Betta Fish Planted Community Tank Care

Betta fish planted community tank routine maintenance. The tank is a 20 gallon long with 6 female bettas, 2 twin bar platys, 3 Julii Corys and several types of nerite snails. We do weekly water changes of 25-30% and trim the plants once a month. The plants in this aquarium are Amazon sword, Bacopa and Anubias. We vacuum the sand with a mini python siphon to be sure no gas pockets can build up.
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[@Alainfromthetown]

im starting to love bettas even more each time i see vids like this

[@dmichaelsfishden]

Your aquascape is fantastic - A regal looking Italian garden.......I love the path - well done. Fish living the good life :)

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@dmichaelsfishden]

My pleasure! Keep up the fabulous work! :)

[@Lifewithpets72]

dmichaels fish den Just gone over to your channel and have been watching your latest build! Im supposed to be working on my video for tomorrow on bleach dipping plants....lol!

[@dmichaelsfishden]

Glad you found the channel! Don't let that build stop you from the bleach! I do bleach dip plants, absolutely. Great for killing off hitchhiker snails, etc..I had this bad experience using bleach to clean in the past and didn't get it all out, so I've been scared to use it to clean tanks - but I absolutely use diluted bleach dips for plants. Looking forward to watching for video - I subscribed so I'll get more of your great, regal stuff :)

[@Lifewithpets72]

I've used bleach several times to clean tanks and decorations with no issues. Ive just recently done a new plant video so I took the plunge and bleach dipped the plants. I've not done that before and was a little apprehensive. I did it several weeks ago and the video will go up tomorrow with the process and the results. Thanks for subscribing, Ive subbed to you too.

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

Your videos almost make me want to start a sorority. Your girls are so cute and friendly.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@tillydeno6647]

I love this! This inspired me for my 40g female sorority setup! I already had the bridge but i went out and grabbed the stones from Michaels and made the little 'river' shape. It looks so great (: Thanks for the help on supplies!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! 40 gallons that's fantastic! How many females do you have in it? We're trying to decided whether to upgrade to a 55 gallon.

[@megansparks7920]

My dream aquarium!! Absolutely stunning!! Going to use this tank as inspiration for my tank when im older and have my own place😂🤭

[@peachyannie9351]

Woah! That is the pretty tank! You inspired me to decorate my new tank!

[@pastelshades2860]

your tank really is beautiful and so are your bettas. 💙

[@godisdead6611]

This is the most GORGEOUS tank I’m so in love with it

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@1993652]

Your tank set up is amazing and your amazon swords look great.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@Deon0026yickadee]

watched commercial like #25 Looking really good wow. This is the best betta tank ive seen. Most people think 2 gallons is enough.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks, you are so entertaining, your comment made me laugh, thanks for watching the commercial, I do that too on other channels. I have betta tanks ranging from 2.5 gallons to 20 gallons.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Lifewithpets You are very welcome, this channel is a escape for me during work etc, blah, blah.... You keep up the great work, you have 60+ likes wow!

[@coloradorose8559]

I love how well the bettas are doing. I had a sorority tank but the biggest and oldest female died and the second biggest started attacking the others.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. Unfortunately this can happen with females. When we lost one a while back and went down to 4 things started to get a little unsettled but once I added in two more, things are all good again.

[@GCaquatics]

WOW, congrats on the 3k subs, you are at 3110 now, you are moving right along. i agree with great looking tank, it is one of the best looking tanks i have ever seen.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! I know I can't believe it, so blessed! The giveaway video will be up tomorrow so don't forget to enter!!

[@GCaquatics]

Oh I Will :)

[@horsiegirl28]

I love this tank! I am so impressed how you care for your bettas. Your tanks are always so well kept up with and clean. Beautiful! One thing I love about bettas is how curious they are. Always wondering what you are up to! lol :)

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you, The girls when filming this were constantly biting him, looking for food!

[@horsiegirl28]

Lifewithpets Little stinkers! Gotta love 'em though, right? :)

[@beccichatter]

im getting a betta for the first time it will be planted and its 14.5 gal and its maily because of this channel 😁 i do have a mature community aquarium however and have done lots of learing about them im thinking of adding some white mountain minnows and some cory catfish or maybe oto cats .

[@Lifewithpets72]

A great sized tank. White mountain minnows will not do well in a Betta tank. They need much cooler temperatures than bettas. I made that mistake and had to rehire them.

