Don't Buy A Betta Fish Without Watching This First. 10 Things You Should Know About Betta Fish.

[@KGTropicals]

*Buy show quality Bettas here:* keepfishkeeping.com/collections/live-bettas-for-sale

[@betters9689]

Can u put a video about betta fish disease and how to prevent it 🙏

[@FckDemocrcrats]

Go to @foxies fishes. I bought her a beautiful male halfmoon from you. He's so handsome. There's a few videos of him. And she did a shout-out to you during the unboxing. Thank you for your professionalism during every step of the transaction. Will be buying more from you. We are going to be doing a Betta room. A Betta today means a Betta tomorrow. 🤗🤗👍👍💯

[@andream8036]

Can y’all please do a video on glass surfing please, my fish is always doing it but it has everything it needs!!

[@suzannenichols6900]

I went to your store and I was hoping to find some tanks since you were stressing the fact that they needed to be in certain kinds of tanks. The ones I've seen get low reviews or don't have the proper filter or a place for a heater and I'm very frustrated trying to find a proper tank. I just lost one of my betas that I really loved and it's really freaking me out because I have another beta and I don't want to lose him.

[@suzannenichols6900]

Also a good video would be the kind of chemicals you would use to clean a tank like would vinegar be okay or hydrogen peroxide with a good rinse afterwards.

[@sosweetbaby4]

When I was 23 I had this blue betta I bought from pets smart and I carried that fish everywhere in glass vase 😔 I used to talk to him, had the vase nicely decorated and clean...I was homeless and lil'foot was always with me everywhere I went...my cousin used to make fun of me cause I had him with me always...he lasted 6 years and he got to see me get an apartment get my life together....that lil fish kept me happy and made me happy to see him looking at me is like they know....❤

[@laine6407]

sosweetbaby4 wow. That’s amazing. Surprised he didn’t get super stressed though going different places all the time.

[@alexisblack3488]

Aww! That's awesome. 💗

[@kmonday231]

awww i have a betta and we just got him on november 4

[@Njrgaming13684]

Awww that so sweet glad that your life is back to normal

[@sosweetbaby4]

@@laine6407 me always being there with him due to my circumstances kept him busy & happy.

[@jaymefife2117]

Started my Beta in a 3 gal tank, moved him up to a 5 gal tank in a little less than a week. Just went out and got him a 55 gal tank it takes up the entire side of my apartment. I regret nothing.

[@gem9535]

My heart!

[@sm7130]

Mha hart. Mah soul.

[@cali_cal]

@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 thats what you called an idiot haha

[@18nakedcowboys3]

CaliCal68 sounds like he’s bullshitting

[@crickettherat7482]

@@cali_cal i think your talking about yourself...

[@karenstephens9859]

I'm so glad to hear someone else say how cruel Betas are treated. It makes me crazy to see them in those tiny little containers! Thanks for all the great info.

[@4getfulness16]

My Beta was in a small container in the store but even the store salesman told me to buy a decent sized tank. He’s the happiest little guy now and I’ll soon be adding either guppies or tetras to the tank 😊

[@michaelfox6820]

@@4getfulness16 Careful with the guppies. Some bettas will attack them because the fancy tails elicit aggressive behaviour. I have even heard of it going the other way, with guppies nipping the betta's fins.

[@CozySims21]

Yes!! There so many fake myths about bettas and that they don't need anything but a fish bowl which is false!!

[@sin3358]

I saw some girls at my campus who bought one and I was fascinated by how beautiful it was. However they mentioned they're really low maintenance and can survive in a small bowl. And ngl I wanted to get one too when I heard that however I know from previous knowledge how that's pretty cruel to them and any other fish. That's why I'm deciding to make my own ecosystem! I want smth low maintenance but high efficiency and low cost. I won't get a Betta, but I'll get shrimp and possibly some small fish who wouldn't mind a fish bowl

[@Fishfriend001]

@@sin3358 I LOVE THAT!!! Ecosystem bowls are so cool and are very low maintenance is you do stocking and filtering (via plants or what have you) I’d love to do a 3-5gal shrimp bowl some time I have a lot of extra plants/substrate for it…

[@Nikki-bk1wf]

Since quarantine and homeschooling I keep my kids in a fish tank. It’s amazing

[@pookie_sliceandboba249]

So your kids are kept in a fish tank...😳😳😳

[@jones.abraham]

Yeah i tried it myself...its amazing..but why are they not moving

[@toni5543]

@@pookie_sliceandboba249you just spray them with water every couple days they will be ok

[@nevaehspets6551]

@pepe I prefer bleach but that works too

[@broccisticks7703]

Hey I'm about to have a baby. Can I keep it in a 10 gallon until he grows out of it?

[@jesselpaul403]

Nice to know I'm not the only one who keeps their dogs inside a fish tank

[@cloakofanonymity]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@cecilia6167]

😂

[@johnathonvought7407]

Cool

[@flotechno3920]

Wait what

[@simonnees3601]

Lol

[@mollie7269]

Had an fish store OWNER look at me like I was nuts when I said my betta had personality and I could tell because I kept him in a 6 gallon tank instead of a jar.

[@stiksmommy5079]

Friends took care of ours when we went on vacation, when I told the "primary" caregiver our little blueberry was a feisty little guy with a personality she thought I was goofy. After a week with him they found out he wasn't a "normal" fish lol. They certainly are different but that's what makes them awesome.

[@scottmurphy4946]

I swear my guy likes to watch, or feels when I come close as he will come out of his log flapping away like a puppy But he also knows i will feed him if he comes out as well so

[@mdfishfarmsrilanka8333]

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[@theboywiththedoublex]

My betta is in a 2.5 and has so much personality. He gets super excited when I walk by and flares at me if I’m late with his dinner, haha. The idea of him being in a vase or bowl breaks my heart.

[@dumpsterpenguinn]

I remember when I was younger I had an amazing red female betta fish named Claire. She had a huge personality for a fish. She was also extremely smart. My seven year old self managed to teach her several tricks, and when I walked into the room she was in she always would get excited and jump above the water. She sadly passed away after 6 years of having her. After years without another fish I got another betta around 9 months ago. His name is Phil Ravioli Swift (haha) and he’s a blue male. He’s living a good life. RIP Claire 💗

[@parisrose129]

Elle Marie rip Claire :(

[@kittybitty420]

Aw that's ADORABLE!! Sadly I had a beta when I was young too, Mr. Chong. I had no idea they were unhappy in those vases, one day I came home from school and he had jumped out and died.... I genuinely believe Mr. Chong killed himself. 😭

[@kuromi9103]

I used to have a purple and blue betta fish named star, she lasted 5 years in a 40 gal i believe? She jumped out one day due to stress bc of loudnoise (thats when my alcoholic uncle lived downstairs n was crazy)

[@mainelybettas847]

Elle Marie You obviously took very good care of her if she lived for 6 years. Awesome.

[@williameusterwiemann4551]

My name is Claire and my sis had a red betta fish ;-;

[@eliasjefferson3201]

Honest: I got a Betta from Petco in 2006 and I was 5 years old. Had it in a 5 gallon for 10 years! And it lived a spacious and happy life! From 2006-2016!!! Give proper care and it can really happen!❤️🐟

[@Anisha_Jaiswal]

I got my first betta just yesterday from Petco, with my daughter’s 5th birthday just around the corner. Housed it in a 5 gallon tank, call him Dexter. I hope Dexter lives as long as your pet :)

[@FluffyEclairs]

??? That is insane.

[@mamajama9987]

I thought Bettas life span was like 4 years? Are you suuure it was the same fish? 😅

[@rogermorgan9877]

I had one live for a little over 8 years. Most live about 6-7. You did a good job.

[@eliasjefferson3201]

@@rogermorgan9877 over 8 years is great! You did a great job as well!

[@jeffgordon4288]

My betta fish buddy just passed last month after 7 years I kept him in a 20 gallon his whole life his name was buddy. I miss my buddy 😥

[@latinlabel]

RIP Buddy.

[@debraellis7163]

I'm sorry! I've had many betas through the years.

