silja - 7 years ago
Hies! I must say that I am no expert in Betta Fish, but I do have a lot of experience through my parents and more recently some friends who breed them. You have a beautiful Betta I must say, and I am very jealous
you have a crown tail! Those are annoyingly rare where I live.

One tip I can give for you and Bob, the next time you must move him. Personally I suggest a cup, as you can
place your hand over this easily. Plus, everyone has a cup, just be sure it’s not plastic and you have rinsed it. This will keep pressure off his organs, be less stressful and not risk his tail or him jumping out as there will be water with him.

For his hide, while you do have one I noticed your tank is in a bedroom? This means a lot of activity and movement so perhaps get him a terracotta pot and angle it in a way that he doesn’t have to see the front of the tank. Don’t worry about him hiding away too much, male Betta love showing off so he won’t stay in there. This just gives him a place to go if he feels nervous when you first appear in the room, or if you are messing with bedding/clothes. Those flying cloths can be fast and bright like a flaring male.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
Hi! Am not an expert but Mei you seem like you're pretty good in the field so could you check my latest vid on betta somewhere around 4:22 and advice if the tank has sufficient hiding space?
Mei Silja
Mei Silja - 7 years ago
Not enough plants for that, and you never use just gravel. You get about three inches of dirt then an inch of gravel so the plants get a lot of root room.
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Mei Silja could be a walstad tank
Kristoffer rotmg
Kristoffer rotmg - 7 years ago
Mei Silja as others have pointed out? Why don't you read his comments? Selective reading skills, huh?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Mei Silja omg thank you. Exactly what I was thinking.
Emily Moya
Emily Moya - 7 years ago
Hola soy de lo República Dominicana y me interesa tu vetta
Kevin Fonrose
Kevin Fonrose - 7 years ago
Hey Mike when can we expect an update on the beamswork DA120?
Micaela Missildine
Micaela Missildine - 7 years ago
I've had two betta both died of old age
Jenn
Jenn - 7 years ago
Hi, my betta , Bagel, got ripped fins and all the plants in his tank are soft, and the only other fish he lives with are two amano shrimp. a few hours ago he had no ripped fins and I don't know what could be ripping them. He also doesn't have fin rot. All the research I have done on amano shrimp says nothing about them nipping fins. Does anyone know what could be ripping them?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Bagel the Betta Is it his tail? Because some bettas when stressed will rip at their own tails. I'm assuming you've got a tail biter who is currently stressed.
Angelu Quijencio
Angelu Quijencio - 7 years ago
you need a pacquiao betta fish you already have jeff, and make them fight hahaha.
Royal Aquatics
Royal Aquatics - 7 years ago
I have always had betta fish and spoil them alot ! :)
Fabiola Palop
Fabiola Palop - 7 years ago
He looked so fascinated by the siphon!!
Autumn Mist Eventing
Autumn Mist Eventing - 7 years ago
I keep my Betta in a 20 gallon tank
Recked Hail
Recked Hail - 7 years ago
My nano tank is constantly losing water due to evaporation making me having to do constant water changes. How do i prevent this?
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Recked Hail nano tanks need frequent water changes anyway despite evaporation. Best solution is upgrade your tank size
Hannah Powell
Hannah Powell - 7 years ago
Love the betta Videos. Can you make one on how to properly clean a betta tank after a fish has passed away , in preparation for a new betta?!
Tammy Stockford
Tammy Stockford - 7 years ago
any size tank is better than the betta fish platforms of the 70s
Tammy Stockford
Tammy Stockford - 7 years ago
your last reason is the best reason
fbexi1981
fbexi1981 - 7 years ago
we just got a crown tail betta for my little boy. he's got a planted 5 gal and his name is Swishy. he loves the riccia and uses it as a hammock.
Puppy-Lover 10047
Puppy-Lover 10047 - 7 years ago
I have 6 betta fish
Nepali Fish Guy
Nepali Fish Guy - 7 years ago
do check my betta fish its super gorgeous. ;)
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
We have 4 bettas in 1 tank...2 males and 2 females. They get along fine because there is plenty of room and food and most important, there are plenty of plants. in the wild, bettas typically live in calm areas of streams where there are tons of weeds and things for them to hide in. if you are going to have a tiny tank like this one, then you can only have one male. But if you have a 20 gallon or larger, I have never had any problem having two males and two females in the tank at a time. primarily, you want to block the outflow from an over the side filter to make sure that the water remains calm. you can do this by putting filter floss or something similar at the downspout from the filter to allow the water to drain down into the water versus pouring out and disturbing the water column. as with all fish, you have to keep up on water changes, but I find that heavy heavy plant life doesn't bother these guys a bit.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox that may be a fair statement to say that it is for advanced people. It may also be fair to say that only certain fish are going to get along with other fish. But in general I am simply telling you that factually over the past 40 years that I have been raising fish since I was 10 and I am now over 50, but I have without any problem whatsoever kept multiple male and female bettas in the same tank. So while you may wish to come up with all sorts of reasons why it hasn't worked for you, I'm telling you it has worked for me in the past, and is working for me presently. In addition, my daughter is hardly an expert fishkeeper and does nothing more than sprinkle in fish flakes for me once a day. so again, to reiterate, despite some of you folks having no luck doing this, and despite your arguing with me as if I have some Grand desire to mess up people's fish tanks by giving them bad advice, I am telling you that I have done it successfully and I'm doing it right now. anyway, good luck, sorry you have not had success with it, and I'm done arguing about it.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz In some cases, yes you absolutely can. But the average fish keeper won't be able to pull it off. I have experimented in years past with a 150 gallon and several males and females I spawned myself and raised up together. Some males simply cannot be kept in a tank with other fish. In your case you've done everything you can to recreate a natural environment and obviously have fish that are content to claim and stick to their own little territories. Some males wouldn't be so content with that. In the wild their territories can spawn 3 feet or more. It depends on the fish. It's uncommon in betta keeping that someone is 1. experienced enough and 2. happens upon fish with more suitable personalities. It would be unwise to recommend this for anyone simply because it's an advanced fishkeeping project not for novices. I personally find it impressive as it speaks of your ability as a fish keeper, that being said I still don't think others should try it.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox. well if you put them into bigger tanks, you can have several. that's all I'm saying
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz That isn't my assumption at all. I just know bettas very well given I've been breeding them for 17 years.
RICK LETT
RICK LETT - 7 years ago
Beautifully explained. You need more upvotes.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox. I respectfully disagree. Your assumption is that only one male betta lives in any given stream in the wild and would never come across another betta. in practice, in a larger aquarium, just as in the wild, the bettas will go their separate way and claim their own territory and typically do not bother each other at all. Unless there is a territory dispute, due to a very small area for them to live, or a food dispute because of too little food, I have never in my 45 years of raising fish, including tons of bettas, have never had a problem. Again, to be clear, I have tons of plants in my betta tank, and I personally believe this is the key to them a living peacefully. I never have bettas die prematurely. Anyway, you may want try it sometime. I assure you I am not lying about this. It works fine.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz this is a unusual situation to work and I wouldn't advise others try it. Needlessly dangerous and will be stressful for the fish.
Leo F.
Leo F. - 7 years ago
DID HE EVEN ADD Water condiotener drops??!?!?? Tf BRUH !! Jeff going die ! Poor Jeff
Da Frontyardigans
Da Frontyardigans - 7 years ago
I would buy a betta but my petco won't sell me fish because I'm too young I'm 16 and I apparently have to be 18
Bhargav Bhonsle
Bhargav Bhonsle - 7 years ago
Hi bro just bought a female Betta and but her in with the male he builds a bubble nest and started attacking her .
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
RICK LETT Funny, we started breeding around the same age. It can be done somewhat inexpensively but the amount of effort involved, not to mention the prices of things these days makes it more expensive these days. Also having continued breeding into adulthood I have learned and grown and overtime upgraded to be the best system for my fishes quality of life. About $4200 invested in my breeding barracks and grow out shelves. I also strive for the very best for my fish. The basic setup including spawn tank, growout tank, individual 1 gallon jars, heaters, sponge filters, air pump, live food, lights, etc all add up very quickly. Easily $1000+ for the bare essentials. If you're going dirt cheap even with plastic tubs, no lights or live food it's still a few $100. Once they're individually jarred the amount of work is quadrupled not to mention most people aren't gonna buy one unless it's a high quality, good looking fish so you end up with a bunch of unwanted fish.
RICK LETT
RICK LETT - 7 years ago
Not accurate. I began successfully breeding bettas in 10 gallon tanks at the age of 9. If one learns the subtle ins and outs, bettas can be bred for very little money and it's a fantastic adventure.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Bhargav Bhonsle you can't mix a male and female unless you're trying to breed and breeding takes a ton of money, time and research.
AshleysArchives
AshleysArchives - 7 years ago
My betta loves to go behind the filter and chill for a while before swimming around and around it again
Shannon
Shannon - 7 years ago
aren't you not supposed to put a fish tank directly in front of a window? the difference in light throughout the day causes temperature changes that can stress out the fish.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Shannon actually the natural uv is great for them but the added light can cause algae growth.
TheTruGamer732
TheTruGamer732 - 7 years ago
I have crowntail betta in a community tank 1 goldfish ( that's very friendly ) 3 guppies ( friends with the betta ) 3 tiger fish ( nothing special friendly ) 3 species I don't know they are black and yellow ( kinda trouble makers )
Josef Sabó
Josef Sabó - 7 years ago
Filter? Heater? More plants? WHERE??!! And dont start me on that Betta doesnt need that!!
Ryo Watanabe
Ryo Watanabe - 7 years ago
Nice video! Jeff is a really nice looking Betta :)
Catfsihnig
Catfsihnig - 7 years ago
Why you need a JEFF
TheFISHsquad
TheFISHsquad - 7 years ago
I'm just starting YouTube maybe collaboration
The Terminator
The Terminator - 7 years ago
Hey aquapros! I need help with my fish tank. I'm trying to make a brackish water planted 20 gallon tank. Any ideas for soil I should use?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
The Terminator I use eco complete and all my bettas get brackish water.
The Terminator
The Terminator - 7 years ago
also i have a bubbler. will that work?
The Terminator
The Terminator - 7 years ago
Thanks Dale Ella Erica Zapanta! also one more thing, do i mix the two soils or do i put one on top of the other?
Dale Ella Erica Zapanta
Dale Ella Erica Zapanta - 7 years ago
The Terminator i recommend ada soil, this soil will give nutrients to the plant so that they will grow faster,but before you put the soil put the garden soil first,garden soil have ammonia in it,ammonia is the food of the beneficial bacteria that protects the fish from toxic things also I recommend getting a CO2, the CO2 will make your plants very green but be careful when you set up a CO2 container you will need assistance to do this, your tank will cycle fast when you follow this instructions.