[@cossetteervin9717]

I just got a 20 gallon tank and am designing it very similarly to your setup. You are 😎!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks. Enjoying designing:)

[@kellyanderson3412]

Love this tank, i have never really been a betta person but i really like the females, i think i might get one for my 29 gallon:-):-)

[@gilmarluis5389]

Very nice. I love ur tanks. I'm planning on decorating my 8 gallon tank a little bit like yours. You guys gave me ideas. Thank you.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! Have fun decorating your tank!

[@che350z]

love the landscape. gives me an idea

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@DJ_LittlePea]

Tank has really grown in nicely and congratulations on the 3000 subs 🤗🤗🤗

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@noname-rj5vt]

Your tank is so well taken care of! Your fish must be so happy. I'm close to a very experienced betta keeper and you could add 2 males to the tank if you add 2 more females. But don't do it right away, slowly at a time. I think the males would make a great addition to the tank!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! I would never add males to a tank with other bettas, it is rarely successful and those who claim it works often have bettas with messed up fins and who look very stressed. This tank is no longer set up for our females.

[@noname-rj5vt]

Lifewithpets No problem! Whenever I choose male bettas for a tank, I always get the ones that are more calm and docile. But not sick or old bettas. Be careful for the bettas you choose as well! I know flaring is beautiful but I'd rather have calm betta that doesn't flare at everything than one that attacks all the fish in the sorority.

[@noname-rj5vt]

I've never had problems with betta aggression either, and if I did I would introduce them slowly and they became great friends. I've only had horizontal stripes on the female after breeding

[@sherrieteller4779]

I love your aquascaping! Learning a lot from watching these vids - thanks so much! ;)

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you.

[@lilys.2167]

How do you reduce water evaporation? I have a tank with a screen as the lid and half the tank is empty by the end of the week.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Wow, that's a lot of evaporation. You'd need to add more of a solid cover over most of the tank, that should help.

[@scoobydoo316us]

my tanks evaporate a lot too. want to say an inch in a couple weeks. if not more. they are lidded tanks

[@hrishikeshpusalkar4042]

All of your fishes has got a caring owner/mother

[@sdmpodcast554]

Beautiful tank love it 😁😀😁

[@mandalynfsu]

I love this tank--how long has it been set up? I am interested in setting up a betta sorority tank in a 20 long, but I've been reading that people have problems with the females becoming egg-bound. Has that happened to any of your bettas?

[@Lifewithpets72]

It's been set up for about 8 months. We've had no issues with egg bound females. The problem is more likely if the females can see a male. Also giving them a healthy balanced diet keeps them healthy too.

[@DylanP7734-o7y]

Do betta fish have to be the same breath to live together

[@woopshtbetta]

Omg lovely sorority! Wish i could add mine some pretty colors too 😻

[@juliadoodles7843]

How do you keep the gravel and sand separated? Any tips?

[@worldoffish4573]

Beautiful tank

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@rn2hlf794]

The tank looks beautiful, I didn't see what light you are using in the description can you please let me know thank you

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you, I've added the link in the description box for the lighting. It's an aqueon LED light.

[@ryntintin5211]

Love this tank!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@oliverblackhall]

Wow your fish and tank looks amazing

[@Rohan-yb3zd]

your tank is absolutely beautiful!! its so gorgeous 😍😍

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you.

[@gracieg8125]

Thank you very much! Your tanks are amazing!🐟

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you.

[@kariestet6030]

Just a little question, do u have to have a led light with Betta fish?

[@makupa86]

how do you maintain the growth of the plants? do you add fertilizer to the water?

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, we used root tabs.

[@warrior4christ250]

Beautiful tank I want one like this one, I'm new to Bettas and care would plastic and silk plants be ok ?

[@fenus609]

I'm starting a female community tank in a 20 gallon, any major tips or things to worry about?

[@franciscahope3363]

I love ur tank! Its beautiful, and looks very fun tk explore if i were a fish. Lol keep up the great work.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks for watching

[@finsfurlife8235]

how did u add water back into this tank I saw a clear line but I'm in sure of how u did it? great video BTW love the quality and content

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. We use a pond pump and tubing. It's quick and easy with having so many tanks. We have a video on it on our channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXy2iKVuo7GjoZo

[@Jaylux400]

May I ask the brand of this tank and where you purchased it? I’m thinking about starting a sorority as well and I love how long and sleek this tank is instead of the big and bulky tanks.