[@River-Moon]

RIP ❤️ sounds like you gave him a long happy life

[@carsonianthegreat4672]

Fs in the chat for Buddy

[@aaliyahmoresco7444]

Rip buddy

[@jagman1953]

Bettas are very abused in the hobby. I normally keep mine in a 10 g, but my latest Betta lives in a 20 long with caves and plants and a lot of hiding places. He's extremely happy !! Great video !

[@rp101aquatics6]

Some Bettas don't like too much space but that's nice

[@Anna-tc6rz]

@@rp101aquatics6 as long as they have enough hiding places and not too many tank mates theres no such thing as too big of a tank.

[@raquelbrooks3811]

I bought a 10gallon for a betta and everyone i show say wow why did you get such a big tank ?

[@MsRabblerouser]

Same here! I really think every Betta has a different personality. Some of them need lots of hiding spots, and mine never hides and loves showing off 😂

[@くんリラクマ]

My betta is in a 50 g with some neon fish

[@raymoyte1288]

You both taught me a lot about my fish I hate to admit but I was one of those people who thought a beta fish was fine in a goldfish bowl. After watching this video I actually bought aquarium for my beta I’m excited. Thank you again for teaching me the right way to treat my fish.

[@rettahenry4267]

I am proud of you!! You saw what you did wrong and you changed it...😍😏

[@elishauy1844]

Me I don't have a tank so I decided to cut a 6000 ml and put him there just like Dexter's world

[@Crow-ig4py]

Goldfish aren't even okay in a bowl

[@sarasthoughts]

Thank you for accepting criticism and changing for the better! You are helping fishies a lot

[@Crow-ig4py]

@@elishauy1844 can you heat that tho

[@everglowblink9805]

One of my college friends had a betta fish for eight years. Sadly, he passed away last month and my friend was devastated. But she knew her fish lived a long, yet happy life.

[@happymom9255]

That’s a testament to amazing care.

[@agustindemichele9782]

Betta splendors Lovely fish For lovely home A sweet animal to treat as human !

[@hannacottrell9185]

Thank you!!!!! I've been taking care of bettas for 6 months now and my family doesn't understand why I'm "treating them like royalty." No matter how many times I explain it, they simply don't understand that the decorations I get for them, the filters I spend weeks choosing, the medicines I buy, even some toys (like the mirror one) are so that my babies can live and not just survive. "BuT tHeY'rE jUsT fIsH" yeah okay, but it's also a living creature that I have taken into my care. Not my fault that I can see these little fishies as my babies and love them like they were any other animal.

[@theboywiththedoublex]

My mom did not get why I bought a tank for my betta. I’m hoping the more she sees him being happy and active compared to all the vase bettas she’s had over the years she’ll change her mind.

[@nayla206]

My family is the same. A month ago, I didnt really know anything about keeping fish. One day, my mom showed up with a 10 gallon tank with a filter and two goldfishes. She filled the tank with plain tap water and DUMPED them in. Tank wasnt cycled, she didnt acclimate them, and didnt dechlorinate the water. Its no surprise they died 5 days later. Whats funny is my mom blamed me for their death. When I started to point out all the things she did wrong, both of my parents said, “Forget about it! Im not spending anymore money on a fish. They dont need all that. Believe me. I kept a goldfish in a bowl before and it lasted months so stop wasting my time.” CANT YOU BELIEVE THAT 🙄 They gave me, a 15 year old, a fish tank and some fish, then told me that its my responsibility. You know what I did? I cycled my tank, spent over $100 of my own money for fish supplies, and bought a betta. My parents still yell at me for taking care of a living thing.

[@cierageary8098]

YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON!!!

[@MissMichSan]

Facts! You are a great mommy ❤

[@missshawna9891]

Your mom is a classic narcissist, reading up on narcissistic parents will help you understand how to survive and build boundaries. Much love!

[@vituperation]

I wouldn't recommend keeping two chihuahuas in a 75 gallon like that. Both tend to stay towards the bottom of the tank and can be aggressively territorial during feeding time. Chihuahuas weren't meant to be kept together. I'm glad you did a species-only set up, but a chihuahua would be much happier without any other dogs to compete with. As a side note, a bare bottom tank is easier to maintain, but I find a dark substrate really brings out their color and gives more surface area for bacteria to break down their waste.

[@heidiholland8218]

I can't tell if your being sarcastic or not, but I think you are, so lol!

[@natalia1800]

Heidi Holland Omg thank you! I was thinking about getting one so this really helps. I’m gonna recommend this to all my friends with dogs! Thx so much :)

[@jasonisreal]

I thought they were a minimum of .25 gallons, that’s what petco said.

[@natalia1800]

ItzDogo YT if petco says it’s okay, its not

[@benscards3879]

😂

[@onefineday111]

As a pet store manager I can definitely offer my input as to what goes on, and the misconceptions customers have. Yes bettas can definitely 'survive' in something small, and there are reasons as to why they can survive that way. But there is a difference between surviving and thriving. In a pet store, the way that animals are kept are for temporary selling purposes, and not because that's how they should be kept for the rest of their life. This is the big mistake customers make. I keep the fighters in our store in something smaller, generally 2-3 litres, but at home I keep them in about 20-25l. But when I explain this to customers they often say 'well you keep them in something small here'. Yes it's true, but pet stores also keep cats and dogs in a pen, and 50 goldfish in a 100L or less aquarium. We get paid to maintain these a lot more regularly than you would want to spend years doing at home for free, and these animals are there for a short amount of time, generally a few days to a week. I literally get my phone out and show them my tanks to prove that they can be in something bigger. The other issue, is that a lot of pet stores are required to sell small 2l 'betta tanks'. I have them, and I hate them. I literally tell customers 'look, I sell them because I have to, but these are the bigger options I have that would be more suitable'. Please do proper research before buying an animal, and don't presume that the way you see an animal displayed in a pet store is how they are required to be kept beyond the week they spend there.

[@ReMz10184]

Excellent, excellent point. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you for being one of the "good ones" out there. I cringe when I hear a pet store clerk giving bad aquarium advice.

[@DanishButterCookie]

Wait. Its REQUIRED for a pet store to sell tanks that would be animal abuse for a fish??

[@tecwzrd]

@@DanishButterCookie you misunderstood his point. He works for a major retailer, and the company requires that he sells 2l tanks as part of his stock. As he mentioned he does point them in the right direction to buy a proper sized tank. I'm 50 and have have kept fish since I was 8 starting with a 10 gallon freshwater to a 150 gallon reef tank. My 14 year old has a Dumbo betta in a 10 gallon tank with only a few 2" Amano shrimp for company. That's as small as I would go personally for a betta with or without tank mates. Also I'd have a 20 gal long if you plan to have a Bristlenose Pleco, Clown Plecos, Kuhli loach, Cory catfish (6+ in a school) Neon Tetras (6+ in a school). Keep to the 1" per gallon "general" rule for freshwater if buying schools of fish. Make sure if buying a Pleco you're getting the smaller versions and have at least a 20 gal long tank. The larger ones get up to 18" while the Bristlenose Pleco & Clown Plecos stay closer to 3" max.

[@littleboo2002]

I agree with you. I bought a female betta and she was mostly a white colour with a bit of pink and blue, within a couple days her the pink and blue took over the body and she was so vibrant and happy, she was placed into a community tank that was 40 gallons, sadly all my fish froze earlier this year fro a furnace going out, but I had never seen such a great change from a store fish coming home. I doubt she would have changed to such a happy bright colour if I placed her into a tiny tank.

[@bockscar1]

Well said !

[@joyrice1350]

Hi! I work at a pet store and I want to let you know the reason we keep bettas in cups. The reason is that they are bought within 1-3 days of us getting them and any bettas who are with us longer than 5 days (which is very rare) will get a 3 or 5 gallon tank to themself :) we also make sure whenever anyone buys a betta that they get a 3 gallon tank or larger and a heater.

[@JdornMatanza]

Your pet store is not the normal practice. I'm glad you guys do it a better way.

[@joyrice1350]

@@JdornMatanza thanks! it’s probably because we are a smaller business and not a chain pet store. either way, we still do have things to improve on lol.