HOPE THIS HELPS
det hat
det hat - 7 years ago
đẹp quá đó admin
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
You guys are so lucky with your dollar a gallon sale, I wish it was here. Then again if it was here in Australia my house would be even more filled with aquariums XD
Russell Jonn Tan
Russell Jonn Tan - 7 years ago
Jeff update XD
Battierprune
Battierprune - 7 years ago
I once had a betts and I don't know how but I kept it alive for four years
GDee Cichlids
GDee Cichlids - 7 years ago
Jeff looks happy in his tank. This setup looks really nice. Well done mike.
zac does stuff
zac does stuff - 7 years ago
THAY are comeing he is geting more than one
Rambles at Nothing
Rambles at Nothing - 7 years ago
No filter, no heater, thats sad. Why such a small tank for him. My betta in 40L with heater, filter and a pelco. Plants etc.
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
Evionix 2.5 is better than a fish bowl but 5 gallons is even better and easier to maintain and the more gallons you have the easier it is for you and the happier the betta
Evionix
Evionix - 7 years ago
SevenFilms just a few
SevenFilms
SevenFilms - 7 years ago
ShanShan really? Where'd you hear that? From a lonely clerk at PetSmart. A betta should have a 5 gallon at the very least in my opinion. A 2.5 is a lot better than a shitty bowl but your betta will be a lot happier in something larger.
Evionix
Evionix - 7 years ago
2.5 Gallons is how big a betta tank is supposed to be
Pete Kennedy
Pete Kennedy - 7 years ago
spoiler alert: when you buy a betta from petco, they put another one in the tank.
scampublic
scampublic - 7 years ago
Yeah, really. I don't think petco is going to stop selling any time soon
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Pete Kennedy not really tho
Emilio Rendon
Emilio Rendon - 7 years ago
Pete Kennedy cup*
raizinhell1
raizinhell1 - 7 years ago
i ended up buying a betta after watching this video
Rucha Jadhav
Rucha Jadhav - 7 years ago
Hope to see Jeff in a bigger tank, atleast a 5 gallon. Also, do add API Stress Coat Plus, Did wonders for my betta fish (Poseidon)
:)
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
Rucha Jadhav nice name mine is Argos
Tom Cashman
Tom Cashman - 7 years ago
can you tell me what plant did you put on the top of water Thanks.
speedles
speedles - 7 years ago
You gave him SOO many blood worms.... I thought you were supposed to feed them 3...
I feed my betta fish a few flakes a day and no more o,o
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Prapti Panda That is completely wrong. Their stomachs are way bigger than their eyeballs. Stop commenting giving bad advice and spreading misinformation when you clearly don't actually know what you're talking about.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Prapti Panda that's the biggest betta myth there is. Their stomachs are way bigger than their eyeballs. I know what I'm talking about here as I feed mine heavily and they live longer than most people's and never have swim bladder or constipation issues. I can even back this info up. One sec.
speedles
speedles - 7 years ago
oh my gosh POOR AQUA!
(aqua is my betta)
thanks so much for telling me though :O
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
speedles that's a very common mistake, they need more food then that.
david w
david w - 7 years ago
my betta feels like a dog. hes the only fish i have that isnt scared of anything hah. and every time i go near my 10g he swims straight up to the front.
Ecartts
Ecartts - 7 years ago
The betta.. one of my rare fish that doesnt get scared even when I put 75 % on my arm into his aquarium (for cleaning or to move something). Other fish just runs away (looking scared).. but my betta doesnt care.. he wants to say whats up to my arm haha. I love him for these moments
MattacksRC
MattacksRC - 7 years ago
no filter?
Mayarooski Tena
Mayarooski Tena - 7 years ago
I am going to set up my Betta tank, should I get a hiding place such as the little castles? Or like rocks and plants?
Lizards'n Spiders
Lizards'n Spiders - 7 years ago
Where i live window tanks are baaaaaad
NerdyPlays
NerdyPlays - 7 years ago
There is green stuff growing on my tank and when I try to take it off it sticks on can you help me?
Jessica Cook
Jessica Cook - 7 years ago
What happened to his heater and filter?? Their are kinda important!!
Victoria Norde
Victoria Norde - 6 years ago
Jessica Cook not really, my bf’s fighters lived for 4-5 years (there were 4 of them in total). All separate glass bowls. As long as you keep an eye on the water and fish, don’t over feed them then it will be fine. + heater is needed if you’re forced to live in a cold cave (mine actually seems to be one, cos electricity ones)
It's Ye boi
It's Ye boi - 6 years ago
Jessica Cook theyre*
Alyse Neirbo
Alyse Neirbo - 7 years ago
Depends where he lives if he needs a heater and he has plants and moss balls and a big tank and he cleans his tank so no he doesnt really need a filter
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Brianna Harter I've only ever had tumors in metallics and most diseases at that age are due to immune systems declining. Mine almost always die naturally with little to no health problems.
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
From my experiences most bettas devolp tumors and other diseases caused by old age around those ages.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Brianna Harter Most of mine live well past 6, have had them live to be 12 so no. 9 isn't rare when your care is proper.
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Um*
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Brianna Harter I'm not if he is trying for a walstad tank
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
average life span is 4 to 5.

9 years is rare even with the best of care.think of a 9 year old betta the equivalent of a 20 year old dog it's great they lived so long but they certainly aren't the standard.

I should know how hard it is to get a betta to live 9 years cause I have had a betta live that long.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
DMAN D honestly bettas can live well over 9-10 so 4 really isn't very good. Temperature fluctuations too low will drastically affect their lifespan so though you are touting despite improper care your betta managed to survive a few years it still died very young and isn't something you should be arguing. Maybe listen to some of the betta people on here that are trying to help you better the lives of your fish instead of defending bad husbandry by citing a fish that died fairly young as proof it's perfectly fine for them.
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
Yes the ammonia has always reads 0. The tank is 5 gallons with 50% weekly wc so it stays good plus the big plant load.
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
plants mainly use nitrates and can't make up for the lack of benifceail bacteria the filter is supposed to contain.your betta may have lived to be 4 but did you ever check to make sure their enivorment was actually heathy for them cause bettas can surive horrible condations.


room temperature varies from preson to preson.my room keeps the water at 28 c cause I like it hot in my room.but in other poeples homes it can get pretty cold.
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
If your tank is planted and you keep up with the wc your fish will be fine. I don't run filters with my bettas and my last betta lived to 4. The ambient room temp can drop to below 10c and that is wayyy to cold for bettas.I am not saying you should not run them I do advice them for beginners but it is not needed.
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
a filter is more important then a heater.


a filter processes highly toxic ammonia into mostly harmless nitrates.water changes aren't going to help when the ammonia is being broken down.


you can keep the room warm enough to keep the tank at the right temperature but you can't water change enough to off set the ammonia spike your fish will constantly be going trough.
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
A heater is but not a filter.
keahi103
keahi103 - 7 years ago
Jeff! I was beginning to wonder happened to him after your last update to him
Tyler Gordon
Tyler Gordon - 7 years ago
did you cycle his tank?
Randolph Gajadhar
Randolph Gajadhar - 7 years ago
offish?? lol
Lizzy Hiebert
Lizzy Hiebert - 7 years ago
I have 2 bettas. I have 2 males in 2 tanks. One is in a 1.5 Gal tank and the other is a 2.5 Gal tank. I want to get a 2.5 Gal for the 1.5 Gal but I cant at the moment
Casey Jones
Casey Jones - 7 years ago
"If you get a Beeta, you save it from a life in a cup"

You're fucking stupid.

