12 gallon long WILD BETTA TANK | Bookshelf Aquarium

This is a 12-gallon long tank made by Aquatop that I got from Flip Aquatics. It is considered a "bookshelf tank" because it's thin enough to fit on a bookshelf. It is a blackwater setup with two wild betta mahachai and two baby bristlenose plecos.
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Reinforcing the fish tank stand
1:29 - 12 Gallon Wild Betta Tank
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[@CreativePetKeeping]

Have you seen all my previous Betta Mahachai videos? 🤔 I also have another type of wild betta called "Betta Imbellis" from the famous show line of Franks Bettas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp2kgK2lepZnbNE

[@lisamariefoye2853]

Kill all the other lights in the room before recording. Also, floating plants! They'll give your fishes the cover they crave and make recording easier.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Minus the temp light I put on there for filming, the tank is too low light for floating plants, I've tried water lettuce and duckweed and both died (the low light plants in the tank are doing fine though). I need to look into adding another light source..but I'm experimenting with what will look nice

[@Z4U3398]

It's ok even the fish didn't show up, so long as they're happy in their tank. Which I believe to be the case. You did a great job with the 12 gallon long - such a luxurious looking blackwater setup! 👍👍

[@ArnoldQMudskipper]

You can get diffusing sheets that would be good for LED backlighting. Swhiskey used one in a previous vid.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thats a really good idea..I should check out his video and learn more about it

[@ArnoldQMudskipper]

@@CreativePetKeeping It was briefly in his 'I got worms' video. I'm sure I've seen it used somewhere else. Cannae remember

[@BetterBetta]

That is such a pretty, natural tank. I love long tanks like that and the setup is beautiful!

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you. I now want more of these so I can set up different biotopes.

[@duncandonuts5268]

It's so hard to believe that tank is 12 gallons. It looks so huge!

[@shesellsfish]

I love that bookshelf tank! Such a perfect size for bettas or nano fish. The possibilities are endless. Looking forward to updates on the wild bettas. 👍💕👍

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I sure love that wild betta tank. One of my favorites of yours. Thank you for sharing it. The glare/reflections don't bother me all that much.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I'm so glad to hear that! I was really worried that it would be annoying to watch with the glare

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

That's the perfect tank for a Betta. Love what you did with it.

[@aquaaurora2747]

From the curve on your 'lid' on the 12g long you used acrylic (aka plexyglass).. Not a good idea if you want a decent lid, even thick acrylic (I tried 1/2" thickness) will still curve at the corners from heat/humidity letting all inhabitants easily escape to a death on the carpet if they're so inclined. I'd like to recommend polycarbonate (Lexan at Home Depot) it may cost a little more but it's a lot less warp-you can use same cutting method (may take a little longer) or a high tooth count saw works well. Glass is best for no warp factor of corse...but too shatter prone for someone like me, so all my (non riparium) tanks have Lexan lids! Beautiful male mahachai! I wish I could find one 'local' bred in the US (when its not.. freezing outside..)

[@quesoranchero]

Aqua Aurora i was about to comment about using Lexan for sure. There is a vender on Amazon that will also make precision cuts at a cost. Lexan is the way to go for sure.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I'll look into polycarbonate. I wanted to go with glass but I don't know a place where I can get it cut..yet. ^_^

[@SNSDStarCraft]

I love this tank size you can do so much with it and create really interesting layouts!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Absolutely love the dimensions of that tank! The set up looks great too.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you! I think this would look awesome as a shrimp tank too...so much space for shrimp grazing.