[@ForeverInFaith]

I’m in England and they’re all in small tanks. I think people over here would go nuts if they saw fish in cups in a pet shop 😳

[@happymom9255]

Definitely not the norm in Canada. I have seen bettas exceed 2 weeks in the same dirty cup at our local chain store. We have one semi-local type store that has a small selection of bettas that are kept in smaller glass containers (they hold double the volume of a PetSmart cup) and they keep a few in their community tanks too.

[@steveroberts4523]

I have a tendency to put myself into living things situation, I’ll see bettas in cup or little dishes and I’ll become cluster phobic, I have two rescued bettas, one abandoned in a vase at my job, and the other left behind by a friend who moved to another country, I bought them tanks 5 and 10 gal, and trick them out the pumps filter etc and people think I’m crazy spending so much money just to make them comfortable being that they were taken away from their natural habitat.

[@starlad11]

I love how passionate you guys are about the well being of fish! I got my betta and put him in a 1 gallon vase with a plant cause that's what everyone says to do but looking into taking care of him i got him a little 10 gallon tank and some tank buddies! Thanks for these videos they've been a huge help my little guys way happier now

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[@AuNaturale2012]

Was it fine that you had the betta first and then introduced his tank buddies?

[@starlad11]

@@AuNaturale2012 yeah im getting ready to move them to a planted 20 gallon they all kinda do their own thing though he's a pretty mellow betta too

[@jacobdoolan4978]

@@starlad11 what fish did u put him with?

[@starlad11]

@@jacobdoolan4978 I've got them in a 20 gallon with a few corys some snails and neon tetras now

[@nininuvo8979]

Can confirm: I own a wedding venue, and someone left a betta after using it as a centerpiece for a party. I watched this because I have adopted the little guy in the accounting department: Bob from Accounting.

[@cjengland1724]

Denise Nevot have you put it in a tank.

[@keesoyo3957]

Live long Bob, live long.

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[@ericlind6581]

It's really too bad that males can't cohabitate. Imagine a school of males, what a beautiful site that would be! People would buy them by the dozens.

[@andie5031]

I wonder if through selective breeding we can breed out their fighting instinct. That would be a wonderful sight.

[@ericlind6581]

Andie Amen! Be interesting to know if anyone is doing it....it would be time consuming as sometimes aggression appears later life so you have to really monitor the young males for quite awhile.

[@ericlind6581]

kheekhee57 A conspiracy perhaps? Sounds fishy!

[@jellypeaches26]

They could! Its difficult, but you need to mix serotonin into their water (not sure about dosage) as bettas are severely low on the chemical. A scientist that studied this believes thats the reason why they fight so much. But serotonin makes them less likely to breed. But at least they get along.

[@ericlind6581]

Acacio Æ The females can but we’re talking about the males. Your link is about a sorority in a 300gallon tank. Also most people can’t do a 300 gal tank.

[@reedspademoss5353]

I got my first fish when I was about 7 or 8, and I feel so bad for him! My mother told me she knew ALL about fish keeping. She put him in a tiny little bowl with a single plant, no filter, and fed him regular food instead of betta pellets specifically for bettas. Me, not knowing any better, just thought it was cool to have a fish. He died a few months later when my mother damaged his tail and he became unable to swim well. However, I spend more time with my father now, who actually DOES know how to take care of fish and has a 55 gallon tank with thriving fish at the house. He inspired me to try again at having a fish, so now I have another betta, who lives happily in a well maintained, 5 gallon tank. I do not regret anything I've done with my current betta and am so happy I can provide better lives for these fish. :)

[@lisseejay]

I went to a wedding once with bettas as the table center piece. I adopted 4 of them....😂

[@mattn5428]

Elisse Jay you’re a good person 🙏 😂

[@nonasenpai]

That was nice of you. But I can’t believe people actually do that.

[@mayurenpillay]

Me too my dads friend had them for his daughter's wedding and had them in big clear glass vases on each table , I ended up taking 6 of each colour and variation then left the rest for him because he wanted to breed them

[@drunkkhajit5035]

@@mayurenpillay I hope his breeding business fails It's common sense not to put your pet through that

[@mayurenpillay]

@@drunkkhajit5035 true no one buys from him and recently I took some fish for free

[@thebigfellacole3757]

Instructions unclear: ended up buying Great Dane and 200 gallon tank

[@madeleinepembelton1492]

oNlY a tWo HuNdReD gALlOoN?!

[@bunnyviperaquatics2108]

And only ONE Great Dane?! 😎

[@thebigfellacole3757]

@@bunnyviperaquatics2108 no he needed a friend so last month I got another 7

[@abbeygrace191]

Same... I think I did something wrong, im not to sure....

[@rb1164]

BEST reply of 2021 !!!

[@honeybee3682]

In UK ,Betta Fish are sold in aquariums not cups I find that so strange !

[@heidiholland8218]

I don't live in the uk, but I think that is a better idea than the cups.

[@Richiko06]

Lucky bettas! That's a much better idea

[@seangriffiths9163]

Yes here in the UK our betta's have their own racking systems, individual tanks all connected to a sump. Bettas are alot happier in tanks and I always keep mine in a minimum of 20litre.

[@slimebelief]

Same with Australia!

[@charlotteisanoob1523]

Same in australia!

[@jessicajones641]

My kid’s school had a fair two years ago and one of the booths gave away tiny goldfish as a prize. Needless to say my kids came home with 4 tiny goldfish. Fast forward 2yrs later and those 4 fish are still alive and are currently in a 36gal aquarium. Fun fact, our 4 fish are the only ones to survive longer than a month. All the other parents I know who took home fish said theirs died within the month (some within the week). It made me sad because I know most of those goldfish were tossed into a fish bowl. Goldfish aren’t my favorites to keep, but I refuse to condemn them to a miserable life. It’s not hard to do the right thing, do a little research, and have a quality setup that won’t break the bank. These 4 goldfish did jumpstart my interest in having a freshwater tropical tank. We are finally at the part where we can buy the fish and introduce them to our second 36gal tank. I also blame quarantine for my sudden interest in keeping fish. (And my son’s terrible allergies to all things furry)

[@keithkogane1836]

In elementary school I had a teacher that brought a bunch of fish, frogs, and snails to show for classes. We had them for 2 or 3 weeks and then she didn't know what to do with them. She asked who wanted to take any home so I got some fish and snails. I realize now how irresponsible she was because A. She never though through what she would do after she taught us? And B. She never asked any of the kids parents if they had the means and equipment to take care of the creatures. Luckily I did Have several tank waiting to be housed with fish and a smaller one that i just kept the Beta and a few snails in. But the fact she used all these animals without thinking what she was going to do afterwards is a bit frightening

[@ashthomas8760]

This is how I ended up with my rats teacher bought them for his class for some project or something I'm not 100%

[@jessicabond2088]

Dang.

[@bunnyviperaquatics2108]

But here’s the thing- all these years later her mistakes are teaching exponentially more people what NOT to do, by your sharing this story, than she could have possibly achieved through the completion of her original lesson plan for the class. Not only that, but she (failed) to think the whole thing through- all of this had an incredible effect on a child, seemingly a lifetime ago most likely, and this knowledge has been passed down to, and for, the benefit of so many others! Super cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@galactic_worm6393]

One of my teachers did that as well, it so sad that she just gave them away to kids and there parents without them knowing/researching care for these majestic and wonderful creatures.

