A Great Betta Home! Aquatop Pisces 5 Gallon Fish Tank Setup

[@Nenezilla]

Blows my mind how 5 gallon tanks are so expensive!

[@sophieburgoyne6230]

With the little terracotta pot it looked like a real English garden rather than the too perfect depictions online. Great idea, love it!

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

What a gorgeous planted tank I always love adding live plants 2 my aquariums

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

bash livingston it adds so much!

[@RescueDogTreats]

I like the rounded edges of the tank, very nice scape!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

RescueDogTreats (me too) 😊

[@scotth9881]

The scape looks great. It will be interesting to see it as it grows out.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Scott H and IF it grows out 😂🤞😋

[@shesellsfish]

Perfect nano tank for a betta. Joanna, you go girl! That scape is gorgeous. Looking forward to updates to see how the plants all fill in. The stacked rocks look like a crumbling garden wall. Perfect. 👍💕👍

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

ShelbyRae Lane thanks. 🥰I really enjoy looking at this tank, can’t wait to see how it does ...

[@ericc9500]

Gorgeous tank, and thank you for talking about what kind of silicone you used. I am wanting to do something a little creative and needed an adhesive and these will both work!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@richardwhite3521]

The siliconed flag stone is easily my favorite part. Will use that idea if I ever do Africans.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nothing worse than having african cichlids dig a pit by the rocks and have them come tumbling down. : -)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Richard White thanks! Was surprised at how well it behaved. 👍

[@chevyfish5373]

Joanna, I like the name "Petty" for Mr. Betta because he reminds me of the flouncy ruffles of a petticoat. Tank looks great. Scape and plants compliment each other nicely.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

chevyfish I love it! What a great name!

[@chevyfish5373]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 Thanks. He's a beautiful Betta.

[@annette3966]

I love the final scape! It's very pretty with the path down the center and the variety of plants! Looks like a great home for the betta and friends! 💚

[@joannecavan1213]

you two are great together, you guys always make me smile! love the scape, joanna. I tried a dwarf water lilly in my 90gal. amazon tank, its growing, sending shoots up, and the fish are leaving it alone... yeah.....

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Joanne Cavan hi Joanne! A dwarf water lily?!? Wow! I’m impressed 😋

[@angiebear8727]

Super cute betta. Personally I prefer shorter fins or females BUT super cute. Also love the plants

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@MotörheadMickey]

If you want an English garden and the betta is the garden keeper then how about Mr Brambles? You know cause bettas can be prickly:-) Anyway, love your work! Cheerios from Sussex! Mua!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Mickey Pius omg I was hoping for a suggestion from someone from over the pond! Mr Brambles?!? I love it! 🤩

[@lisaapodaca7619]

I was just checking this exact tank out! Thanks for the post, really helped! P.S. I have a bumblebee beta too, he’s named after my hubbies favorite member of WuTang-O.D.B. ;-)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

L. Campbell 👍

[@michaelfox6820]

I don't have a lot of experience with bettas, but from my brief experience, it's always a risk that they won't tolerate other fish in a small aquarium. I have a Fluval Flex 15, so triple the space of your Aquatop. I first put two platys in the aquarium, and then added a female betta. The first one I tried chased around the platys constantly, and one was dead the next morning. So I returned the betta (thanks, Petsmart, for your return policy) and exchanged it for another female. Same problem. I didn't wait for a disaster this time; I netted her out and returned her. I want to try one more time, but this time with advice I saw on another KZbin video. Take the betta you are considering, and put its cup next to that of another betta. If it ignores the other one (as opposed to flaring its gills and trying to attack it), its likely to be more tolerant of other fishes.

[@rickrodriguez6675]

Hey Joanna simply amazing 😉. Love watching u & Jason working together. Please keep videos coming.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you watching!

