35 DAYS OLD BABY BETTA FISH is so tiny | EP4 NO FILTER NO CO2 WALSTAD METHOD aquarium

In this video of NO FILTER NO CO2 NO FERTS Walstad method aquarium I introduced baby Betta fish (Betta fry) that is only 35 days old. It will be very interesting to watch the growth of baby betta fish into full grown adult. The fish is so tiny measuring only 0.8cm (0.3 inch). Both parents were "Plakat Betta" but I am still not able to determine the gender and the color. For this I will have to wait until the fish is 2-3 months old. Fish is very responsive and started to eat live baby brine shrimps. I will slowly transition feeding the fish from live baby brine shrimps to frozen food and the end goal is dry food. At the moment the mouth is so tiny that I didn't even try to offer dry food. Huge thanks to my fellow fishkeeper and betta breeder who gave me this opportunity to have a such a small fish. Big thanks to Foo the Flowerhorn and Diana Walstad who were main inspiration for this aquarium.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 EP1-EP3 Recap
00:44 Day 25 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
01:23 Day 28 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
01:58 Day 30 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
02:42 Underwater ecosystem
03:14 Day 34 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
03:31 Unknown gender and color
03:51 Baby Betta is inside the aquarium
04:57 Day 35 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
05:16 First meal (live baby brine shrimps)
06:44 Small belly is full
06:59 Day 37 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
08:32 Day 38 NO FILTER NO CO2 Walstad Method
Aquarium - 45cmx27cmx30cm (18inx11inx12in)
Optiwhite glass 6mm | Tank Volume 37LTR | 10GAL
Soil - Organic potting soil (N:210 mg/l, P2O5:150 mg/l, K2O:170 - 390 mg/l, M: 100 mg/l)
Gravel - size 2-3 mm | Fine sand - 0.2-0.6 mm
Light - LED Power: 21W | Luminous flux 1950lm
Filter - NO | Water pump - YES
CO2 - NO
Heater - YES
Plants - Egeria densa, Bacopa caroliniana, Hygrophila polysperma, Limnophila sessiliflora, Hemianthus micranthemoides, Hydrocotyle tripartita, Anubias barteri nana, Cryptocoryne lutea hobbit, Elocharis parvula mini, Staurogyne repens, Salvinia natans
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Music - Epidemic Sound:
Lo Mimieux / Cain / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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[@IMaqua]

Below are affiliate links of the equipment I use (shipping to ALL EU countries). If you buy anything by clicking on the below links I will receive small commision without additional cost to you. Please note I have not been given any free products in exchange for mentioning them. LED LIGHT 30cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/twinstar-light/twinstar-c-line-iii-300c?aff=19 45cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii451?aff=19 60cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii601?aff=19 90cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii901?aff=19 120cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii1201?aff=19 FILTER, SKIMMER AND PUMP Oase 75: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/oase-biostyle-75?aff=19 Corner filter: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/nano-hoekfilter?aff=19 Skimmer: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/eheim-skim350?aff=19 Pump: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-pump/oase-optimax-300?aff=19 Wavemaker: www.azaqua.nl/en/stream-pump/oasis-streammax-classic?aff=19 Stainless steel: www.azaqua.nl/en/inflow-outflow/stainless-steel-skimmer-set?aff=19 HEATER Nano: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-heaters/dennerle-nano-thermometer-is-compact?aff=19 SOIL,GRAVEL AND SAND Soil: www.azaqua.nl/en/aqua-soil/aquarium-soil?aff=19 River gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-river?aff=19 Rio Xingu gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-rio-xingu?aff=19 Sand: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/aquarium-decoration-sand-1-2mm?aff=19 STONES Round flat rock: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/round-flat-rock?aff=19 Black river boulder: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/black-sky-rock?aff=19 Black seiryu stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/dark-seiryu-stones?aff=19 Petrified wood stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/petrified-wood-fur?aff=19 Gray mountain stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/gray-mountain-stone?aff=19 WOOD Ancient root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/ancient-root?aff=19 Corbo root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/corbo-root-m-30-40cm?aff=19 Manzanita wood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/manzanita-wood-m-40-50cm?aff=19 Spiderwood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/spiderwood-s-21-30cm?aff=19 FERTILIZERS Micro+K: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/2hr-aquarist-apt-1?aff=19 FOOD Regural: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/dr-bassleer-biofish-food-regular?aff=19 Garlic: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/drbassleer-biofish-food-garlic?aff=19 MAINTENANCE Gravel vacuum: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/dennerle-nano-soil-cleaner?aff=19 Aquascaping set: www.azaqua.nl/en/tweezers/nano-aquascaping-set?aff=19 Glass scraper: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/window-cleaner?aff=19 VARIOUS Terra tape: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/dooa-terra-tape?aff=19 Moss cotton: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/moss-cotton-200m?aff=19 Superglue: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/superglue?aff=19 Pipette: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/pipette-1ml?aff=19