Save one Betta while giving them $ so they can put thousands of more Bettas in small cups.
Darren Ellerton
Darren Ellerton - 7 years ago
Instead of moaning and groaning about how big corporate stores keep (or rather miss-keep) their bettas, the masses should get off their lazy asses and write to the company, include photos from their stores, the more people complain and keep complaining, the greater the chance this practice will be stopped.

I know I know, I can hear it, "your wasting your breath" your stupid to say this"!
Maybe, but things can and do change, generally if the public outcry is big enough and loud enough things change

Oh and while writing to that corporate megastore, send a copy to your local political office.

There are a lot of unhappy and annoyed people out there... these comment sections prove it!

Power to the pen!
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Emily Fish couldn't have said it better
Emily Fish
Emily Fish - 7 years ago
Actually it is saving if the betta was mistreated and was sick/dying. Buying a sick animal to save it is still saving it. It doesn't mean you support the marketing and selling of bettas in cups, or you saved the world. It means to THAT betta something because you saved him.

My 2 cents.
Potato
Potato - 7 years ago
solution: steal the betta
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
really it's not that stupid.


if you don't buy it someone else will.cause the majority of people will buy them as a cheap pet and put them in a bowl.
Why am I like this
Why am I like this - 7 years ago
I have a female in a 2.5 gallon, and she is the most active little swimmy thing. Seriously, great health, and she was from my local petsmart. I don't mind buying from my petsmart as they take really great care of their animals, even their bettas and goldfish. Anyways, female bettas are GREAT starters, even easier than males because they have smaller fins and are less prone to fin rot and tearing :)
Angie Richmond
Angie Richmond - 7 years ago
Bettas are awesome! Great video
Nepali Fish Guy
Nepali Fish Guy - 7 years ago
check my betta fish chill on the top of a plant...
lol101 triggered
lol101 triggered - 7 years ago
do i need a heater for a betta fish?
Clumsy Colin
Clumsy Colin - 6 years ago
Princess Lunchbox you mean 78-80
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
Yes.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Rufioh Nitram some apparently don't understand what tropical means and how bad it is for their bodies to be at the wrong temp? Or they don't realize that even hot climate areas will have some kind of temp swing that requires a heater for their fish. I don't know but it's silly to me.
Rufioh Nitram
Rufioh Nitram - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox yeah mine is always in use. I don't see why you wouldn't get one if you want/have tropical fish
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Rufioh Nitram Smart, whether it's in use or not any tropical fish tank needs a heat source.
Rufioh Nitram
Rufioh Nitram - 7 years ago
Dale Ella Erica Zapanta well..not necessarily. It's 100+ where I live all the time, but I keep heaters in all of my betta tanks
Dale Ella Erica Zapanta
Dale Ella Erica Zapanta - 7 years ago
When your on a tropical country you don't need a heater..
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
lol101 triggered You're welcome!
lol101 triggered
lol101 triggered - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox ok thankyou
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
lol101 triggered Yes, they're a tropical fish and like to be at 80-82 at all times.
Shadow
Shadow - 7 years ago
dude lower your head were down here not up in the sky
Big Burgers
Big Burgers - 7 years ago
WTF petco? BRUH, buy from a betta breeder much? Buying from petco means you just gave petco money aka more incentive to sell shitty bred bettas jfc buying from a pet store isn't saving any lives. Can get like a good bred betta for around $50 or more depending on what color and fin type you want.
G Cilidales
G Cilidales - 7 years ago
Big Burgers no matter if he buys it if doesn't but it's the will still order stock lmao, think before you speak
Josh Harriss
Josh Harriss - 7 years ago
Im getting a betta some time soon actually!!
Aura Fish
Aura Fish - 7 years ago
i love my bettas. i only have two atm, but i'm hoping to get more. i'm even planning a 5 gallon planted tank for some bettas and shrimps
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Aura Fish You can only keep one betta in a 5 gallon and it will eat the shrimp. Try a ramshorn snail.
Joseph Jefferies
Joseph Jefferies - 7 years ago
no filter?
Richard James
Richard James - 7 years ago
Nah. SA cichlids all the way
Ekitia
Ekitia - 7 years ago
Why all the Petco hating? You do know that Petsmart, Wal-mart and Several other places sell betas like that. From what I have see Petco treats their bettas FAR better than any other place I have seen. Still not ideal but it is a temporary place till they get their new home.
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
it's mainly because it's a big chain store and when people see one bad store they think they've seen them all.when it really depends on the store.
Nicks fish Tanks
Nicks fish Tanks - 7 years ago
I have a 20 gallon tank with 4 mollies a pleco a baby mollie and a snail could I get a beta fish the tank is planted
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
First of all, use punctuation. Second, it depends on how aggressive the Betta is.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nicks shrimp Tank be careful, bettas love to nibble snails feelers off as they look like worms and bettas are a insectivore.
Jordan's Fish Room
Jordan's Fish Room - 7 years ago
yes
Cichlids 5 Aquatics
Cichlids 5 Aquatics - 7 years ago
I'm trying to breed my bettas
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
Good luck.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Cichlids 5 I advise you make sure you know what you're getting into. Takes a lot of time money and effort to breed bettas. Daily water changes for at least 4 months before they can be sold and they all need to be individually housed at about 8-10 weeks. Some spawns have 300+ fry.
Papa yin
Papa yin - 7 years ago
my name is Jeff
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Papayin RM mah names yefffffff
Adam Puffler Media
Adam Puffler Media - 7 years ago
Where's the heater?
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Adam Puffler Media its summer so no heater is needed to maintain 76- 80
Nemanja Milutinovic
Nemanja Milutinovic - 7 years ago
I come from Serbia and the betta fishs are ceaping in 5-8 liter tank.
AND he is soo CUTE!!!
Aurielle
Aurielle - 7 years ago
betta fish are terribly misunderstood creatures
Kelvin Guzman
Kelvin Guzman - 7 years ago
What happen whit filter and bacterial they not need it?
Kelvin Guzman
Kelvin Guzman - 7 years ago
+AQUAPROS thank u so much..
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
with a siphon... 1x a week 50%
Kelvin Guzman
Kelvin Guzman - 7 years ago
+AQUAPROS and how u regularly chance water.
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Kelvin Guzman regular water changes eliminates the need for a filter, on the next update you will see a tiny hob added
// GRILO - シ //
// GRILO - シ // - 7 years ago
i just got one because of of this lol
Matarese28
Matarese28 - 7 years ago
Well I was thinking of getting a betta for my 5.5 gallon shrimp tank, now I think I have to
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Matarese28 Bettas will eat shrimp.
Emily Thigpen
Emily Thigpen - 7 years ago
What is the ideal tank size for a betta fish?
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
2.5 is fine but still too small in my opinion and will need water changes twice a week. I would say 5-10 would be best.
Ethan Lang
Ethan Lang - 7 years ago
Emily Thigpen If this is your first fish I would recommend a 10 gallon tank. You can add a few other fresheater fish as long as they are peaceful and don't have frills. The betta usually won't attack them.
Jeff Frank
Jeff Frank - 7 years ago
If you put the Betta in a 20 gallon you can keep other school g fish with it like dianos or tetras.
rabidsmiles
rabidsmiles - 7 years ago
Maybe an anubias plant tied to that rock in the back...Bettas love having a leaf to hide under and build bubble nests with.
Nia Castro
Nia Castro - 7 years ago
I adore bettas. Ive been keeping them for years and they are such a fun fish to have. Currently I have one in a 10 gallon with amano shrimp and a snail. They all get along really well.
Nia Castro
Nia Castro - 7 years ago
My tank is heavily planted and has many hiding places for the shrimp that the betta can't access. My male is very tame as well so he doesn't bother them. Never had a problem.
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Nia Castro That's surprising and fairly uncommon. Bettas usually end up eating the shrimp.
Johnny Newport Alfaro
Johnny Newport Alfaro - 7 years ago
Broooo donate me a tank
StoryShepherd
StoryShepherd - 7 years ago
By going to Petco and purchasing bettas you might be saving one betta from a sad life in a cup, but you are only supporting the practice and the store by purchasing their product. By buying that one fish you are telling the store "Hey I love that you keep your fish in subpar conditions here is my money and support to keep doing this" and it'll only fuel the cycle of keep hundreds and thousands of animals in poor condition. You have a very large fan base and I'm a little miffed that you would make such a misinformed statement to so many people to go out and support places like Petco.
I would instead implore people to find local stores and breeders who keep their fish happy and healthy and support those stores instead.
Chris C
Chris C - 6 years ago
Those small pet stores usually dont exist anymore. and if they do like the one here the bettas are in a dman cup.. so why does it matter?
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
Deadpan Drip Actually as long as water quality is maintained there is nothing wrong with temporarily housing bettas in a smaller container while they grow out and must be separated. Yes, most breeders like myself cannot keep enough 2.5 gallons to house all the fish from a single spawn that might require individual jarring, so we use smaller jars and much more frequent water changes. It's common sense.
Deadpan Drip
Deadpan Drip - 6 years ago
StoryShepherd a Bettas should be housed in a 2.5-5 gallon tank MINIMUM . How many "breeders" do you know of do that?
Conner Welch
Conner Welch - 6 years ago
I keep fish and I maintain that fish don't have feelings.
Feel good Inc.
Feel good Inc. - 6 years ago
Big City Bettas then we best keep buying ✔️
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 6 years ago
Piddyx And right after they sell the one you save from a cup they replace it with another betta in a cup. It won't change until consumers stop buying.
Piddyx
Piddyx - 6 years ago
You save that fish from a sad life in a cup.
Feel good Inc.
Feel good Inc. - 6 years ago
Actually betta fish usually survive their time in petco/petsupermarket, the fact that a store sells them isn't the big problem, it's the false advertising that the people buying them can keep them in 1/2 gallon tanks or tiny little bowls.
In my opinion a betta should have 3 gallons or more. My betta's about 4 years old now living in a 3 gallon
E.X.R.X LOrd
E.X.R.X LOrd - 6 years ago
Mine thrived in a 2.5 :) has him for 3 years or so some time ago.. he died though not too long ago :/
Daniel Beach
Daniel Beach - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd I
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Unxpekted I see your point, but I breed as a hobby because I want to produce healthy, vital bettas that will live long lives. I owned petstore bettas for years and it was heartbreaking how young they would die. I started breeding years ago and soon saw how proper care and diet early in their lives can increase their overall lifespan. I put at least 2 hours into feeding and water changes every single day because I want to produce healthy fish. I don't charge much for my fish as it isn't about making a profit, merely trying to cover the cost of keeping and raising so many fish. I breed betta splendens because I love them. They are amazing little fish. I am passionate about spreading the word of hobby breeders so people don't have to support those chain pet shops by buying fish that won't live nearly as long as they should all because they weren't given a good start or bred responsibly. Instead they can support the people who raise these fish simply because they love them, not to make money. Which would you rather support? If enough people started buying from breeders Petco and PetSmarts demand would drop and so they would decrease supply thus keeping fewer bettas on those shelves. Small changes can be made if people are properly educated on their opinions.
Unxpekted
Unxpekted - 7 years ago
I do not regret buying my little guy from Petco. I love him, he is awesome, and I am glad I saved him out that environment. I can't see it any other way. But yes it's sad. SO is massacres in the Middle East simply because you are of the Christian faith, so is massacres at a music concert, etc. etc. I get your point but not sure Petsmart is going to stop anytime soon.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
CookieHam27 She didn't say anything about a fish rescue and I'm not even sure that's a thing...
CookieHam27
CookieHam27 - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd it's not very common for everyone to have a local fish rescue.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Unxpekted If you're referring to finding a reputable breeder it isn't hard in major cities. I'm located in NYC and know of a few other local breeders. Cities have breeders too.
Unxpekted
Unxpekted - 7 years ago
Difficult to find. Slightly ignorant comment. It's like saying buy your own chickens and raise them instead of eating out, well I live in a major city where that would be nearly impossible. But yes I get your point and it's a good one.
Aquatic Addiction
Aquatic Addiction - 7 years ago
It's more important for Petco to employ people that actually care about fish because these are the people that interact with these uninformed betta owners. Spontaneous betta owners do not shop at local fish stores, they are prone to go to either of these 2. Petco is not going to go out of business and close down their fish section just because of a few fish lovers boycotting these cups, in fact I've just been to a local fishstore with wonderful displays and beautiful tanks full of exotic fishes and guess what? Bettas still in those little cups. It's not Petco and Petsmart, it's the betta industry. Unless you yourself is the owner of the shop, sorry, just got to look past it and hope for the best. If you work at one of these stores, don't be afraid to educate your customers. It might be these betta's only hope because they are at your store and you can use your valuable experience and insights to pursuade that customer to bring home a 5-gallon tank instead of a bowl. My friend has done it before.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Titans - Gaming and more Hate to break it you but the beneficial bacteria doesn't reside in the water and in such a small cup it is doing more harm than good as it won't be able to cycle. It's the pH swings that makes daily changes dangerous.
Titans - Gaming and more
Titans - Gaming and more - 7 years ago
Tatsuhiro Satou hate to break it to you, but every day is way to much for fish, it takes too much beneficial bacteria
Tatsuhiro Satou
Tatsuhiro Satou - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd dont know about yours but my petco is great do water changes on the betta ever day and have healther fish than anyother shop in the area i get everything but my angels there
Malevolence
Malevolence - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd Very true! I found a more local fish store (which is where I got my most recent fish). They don't only sell freshwater fish, but also some live plants, coral, saltwater fish, and turtles! I love just casually going there just to look around. They also have so many pet supplies there (and the siphons there are much nicer and easier to use than the ones at Petco).