[@smoovejay122]

@@CreativePetKeeping thats been a plan of mine for a while now.... shrimp and some nano fish😍😍😍

[@InternacionalBoxing]

I set my HCA 12G with 2 UnderGravel filter sets and had to do a Bit of DIY with a piece from another set, i set mine up with an LED Bubble wall and will be putting up 2 dividers in between because i have a Pea Puffer and a Betta, the middle will have my other fish lol

[@TheMrREVOlutionary]

Oh wow, this is a gorgeous tank! I'm currently in the process of switching my setup around. I have a 15 gallon column tank setup as a community tank and I also have a standard 10 gallon. The 10 is currently empty as I just lost my little buddy Cloud, he was a white and sky blue half Moon King Betta. So since now is as good as any I want a 20 gallon long that I plan to attempt at making a community with a King Betta and a bunch of smaller peaceful fish. I really like the short height but long and wide profile like yours. Gives a lot of viewing area as well as usable footprint to scape with. Good job, that tank looks absolutely stunning!

[@ashleyapplewhite7542]

Loving the vibe on this tank 💕💕💕💕

[@TazawaTanks]

I’m looking forward to seeing the tanks in person next month!

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Woohoo!!!

[@jayhwoolley]

Try hanging a black sheet up and have a small hole that you can pop the camera lenses through. This makes for a nice crisp view with no reflections

[@markhunter2244]

Loving the natural look of this tank, stunning 🤓

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you!

[@chrissy24-7]

Great tank and love the babies! 💕

[@goodstrong]

Try using a polarized filter on your camera. If it won’t attach, even holding a big one against the lens will help.

[@TheMechnicalOwl]

Great looking tank! I love nano aquariums and look forward in creating a 11 or 12 gallon long here soon. I currently a doing a dry start on a 3 gallon long to see how that goes first. Keep up the great videos. Cheers!

[@bebebutterfield7699]

I have that tank...I love it! Aren't dads wonderful? I sure miss mine. Merry Christmas.

[@expataquatics7491]

That tank is so perfect. it was so cute how the male swam under the twig and cones

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you, its so fun to see him interact with his environment

[@BLeesPets]

Very cool tank. Like how it's long and narrow.🤓💕🐟

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I hope this size becomes popular.

[@debbielapointe4822]

i love this tank. i want to get one with these dimentions for my new shrimp tank!! im new to your channel but iove your videos, your tanks are so nicely done. awesome job

[@rachelkunz611]

So beautiful!

[@jonharwood1639]

Beautiful tank!

[@GabbyRocio]

I love that tank. I saw one like that at Fish Gallery Houston. So cool. I want to do a blackwater tank next.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Blackwater tanks are super cool 😎

[@denisepollitt1021]

Wow! Absolute betta utopia!

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you!

[@QueAquatics]

Awesome tank

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

beautiful tank

[@FishTankBarn]

Great looking tank Kasia!

[@janie2shoes537]

Very nice !!

[@shiner4mIDAHO]

I agree as far as the glare is concerned if you film at night time & shut down all the other lights & light sources (monitors, tv's etc.) & only use the light for that tank it should block most if not all the glare....BEAUTIFUL MALE BTW!!! looking for a grey as my nxt one👍

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you, I will try to film it at night and hopefully do a better job next time ^_^

[@CarlosRodriguez-tb9by]

Great job looks very beautiful

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you!

[@tobaccojohn9664]

Love that tank

[@marymiller-crews1307]

I know it’s a struggle but WOW! Your efforts are much appreciated. Aren’t dads wonderful?

[@CreativePetKeeping]

They are, I'm so grateful that my dad helps me out as I'm not very handy. I'd like to start learning though so I can do some DIY projects as well.

[@bantamdude]

Impressive!

[@nannigiovannetti8519]

That furniture looks like an IKEA Kalaax

[@lorenzospina3174]

Ideal aquarium for Betta 😉😍.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Oneday I would like to get another one and set it up as a domestic betta tank..that would be sooo cool

[@serenewhite8881]

Woooow!!!!!!😲😲😲😲❤❤

[@amucandlecraft5423]

Really beautiful fish though.

[@armandofrancogarcia1217]

Buenos días, ¡que hermoso acuario, usted tiene un gran talento!