[@darrylmoore5847]

The tank looks great. I think Mr. Fancy Pants would be a fitting name for the betta.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Darryl Moore lol! 😂😂

[@kimbassett2770]

Love it! Beta name: "Fireball" can't wait until Joanna does a winter escape, Dr. Suess maybe?? Keep it up. You're designs are always inspiring.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Kim Bassett I love it.. stay tuned the next couple weeks! 🎄❄️🌲

[@monaangela4667]

Congrats dear your tank is awesome. You did an amazing job, really like it. Mr. Betta is so beautiful and i think Sunflower is a perfect name for him. 😊👌👌👍😍😍😍

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

MONA ANGELA thank you so much. I’m really loving watching him whenever I can. 🥰🤩

[@Malariejane]

Joanne, you have such a beautiful mind for small planted tanks! ❤️

[@brandonmorris358]

I'm late..but love the name Ruffles. Beautiful tank, scape and betta.

[@jimjarrett8779]

Nice very nice. Sunny seems like a good name.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Jim Jarrett does have a nice ring ☺️

[@naegwut]

This was so fun!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad you liked it!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

These videos might be helpful if you want to learn more! Beginners Guide To Aquatic Plants: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIabqaqCg9-Do8U Betta Care: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIabqaqCg9-Do8U Two More Planted Betta Tanks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaxk6qXe8d9sK8 If you are interested in purchasing any of the tank equipment mentioned in this video check out the links below. Aquatop Pisces 5 Gallon Fish Tank: amzn.to/2PrTmDG Gorilla Gel Super Glue - affiliate link - : amzn.to/2LdgR0V LocTite Silicone - affiliate link - : amzn.to/2Y59hdM

[@lynnbonica4342]

You said you remove filter pad and replace it with plain floss. Is it made for aquariums or just polyester pillow type stuffing polyester?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I generally buy filter floss online. I think this video has a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5_WZYZ4jdKWkKM

[@Bullitt1768]

Just got a new 10gal, frameless. All these betta videos are convincing me to get a betta lol.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are fun fish!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Do it! Do it! Do it! 😏🤩

[@stephball30]

THAT is TOO cute! I love your eye for design. I will say I got excited at first because I saw the 🎄and thought you were doing anothrr holiday scape. That's going to look just lovely in your kitchen. I'm in the market for another nano, thanks for sharing this aquatop.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Stephanie Berry JUST WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!! 😋✨🎄❄️❄️🎄✨😋

[@stephball30]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 I love how your mind works. I look at my tanks and I have no idea where to put anything.

[@aljanecko]

Jason it was great meeting you yesterday, the plecos I bought from you seem to be loving life.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

AL Janecko it was great meeting you too!

[@aljanecko]

Are you located in the socialist state of Illinois like me?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep!

[@aljanecko]

We are considering a jump over into Indiana, can’t take the tax anymore.

[@tiffanyrosea.i.t.9239]

Excellent job Joanna 👍 I love the scape . The Betta should be named Mellow. Mell for short.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Tiffany Caraballo-Holmes that’s a good idea

[@whoisthat377]

Hi im a new subscriber and di you have any tips on how to make the water crystal clear?

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Omega Dream 👋 hi! Welcome!! 😊Consistent water changes, try not to over feed your fishies and plants help too! We have a video on it as well! “Cloudy water in a fish tank”

[@KerleyExpress]

That is a really nice tank thank you for showing it

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Dwight Kerley Thanks, Dwight 😊

[@beatap6250]

Great work 👍😍🙋😄

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Beata P ☺️ thank you!

[@aloratalyn]

Love seeing your scapes. Always come out amazing! 😊 I don't know why, but he reminds me of Colonel Mustard lol

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

aloratalyn thank you and LOL!!

[@aloratalyn]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 you're welcome!

[@whoisthat377]

For some reason my fish is scared of the sponge filter

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Maybe it had a bad dream about it? : -) Fish can be weird like that sometimes.

[@austinbarrer5432]

Nice! Bacopa is extremely easy to grow!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

How Keeper I’ve heard! Let’s hope it stays strong in my tank 😂

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

This came out so beautiful!! Wow! Love the new tank and set up.. now it makes me want to redo mine lol.. thanks for sharing with us. Love watching your channel 💞

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good luck!

[@sharronmiller451]

Really pretty!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Sharron Miller Thank you ☺️

[@mvvinds]

Can you give me closer look how you fix strong outflow

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The best way to fix that is putting a piece of sponge over the return to slow it down a bit.