However they do sometimes put the bettas in cups. They are usually in a tank, but when a kid is like "Can I look closer at that one?" or something, they'd put them in a cup for the sole purpose of letting them see the fish up closer or taking them home. I think it's a bit better than Petco, seeing as they do get a tank and are cupped every once in a while.
Potato
Potato - 7 years ago
i think we oughta support ethical pet stores or steal from the big corporations
Westside Hustle
Westside Hustle - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd if I did have the resources in my town believe me I would stop buying from petco and honestly when I was a lot younger I did not know there was other fish stores that sold fish that weren't that expensive but now I am really planning on making the drive to the fish store out of town it'll be pricey (My SUV wastes gas like crazy) but it'll be worth it knowing I'm buying from a good store
StoryShepherd
StoryShepherd - 7 years ago
That's ok! I never meant to bash anyone who didn't have these resources readily available, I know a lot of areas don't have many pet stores except for chain stores. Some people just don't even know there are other options, Im not here to police people and ban them from petco, I just wanted to remind people to check their local resources and do the best they can.
Westside Hustle
Westside Hustle - 7 years ago
StoryShepherd some of us don't have any local fish stores so petco is our only option. The nearest fish store is 45-50 minutes away and I just don't have the time to make that drive
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
Of course, but coming from experience that isn't practical, at least in the pet business. We are an incredibly tiny minority of enthusiasts who think this way. I try to educate as many people as possible, but again regardless most people are gonna try to save a dollar.
StoryShepherd
StoryShepherd - 7 years ago
I agree there are a lot of people who don't care or just don't know, but I think having the mentality of "nothing will ever change" is dangerous and prevents even the possibility for change. Nothing ever happens rover night but with more and more people advocating for the care of animals I think it's always good to keep spreading knowledge and supporting those who practice good animal husbandry.
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
This isn't true. They will continue to buy fish regardless if you abstain. There are far too many uneducated people willing to purchase bettas without looking up or heading the advice of someone more knowledgeable than themselves. Believe me, as a manager of a corporate petstore, there are far too many willing to throw a poor betta in a bowl without a second thought.
p.j. Bailey
p.j. Bailey - 7 years ago
Beta, with 1 "T" is pronounced "bait-uh". Betta, with 2 "T"s as in Betta Splendens, is pronounced "bet-tuh" You are supposed to be a "pro", right?
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+p.j. Bailey hahaha I get harassed either way I pronounce it, in the previous vid I pronounced "bet-a and 50% of people were pissed that I didnt say bay-ta. Now I just go back and forth
p.j. Bailey
p.j. Bailey - 7 years ago
Lol! I don't have many pet peeves, but this is one. I usually ignore it, you just happened to catch my ire this afternoon. It will not stop me from watching your videos!
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+p.j. Bailey fishkeepers pronounce it both ways, I find myself going back and forth, at the end of the day, as long as we all know what were talking about, whats the matter?
Icey Turtletea
Icey Turtletea - 7 years ago
actually, on that note, and maybe touching back on the avatar tank... what if you took a small rock with a flat back, added a suction cup, attached plants on top and put it near the surface for Jeff to rest on?
Icey Turtletea
Icey Turtletea - 7 years ago
you outta get a betta floating log! it's great for them to rest in. or a tall growing anubias!
mlp universe
mlp universe - 7 years ago
i have 5 bettas and im getting more
Michael Lou
Michael Lou - 7 years ago
What's even better is a tank of platinum female dumbo bettas. The girls are much more interesting because you can have several in one tank and watch them interact without killing each other.
W Kan
W Kan - 7 years ago
I have TONS of salvinia minima in 20+ tanks. its great for water quality and cover / insulation
Allyson Chains
Allyson Chains - 7 years ago
Jeff looks so happy! Great setup and so glad you smoothed out the dragon stone. I was worried. Love your channel and agree about betta keeping! Where did you get the salvinia?
Kastin4Dayz
Kastin4Dayz - 7 years ago
personality? that's why I keep puffers
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Kastin4Dayz Thanks for the suggestion. I'll start looking for some
Kastin4Dayz
Kastin4Dayz - 7 years ago
oof, i despise the dwarfs, yeah better switch to the amazons
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Kastin4Dayz admittedly I don't have any experience with Amazon puffers, but my boyfriend's dwarf puffers would kill anything they were in the tank with. Maybe he should try Amazon puffers instead
Kastin4Dayz
Kastin4Dayz - 7 years ago
Not the amazon puffers
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Kastin4Dayz puffers are so aggressive though
Muttzilla __
Muttzilla __ - 7 years ago
I have 2!
morgan t
morgan t - 7 years ago
my betta is in a ten gallon tank
lol ll
lol ll - 6 years ago
My is in a 100 gallon
mushlove
mushlove - 6 years ago
my beta is in a 2000 gallon tank.
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
Daphne The Cat oh that's sad.
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
morgan t ten gallons is tiny mine is 17 gallons
LetsplayZ
LetsplayZ - 7 years ago
Same
Daphne The Cat
Daphne The Cat - 7 years ago
morgan t my beta holly just passed yesterday. He(I named him when he was a baby so he had a girl name) was in a 20 gallon tank. But the tank ended up breaking so now I'm going to get a 2-3 gallon tank so save a little space. :)
Cinnamon songs
Cinnamon songs - 7 years ago
I upgraded mine from a 0.5 gal [I was rather oblivious when I got him] to a ten gal about six, seven months ago—he's so much better now, in all aspects. he has a good appetite, long, gorgeous fins, nice colouration, and a rather abundant personality. I couldn't be happier. not only is a big tank good for the fish, but it is so much more interesting to watch them explore a large space.
Shawnlyq
Shawnlyq - 7 years ago
heheh i went all in by putting him in a 40 gallon @_@
FireFlamingos
FireFlamingos - 7 years ago
Just put mine in a 10 gallon today
Elaina DeWitt
Elaina DeWitt - 7 years ago
Mines in a 20 ;)
Snd's Zoo
Snd's Zoo - 7 years ago
morgan t awsome!
River of Chained Delusions- we have a page on AJCW
River of Chained Delusions- we have a page on AJCW - 7 years ago
Noice. I bet he\she is happy
thiscatisjesus
thiscatisjesus - 7 years ago
morgan t same
Brownie boy 53
Brownie boy 53 - 7 years ago
Where is his heater?
The Fish Nerd
The Fish Nerd - 7 years ago
He's temporarily removed it during the summer since the tank is staying in the upper 70's without it.
Kerim Essaidi
Kerim Essaidi - 7 years ago
you're putting them in the cups ;)
by buying them you make it possible to put others in cups.
Lea Cukic
Lea Cukic - 7 years ago
I thought you were going to break it down
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Lea Cukic lol im done breaking down tanks for a while... hopfully...
luke johnson
luke johnson - 7 years ago
is jeff a doubletail?
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
I have a 3.5 gallon tank for my betta. He is always laying on the gravel and his fins are always low. Is he just old or sick?
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
It says at 80
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
misomie we have only had my betta for a year. I’ll check the water
misomie
misomie - 7 years ago
Hmmm. How old is the betta?