[@devondrayton4006]

To reduce the glare you could improvise a curtain. Home Depot and Lowes sell extendable, spring enforced rods for attaching plastic barriers for containment walls while doing construction in homes. Three of those and a black curtain would work behind you. The thing about these extendable rods is that you can clip the curtain to the end and extend it to the ceiling fast and easy and the spring holds it tight to the ceiling. You could even leave the curtain clipped to it and take it down in a matter of a minute and store it in a closet.

[@ReneesZooTube]

What about those folding privacy panels so you could set it up behind you while you film to block out the light from behind, minimizing the glare? They're free standing and foldable so they don't take up much space.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Hmm..thats a really interesting idea! I'm going to look into it

[@faizalfishingtv]

Mahachai great fighter ...love it...i just caught imbellis in the wild...😁✌️

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I saw your video :D I love to see bettas in their natural habitat.

[@richardohello3064]

Wow... you are my inspiration Kasia... well in a while, I just buy long tank like yours... 😁😁 Okay, today I'll make like that.. but may be different plant... Over all, 👍👍👍👍

[@richardohello3064]

Oh ya Kasia... try Typha Angustifolia for plant In indonesia we call 'Lidi air' or 'water stick' in english.. Good looking for your tank

[@Paul-li9hq]

It probably isn't helping with the fact you stood the tank on white furniture? I had the same problem... I fixed it by covering the exposed white surface with cardboard, onto which I siliconed the same substrate/stone fragments that were in the aquarium. That immediately fixed the white reflection of the cabinet top - and looked fantastic. Adding a handful of small air plants and very small wood pieces took it a step further: making the whole surface a natural extension of the aquarium.

[@mollychrisa1]

WOW This is Amazing Aqvarium 🥰☯️🎊💖🌿💖Thanks

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I'm glad you like it!

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Awesome 👍👈😉

[@amucandlecraft5423]

Try filming at night in the dark with just the tank light on. That MIGHT help some.

[@TH.666]

I've read on Google that mahachai can live in a species tank with both males and females together, I myself bought a pair awhile ago and successfully bred them, have about 50fry survived and live til now(1month old) I'm thinking to make a biotope tank and keep all of them in there together after jarring some nicer looking male, so would the species tank work?

[@snowmarie1709]

You could possibly paint your shelf black and then the light wouldn't be reflecting the white onto the tank when you're doing closer shots like when you showed your male Betta. Also a black foam poster board behind you when filming placed to minimize glare could work. Both are relatively cheap options and that would probably fix a good portion of your issues with the glare. Good luck! And beautifully done tank 🙌

[@justacraftyyam1506]

That tank is gorgeous. I've always wanted one but I'd need to make a good spot for it and for that price it feels like a waste since my scaping skills tends to lean towards balls of java fern tumbling around with the current, big mats of java moss that fill the entire tank or sprawling pothos vines that cover everything. You could make a couple lids out of plastic canvas just for the gaps. Stitch on some side pieces that will keep it from sliding off or into the tank. It's not pretty but it's a cheap temporary solution and you can easily cut holes for the plants/wood sticking out of the water.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Sometimes I have to hang a blanket on tripods to help me with glare. lol

[@The_G.I.P.G]

Hey I'm new to your channel and I have to say that's a nice betta tank Grtz P

[@TheGentleStitcher]

Use the black/dark blanket behind you - it needs to be held up like a background screen of sorts - this will cut the glare - great tank!

[@professorm4171]

Cover every inch on that tank. Wild bettas love to jump. I’ve lost a pair through night time jumps.

[@ixer76]

Nice tank, really nice setup for the Bettas! The cabinet could have used only one reinforcement - in the back. A single plywood sheet glued+screwed to the back from top to bottom would do it.

[@qpqp2339]

I too have a polish father who helps reinforce my furniture to be sturdier for fish tanks lol why are they all so handy ??

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Hi Kasia,🦐🦐🦞🦞🦀🐙🐙🦑🐙🦀🦀🦞🦞🦐🦐🦐🦞🦀🐙🐳🐳🐟🐟🐳🐟🐟🐳🐳🐟🐟🐟 Awesome video.👍👍👍 Thx for sharing Could you do a video on how to keep wild bettas like water parameters, tanks sizes , how many per tank if community, filtration and foods with water changes.