[@mattb9054]

Im happy you see the flaws in her ways, and you got a good life lesson from it, some people just have so much trouble understanding a life outside our own, like Animals and creatures other than ourselves are just NPC's in a video game, these are living creatures who are experiencing there lives just like us, and to go against that just makes people ignorant to the fullest extent

[@donnadovico8619]

I bought my Beta fish knew nothing about fish so I bought a male in a little cup . I bought a little 1 gallon bowl at wal.mart had no filter. I was told I would be lucky if he lived 3 to 6 months well he was doing so well. I upgraded him to a 2 gallon tank with a filter . It's been a year he is doing well . I am up grading him to a 3 gallon tank he does have 2 snails for tank mates. I also recently found out about the benefits of moss balls in the tank to help with nitrous I bought him 4 of those to help keep his tank cleaner and to help with oxygen I also bought him a heater this year . I am 51 enjoying my beta fish Since he is my first fish I am learning as I go . I am sure I have made some mistakes ,but I am.trying he seems happy he seems to adore us he swims to the side of the tank and when we kove to another side he will follow me even if I put food in he stilk.perfers to follows me around the tank to eat . Sk I do tui k he likes us and enjoys us talking to him

[@osoreal6548]

Donna Dovico my God bless u and ur family and ur fish as well

[@donnadovico8619]

He's been alot of fun he has been moved to his 3 gallon tank with a better filter system. I purchases 2 more snails for him. Now he has 4 snails and he seems happier than he was befpr . He does so love me to y'all to him. I really believe. He likes to hear our voice hel ows the difference from our voice and TV voice I hope we arw doing right by him again we are.leaening as we go we ha e had him almost 13 months now

[@renatomont20]

You should move him to a 20 hallon tank, 15 gallon is the min. :) just a tip for your learning!

[@silvertiptetra1771]

Dragon gamer Renato 2.5 gallons in the bare minimum, which is like putting 2 gerbils in a 10 gallon tank. At 10 gallons, bettas truly express their personality. The more water they have, the happier they are though.

[@renatomont20]

@@silvertiptetra1771 im meant litres *_* sorry

[@Kiymbah]

You also add how smart and friendly they are. They notice me and communicate about food. I was surprised st how much my beta connected with me when I got my first one. I hate seeing them in those little cups. It’s really sad to me too.

[@donnadovico8619]

I agree my Bata ( Burford ) is so smart he hoea nuts when he sees me walk in the room. I am also trying to be a good bata owner but The informatiinniut their is so confusing and each person pet store has owen ideas. I am trying but looking advice . I BOUGHT Burford because I was in pet store hocking uo cat food and food for my chichuca 's and he was beautiful I swear .it was like i was drawn to him theor was several others their. He was in a tiny cup barely able to move I felt bad so u brought him home. In January 2019 .I have hom currently in a one gallon tank with out a filter. I also ha e snails within he was not happy being alone. I have recently ordered a 2 galponbtank with a filter when it arrives I will move hom in. I dinpkan on if all goes well getting a 3 gallon tank k but a three gallon tank is all I can manage to clean lift. I hope I am doing the correct thing with him. I do care for him. I love watching him. But anything larger than a three galonvtank is out of the question for me .

[@scottmurphy4946]

my boy will start flapping his little fins like mad when he hears me approach or open the lid. he will stay at surface as a feed him before wandering off to his flaoting log to lurk or sleep

[@mizzwanned]

They really are! Mine used to swim up to my finger and get happy when it saw me

[@laurafedora5385]

Kiymbah Tytania I agree, mine gets in the way when I’m cleaning my tank because he’s always so curious!

[@Richiko06]

I love my bettas they wiggle they swim to the front of the tank and give me fishy kisses when they see me its so cute 😍😍😘❤️

[@tktulises]

Can’t thank you guys enough for all the info I’ve gotten from your videos. My 6 year old got a Betta fish last summer for his birthday from a relative. He was given to us in a small bowl with plants. After a few weeks i noticed he was loosing fin tissue and looked very lethargic. I never thought i would ever take care of a fish and therefore was very misinformed about them. After a few days of youtube and google i found out we were not providing the right care for this beautiful Betta. My kid and i went to the store and bought him a 5 gallon aquarium, heater, better filter, better food etc. i feel bad for those couple weeks of mistreating my fish 😢. But now he is my second child and i love him so much. He is happily swimming around and more beautiful than ever. Never thought how much happiness a little being can bring you

[@kurtzingler3467]

When I was little my mom rescue like 20 goldfish from a wedding reception where the bride and groom put them in little Tao water bowls at the time we only had a ten gallon and only 2 survived the night we later upgraded to thirty gallons and they lived for about 10-15 years

[@kxxartel1111]

Just wanted to let you know that your mom is a real one for saving them hope ya guys live a happy long life like ya goldfish

[@kirin1230]

Good on you

[@kirin1230]

That wasn't sarcasm or anything, really, good on you

[@meg193]

That's amazing omg :'))

[@sarasthoughts]

Better than nothing, but a single goldfish needs 200 liters + 100 liters more for every companion...

[@jiweonpark5991]

When I got my betta fish Jack, I was not ready for that. It made him sick. He got velvet. I researched about treatment and he made it. I put him in a bin and I got new 3g tank. I cycled the tank (fishless cycle, it took about 3 month) and finally he moved in his new home about 10 days ago. The tank has sponge filter, heater, and plants. He is very active and healthy now. I hope he lives more than 3 years. Thank you for your advices for sick fish treatment. If I didn't watch your videos I couldn't make him healthy again. Happy fish keeping. 😊❤️

[@CactusCheek]

I have had my betta, Neptune, for two years. He had gotten an infected swim bladder twice while living in a 2.5 gallon tub. I have him in a twenty gallon tank with his two ladies and he is healthy and happy now.

[@CactusCheek]

@@Anonymous-ft4fh Its a good name for fish. :)

[@aries1309]

She’s not yelling at you, she’s just passionate and stressing how important this information is.

[@mrnooberyay8998]

:(

[@kathleensauerbreiartsite9065]

I guess one could equate it to the same thing is, is your fish any less alive than your cat or your dog? We give cats and dogs and four-legged creatures respect. Bettas and Goldfish are living, breathing creatures as well. But because they don’t throw or bark, or sit on your lap so many people are in different to their needs. Treated properly a treasured Betta, will interact with you, and can be a wonderful companion. And yes, if you have the time, you can teach them simple tricks. My beta, is in a 10 gallon planted to tank, Water changes weekly, special food treats twice a week, He requires little care other than weekly tank maintenance , and his favorite time of the day is when he sees me take the blue cap off the Bug Bites container.....lol, he actually recognizes the blue cap as feeding time now.

[@randomnesschannel8820]

@@alexxaguigi7865 shut upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

[@jones.abraham]

Yeah but her passion is kinds scaring me

[@tebstacular]

Her passion is irritating. Lol

[@TheCarlos3107]

I love the energy and genuine love for beta fish in this video. Never been a fish owner but recently got a beta fish for my son and he loves it. I’ll be sure to give the little guy the best life possible.

[@ummguy5548]

One of the most misunderstood fish in my opinion.

[@Greatoutdoorsvlog]

Right bru. Please visit dexters world channel their you can see betta fish keeping

[@looseligaments5728]

Umm Guy? Yessss!!!!

[@ReMz10184]

Completely agree. I don't think there is any other type of fish that has so much misinformation floating around out there. Keep it simple. It is a tropical fish that needs all of the same amenities as any other tropical fish. It is sad that so many people out there have bettas that are just *surviving* and not *thriving* because some dumbo posted a blog saying they just need a vase on your desk.

[@lukec8898]

I know right these fish need bigger tanks

[@vsarple]

Plaeco: Hold my beer.

[@moonchan9485]

Sometimes us humans just think about ourselves. And don't even notice how much suffering our pets went through. This video helps us realize how they feel by putting us in there shoes. I hope many people understand that a pet is one of your biggest responsibilities in your life. Hoping all of you understand how I feel about owning a pet.

[@cameronmudd9041]

Omg you are so right! I can’t believe they put them in cups! I found betta a in large glass bowls it wasn’t as bad as cups...

[@lyricsforyou3615]

Shutup gachaholic

[@shesteppedonabee1363]

Oh my god. Putting Bettas as a decoration for wedding reception and left it to die just like that is the most worse horribly cruelest part!!! Are you shittting me? No wonder that girl is soo mad tho. We humans need to think the life of the animals!