Also the water might be cooler than 78 (they can sometimes be a good ten below) so check it with a thermometer just to make sure.
Jayden Cool
Jayden Cool - 7 years ago
misomie It is not heated because my room is at around 78 and I do water changes
misomie
misomie - 7 years ago
Jayden Cool Is the tank heated and cleaned to keep nitrogen byproducts out?
Hendrik Petersen
Hendrik Petersen - 7 years ago
Heeeey :)
That tank is quite good for a betta!! BUT~ Since bettas need to breathe air from time to time, they like to lie on something near the water surface when they sleep. There're special "leaves" for bettas you can put on the tank glass :)
Museless Writer
Museless Writer - 7 years ago
Hendrik Petersen My betta is actually scared of his, haha
Anonymous Person
Anonymous Person - 7 years ago
Hendrik Petersen
Although it is a good suggestion but most bettas actually hate them, my betta 7 never used his, I had one in there for over 5 months and he never used it:)
Hendrik Petersen
Hendrik Petersen - 7 years ago
WHERES LYLY? SEND HELP Yeah Betta leaf or betta hammock
Jeff H
Jeff H - 7 years ago
WHERES LYLY? SEND HELP look up betta hammock
Lay z
Lay z - 7 years ago
Hendrik Petersen What are the leaves called?
Hendrik Petersen
Hendrik Petersen - 7 years ago
Oh and there is really NOOO guaranty that he won't jump out btw xD
I thought the same when i got my first betta... i was like "oh he won't.... there is plants on the water surface and stuff..." But he did and died xDD
Mel
Mel - 7 years ago
You just posted this after my last betta fish died.... Damn I do need another one.