[@Lifewithpets72]

It's a 20 gallon long Aqueon tank.

[@lLykaLyksl]

Well managed. But I really really want to know the sand substrate you have in this tank please. Looking for a pure white sand look. Thanks in advance

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. The sand is National Geographic make from Petsmart.

[@keegore450]

will the amazon sword and anubias grow without the fluval stratum in just gravel? Also is it possible to blanche the leave cuttings and feed them to mystery snails?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, they will grow in just gravel but you will need to use root tabs to feed the plants. It's not likely your snails will eat the plant leaves.

[@deannamauricio7800]

Hi! I've been in the fish keeping hobby for a couple years (with tanks varying from 2.5-10 gal) and I'm finally looking into getting a bigger tank :) What product (it looks like tubing) do you use to refill your tanks back up with water?? I've been struggling with carrying large buckets of water back and forth during water changes and would love to know what you use :)

[@Lifewithpets72]

This is the video that explains what we use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXy2iKVuo7GjoZo

[@gracieg8125]

Where can I find a mini python siphon like yours? When I clean my 10 gallon my big siphon sucks up the sand into my cleaning bucket too. 😟 Thank you.

[@Lifewithpets72]

All the details and items for this tank are in the description box of the video. I got it from Amazon.

[@karenwicks9670]

Beautiful tank enjoy your videos new to all !setting up 54 gal will be adding lots of plants first.want to do black sand ,would it be better to put down organic miracle dirt first then sand.? or just add root tabs to sand?just want to do it right as I'd luv a female betta tank.how many bettas and what other types of fish can be added.thinking of corys maybe 1 gourami

[@Lifewithpets72]

We're thinking of doing a 55 gallon and adding dirt then gravel. Having said that we've not done it yet so I can't speak from experience. If you just did sand in that size of a tank you'd need a lot of root tabs especially if it's going to be a betta tank because you'd need loads of plants. You need at least 5 bettas but in that sized tank 6-8 would be good. For it to work you will need a very heavily planted tank. A group of Cory's would be good but I wouldn't add gourami. They typically don't do well with bettas.

[@karenwicks9670]

Lifewithpets Thankyou

[@amberperry4495]

I love the pink female. Where did you get her?

[@sophiadominguez9199]

How are you filling the water tank back up, is it with the syphon you were using to clean the sand? Newbie here

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, we use a pond pump. With having so many tanks it makes it really easy to fill them back up. No buckets!! There's a video on our channel on how to do easy water changes.

[@makaylariley6922]

I'm new to Bettas so take it easy on me *How are your female Bettas living together, shouldn't they kill each other and can I put male Bettas together or they are too aggressive?*

[@Lifewithpets72]

You can't put males together they will kill each other. Females can sometimes go together in the right conditions. A large enough tank, minimum group of 5 in a heavily planted tank. There are never any guarantees it will work though and you need to be able to house separately if it fails.

[@101Us]

Do you add the water conditioner before or after filling the tank?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Always before.

[@johnanthonyxo_]

How do you get your syphon not to suck substrate out of the tank? Mine always does

[@Lifewithpets72]

I use a small siphon, so the suction is not very strong.

[@akiraplays9584]

You inspired me to get 5 beta fish in a 150 gallon tank

[@MyPetsChannel]

Great video! I just did a beta care video too and I tried to explain everything in simple terms! Beautiful fish by the way!♥️you just got a new sub!

[@tammaree1889]

Beautiful. What sort of tank is that?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. Sorry but I'm not sure what you're asking. It's a female betta community tank.

[@connorwinfield195]

Good video. What do you feed them?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you, we feed New life Spectrum Betta pellets, brine shrimp, blood worm and they also eat the Cory's shrimp pellets!

[@rainingpigs1484]

I'm planning to get 2 zebra nerite snails and 2 mystery snails and I'll give 2 to my Betta fish and 2 to my community tank

[@Lifewithpets72]

I have snails in all my tanks, I think they're a nice addition.

[@rainingpigs1484]

Yah, so do my uncles.

[@carlosc8478]

I'm literally in the process of doing something very similar to this I'm getting a 20 gallon long in a few days...... What size light did you use for this tank there are 3 sizes when I click on the link you provided

[@Lifewithpets72]

We have the 30 inches led light. It's good for low light level plants.