[@TheStrawberryAnia]

Great video as always. I have a question. Do you think that Betta fish could live with a vampire shrimp in a 7.5 gallon?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'd probably be hesitant to try it just because I think most of the bettas I've had would pick at the shrimp.

[@TheStrawberryAnia]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

He's so gorgeous. I like Sunny for sure😁

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

What did you end up naming him? Just curious lol

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We kept the name Sunny for the one in that tank :-)

[@meghanfulop2395]

Loved this video so much!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Meghan fulop we appreciate you watching ☺️

[@ExoticsAndAquatics]

Happy holidays guys! Great friggin vid! LOVE the set up!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The Batsu Bastards thank you!

[@ExoticsAndAquatics]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics do you guys sell blue fantasy shrimp? If so, we'd like to get some from you guys and do a video on them!!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We do, but only at our local swaps right now.

[@ExoticsAndAquatics]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics that's a shame

[@TurboFish]

Woooo Jo!!! Great video guys!!!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Turbo Fish thanks! 😋

[@kristenwinter8157]

Absolutely beautiful!! I’m trying to sneak a female betta in my husbands tank lol 😆 I don’t want to start another tank just yet for a betta one.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Kristen Kearby oooh - good luck! I wish I could put a betta in each ones of Jason’s tanks! 😂

[@kristenwinter8157]

He has glow light tetras and emerald green corys in a 55 hopeful it will work but I will be prepared.

[@TheBalanceKeeper9]

I really hope that isn't Caribsea's black Tahitian moon sand. They no longer sell it through their site due to heavy metal contamination. It was never recalled even though the company knows of the issue! It killed my whole tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

No, we used Top Fin sand for this one.

[@njric71]

I had to thumbs up this one about 36 seconds in.. right when you mention that Joanna is gonna aquascape it. I've seen her aquascaping videos before. Darn she's good. Version 2.0 is definitely better than the first layout. I sure hope Sunflower stays chill. That's an awfully small glass box to put him in with those tasty looking endlers LOL. Is that substrate flourite? I recently started using black diamond blasting abrasive. It's really inexpensive. If you have a Tractor Supply near you. I think I paid $10 for a 50 pound bag. It's chemically inert, requires very little rinsing and so far I've had no problem growing plants in it. I do use liquid fertilizer (Flourish Comprehensive, Advance & excel) and roots tabs (seachem) near the swords, crypts and other root feeders.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

So far he's ignored the endlers. Hoping it stays that way, but i agree we are pushing the lower limits regarding tank size and mixing the two. The substrate is cheap Top Fin sand, which has worked well. I haven't used the black diamond sand, but might at some point. : -)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

njric71 Thank you!! Ya, version 1.0 👎. He’s always been a big chicken - he’s more afraid of them. So far so good. ☺️

[@donmelendez8224]

Great work Joanne! It looks like the guppies will be fine. "Sunny" doesn't seem interested in them at all.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Don Melendez so far so good - he’s kind of a scaredy cat to begin with. 😋

[@donmelendez8224]

Most of bettas are bffs with their tank mates lol

[@markhunter2244]

Really nice scape, I love well planted tanks. What about Buttercup as a possible name for your Betta 🤓

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Mark Hunter Thank you. I do too. Awww That is a very sweet name!

[@davidadkins8805]

Joanna perhaps you’re slipping a bit...... kidding! Looks great as always.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

David Adkins you got me!!😱. Fun fact - I’m not done with this tank. 😏 tune in next week....

[@adaoust2127]

Mellow yellow!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

A D'Aoust nice. That would fit him!!

[@PanRybka22]

Łapka w górę pozdrawiam Panią serdecznie i Pana

[@Cal619Guy]

Pretty 👌

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Joaquín ☺️

[@ericc9500]

and he looks exactly like a sunflower!

[@seanootd3406]

Another great video always enjoy you both in a video and as usual great scape lol when i get my 280 you will have to come do my rock scape

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sean OOTD that would be awesome! 😀

[@asanmartinjr07]

Where did you buy those white shale rocks? Link? Thanks.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

asanmartinjr07 came from the local landscaping place!