RIP Boo 2014-2017
iTech
iTech - 7 years ago
Pro tip: use an UNUSED toilet scrub brush to clean the inside of the glass.
Alyse Neirbo
Alyse Neirbo - 7 years ago
I use used ones, the bacteria helps my plants grow :)
iCST
iCST - 7 years ago
Anime Invincible I find magnets for efficient in the long run. I've had mine for 7 years with no problems. They're able to get rid of types of algae that scrubs can't remove. I prefer not to use a razor blade on my tank glass.
Anime Invincible
Anime Invincible - 7 years ago
iTech there are algae scrubs you can buy in pet stores too. Magnets ain't effective as they get worn down with time.
Michael Mrozek
Michael Mrozek - 7 years ago
I'm gonna do a tank with a beta and give him some tank mates what should I put with him
catz Keet
catz Keet - 7 years ago
Often people suggest guppies but those long fin types can trigger aggression in a male betta. I don't think you can go wrong with corys and maybe some small schooling fish like tetras, or a gourami(peaceable, decorative and mid sized)
iCST
iCST - 7 years ago
Michael Mrozek Cory cats and otos almost never have issues. If you get a mean individual, it might attack fish like guppies and tetras, but that doesn't always happen. Dwarf shrimp, snails, and african dwarf frogs are also usually a guarantee.
the Beard
the Beard - 7 years ago
if you would like a list I can recommend some others
the Beard
the Beard - 7 years ago
Michael Mrozek I would say it depends not the betta I have two betta fish one is mean and I can't put it with anything and my other one is friendly and has guppies with him but just be cautious
Michael Mrozek
Michael Mrozek - 7 years ago
WHERES LYLY? SEND HELP I've seen them kept with tank mates before
Lay z
Lay z - 7 years ago
Michael Mrozek Well betas are usually aggressive so... none?
Mike Hamada
Mike Hamada - 7 years ago
Careful mike : don't over fees your bettas, because the males will eat until they bloat and explode, all males do that.
Mike Hamada
Mike Hamada - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox I know but dry food or not they will not stop eating. Because in the wild males need to make sure they ate as much as they can, since they will have no time to eat when they have nests with eggs to handle. And these domestic males also inherited this behavior, I've tried giving them snails, and dead fry they still kept eating I stopped experimenting frozen food, when I noticed that he ate so much, his stomach was about bloat, so I had to fest him for 2 days for his own good, and Betta poop is the weirdest it doesn't look like that or other fish ...
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Mike Hamada It has little to do with the amount of food given and way more with if it's dry food or not. If it's dry the food swells in their stomach and affects their swimbladders and can cause constipation which is deadly for many bettas. This is why it's recommended to always soak all dry feeds before feeding to your betta.
Aquarium Show
Aquarium Show - 7 years ago
Your betta has big lips Lol. Nice video.
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Aquarium Show lollllz
IVIenac3
IVIenac3 - 7 years ago
You couldn't be more wrong about the petco betta's. DON'T buy them.
If you buy, Petco will want to sell more, so they'll buy more.
The only way to stop Petco treating those fish so badly is to stop buying them.
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was males and female both fight
Sapphire Animation
Sapphire Animation - 6 years ago
IVIenac3 or buy them and give them a good home were there not dieing from fin/tail/mouth rot.
lol ll
lol ll - 6 years ago
IVIenac3 || DUMB ASS NOT EVERY ONE HAS A BAD PETCO WHERE THEY LIVE
Tim Amini Golling
Tim Amini Golling - 6 years ago
Ya that’s true but sometimes I buy them anyway bc I think I’m helping the fish
Steven Ashley
Steven Ashley - 7 years ago
walmart has them in very small bags with hardly any water most come in dead
miasworld1865 gaming
miasworld1865 gaming - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 i kinda agree but walmart is worse
Negan
Negan - 7 years ago
I actually reported a local petco by me (there's two, the one thats slightly further away is MUCH better) about a week ago, and I went back and everything is soo much better actually. Clean cups, healthy bettas, I found one that had been slightly overfed, but lets be honest, the workers can't be there all the time, so something is bound to happen. I'm sure if you did what I did, things will change cause petco, the company is strict on animal cruelty (the stores sometimes, not so much). Just go on the website and start a live chat with a rep, and just tell them the location of the store and the conditions of the animals and things should turn around. If you go back and find them the same way, report again. And mind you, it may not be the store itself, it may just be the people that are working in the aquatics area
J-Hope Is my hope
J-Hope Is my hope - 7 years ago
AQUAPROS i just saw some dead ones today
Jif
Jif - 7 years ago
But then their will be 25-30 bettas living in misery in .25 gallon box
Aquatic Addiction
Aquatic Addiction - 7 years ago
I Am Darb my friend who works at one of the big box stores puts her Bettas in the big tanks according to compatibility. Customers get surprises when they walk past and go "is that a betta in there?" And start asking questions. It's a really nice effect, since people seem to feel challenged when seeing Bettas in anything but little cups at a pet store. Pet stores don't understand that going against the status quo is not a bad option. Of course it's impossible to put a betta into every tank, but putting a few looks really good and gets people thinking. A happy betta in a ten gallon with plenty of space and live plants and compatible tank mates looks really great, but you can never communicate that without demonstrating it at the petshop where it's done with professional supervision.
Lawrence Toush
Lawrence Toush - 7 years ago
I know a small independent that keeps them in a small Dixie cup; so sad, they can't hardly turn around
24casfur
24casfur - 7 years ago
Yes Walmart is a big Nono where I live for me at least..
Aquatic Addiction
Aquatic Addiction - 7 years ago
That's not true, it depends on the people there. It's frustrating for someone who actually cares about fish that needs to work with the rest of the workforce who doesn't give a shit (probably loves cats/dogs and not fish or reptiles) so it's actually much worse at Walmart which is not even a petshop, where the employees give even less shits about fish and probably are underpaid and not enjoying or getting any achievement in their work.
PICOLLO JR
PICOLLO JR - 7 years ago
My english is very good but my auto correct from the mobile just fucked it all.
Well what i was trying to say was that if no One buy those fishes, They will mostly Kill them to reduce costs or sell them as Carnivore fish Food, you got it?
xy z
xy z - 7 years ago
Sadly, these fish are very cheap most of the time. The shops are not going to put them in bigger aquariums because then it will cost them too much. And if they sell them on a higher price, people are going to buy them somewhere else. We need better laws, because to most people, fish are just a decoration. Im sorry if my grammar sucks, english is not my native language. Cute fish by the way.
PICOLLO JR
PICOLLO JR - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 and them They will start to fins a way to get rid of the bettas without costa, what you think They will do?
i dont even need to answer
Julian Martinez
Julian Martinez - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 yah we should just leave them there to die (sarcasm)
Anna Karlavage
Anna Karlavage - 7 years ago
I dont even shop at petco :P
River of Chained Delusions- we have a page on AJCW
River of Chained Delusions- we have a page on AJCW - 7 years ago
Yeah I buy from petsmart they keep them in cups as well but they take care of them.
Before I say this, I'm ugly.
Before I say this, I'm ugly. - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz Don't worry about it. It was just a bad joke lol. I wish I did have the guts to save one
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Before I say this, I'm ugly. dont be a thief....nothing good will come of it.
Before I say this, I'm ugly.
Before I say this, I'm ugly. - 7 years ago
On a completely unrelated note..how do I steal fish from petco? They don't have bar scanners to be detected on the cups do they? (:
American Horseback
American Horseback - 7 years ago
Whether you like it or not, uneducated people will continue to buy betas at the store so there's no way they won't keep their fish stocked
CjayMr757
CjayMr757 - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 I buy them to save them
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube. how large a tank are you using?
HAZZA
HAZZA - 7 years ago
MintChocolate oh fair enough but there are many good online retailers anyway
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube Person On Youtube in relation to your above question, it all depends on the temperament of the fish what you can keep. Not all female betta fish get along in sorority tanks with other female bettas. In fact I've heard of way more horror stories from Betta sorority tanks then positive experiences. not going to say you can't make it work because I know many people can, but I think it's an advanced tank to have that isn't for everyone. But if you want to add more fish to help stimulate your betta and make him more active I would highly recommend it. It worked for my fish who was in tank a lot like yours at first. I upgraded him to a 30 gallon community. don't judge his aggression based on flaring at himself. My betta used to flare at himself all the time but was very peaceful with other fish who didn't look similar in species . That's the key, they can't see the other fish as a threat and they won't if they look different. But if you have any question at all about his temperament and sharing territory I would highly recommend you get bottom feeders that are quicker and more agile than the betta if chased, like a corydoras. many people recommend tetras and have good luck with them but you have to be careful because certain types of tetras are known to nip fins and shouldn't be put in a betta tank for that reason, but there are plenty that don't nip as often and others are a hit-or-miss like neons. Rasbora, plecos, feeder guppies and any fish that doesn't have flowing fins or extremely bright colors should be okay, again provided they don't nip or pick fights. No gouramis though, they are closely enough related to bettas where it can definitely trigger aggression in some cases. I would be more concerned about your betta, male or female, getting bullied by other fish than the other way around. Provide plants and a hide or two so the betta will feel like he has privacy and the other fish aren't continuously in his direct line of sight. They should have places to duck and hide behind so the betta will lose interest in chasing and flaring at them if that's the case, but that behavior should probably go away after he gets used to his new tank mates. if he's flaring but not nipping or biting them, give it one to two weeks in a heavily planted tank and see how he adjusts. I think that's the key to making sure aggression doesn't happen with a slightly temperamental fish.
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube Person On Youtube in relation to your above question, it all depends on the temperament of the fish what you can keep. Not all female betta fish get along in sorority tanks with other female bettas. In fact I've heard of way more horror stories from Betta sorority tanks then positive experiences. not going to say you can't make it work because I know many people can, but I think it's an advanced tank to have that isn't for everyone. But if you want to add more fish to help stimulate your betta and make him more active I would highly recommend it. It worked for my fish who was in tank a lot like yours at first. I upgraded him to a 30 gallon community. don't judge his aggression based on flaring at himself. My betta used to flare at himself all the time but was very peaceful with other fish who didn't look similar in species . That's the key, they can't see the other fish as a threat and they won't if they look different. But if you have any question at all about his temperament and sharing territory I would highly recommend you get bottom feeders that are quicker and more agile than the betta if chased, like a corydoras. many people recommend tetras and have good luck with them but you have to be careful because certain types of tetras are known to nip fins and shouldn't be put in a betta tank for that reason, but there are plenty that don't nip as often and others are a hit-or-miss like neons. Rasbora, plecos, feeder guppies and any fish that doesn't have flowing fins or extremely bright colors should be okay, again provided they don't nip or pick fights. No gouramis though, they are closely enough related to bettas where it can definitely trigger aggression in some cases. I would be more concerned about your betta, male or female, getting bullied by other fish than the other way around. Provide plants and a hide or two so the betta will feel like he has privacy and the other fish aren't continuously in his direct line of sight. They should have places to duck and hide behind so the betta will lose interest in chasing and flaring at them. I think that's the key to making sure aggression doesn't happen with a slightly temperamental fish.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube. Again...yes they will be aggressive...when they have a territorial dispute. But this is no different than most aggressive fish. Certainly don't put 2 males in a .5 gallon tank and expect them to get along. The black Convict cichlid is so mean I have had 3 inch convicts chase 12 inch Oscars and Severums out of their territory. So yes, Bettas will fight for their turf, but they don't seem to go seek out fights outside their territory. I have been raising fish for over 40 years and have kept multiple male and female bettas in the same tank...it just had to be big enough. Again, imagine the betta in the wild. They are not alone, nor are their numbers small from killing each other off. My daughter recently reminded me that for years she had 2 males and 2 females in a tall 15 gallon that had lots of love plants. I don't recommend multiples in a tank if you want to increase the odds of their breeding, but yes, you can put multiples together in larger tanks and they will all claim some territory and then live fine together.
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz Nonya Busnezz what kind of fish do you recommend I should get? I don't want to get a female because I don't want them to mate and have a bunch of fry. And I want to try to stay away from males because when I used to have him near a mirror he would go crazy and try to attack his reflection since he would always think it's another fish
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube. He's bored. Get him a bigger tank and a few other fish with it and it will probably be more active. By the way, I have had bettas for over 40 years and mine typically live a few years....2 at LEAST.
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