[@carlosc8478]

Lifewithpets what do I need to do to cycle the tank it's unfamiliar to me if it's too much to write here is my email [e-mail] I already purchased the corner filter and the other filter in your tank

[@navidshaikh7669]

Very good setup

[@zhiwooyi]

I wanna buy a betta and a 6 gallon tank but the decrotation and plants are so complicated for me like which plant should i buy? is the ground just stone or is there something beneath the stone like soil or something? is soil necessary? I don't understand the whole process of cleaning lol

[@Lifewithpets72]

This series of videos may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZi9q4mketWejc0

[@SurprisesNo]

don't your females get competitive for territory? Or are there enough fish in there to diffuse the female hierarchy/pecking order?

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, as long as the tank is large enough and planted they get along well.

[@barbarawalker8957]

I loved your bridge ln your divided tank. I would love to know where it was from!

[@Lifewithpets72]

We buy them from a supplier. They're for sale on our website 20% off. Link is in the description box.

[@Lifewithpets72]

We buy them from a supplier. They're for sale on our website 20% off. Link is in the description box.

[@Oof-su6pu]

Do you have a video on how to introduce your females to the tank?

[@Oof-su6pu]

Lifewithpets thank you so much!

[@sagaraextra7208]

I kept male battas together before but you have a beautiful aquarium

[@kasheeex3]

Sagara Extra male bettas are not a good idea. if they worked for you and didnt kill eachother you are very lucky. but it shouldnt be done. female bettas (sorority tanks is what they call it ) are safer but males together is very dangerous

[@sagaraextra7208]

kat tekla ether that which what they do in the wild 2 male fights until one runs away, or flare him with a mirror until he gets board of it. that's how I kept my males together they need to establish who's the Alpha

[@kasheeex3]

Sagara Extra well good job but still, it's not fair to them cause it's likely one will end up dead. If you want two males then have two tanks. But that's cool it worked out for you

[@caribdonna]

I want to do this layout for 36 bow front Or at least with a sand middle

[@jovannyferino5894]

Is a 10 gallon suitable for a sorority tank? If so, what is the appropriate amount of female Betta fish for a 10 gallon

[@Lifewithpets72]

20 gallons or more is preferable.

[@kdeck1258]

Can you use live plant with gravel or do you need sand

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, you can use live plants in any substrate as long as you have something to fertilize them. I use Flourish root tabs.

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

This is really nice. I'll try a betta sorority tank. Thanks

[@xenia4471]

Hi! I love your tank setup. I also have a Betta sorority tank. What flat rocks are you using for the edge? I would like to purchase them as well.

[@Lifewithpets72]

They’re from Michaels, if you can’t get them there we sell them on our store. www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/c5/Aquarium_Decoration.html

[@xenia4471]

Lifewithpets hi! Thank you for the quick response :) I’m heading to Michaels now.

[@emilyjackson]

What did you use to divide the sand and gravel?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Slate from Michaels.

[@xxelxx6]

Hello ! Great video and beautiful tank. Where can I buy this (fine) vacuum for the aquarium?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We got it from Amazon, there is a link to it in the description box of the video.

[@xxelxx6]

ok thanks a lot :)

[@estevaoborba5344]

What happens if you put one male in the tank?

[@CardiBC]

I love your channel! How often do you a water change on this tank?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! I did approximately 30% once a week.

[@mommy2mnl5810]

how do you flow your water back in the tank through the siphion? I have tried it before and it was not working.

[@Lifewithpets72]

We use a pond pump. I have a video on it. Check it out in the 'How to' series playlist. Its how to do easy water changes using a pond pump.

[@mommy2mnl5810]

thanks alot by the way this is Marisa's Betta Fish.

[@mommy2mnl5810]

its my mom's account but its me marisa

[@MissyJace]

thx for helping us and for giving me a good aquascape idea :)

[@vernaelynch7283]

Does anyone know what kind of water conditioner they use? This is for life with pets can you guys do an indepth betta community tank like what to use how to pick the best plants and substrate and stuff like that please

[@Lifewithpets72]

We use Prime water conditioner. We have several videos on community tanks etc.

[@vernaelynch7283]

Lifewithpets if i dont have the prime conditioner can i keep using the betta safe water conditioner for the time being?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, any water conditioner works as long as it remove chlorine and chloramines.