[@asanmartinjr07]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 I like the white rocks, very Zen! Thank you!

[@barbkelly9604]

Love the tank and scape! I actually like the name Sunny (or Sonny).

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Barb Kelly do you? We’ll see what sticks. Sometimes I wind up with the oddest names. 😋

[@TheStrawberryAnia]

I do too

[@derrickl5032]

Where did you get the flagstone for the pathway?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

A landscaping place - very cheap!

[@luvmy2day551]

Where do you buy plants that don’t have snail hitchhikers?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Flip Aquatics sells tropica and tissue culture plants that usually lack snails.

[@commoncurt4569]

Nice tank. What type/brand of substrate did you use?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It's just Top Fin brand sand.

[@vampgaia]

Nice scape! He’s a pretty boy, maybe Fancy Pants.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Ginger Graves ooh - second vote for that! 😂😂

[@SosaSal_]

The pump is way too strong for a betta. How do you fix it

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've had to put a piece of sponge over every return on the kit tanks that we have. I just cut a small hole in a piece of sponge and slide it over the return.

[@midwaysar]

What type of heater would you recommend?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

FOr this tank we typically go buy the small non-adjustable heaters from Petco or Petsmart. They work ok.

[@robyn5696]

Can you put the light on a timer?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes! Some of those kit lights can't be put on a timer, but this one can.

[@robyn5696]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Awesome! Thanks for this very helpful information. I love your videos, btw!

[@theirishman8455]

What other fish or invertebrate would go well with a Betta? I have a Mystery Snail (only 4 maintained, offspring are sold) aquarium and a 40 with an Electric Blue Acara and Black Neon Tetra school. My 60 has a community, but with too many species that may nip at his tail. I’d love to have a Betta, but am always hesitant that his fins will get pecked at or he’ll be the one to nip.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You'd have to watch the Acara and have a back-up plan, but I have found the acara ignore other fish.

[@theirishman8455]

Prime Time Aquatics Yea, my Acara is chill with my Platy and Dwarf Honey Gourami. I have a few backup plans if things go wrong. I was also worried if he went into the Mystery Snail-only tank that the Betta may be too curious and peck at them. Is that another possibility? Thanks 😊

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Right now I have two bettas in with mystery snails (different tanks) and haven't had any issues, but I know some people have.

[@theirishman8455]

Prime Time Aquatics Thank you!

[@paulinegraham3073]

Ohhh I love the wall!! Are there certain rocks that can’t be used? I think most of what we have are granite. I was all set to buy the fluval 5 but didn’t realize the top is plastic 😳 thanks for the heads up. Those little mini landscaping tools are awesome too!! Glad I found you! Thanks for all the great info!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We used flagstone in this set-up. We actually use it in a lot of tanks!

[@nairab6086]

Hello, I was wondering, on the box instruction , the water looked like I was only supposed to add water to 3/4 of the tank, is that true? I see you guys have it filled more

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We fill ours to about an inch from the top usually.

[@fizzazaidi1653]

Hello, what Heater did you use for this set up? I’ve been trying to look for one that fits into the filter compartment.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was just a cheap nano heater from Petsmart.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Beautiful!x❤️🐟🌱🌿

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@johnlarsen8308]

Will the water ever need to be changed With only a few fish in it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, nitrates will eventually accumulate. If there are plants it can be done less frequently, but they like to have a mineral refresh as well.

[@40isbeautiful]

I love it!!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@evanb4010]

Hi I’ve recently set up a tank same as this one and the filter is so strong it looks like there was a storm everytime I turn it on haha where did you add a sponge to slow flow and does it matter what kinds of sponge ??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It’s actually a piece of sponge filter that I cut off.

[@ken3924]

sunshine

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Ken Zhao aww!! That’s a GOOD one!

[@vittocuachon3306]

Hi there, nice aquascaping. Just want to ask, i’ve notice that the bottom or base of this tank is plastic or the is a glass before the black plastic? Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The bottom does have glass as well.

[@vittocuachon3306]

Oh okay, i recieved mine yesterday when i checked the bottom part is just a plastic.