[@fishomobile6214]

ว้าว😮😮ฉันก็รักปลากัด 🙂

[@fishomobile6214]

😊😊😊

[@kame.ch_1973]

😉beautiful aquarium👍 とても素晴らしいですね💕

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Thank you!~

[@kame.ch_1973]

Please come to see my video😉

[@ShaneZettelmier]

You need to get a giant set of fairy wings and when you record just throw a black cloth over them so whenever you move with the camera it will be black behind you and there won’t be any glare because you’ll be blocking all of that, plus... fairy wings! If that doesn’t work you’re going to need a very tiny submarine camera Also you should make a cardboard template, just cut cardboard with a big hole around the driftwood sticking out and just tape a little pieces until you get the shape you really want and then use that as a template to cut your plexiglass, you could even make it in a couple of different parts to get around the Driftwood area and the filter. You could seriously get the hanging curtain, they sell tracks that you can put on your ceiling, kind of like those curtains that go around the beds at the hospital but you could make a black one and just put a straight track on your ceiling to make a backdrop behind you when you’re filming your tanks and then it’s just a curtain you can push out of the way when you weren’t filming. 🤔.

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Wow that the same tank I have ...my shrimp tank ..super dope

[@CreativePetKeeping]

OOoo that would look so awesome as a shrimp tank!!!

[@ridhawy]

You can put floating plants on that side in a tube floater and they couldn't jump from that side

[@lokiiktomi9683]

I just got my first spawn last week... it’s so much fun watching them grow! Also, have you ever had a size difference of (relatively) sesame seed versus poppy seed?

[@wonteatit]

If you turn off the other lights in the room aside from the tank lights in the one you're trying to show we could probably see it just fine. It's gorgeous, though!

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

What is the best kind of lamp and lighting for a planted betta tank? I struggle so much with plants, but I really want to do it for my fishies.

[@marianamator4171]

😀

[@thepilgrim1581]

Nice tank.. Carbon would remove the tannins but I guess you knew that. 😋

[@triniscaper3824]

Take off all light and close window to prevent glare on aquarium glass

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I'll try to block out the window next time...I hope that will solve the issue

[@sarbear6598]

Hi! I love your channel! I’m so happy I found it. I currently have four bettas and I keep them in 2.5 gal tanks. I tried googling how often I should change their water but it says only once a week. Can that be true with a small tank? If anyone knows a better answer please let me know! Thank you to take the time!

[@daphne1065]

Love your channel! btw. as a hairdresser I thought bangs would look great on you! :) wanted to give you some advice in exchange for your information. all the best!

[@604rioso]

polarizer filter might help with the glare

[@fioregiallo]

My first Galaxy Koi male jumped out of his tank the other day. I had just switched from a tetra whisper cartridge filter to a small sponge filter w/media and I forgot to cover the big hole that was left in the lid for the big boxy filter. The worst part is, I'm pretty sure I heard it happen when I was getting ready for bed. I thought it was a stinkbug or something settled because I just heard a little tap over on my dresser. It didn't even cross my mind that it was my fish. When I woke up he was nowhere in his tank, but behind my dresser, totally gone. I cried... The poor baby. His name was Pokey and he had a red spot on his head. He was so derpy and cute TT___TT I FEEL SO BAD

[@dusk1947]

You could hang a dark sheet behind you when you film, cutting the light source for the glare? Then take it down after.

[@kendravoracek3636]

🖤🖤🖤

[@MrPanchoPlanet]

How did you acclimate the panda to get into this aquarium? Can you breed the panda? What water quality does it prefer? Must know!!!🤔

[@FullMoonAquatics]

Batman standing right behind you and camera, holding his big black cape open while you film? Maybe that would help with glare. The struggle is real.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Oh my gosh...someone light the bat signal..he needs to help me film this tank

[@star215able]

Gorgeous set up but no lid for jumper, ahhhh!!!