[@Madj745]

This is just so sad ima go cry now

[@helencobler]

*munches pork*

[@MizuSky]

My father did this for his second wedding. On the brightside th fish were given to all of us kids (5 of us) and we essentially all got a pet. But it only lived for 4 months afterwards. I wish I hadn't of been as young as I was and knew more, that way I wouldn't have kept it in the small bowl given to us and would have asked my mother for a filtered tank Q-Q I tried my hardest, fed it daily, changed it's water weekly, but it just wasn't enough in the end, the poor thing probably had a horrible life.

[@geliluna7]

It was quite common in my country some years ago, unfortunately. But I haven't since that practice for a loooooong time.

[@thecrabhab1115]

The best solution for feeding a betta blood worms from a frozen cube is to place the frozen cube on a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap so it covers the cube and smash it with a meat maillot. I then put the smashed bloodworms in a container with a lid and place it in the freezer. When I want to feed the fish, I can simply grab a little bit. I do this because I have little fish and smashing the cube breaks up the bloodworms to little pieces.

[@MARTINADBA1980]

My red male veiltail is the boss of my 29-gallon tank and he does not fight with the other fish as long as they give him their lunch money ;)

[@michaelsedor6807]

What do you have in the tank with it?

[@poisonous_potionz2087]

Thank you for making this comment, my life is now completed.

[@maddy5757]

5 GALLEONS IS THE BARE MINIMUM, GOOGLE IS A GREAT LEARNING SOURCE. PLEASE UPGRADE FROM THE 3 GALLEON AND MAKE SURE THE TANK IS HEATED AND CYCLED BEFORE BUYING ANOTHER FISH. PLEASE.

[@GraceWang-wg9en]

Every time i see these fish in small cups, i think "Damn, wish i could put them all in bigger tanks(If only they dont fight to death)"

[@miguelangelarceo1682]

My bio teacher has them in the cups that they are sold for and he has kept them there for like months

[@rainraptor6501]

@@miguelangelarceo1682 wow that's sad you should tell him to get a bunch of 10 gallons for them or something

[@Richiko06]

That was my idea too. If I owned a pet store I'd do community tanks

[@venomradicle3137]

You can keep multiple female bettas in a soritory tank

[@GraceWang-wg9en]

Yea.

[@joseph0998]

I’m sure that’s illegal in the uk because I’ve never seen that ever..... I hope it is.... keeping them in cups are wrong

[@tonibauer2949]

Joseph 09 every time I walk in the stores where they have one I cringe. Getting ready to buy one soon as I have a good sized tank set up.

[@elisabethnewton4827]

Yes, it IS illegal in the U.K, thankfully.

[@maemcbride6105]

Literally, I have never walked into a fish store over here in the UK and them being kept in tiny cups!

[@kayliesmith4712]

sadly not illegal in Canada 🇨🇦

[@silvertiptetra1771]

Probably. It could be happening in the U.S because fish have practically no protection laws here.

[@SouthernCharm1988]

I'm so thankful for this channel. I had never had a fish before and I decided I wanted a "cute vase betta" for my office. Very luckily, I did some research before buying and found this channel which helped me make much better decisions (I think.) My Betta is now happily in a planted 10 gallon tank with a filter, heater, and timed lights with 2 Otto's and 2 nerite snails...and lots of places to hide.

[@barbkelly9604]

Excellent video, although I HATE all those dinky "aquariums" the stores surround betta fish with. I wouldn't go with anything smaller than 5.5g. My betta is in a 10g (black water) and is very happy. It's a fish, put it in a real tank like any other fish and do away with the tiny "tank" marketing crap. I had a guy at LFS criticize me for wanting to put a betta in a 10g. He said "you're gonna get a 10g tank for ONE fish?" He then proceeded to show me all those dinky so-called aquariums and told me that's all I need. This, in my opinion, is a big part of the problem.

[@rootsnwhiskers8351]

Agree 100%. I can't stand those little plastic boxes that they call betta habitats or any desktop betta kit (under a gallon is the worst). It's really no different then the cups they are sold in.

[@blakeferris5545]

Bettas can be incredibly active (especially shorter finned plakats and females) I cant imagine mine being confined to a small tank or bowl

[@rachaelb8187]

I house my guy in a 5 gallon planted, heated, and filtered tank. I wouldnt dare use anything less than a 5 gallon for a betta tank.

[@kuceracm]

I've got my Petsmart rescued half-moon betta in a heated 5 gallon Fluval Spec, and it's an all natural blackwater tank. He is as happy as any fish can be. I'd never keep any one fish in less than a 5 gallon.

[@Iamaguienapig]

Barb Kelly Agreed!

[@LindsayC33]

the chihuahua in the tank had me rolling 😂

[@worldchronicles4818]

My chihuahua loves his tank, i got some plants in there and a neat little castle for him to hide behind.

[@jekjeklaron7008]

@@worldchronicles4818 your what

[@worldchronicles4818]

@@jekjeklaron7008 chihuahua lol

[@rayyanamini842]

When?

[@TheOctoberDeathBird]

Thank you very much for this very responsible review. It makes me sad seeing the Betta section of pet stores. I wish I could rescue them all. They are beautiful fish that deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Keep up the great work in keeping hobbyists properly informed!

[@YourMajesty100]

by rescuing u create the demand for them, hence them refilling them, we need to not buy these fish in cups at all. it sucks but it will make them stop selling them. think about it, people buy these cups, and the main guy in office thinks man these things sell like hot cakes, so the fish in cups keeps going, if we stop and at least buy from ones kept more habitable, then this process will stop. yes it sounds great to rescue these fish in cups, but thats their marketing scheme, and they are getting rich off you and i wanting to rescue fish

[@happymom9255]

@@YourMajesty100 unfortunately bettas have such a crazy margin that a bunch of dead ones with a handful sold is still profitable. Refusing to buy a betta at a big box store isn’t going to invoke change - it needs to be a governmental change regarding animal abuse/treatment to have a real effect

[@Fishfriend001]

Those filtered nano kits are definitely better than an unheated or filtered bowl, that being said those only one I would even consider buying is the fluval spec, seeing as it comes in a 5gal size. The minimum for a betta is five gallons, even then a ten is much more suitable. Bettas are curious, energetic, constantly exploring they’re environment, building nests, interacting with things, etc, If that’s not your experience with them, than you are doing something wrong, or the fish is old/sick. The misconception of them being lazy fish comes from how they’re treated. If their water isn’t warm enough, or if they’re in pain they will be VERY sluggish. And, long finned bettas are a bit slow because their finnage is so heavy, but their still veryyyy active. They don’t like dirty water, they like tannin rich water. They don’t like small spaces, they come from knee deep marshes that go for miles and miles. They often have constipation from overfeeding sure, but it’s also due to the fact that they thrive on a frozen/live food diet, as they are carnivores that need lots of protein and fiber. Back to sluggishness, It could also be that the filter flow is to high and pushes them around, or they feel much to exposed and would benefit from more plants. Basically, all the betta misconceptions come from a lack of understanding of their needs. ANYWAY rant over I just like bettas a lot haha Mine are very precious to me, I’m currently setting up a 24gal riparium for a wild betta, and a new ten gal!

[@debohaver4747]

Bettas have stolen my heart. My first fish that started my hobby was a male dumbo. I loved that fish. Then I had a beautiful female Plakart. She grew to be a big gentle giant of a girl. She developed a huge tumor on her side. It got so large I had to peacefully put her to rest. I now have 2 females. I saved a female baby plakart and a juvenile plakart. I agree with you 10 things. These fish have great personalities and interact with you when you approach them. Thank you for being a spokesperson for these wonderful fish.

[@MadCheshireHat]

Where'd you get the baby plakart you saved?

[@jillredding1945]

One more comment I do have to say that in the Northern Virginia area every big box fish store I have been to have very knowledgeable and responsible employees who all advise people to try to get the biggest tank they can for their Betta fish. Nothing smaller than 2.5 gallons. I asked them why corporate even stocks those smaller tanks? They said they don’t know but I have definitely seen them refuse to sell a Betta fish to someone trying to purchase a .5 gallon tank so I think we are moving in the right direction. Videos like these are the key!

[@mscalucas]

That's great to hear.

[@nursemelanieb]

They also made sure i knew i needed a heater and filter! Just fyi!