A few of the pet stores where I live do keep the females in cups. Most of them don't, which is why I usually think that they just do it cause the males fight. I think the main reason why pet stores do it is because they think bettas don't think a lot of room since they are so small and live such short lives. Also because they are noramally the best seller because they are easy to care for and are small. I hate how people think they don't need a lot of room because they're small. Almost all the betta care guides I've seen say you have to put them in 0.5 gallon tanks. At the least they need about 2 or 2.5 gallons. I don't even know why that stupid myth started. I mean they are small but they are usually pretty active and they need a lot of room to swim around. For some reason mine isn't that active and usually just stays near the filter all the time. He doesn't even follow my finger around like most other ones do. I hope he's not scared of me cause sometimes I'll just go up to the tank and he'll run. Trust me I do take good care of him. He's in a well filtered decorated 2.5 gallon with lights and the tanks gets a water change one every week. I've had him for about 2 months now and think he should be well adjusted. Does anyone else have that problem?
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube And they sell colorful females in small cups too. Nowadays they are putting more emphasis on breeding the females to be just as pretty as the males, albeit with much shorter fins
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube I know that in the wild. I was referring to their reputation as being "fighting fish" used for sport. They have been bred for fighting but that isn't what the majority of the bettas available in pet stores are bred for. I'm aware that the natural behavior of the species is only aggressive for mating and territory
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz I think that most male bettas will fight no matter what. It doesn't really matter the tank size.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube. simple...because betas will fight with too little room. Most other fish will not as easily fight. So again, rather than have a 20 gallon tank for 4 bettas, they can put 4 in 4 tiny cups.
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz Then why don't they do that with the other fish?
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
MintChocolate Actually male bettas will usually fight with other males in order to impress the females. They aren't bred for their aggressive behavior but are for their colors. And since males are usually the most colorful, that's why they are usually sold more often than the females. And why you seem them in the smaller cups
George Guiney Photograpy
George Guiney Photograpy - 7 years ago
you can mix them with other fish like tetras like my store
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
HAZZA_ 5238 They don't ship live fish. I checked it out
MintChocolate
MintChocolate - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube I'm not buying it. I had a male betta in a community tank with corydoras and a pleco and he never acted aggressive at all. You just have to make sure that the temperament of the individual betta is compatible for life in a community tank. Bettas are not bred exclusively for aggression anymore by the majority of people. Most breeders now breed bettas for color and fin size / shape, not aggression. Hence you don't have generations and generations of aggressive betta giving birth to even more aggressive betta so the occurrence of a docile temperament is way more likely
HAZZA
HAZZA - 7 years ago
Amy P. Order them from a private retailer like aquarium co op that is rated good
Amy P.
Amy P. - 7 years ago
Oh no, now I feel bad :( I bought one of my bettas from PSP & the other from Petsmart. One is in a 5 gallon tank, the other in a 10 gallon tank. Both tanks have lots of live plants & are heated & filtered. I thought I was rescuing them from their life in a cup. I plan on getting more bettas in the future...where should I get them? ETA: PSP & Petsmart are the only pet/fish supply stores near me. Even then, Petsmart is in another town kind of far away.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Person On Youtube. They have them in cups so they can stock 50 of them and not have to have a 200 gallon aquarium
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was
I wanna be the very best, cause no one ever was - 7 years ago
I think the reason of why they have the bettas in cups is because the males will fight with the other fish. I don't fully support doing this, but it is what they have to do. A few really good store actually have a rack like setup of 0.5-1 gallon tanks and each male betta gets its own tank. And then the females are put together since they don't often fight.
Potato
Potato - 7 years ago
if i'm being neglectful and abusive then what i want doesn't matter
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Potato. you like your stuff stolen asshole? go away.
Potato
Potato - 7 years ago
@nonya busnezz why not steal them? the pet store doesn't get to sell them for a profit and you get to rescue a betta while teaching corporations a lesson. if it happens enough, they'll have to relent
George Guiney Photograpy
George Guiney Photograpy - 7 years ago
ever heard of a joke?
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
heidi clark S?
heidi clark
heidi clark - 7 years ago
Nonya Busnezz S
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Adrian Vendura. I am hoping you are very young and immature and therefore are suggesting that stealing is somehow a good idea. if you don't like the store then don't shop there, but to suggest stealing property is a good idea is quite ridiculous.
Nonya Busnezz
Nonya Busnezz - 7 years ago
Noel Huss. yeah, that's a great idea, become a thief, idiot.
Ava Qual
Ava Qual - 7 years ago
My petco takes OUTSTANDING care of their bettas
George Guiney Photograpy
George Guiney Photograpy - 7 years ago
You COULD keep them in tanks with tetra and other calm fish like my local pet shop
idiotic gamer guy lol MINECRAFT
idiotic gamer guy lol MINECRAFT - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 finally some one who shares my logic . But the problem is everyone feels sorry for them
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
Supply and demand I know it's tough.
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
Honestly, I wish you were right, but come back to this comment in 10 years, and let me know if anything changed... You don't seem to realize that we are an incredibly small minority. Again, I wish you were right.
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
I see it everyday. We're a very very very very small minority. The average person does not watch youtube videos about fish keeping, only the few of us who are into the hobby, again which is a very small minority. I see it everyday, the practice will never end, unfortunately, so Aquapros is giving good advice when he tells people to go rescue a betta. It's your money, spend it how you want, but you are vastly outnumbered by people who cannot be bothered to care.
IVIenac3
IVIenac3 - 7 years ago
Which is why I said us consumers should try to influence corporate mandates with the only way we have; voting with our wallet. Stop buying, and they'll stop selling. Having Youtubers speaking out against these practices is one way to increase public awareness about the animal abuse that's going on in corporate pet stores (and yes, it is animal abuse).
Saying 'The practice will never end, so why even resist it' is not helping one bit.
Adrian Vendura
Adrian Vendura - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 that'll never work. Petco will never stop selling them. Stealing them though is actually a great idea tho
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
Most of us would if we could, but at stores like Petco, PSP, PetSmart it's just not feasible. Corporate mandates a set a certain way. All we can do is hope that the consumer heeds our advice on what is or isn't proper for a betta. Again though, the practice will never end, far too many people are uneducated and unwilling to abstain from purchasing bettas from corporate petstores.
Noel Huss
Noel Huss - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 just steal the cups
IVIenac3
IVIenac3 - 7 years ago
if you sell them from cups, people will think that a cup is fine, since it looks so 'cute' on the salon table. Display and sell them in a proper aquarium, and people will be inclined to follow the right example.
it will also keep the fish happy and healthy in the store.
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
I manage a pet store and sadly this isn't true... Too many people are uneducated on the proper care a Betta needs, and when informing them, they're usually unwilling to take the extra mile when a gallon bowl is 4.98. It's sad, but you'd literally have to get these people to stop buying Bettas which is realistically impossible. Think about abstaining from meat, you may think you're making a change, but the overwhelming majority of people eat and are raised eating meat. A few people compared to most isn't going to make a difference.
George Guiney Photograpy
George Guiney Photograpy - 7 years ago
my local store just keeps one in each tank with some other fish like tetra
Anime Invincible
Anime Invincible - 7 years ago
IVIenac3 most stores really.
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+IVIenac3 Fair point...
SpeedySquibbles
SpeedySquibbles - 7 years ago
THE HEAD-AQUARTERS NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A NAME
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+SpeedySquibbles
Mr. Fish
Mr. Fish - 7 years ago
The Aquaffice
Julie Purcell
Julie Purcell - 7 years ago
no where for him to hide or rest near the top..also temp looks kinda cool. I thought they needed warmer water
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Julie Purcell You're right. They do like to be 78-84, ideally 80-82. It's summer so he's choosing not to use a heater.
Kiki K
Kiki K - 7 years ago
Julie Purcell It's warm where he is so it's fine for him
dmichaels fish den
dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago
Couldn't agree more
Crazy Aquatics
Crazy Aquatics - 7 years ago
u dnt have any filtr in this tank.wht abt the filtrtn? in the last video of jeff's tank it has a little filtr i guess. can u plz cnfrm?
Kiki K
Kiki K - 7 years ago
Kisholoy Gupta Filter** The filter was too strong so he is waiting in a new one
mott the tater tot
mott the tater tot - 7 years ago
was i the only one wondering what happened to his heater and filter? :(
Swazi Hitler 27
Swazi Hitler 27 - 6 years ago
Gabby Alaimo you know that youtube changes the comments so he wouldn't see the comment you are talking about right? Further more he posted this comment 5 months ago and those 2 comments might not be there for him at the time he wrote the comment
Gabby Alaimo
Gabby Alaimo - 6 years ago
mott the tater tot look at the 2 coments before you dummy
Tatsuhiro Satou
Tatsuhiro Satou - 7 years ago
VillagerSparky i used to use an air driven but i went to an hob with an ajustible flow rate
VillagerSparky
VillagerSparky - 7 years ago
Anna, where as a filter can stress a Betta out, not all do. I find two of the best filter types for a Betta are the sponge filter and UGF, because hey are air driven, which means there is a lot less flow than water pump produces.
Anna Karlavage
Anna Karlavage - 7 years ago
Filters stress bettas out
ray taylor
ray taylor - 7 years ago
im not trying to be "that guy" but i've been making betta cups into sponge filter now for almost a year. i even made a how to video on my channel. i'll post a link in other replay for the video. i want u to see it. i have these home made fliters in almost every time i own (witch is around 14 or so)
The Fish Nerd
The Fish Nerd - 7 years ago
I believe that's the new plan. He had a small pump filter in there before and it was just too much.
VillagerSparky
VillagerSparky - 7 years ago
I have and will always say, use a sponge filter, even for a tank that small.
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+mott the tater tot its hot now so heater isnt needed to maintain ~76 and the filter was pulled out cause it was a little too much flow. Will add a diff filter soon ;)
R Witmer
R Witmer - 7 years ago
Sponge filters rated for 10 gallons work great in my betta tanks. One was 2.5 gallons at one point. Dr. foster and smith has them.
CroatiaSurvival
CroatiaSurvival - 7 years ago
I think that was a vodka bottle
Shaden0040
Shaden0040 - 7 years ago
Now Jeff needs a mate.
Haniel Goertz
Haniel Goertz - 7 years ago
Yay Jeff :) I want to put a Betta in my old 29 Gallon tall, is that overkill?
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
29 gallons in totally fine, it would be better if the tank is bigger in length.
DMAN D
DMAN D - 7 years ago
No, He will love it.
Uteopia
Uteopia - 7 years ago
Bigger is always better when comes to tanks.
Liam Peters
Liam Peters - 7 years ago
Haniel Goertz no such thing as overkill
I Am Darb
I Am Darb - 7 years ago
Not necessarily true. Male and Females can go in community tanks depending on the size of the tank and the type of community fish. If you stick to bland fish and have at least 10gallons you can easily introduce a Betta. There are plenty of videos on Youtube, and I'm speaking from experience as I have male bettas in community tanks without any issues. They just need enough space to have their own territories.
PozPoz
PozPoz - 7 years ago
I have one in a 10 gallon and he doesn’t go near the center of the tank at all. He swims right up near the glass back and forth. So yeah I’d say it’s overkill unless you’ll be planning to get other fish which I hope you do. I suggest mystery snails or tetras.
Haniel Goertz
Haniel Goertz - 7 years ago
I have some Java Ferns that are pretty large, but not large enough for what you are describing, are there any plants you would recommend?
Mel
Mel - 7 years ago
I agree that it depends on the personality of the fish. But if you where planing on doing it you can make a ledge using either glass or acrylic (depending on what your tank is) and silicone it to the side with the least flow.
Mike Hamada
Mike Hamada - 7 years ago
Haniel Goertz no just make sure you've got some big leafed plants for him to rest on. Mine doesn't usually rests on them he prefers to swim down, and hide for minutes inside my sunken ship deco.
Haniel Goertz
Haniel Goertz - 7 years ago
Sounds like solid advice :D
XWierdThingsHappenX
XWierdThingsHappenX - 7 years ago
Haniel Goertz not if you have tank mates or a betta fish soriety just research before you do anything
K o r i c
K o r i c - 7 years ago
I'm not Jeff clearly, but I'd say it depends on your betta. As he said, they have personalities and all of them are different. I currently have one in a 25 gallon and he swims all over the place. Just make sure he can easily rest near the top with some floating plants or tall ornaments. If you put one in and they spend all their time hiding, it might be a good idea to downsize.
Down the Worm Hole
Down the Worm Hole - 7 years ago
Great video. Bettas are the best, I do like the rocks.
angelyka Extra
angelyka Extra - 7 years ago
hes got a really lovely color
timmy turner
timmy turner - 7 years ago
do Bettas make bubble nests in water that is still only or can I keep my air pump ?
timmy turner
timmy turner - 7 years ago
Ashley Ratliff thank u
Ashley Ratliff
Ashley Ratliff - 7 years ago
timmy turner then he'll build eventually. :)
timmy turner
timmy turner - 7 years ago
Ashley Ratliff he's in a 10 gallon and I have a small pump connected
Ashley Ratliff
Ashley Ratliff - 7 years ago
timmy turner depends on your surface area. I use 5 gal tanks with mini sponge filters and my male still makes nest without them being disturbed.
light
light - 7 years ago
It looks like you've got a new mascot there Mike!
Ali Als
Ali Als - 7 years ago
Call it the Aqua Cave
Turd Sniffing Monkey
Turd Sniffing Monkey - 7 years ago
Hey aqua pros you could do the dragon stone challenge, see if you can put dragon stone in your butthole
Katsumi Caballero
Katsumi Caballero - 7 years ago
haha this so funny
Turd Sniffing Monkey
Turd Sniffing Monkey - 7 years ago
Jessica Landry are you in to scat play, you sound hot
Jessica Landry
Jessica Landry - 7 years ago
Don't call me Jessie kid. Not your friend.