[@lorenzospina3174]

I love Betta splendens my favorite fish 😍.

[@IMaqua]

And baby Betta is even better.

[@cherellzandell6139]

Awesome as always!

[@IMaqua]

Thank you. Cheers.

[@juliaianouchko7769]

This is so cool! Is there a next one after this one? I would like to see more updates! And an insta page?

[@IMaqua]

Yes there are many videos in this series here Baby Betta Aquarium (Walstad Method) (37L/10GAL): kzbin.info/aero/PLEivb5yRHXHdpjyul2mQtQjgblY2YrhhU

[@philcarlino6942]

Your betta is going to be so pretty. It already is! Nice update, take care.

[@IMaqua]

Thanks Phil.

[@Lazarusthefishboy]

That is so cool! The Betta fry are so cute!!! Great video IM! The tanks are looking stunning and luscious! I couldn't be any happier if I had those tanks haha! Keep it up! 👌

[@IMaqua]

There you go a new video idea for you. Walstad method aquarium.

[@Lazarusthefishboy]

@@IMaqua haha, already done 🤣

[@IMaqua]

@@Lazarusthefishboy version II

[@smuki196]

Wow, what a jungle! And Baby-Betta is so cute.

[@IMaqua]

It was not easy to locate baby Betta in a jungle. The fish is so small and aquarium is really densely planted.

[@StoffAlmighty]

Another great video and what a beautiful betta.

[@IMaqua]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abrahamfranciscogalvanroja8816]

Awesome aquarium! 🌿

[@IMaqua]

Thanks.

[@dkbmxr18]

Beautiful video!

[@IMaqua]

Thanks Justin.

[@grimsbyaquariumsstuff5931]

Great vid bettas are soo cool

[@IMaqua]

Underwater dogs...

[@grimsbyaquariumsstuff5931]

@@IMaqua sea puppies

[@IMaqua]

Exactly

[@sebak40]

Lovely ecosystem! I wish I could have one too

[@IMaqua]

It is exactly that; an ecosystem. It doesn't take much space and its not as expensive as some high tech setups.

[@Kishorex360]

Great work

[@IMaqua]

Thanks Kumar 👍

[@vladimirstojanovic3603]

Nice 👍👍👍

[@IMaqua]

Thanks.

[@JK......]

Dear IM Aqua, this is a great series, thank you very much! I love the music, the calm atmosphere and the whole setup! Awesome! I saw Foo the flowerhorn some time ago and now this, and I really like it. I'm thinking about building a similar tank myself. Can you please answer me a few question? (Sorry if I missed that info if it's in the videos already) What kind of light are you using? How many Watts and Kelvin? I somehow got the impression that you're a German, do you perhaps have a German shopping link to your light (and the rest of your equipment)? What are the approximate overall costs of your whole setup and tools? And is it necessary to have the pump in the back? And also, can/will you put more bettas inside, so the baby one doesn't feel alone? I would be so, so glad if you help a complete newbie. And I'm hyped for future documentaries of this tank. 👌😊

[@JK......]

And one more question: does that tank smell? (My girlfriend might not be amused if I build a smelling walstad tank in the living room)😅

[@IMaqua]

As I mentioned in my first video I was also inspired by Foo when I started this series. All the info you asked regarding light is in video description. I am from Croatia not from Germany. The tank doesn't smell but if you never had aquarium before I would advise you try the "normal" setup first and later on transition to Walstad method. Betta fish will be alone because they don't tolerate other Bettas. I hope I answered all of your questions.