[@Zadara007]

5 mistreated tropical fishes that i know: 1. molly's 2. bettas 3. plecos 4. sword tails 5. gold fish

[@marcfrancoleong9383]

How bout minnows and platys

[@adriennecarrasco37]

I'd say gold fish, bettas, and plecos are to top 3.

[@kaylaposey7616]

Goldfish aren't really 'tropical' since they prefer much cooler water. xP

[@shaered4378]

Guppies too

[@Trippinoverrainbow]

Most definitely agree with you!

[@maggie.j.mclean]

I want to thank you. I got a 20 gallon tank for Christmas last year. It took me 3 months to cycle the tank. I added minor tetras because they were cheap to help cycle the tank. I added ottos and a pair of corries last I added A pleco. Over 9 months. My goal was to add a betta. Something just wasn't right. The preset heater just wasn't cutting it. The tank was at 72 degrees. I knew a beta would be ok but not thrive. I wanted my rescue beta to thrive. My least heater gave out. I bought a new heater and while I was buying the heater noticed they had Betas on sale. So after the new heater stabilized I went to buy my Dream Betta. Keeping in mind the tetras might be fin nippers a "common" Betta would be a good choce. For $2.95 (there was 3 to choose from) I choose one that was lavender with pink fins. My husband asked why not all, why not buy the more expensive. I responded only one. This is the one. His food was3X what he cost. He is amazing! His colors responded!! He went from lavender to a blue body to red fins. He is so sassy.. He doesn't take anything from the other fish. He has so much personality.

[@johnnysux7809]

my older sister wants to get my barely 2 year old nephew a betta because he likes looking at mine. i can tell you now that that fish wouldn't last a month in her household. she's so clueless and obviously my nephew doesn't understand how to take care of a fish either. i started to tell her that you can't just chuck a betta into a tiny bowl and call it a day. i began to explain cycling and temperature requirements and having to get a filter and heater and how often she would have to clean the tank and she was like "forget it!" i think i potentially saved some betta fish somewhere from a cruel fate

[@anupamaaleti3627]

Ur awesome 👌

[@anairispaez930]

My dad's Betta lived 7 yrs! With good care they live quite a few years

[@nopespray3724]

That's 2 years longer than the world record. Either you are a liar or your father is a fish god

[@komuko]

Wendell Osborne no the world record was ten years

[@chloejwylie]

@@nopespray3724 the world record was 10 years.

[@Shetasen]

I once bought a Wal-Mart betta back when I was in college. All of its surrounding mates were dead. I some how convinced them to give it to me for half the price. I'm no aquarist, but I kept Chronos in a 3 gal and an air stone and he was the longest living fish I ever kept. Then when I graduated I brought him with me. Set a 10 gallon, cycled and within 2 months he passed. I was so sad, had him for about 2 years. So the video made me feel a little better when it mentioned life span. I eventually got another and named him Atlas. Chronos started a trend.

[@louisedery1049]

Lisa one time I went into a Petco where they had Betta in cups at the register and the cashiers told me the reason why they are in cups is because they are vicious fish that cannot be put in a tank with other fish or even another Betta so they have to be in the cups alone :( So I never bought one. I always hated that those fish were in those cups I thought there has to be something wrong about that. So happy that you are educating people about Betta because they are so beautiful and deserve to have a real fish life in a space they can thrive. How long can a Betta live in a covered cup in a rack display? Thank you ♥

[@Rubymoon286]

We had a betta when I was growing up who lived for nearly 10 years, five of that in my mother's classroom, after I left for college, with no problems. He was vibrant and curious. He would have lived longer I think, but one of my mother's students put handsoap in the aquarium, and the shock was just too much for the poor fish. I currently have a copper betta who has almost a rose tail, who we've had just a few days who was a rescue from a pet store (he's got a positive buoyancy issue, and the pet store was getting ready to get rid of him because he was just floating. He's recovering well after the right treatment, and looks like he's going to make a full recovery!) I forgot how joyous a betta tank was to keep, and he's got a 5 gal cylindrical tank all to himself (I may introduce some ghost shrimp into the tank after he's made a full recovery, since I've had luck with them in the past pairing well with bettas)

[@cameronroberts2605]

God Bless

[@deniscdyck]

Great video. Other mistreated fish that not many people talk about are schooling/shoaling fish. More than once I was at a petstore and someone takes "one of each" and the person selling it just gets them "one of each" without even mentioning that they need at least 5+ of each for them to survive.

[@MadCheshireHat]

I've been a victim of that. Get home, research my new fish, and discover it needs more friends. Or when you do buy more than one, they don't tell you that a pair will fight and you should have, say, 3. Or about male to female ratios.

[@mavislilreef1314]

Very informative. Betta are one of my favorite fish. I had a female sorority in a 45 gallon for 5 years. Loved it soooo much. I had cardinal tetras in with them. Sadly my last female betta pasted last year, she was almost 7 years old. The tank has evolved into an angel tank now, although my very old albino cory cats are still in there. My male betta was very happy in his 10 gallon with his black neon tetras. He passed at 5 years of age. Betta as with any fish, do your research before purchasing. This is a very good list to consider before purchasing. Well done.

[@alexandranorori2768]

I have some questions for you about bettas because clearly you have been very successful

[@mariameza5465]

Did you have other fish’s in your betta tank? I want my future betta to live to its fullest life

[@mavislilreef1314]

@@mariameza5465 yes, I had 10 black neon tetras and 2 albino cory cats in with my male betta. The tank was only lightly planted, with a single piece of driftwood in it.

[@mavislilreef1314]

@@alexandranorori2768 I can try and answer any questions you have. I'm new at keeping some fish, but almost 35 years at keeping others.

[@breanna850]

do you think that i could put a betta with my 4 corydoras, and 4 skirt tetras?

[@keitarokobe]

"If you put two bettas together, you're asking for it!" *Immediately shows clip of three bettas in a single tank* I'm sure those were females, but it wasn't specified in the video, just the timing on that XD

[@brunob1532]

Excellent vid, ya got my sub. I took in a neighbours betta he had in a vase, he was gonna bin it. 😕 Put it in my ten gallon which has some guppies and black neons, he looks happy.I Swimming about like he owns the joint.

[@navi_6621]

I agreed with p much everything in this video. When it comes to tank mates and even tank sizes for betta fish everyone has VERY different beliefs. I personally feel the minimum size tank for a betta is 2.5 gallons, while I have a close friend who wouldn’t dare put a betta in less than 5 gallons of water, and in fact another friend who will preach a minimum 10 gallons for a betta. The aquarium hobby is based on your OWN individual experiences and that’s why we all have different standards. I kept a veiltail in a 2.5 gallon who lived for 12 years with weekly water changes, and another female veil tail in a 3.5 gallon who only lived for 3 years with the same weekly water changes. I’ve had many experiences. If you are a beginner don’t even bother with tank mates. Think of yourself as your betta’s mate, or get them a marimo moss ball as a mate. And to be honest, if you have the space, the bigger the tank the better! Because your tank needs to stay heated at 78-80°F the water will evaporate much faster in a smaller tank. If you are not gonna stay on top of that smaller tank on the daily, go for a bigger tank you can maintenance weekly, or a giant tank you can maintenance monthly. That’s why I say 2.5 gallons minimum WITH A LID is MY standard because I’ve been in the aquarium hobby since I was 16 years old and love doing daily aquarium work. The lid will help keep evaporated water from completely leaving, it’ll collect on the under-side of the lid and trickle back into the tank, plus these fish JUMP HIGH! A lid is a MUST.

[@MadCheshireHat]

Yes, personal experiences and especially the fish's personality varies and matters. I think 2.5g is fine for some people, provided they maintain it well and have all the necessaties, but not everyone will do so. Yes, they will jump! I remember as a kid, I once had a female betta in a net moving her to a tank, and she jumped out of the net, hit the ground, and was flopping around wildly while I tried to catch her.

[@ventura3130]

Do u think that a female betta would do good in a 10 gallon with 6 mollies 2 Australian rainbow fish 2 Cory's 3 bueno aries tetras and 4 Red eyed tetras?