[@vernaelynch7283]

ok thank you so much

[@daisygonzalez7854]

Can I vacuum my gravel when I have guppy fry? I had no clue I had a pregnant guppy n I have only found 3 fry which I hoping to move n I'm scared to vacuum them up... Any suggestions?

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, otherwise your likely to vacuum them up. If possible leave doing a water change until you can move them.

[@krystinaelizabeth91]

Fluval stratem good for cories in a planted tank?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes.

[@omarmedina1241]

beautiful set up

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you.

[@YizTheGOAT]

New to this channel. Looks great!!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711]

Tank looks amazing... Love the bettas! :) Are you using co2 or liquid ferts in this tank? the plants looks great!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you, we only use Flourish root tabs and have now added Fluval stratum into the gravel for substrate. There is a video on the channel on how we set this up and what we used if you want even more information. Thanks for watching!

[@dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711]

Cool! Thank you and welcome!

[@archangelelmo]

how often do you do water changes on your 20 gallons

[@Lifewithpets72]

We do 25-30% once a week.

[@FrankWhite145]

has anyone used EcoBio-Block in a freshwater aquarium? if so what are your thoughts on it?

[@Lifewithpets72]

I've not used them, unless well hidden or covered I think in a betta tank they're likely to damage the fins. They're a rough stone and a betta resting on them would easily tear their fins. Hopefully someone can answer who has used them.

[@droneoperation9204]

thanks we lernd so mutch from you

[@skrunklycreationz]

My siphon sucks up the sand, so I don't know how to clean it

[@s.j.8936]

Put a fork head on the tip of your siphon or a small plastic net. That's what I do :)

[@ericqian461]

Simply beautiful.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@meggrotte4760]

Great video

[@AuntMaggie]

Beautiful!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@laurenalderman9660]

How often do you do this?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We clean the tank once a week.

[@pinkbettas587]

Really informative video! Great job! Congrats on 3000 subs!🎉🎉🎉 Looking forward to the giveaway 😊

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@krishnaanil171]

plz give name of that soil cleaning item and sponge

[@Lifewithpets72]

It's a gravel siphon.

[@dsvlogs239]

I'm starting a female community tank they are doing good

[@Lifewithpets72]

Great, I hope it works out for you!

[@yenxion1713]

can you please have a look at this combination for a 48 gallon tank??: x3 panda catfish x6 neon tetras x1 betta x3 balloon mollies x12 platies (apologies for poor fish name spellings. please read it would really help!!!!!)

[@Lifewithpets72]

I can't really advise on what to put in a tank. Everyone's preferences are different. However if this was my set up I would add 6 panda Cory's because they prefer to be in groups of 5 or more and I'd add less platys, maybe 6-8.

[@yenxion1713]

Thanks

[@Lifewithpets72]

Aww....thank you! Yes, that would work in a 20 gallon tank. I'm not sure if you're thinking of adding a betta fish too but they don't do well with gouramis.

[@yenxion1713]

Thank you. yh its 48 litres not 48 gallons...xD my bad. If i take your advice will this still work??

[@Lifewithpets72]

If it's 48 liters then that's only 12.5 gallons. You would not be able to put many fish in that with a betta. I'd only do the Betta and 3-4 other fish. Bettas don't like to be crowded and will get very territorial over their space.

[@akiraplays9584]

Is 150 gallon ok?????

[@solaire3539]

What kind of sand did you use?

[@Lifewithpets72]

National Geographic from Petsmart. We use it in a lot of our tanks.

[@solaire3539]

Lifewithpets thanks :)

[@tammaree1889]

The brand of the fish tank I love how long it is.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. This tank is a 20 gallon long.

[@rebeka123ism]

beautiful

[@daichi_tetsurou07]

LOVE IT CAN'T WAIT FOR THE GIVEAWAY :D

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks.

[@daichi_tetsurou07]

Lifewithpets Huge fan of you. You were the one that got me into Betta's so I have a double tail. I use your videos for the knowledge :)

[@mileyfan890ify]

where is the best place to purchase nirite snails??

[@Lifewithpets72]

We buy ours from Petsmart.

[@mileyfan890ify]

Lifewithpets thank you 😁

[@parkermangone5263]

Were did you get the statue

[@Lifewithpets72]

Parker Mangone we got it from Petsmart! They're on clearance at the moment.

[@parkermangone5263]

Lifewithpets thank you

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

This is so cool