[@leo2o915]

Need some advice lost a betta jumping out of the corner next to filter in the back of the Aquatop what can I do to prevent that from happening again :(

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I would cover it with a small piece of plastic? Even if that means cutting up a thin Tupperware container or something?

[@leo2o915]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics awesome thanks I’ll try that then

[@leo2o915]

one question forgot to ask I remember you guys said you don't use the cartridge so what size sponge do you guys put in its place? tried putting a co-op one that I cut but still too thick ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We’ve always done the same - just cut down whatever we have around to fit.

[@leo2o915]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics awesome does it have to be a tight fit cut a piece but has to work to get it into the space or should I think it down also ?

[@daphne1065]

00:39 hahahhaha

[@angieargall7595]

How about Liberace? He was rufflie! 😉

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

ANGIE ARGALL ahahaaaa!!!

[@globglobglobglobglob]

I have e a question, is it overstocked? I thought it was 1 inch per gallon? I have not put any fish on my tank. Please help! Im so confused

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The 1"/gallon rule is mostly myth. However, stocking really depends on the type of fish. We did a 5 gallon stocking ideas video that may help.

[@globglobglobglobglob]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you so much i loved your suggestion of having a honey gourami as a center piece. Once my nitrogen cycle is done imma do your suggestion. I actually have a 10 gallon. Thanks so much for your help.

[@connoleee1]

hey do you know what the heater is that fits in the back of the chamber

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just about any nano heater indicated for a 5 gallon tank should fit.

[@mattallin2560]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics What brand or model did you use? I have a small heater that fit in the well but it was too tall to get the cover back on. ( Heater 7" long)

[@calmorezoo]

Sir Lacey

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Rachel Watt ooh - that’s catchy!

[@leo2o915]

How much does it weight with water in it thinking of moving mine into my living room on a small table ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Right around 50lbs

[@leo2o915]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics gotcha thanks :)

[@leo2o915]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics awesome thanks

[@hussainrimal6896]

Can plants be glued with normal regular super glue?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I haven't tried it, but I know the super glue we use works well.

[@hussainrimal6896]

Prime Time Aquatics what type n brand is it? I’m lookin for a cheaper option because here the glue made for aquariums cost like 20usd +

[@benskoropada3030]

N-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA), octyl cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate are used in medical applications, like for sealing some cuts instead of stitches. Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate (MCA) and ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate (ECA) are industrial grade sold generally as just CA (cyanoacrylate). Cyanoacrylate adhesive is frequently formulated with ingredients such as fumed silica to make it more viscous or gel-like. Other additives are used such as rubber in Loctite's "Ultra Gel" to increase shearing strength. Cyanoacrylates rapidly undergo chain-growth polymerisation in the presence of water rendering them inert by forming long, strong chains.

[@wrbettas2557]

👍😃

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Wilsinho Farias ☺️

[@happymom9255]

This tank is beautiful. I can't find it in Canada :(

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That stinks. :-(

[@valvanzile2164]

golden should be the bettas name

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Oooh... didn’t think of that one...

[@joshuamajoor2279]

You could name the betta fish black eyed Susan

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Joshua Majoor ha! Yes!

[@fishculture9391]

I want him to be sunny lol

[@hookedm]

pete the peacock betta :)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

BrokenTexan catchy!

[@leo2o915]

Wait just realized I’ve been over filling the tank all this time :/

[@aleksandarstix3097]

bravooooo

[@jennmacha]

He looks like a Hibiscus flower but that may be too girlish of a name.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Jen's2scents omg you’re right!!

[@daniellenelson8475]

Hi, I was debating what tank to get and after watching this video I settled on the Aquatop. This is going to be my first tank using live plants for a beta. Was the light on this tank sufficient for plant growth in the long run? Also you mentioned you were going to replace part of the filter with filter floss. Is that necessary also to achieve plant growth in this tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We have been able to grow low light plants in the tank without any issues. The filter floss is really for mechanical filtration of the water. It doesn't have an impact on plant growth.

[@ricodegallo3060]

👍

[@Ladybug19391]

Sunburst...

[@CronusandRhea]

Betas are the most boring fish in the hobby.