[@ventura3130]

Nvm I can't have them with bueno aries tetra cause they are fin nippers even tho they haven't bit my fish for a year but am not tacking the risk

[@rosewilde7812]

@@ventura3130 That would be very overstocked bioload wise, not to mention that the tetras and possibly the rainbows need schools of six or more.

[@ventura3130]

@@rosewilde7812 yea thanks but I gave my bueno Aires tetras and Mollie to my friend

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Wow, since 19, thank you for sharing your 80 years of wisdom with us =D

[@KGTropicals]

+Steenfott Aquatics Best looking 99 year old you know!!!

[@mjh00124o]

The next video should be 10 things why Lisa is a better fish keeper that John 🤔

[@angelabromley3712]

Burn

[@jayarajpk182]

Steenfott Aquatics

[@jayarajpk182]

Steenfott Aquatics

[@keke.the.maggot]

great video, this helped me a lot when getting my first betta and now he is in a 3.5 gallon but i am upgrading him to a 20 gallon with some neon tetras as soon as the tank is done cycling. thanks as i have learned so much from your channel about not abusing fish :)

[@antoniabaker7770]

My daughter had hers for 4 years. He was so beautiful. Miss you MooShu.

[@simonshaw5119]

Also Betta fish prefer black water, less intense lighting and an acidic environment and/or botanicals (but these are not necessary, just makes them happier).

[@kmadsen65]

I've read and heard that black water is mainly important for wild bettas. Most spendens have been raised in regular tank water.

[@navi_6621]

I agree with Madsen, bettas at your typical run of the mill pet store are raised in the local tap water. It’s better since most betta buyers are inexperienced and hardly know how to mess with their pH. But the beautiful thing about bettas is how well they adapt to any water so well. Black water is very lovely tho, I too have a black water tank with a betta. Sand, driftwood, and almond leaves compliment bettas very well!

[@beckyfalotico2693]

Driftwood and Indian Almond Leaves = Happy Betta My Betta loves living in water that looks like Tea lol IDGAF if people think the tank is “dirty”

[@kuceracm]

Betta splendens still get a lot of benefit from tannins in blackwater though. I have a Petsmart rescued half-moon male in a blackwater 5 gallon Fluval Spec now, but when I rescued him, half his tail had been eaten up with fin rot and I took him home and all I had on hand was a 2.5 Aqueon Minibow. But I never intended that to be his permanent home and he spent not even 3 months in it before his new actual home was ready. He's already growing back his tail now that he is soaking in those tannins and he's only been in the Fluval for barely two weeks. He is one happy fish now.

[@ArtistIrinaSharie]

What’s ‘black water’??

[@elizabethferguson7002]

I respect this gal (9:35)...I love how she keeps stating, this is a life. Great job. People need to realize if you take ANY animal into your home you have taken on the role of Guardian. If you don't take that role seriously(?) then you are not respecting ALL LIFE. Great video. ThankYou

[@whynot2047]

I had a friend that had a wedding with bettas as her centerpieces ( rescued from a large chain Pet Shop) a week before her wedding if you wanted a betta you had to send in an application for adoption ( with proper tank setup)🐟

[@MsLoopyLoops]

"purchased" from a large chain pet shop, not rescued. She paid money, the company profited from it, they brought in more fish to replace them. If people stopped buying them from chain places like this that are mistreating their fish, it would stop being profitable, and they might stop stocking them. So, no, she didn't rescue them, she just purchased some pretty centrepieces for her wedding day...

[@VL-bf3iq]

This was great! I'm glad you put it all out there! Well, You know what I mean. I threated to call fish protection services on my grandson & his girlfriend because they thought it would be cute to buy 2 Bettas a small bowl for each one & would leave them in dirty water, forget to feed and the worst!! NO HEATER!! We are in Indiana how they made it through the 1st winter I'll never know. Long story short. I took custody bought them each a 1.5 cube with orbi silk plants. Not good enough for my Boyz'! I'm a beginner just bought a 10gal and will be dividing it. Researched beginner plants, substrate, water conditioning & so on. Red & Blue are in for a big surprise! Thanks keep it up :) Viv G-ma in Indiana

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Oh damn I live in indiana too. I woulda kicked my family members ass for doing something like that but fortunately we are all fish lovers and my dad taught us how to properly care for them.

[@sjsosokdksksk]

AHHH YOU'RE AMAZING!! My betta was in a quarter of a gallon, no filter, no heater, no water changes, it was never cycled, no live plants, ect ect. You could barely see him through the water. Now he has a ten gallon with a strong, low flow filter, a great heater, live plants, a snail buddy, and weekly water changes!! I love him so much :3

[@VL-bf3iq]

Jewel & Anna, it's amazing how they swim their lil' selves into our hearts. Right now Red & Blue are in my granddaughter's room but once their tank is ready they will be moving into my room. Thanks for the comments, y'all have a good one :) Viv G-ma in Indiana

[@sunnycal2293]

I personally wouldn't keep a betta in anything less than 5g. Those tiny little aquariums are ridiculous. Our oldest betta lived for 3.5 yrs in our care.

[@rp101aquatics6]

I wish they lived longer they are so pretty and expensive

[@sunnycal2293]

@@rp101aquatics6 I think we've spent 14 to 20 dollars on a betta. Not bad at all considering I've spent about $80.00 on a Blue Oranda and that didn't even include shipping.

[@baiwatson911]

I keep all of mine in a 3.5 heated and filtered tanks and they are all thriving. They all are interactive and hungry!

[@dana4957]

LESS than 5 gallons? That's absolutely ridiculous. My betta lived in a 1 gallon WITHOUT a heater and was forming a bubble nest - indicating he was very happy. Betta's may PREFER 5g+, but it's certainly not necessary. I would not waste money and time on a huge tank for one fish to live in.

[@sunnycal2293]

@@dana4957 I'm sorry you feel this way about my feelings and what I personally wouldn't do. A betta will thrive more in more water volume and it's beautiful to watch them swim and explore their environment. Having more water volume gives you more time too to rectify a bad situation with water parameters if it should happen. 5g is not huge as you mentioned. There are a lot of people that would not even go lower than 10g. for a betta. I've kept single betta planted tanks only in 5g and 10g. (A couple of nerites in with the 10g)

[@phrababushkath2350]

This is a TOTALLY EXCELLENT presentation. I really REALLY appreciate your comments on the serious mistreatment of Bettas - and other fish - that is unfortunately so prevalent even in major fish markets - like where I live, in Bangkok, Thailand, which has one of the largest markets in the entire world. In fact I haven't gone to that market for many, many years, because seeing the way many fish species are kept gives me nightmares...Yes I'm a little batty - I don't even EAT fish! - but I would never, ever, even at the point of a pistol, put ANY fish into a small cup or use as a centerpiece. I keep my own fish - swordtails - in very large planted tanks with constant filtration and water changes - and when a tank gets crowded I move a portion of the fish into other large tanks. People walk, birds fly, and fish swim: and it is incumbent upon a fish keeper to give all his fish enough space to swim. KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK - I ADMIRE YOU ENORMOUSLY!! Thanks for posting.

[@howardhudson5475]

Hi. I found this video this morning. My wife just picked out a very pretty Betta and we placed it in a 10 gallon tank. Right now it just has river rock in it but at some point I want to change that to gravel and put a filter on the tank. This is a great video. Thanks. I'm bookmarking it so my wife can watch it as well.

[@cathyb7806]

Thanks for the video. I'm setting up a 5 gal for a betta. Just planted it and will now wait til his home is cycled and lush with plant growth. I might have to reduce the filter flow and tint the water a bit, but this will be worked out before I get the fish.

[@kmadsen65]

I've had several of the all in one nano tanks and they aren't worth the money. The lights are sad and the filters are even worse. Save your money and get either a 5.5 or a 10 gallon on a $1 per gallon sale. Your betta will thank you!

[@theegoddessk]

true. i bought a fi e gallon kit and had to re do it myself. no more kits for me.