But we get it. You just learned some people put stuff in their butt, and you're having a fixation with the concept. Go ask your mom, I'm sure she can have a grown up conversation with you and explain a little about the why, do and don't.
Jessica Landry
Jessica Landry - 7 years ago
Steve Yummy Where's your mom kiddo?
the amphibian and fish channel
the amphibian and fish channel - 7 years ago
i have a baby female one. she's adorable lol
Wonderful Pleco
Wonderful Pleco - 7 years ago
Betta fish do get into weird places. All of mine have gotten in between the filter, one buried himself in the gravel and my current one once went under a rock
imprintaftah
imprintaftah - 7 years ago
word
Ruben
Ruben - 7 years ago
Every time I go to Petco my wife comes with me and she has two Betta fish. She feels sorry for them. She has two little tanks that came with there filter. and I take came of them for her. I also think every body should have 1 Betta fish.
AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS - 7 years ago
+Ruben lol, thanks for watchin Ruben!
Andrew Allen
Andrew Allen - 7 years ago
Loved your vid.
Toño Soldadura
Toño Soldadura - 7 years ago
great job love from mexico
Petlover2017 123
Petlover2017 123 - 7 years ago
Here is a tip get ultra healing water conditioner and Jeff should heal pretty quickly
Rumer Priestly
Rumer Priestly - 7 years ago
Petlover2017 12345678910 does what, exactly?
Petlover2017 123
Petlover2017 123 - 7 years ago
Princess Lunchbox my water conditioner does that for you
Princess Lunchbox
Princess Lunchbox - 7 years ago
Petlover2017 12345678910 many of those are bad for labyrinth breathers. India almond leaf, aquarium salt dosed 1 tablespoon per every 5 gallons of water (bettas like brackish water so this is how the salt content of their water should be anyway) and methylene blue are what he should be using for a betta.
Gecko Guy
Gecko Guy - 7 years ago
Haha got a female blue and green slender a week ago. Can't take my eyes of her.
karen peppe
karen peppe - 7 years ago
I think you should call it the fish pen
Rachael Purgerson
Rachael Purgerson - 7 years ago
Is it not necessary to have a water heater and filter in a tank this small? Or for a beta in general?
With Love, Mom
With Love, Mom - 6 years ago
Rachael Purgerson It is imperative that you have one. If you aren't to buy a heater, don't buy a Betta
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
First Amendment Deal with it With correct water changes you absolutely don't need a filter as you can maintain pristine water parameters if you just put the work in.
First Amendment Deal with it
First Amendment Deal with it - 7 years ago
No, it really is a necessity to have a filter, the heater will depend on the temperature of the area it is in.
Big City Bettas
Big City Bettas - 7 years ago
Brianna Harter I've been breeding for years and you absolutely do not need a filter for smaller tanks such as 1 gallon juvenile growout jars as long as you keep frequent water changes. My jars never register any ammonia, nitrites or nitrates.
Brianna Harter
Brianna Harter - 7 years ago
you need a filter especially in a smaller tank cause that is where most of the beneficial bacteria live.without a beneficial bacteria power house/filter the tank will quickly become toxic cause the ammonia won't be processed fast enough into nitrates which can lead to ammonia burn.no amount of water changes you do will help if the ammonia isn't being processed.



in a bigger tank you could get away with not having a filter cause there's more surface area for the bacteria and water to dilute the waste.
Coolsalmon AJ
Coolsalmon AJ - 7 years ago
In tropical climates bettas won't need a heater but I've also realized i never needed one though I'm in Canada. I think that the water will always be room temperature which is like 28 degrees celcius in my house. Though i always have an extra heater just in case
justin lee
justin lee - 7 years ago
bettas are tropical fish and will always need a heater. filters aren't necessary but it helps alot in the long run.
Hawk_ Eye
Hawk_ Eye - 7 years ago
Rachael Purgerson a heater is necessary. with proper water changes you can not have a filter, but it's not smart.
Fat fudge Sticks
Fat fudge Sticks - 7 years ago
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Turd Sniffing Monkey
Turd Sniffing Monkey - 7 years ago
Fat fudge Sticks
Your wrong that betta was the first one inserted into aqua pros butthole
bubba fisher
bubba fisher - 7 years ago
First?
Fish Care
Fish Care - 7 years ago
first
Fat fudge Sticks
Fat fudge Sticks - 7 years ago
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