[@habe6184]

Get a polarizing filter for your camera lens to reduce glare, works a treat!

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I ordered one, can't wait to get it so I can try it out and beat the glare lol

[@vampgaia]

How did I miss this video? I love this tank. I love the footprint. Is it orderable online? Gorgeous fish. I love black water. I want to oder from Franks Bettas, but I'm afraid to until it warms up. Not sure how shipping would work out.

[@pobster88j94]

Did he ever jump out? I’ve got a 9 gallon book shelf tank that I want to move my betta into, but there’s no lid for this tank. DIY ones aren’t ideal but maybe.

[@juliet_burke]

What a pretty natural looking tank! Kasha, just remove Panda during filming.

[@TheBalanceKeeper9]

Beautiful! What are the plants coming out of the top? I'm always looking for things other than pothos than can be fully rooted in water.

[@jetjazz05]

I've got a Fluval Nano on a 5 gallon tank as well, I have to keep it around 20% strength or I get awful algae issues.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Lowering the pink color helped me with that. Thats the wavelength plants use the most to grow.

[@chrissy24-7]

The male is stunning

[@CreativePetKeeping]

He's a handsome guy ^_^

[@rouzellevlogs2279]

can I have the dimensions of this tank. dang! it looks so good. I did have a 10gal long customized but its nothing as beautiful as this

[@JoyZofSoRRoW]

I've seen 6 and 9 Gallon tanks like this as well. I've thought about a rimless tank but a betta would look best in it but I'm scared it would jump out.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I really wish they came with nice glass lids. My plexiglass is an ok solution for now...but its already starting to bow.

[@felipesaulo87vieira96]

what is the measure of this 12 gallon aquarium???? hi ?

[@kristenwinter8157]

I’m setting up my betta tank. I have a 5 gallon tank. What heater and filter would you recommend? I bought a filter the flow is low but it takes up a decent amount of room. The heater is an old preset right now my thermometer says its70. I will be going to the gcca on the 12th.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Maybe you can buy a new heater? Bettas like 78 to 80F. The GCCA swap might have some heaters. Depends on which vendors come this time.

[@kristenwinter8157]

Thank you.

[@canaqua625]

I believe the room lighting and tanks behind you are creating the glare. Try turning them all off, and shooting in the dark room you should be getting a decent shot.

[@anneith]

Hi, what kind of filters do you use for your bettas? Sorry if you already have a video about it, I can’t seem to find it! The mahachai are gorgeous.

[@CreativePetKeeping]

I like to use sponge filters whenever I can but this particular tank uses a small aquatop filter. I believe Primetimeaquatics has a recent review on them. I should make a video about the filters because I haven't done that yet.

[@anneith]

Thank you so much!!

[@raisedbyfaith9250]

What is the plant you have sticking out of the aquarium?

[@gaeldelomenie8003]

Beautiful tank! Gorgeous fish! I want to set up a similar tank, but I wander how to do it without stiffeners. What is the thiknes of the glass?

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Are you referring to the brackets that hold the tank in the middle?

[@gaeldelomenie8003]

@@CreativePetKeeping yes, but i see There is non on your tank, that's why I wander what is the thickness of the walls

[@rajaahmadniza]

U can reduce the glare by using polarizer filter put on your camera i guess..

[@carrasquel1978]

I like the tank size, Is it 3 feet long? Never seen it.

[@tasha4348]

Hi, I love your channel! I was wondering if you could help me, I'm getting a Betta for christmas and I was wondering if I should get 2 females are 1 male. I have a ten gallon tank and I'm not sure witch to choose. I have had a Betta in the past so I know how to take care of one. Even though I still consider myself a begginer. Thank you!

[@CreativePetKeeping]

Hi! I think getting one male would be a great idea. Since its a 10 gal that opens hp the future possibility of adding a few peaceful tank mates. With 2 females, unless u have a divider...there is the risk that they could kill each other.

[@Victory_n_Jesus]

Idk if I missed it but what type of tank is this