[@IMaqua]

The light I have is chihiros AII series and you can easily find it in Germany, try Aquasabi or you can try Green Aqua they have delivery to Germany. In this setup I didn't include filter but I did add the water pump for circulation only.

[@JK......]

@@IMaqua thank you so much, and please excuse my late reply (I was on holiday in Madeira :)). I had several normal aquariums for years when I was younger (standard ones for guppies, neons and such). I will start a walstad tank this year and use your videos for orientation. Keep up the good work 👌😊

[@IMaqua]

Good luck with your new aquarium. I promise it will be fun. Maderia is amazing, been there couple of times...

[@JuanSalazar-xk3lq]

It's good that you have a new betta, a question how often do you put fertilizer in the aquarium?

[@IMaqua]

This aquarium is NO ferts. So never.

[@legainnamchyo4836]

Just subscribed to your channel, beautiful contents. How often do you change your water?

[@IMaqua]

If you check episodes before this one it was often, I think 40-50% 2x per week because of brown water. But now thar the aquarium is more stable I do around 40% per week.

[@veddevins1232]

How is your imbellis Buddy doing?As for this little guy ,he or she is absolutely adorable

[@IMaqua]

Unfortunately he passed away recently. I think he was around 1.5 years old. I wish they live longer. But that aquarium is still alive and is now full of moss and probably has couple of hundred red cherry shrimps. I will definitely get another wild betta in the future. Would love to do black water aquarium (habitat) for betta imbellis.

[@veddevins1232]

@@IMaqua I’m so sorry about that!Wilds actually tend to live longer than domestics!Around 6 years too!Franksbettas has an amazing lineage of wilds!

[@IMaqua]

Yeah I know that's what I also read. Also it was written they are peaceful and Buddy was definitely not peaceful. I like how shy and skittish they are. Franksbettas has amazing videos,. I watched most of his videos where he is catching wild bettas.

[@veddevins1232]

@@IMaqua same!I got shrimp to keep with mine too but he gobbled up all the babies!He only came out once his tank had a lot of tannins too!

[@IMaqua]

I think it is good exercise for him and definitely stops him from being bored.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

Sir which fish can I add for algae control ??

[@IMaqua]

Algae shouldn't be controlled with fish. You need to reduce algae by controlling light duration and nutrient intake plus adding more plants. Some fish will eat algea just as an additional food source but they cant control it.

[@metakis]

the lighting is not brighter than it should be for that kind of aquarium? or not?

[@IMaqua]

I keep around 50% brightness on my light and it is bright enough. Light duration is 12 hours. Still no algae to this day...

[@metakis]

@@IMaqua ohhh ok.. great work..

[@IMaqua]

Thank you 👍

[@naturepetlovers1117]

Wowwww awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@IMaqua]

Baby Betta :)

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua i love that peaceful tank bro ❤️

[@IMaqua]

I love looking at it every day.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua ❤️☘️🍀🌱

[@IMaqua]

🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@naturepetlovers1117]

Hi bro ! Why my planted aquarium water changing brown ? Am changing water again it will changing brown after two days .

[@IMaqua]

Tannins from the soil or wood?

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua i don't use wood.only soil capped with sand

[@IMaqua]

@@naturepetlovers1117 then it is soil leaching tannins and browning water.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua how I control ?? How I get crystal clear water ???

[@IMaqua]

Don't worry I also have brown water. It is soil leaching tannins. I just do weekly water changes. With time it will be less and less.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

R u using fertilizers ???

[@IMaqua]

No ferts and the plants are growing like crazy. All thanks to potting soil.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua how long can we protect this tank bro ? Years ?

[@IMaqua]

This one will last loooong time. I will try to keep it few years and monitor whatever is happening inside it.

[@naturepetlovers1117]

@@IMaqua am also trying like this Compost tank bro. without ferts.how i manage without ferts ? Can u do video for that bro clearly please

[@IMaqua]

You can just follow what I did in the first episode of this aquarium series. 1 inch potting soil and 1 inch gravel (or sand). Important when you chose potting soil; it need to be organic and without any chemicals (pesticides) added. In the video description I added exact chemical ratio in mg/l for N (Nitrogen), P (Phosphorus) and K (Pottasium).