[@christianpelkey8491]

unless its a fluval spec

[@stormiepayne2406]

Literally. You can go to Walmart and buy a 10 gallon for like $12. There's a lot of decent lights and filters you can get on wish for less than $5-$10. The most expensive thing in my tank is the substrate and that's just because i wanted to do a planted tank. I think for everything I have for my tank (Tank itself, Filter with a venturi tube, heater, super bright light, plants, tubes for shrimp, thermostat and substrate) I have spent less than $50 and it's 2x the size of those crap nano tanks with horrible filters and lights.

[@kmadsen65]

Right now Petco is running their $1 a gallon sale on all tanks up to 40 gallons. Good luck!

[@surin925]

@@kmadsen65 do you know how long the sale is going to last?

[@slimewithanimallove2462]

Bettas are beautiful no denying that. But they are mistreated. A lot of people think that they can live happily in a 1 gallon or less "tank". I like using a 5 gallon tank for 1 betta. And a 10 gallon tank for a betta and a few other fish. ( not other bettas ) But you can go with a 2.5 gallon tank for 1 betta. Just getting this out of the way because people should know that small "tanks" or containers aren't good for bettas, and that the minimum for a betta is 2.5 gallons. More people need to know that. I believe that is the biggest unknown fact about bettas. And pet stores won't just tell you that. I know because I have had multiple bettas and when I did my research before I bought them was when I found that out. And not one pet store employee told me that. So I'm just trying to make sure more people know. Some people's comments have helped me. I hope this one helps more people.

[@cali_cal]

lol @ 10 gallon for one betta

[@slimewithanimallove2462]

@@cali_cal No I said a 5 gallon for one betta and a ten gallon for a betta and a few other fish

[@cherachapin3826]

@Calical68- you just read whatever you wanted right? Because it clearly said a 5 gal for 1 betta and 10 gal for 1 betta and a few other fish

[@slimewithanimallove2462]

@@cherachapin3826 yeah they do

[@Metal7771]

I swear its Betas and Hermit Crabs that are the most abused and neglected alternative pets.

[@ea_sports__]

my boyfriend always wanted a betta I decided to get him one and teach him about the proper care of fish (I've had fish before, which were sadly killed when i was on vacation. my parents forgot to care for them and when i was back from my 2 week school trip, they were not once fed.) even where i live, where all animal life, even for fish is something that stores are honest about, betta's are the most misinformed My boyfriend thought those little cute tanks were cute, i said no, i'm getting him the big tank we have at home. It's nice to see the betta be happy with live plants, some toys and a clean tank. I don't think he would've been as happy as he is now in a small bowl with a tiny plant.

[@maxl5112]

I'm very glad you included the temperature involved with keeping betta fish, many people think they are cold water fish and can live without a heater

[@caseyhall5297]

“Bettas love to hang out at the top of the tank”. Shows videos of bettas swimming at the bottom of the tank

[@crystalbustillos6208]

My fish wont wake upp

[@milesofsmilespdx]

emma rose they say if your Betta fish is lethargic to check the water temp he may need a water heater because they like it between 78-80. Mine is okay for now but when I turn on the AC when it gets hotter I’m going to need to make sure I have a heater for mine.

[@thisguynamedbrian]

@@crystalbustillos6208 is he alright now or did he fall into a coma?

[@crystalbustillos6208]

@@thisguynamedbrian he passed away😪

[@thisguynamedbrian]

@@crystalbustillos6208 I'm sorry to hear that, what was the reason?

[@queen_melele1919]

Im 10 years old 2020 right now and i just cleaned my betta fish tank i have two with a divider in the tank so they dont fight i had them for 1 month cant wait to see how long will it last

[@spidey_things]

My betta is adorable, he acts like a little fish puppy! Everytime he sees me he swims to the front of the tank almost instantly and wiggles around, he plays dead when anyone else goes to say hi. And hes really smart too, if I shake the food container where he can see it he'll swim to where I like to feed him, but sometimes he'll swim to the corner next to the filter and I'll have to keep trying to go to the right place.

[@heidiholland8218]

Finally, an actual professional that says Bay-ta instead of beh-ta!

[@TKAT89]

Im thankful to see this vid. Seeing those who are actually educating instead of giving myth facts is amazing. I have owned many bettas and always kept them in tanks 3.5gallons and more. My bettas have always lived 6 to 10yrs due to quality of life and how i always change their tank structure due to their curiousity. Definatly sharing it into my groups for sure

[@michaelfox6820]

Interesting idea; changing their tank structure to give them something new to explore. I can see that working. My betta doesn't seem concerned when I have my hand in the tank, so would he be stressed if I changed the decor around him? Do you remove him temporarily while changing decor, or leave him/her in to watch the change?

[@EmperorDragon6]

Stop buying Bettas from sellers that keep them in cups! I know you may want to save it’s life but think about it. When you buy the beta from a cup it will be replaced with another one and the sellers will keep ordering more thinking there in high demand. The best way to save these fish is to not buy them at all!

[@YourMajesty100]

100% this lady in the video has good intentions by saying "save them" but by saving them we create the demand for them, and if those tiny cups keep selling they will refill them, if we stop buying them altogether like that , then they will no longer be kept like that, yes prices MAY go up but these are living things..... if they sold dogs in cages they could only barely turn around in and we had to buy them this way, well people would buy them. its only until people see that the housing in incorrect and refuse to buy a "product" like this that things will change

[@noaholsen6476]

So we just leave them to die, and then they replace them regardless. With that logic you must be a idiot

[@sonjadover2715]

I guess it's the same argument as buying from puppy mills. Don't.

[@azntactical4884]

I saved a platinum betta from petsmart.

[@LadyandtheScamp4Ever]

@@noaholsen6476 if they don’t sell them, why would they buy more only to let those new ones die? Business people generally stop stocking things that don’t sell & I’m sure rather than letting them die they might have a clearance sale...

[@lynne7741]

I am a brand new crown tail betta keeper. I got him because someone I know thought he was sick and was going to put him outside to freeze to "stop his suffering". I offered to take him and see if I could help him. I've been doing on line research about how to house, feed and care for him. I find it a little confusing when I go to different sources and find differing information. Such as temperature recommendations. ie, Ideally between 76 - 81 degrees, or 75 - 81, or 78 - 80 (your guests recommendation). I know it's just a slight difference! I get anxious because I don't want to do anything to cause his demise or have an unpleasant life. Each of the sites are dedicated to betta care by the way. I like your videos, the information is helpful and informative. Do you have a go-to place you go for betta care when you don't know something? I will keep watching your videos. Thank you!

[@tones2458]

Damn sis snapped, tell em girl!

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[@CJBlack265]

Ahhh!! Chihuahuas in a glass box- Perfect analogy, love it 😎💕👍

[@sylwiaryzak646]

CJ Black 😂😂

[@cali_cal]

yah if the betta in the wild have lots of room but they dont. they live in rice field and dont move around that much if its not needed. also water isnt even moving.

[@ciarazabolotney3998]

Thank you for being outspoken and clear about this topic. Fish deserve to be treated well, just like any other animal.

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[@perpi2400]

*Heres me already with a betta fish-* Oh and my betta fish most spoiled fish ever- HE HAS THE BIGGEST BETTA FISH TANK!! -w-

[@professorrosenstock5026]

My fish lives in a 10 gallon tank. When I got him he was in a cup which in my opinion looks better than the tiny glass bowls my previous fish came in. He looks happy in his new home.

[@jimbobjones5014]

Reminds me of when my Mum said she remembers being able to go to the fayre, win or buy a goldfish and just keep it in a bowl until it died, no more than a MONTH later!!! Very sad how fish are mistreated. Keep up the message and spread the word of treating fish properly!

[@gigglez2326]

I pronounce Betta like you do lol I had no idea I was saying it wrong

[@maemartin9783]

Me too

[@karenstix2859]

Thank you for having such a humane attitude towards fish. I love what you said in this video and have also watched several others tonight. Well done!

[@willwinn8559]

Thank you for caring enough to make this video..

[@gaben6462]

i feel like everyone should know that THE MINIMUM SIZE TANK FOR A BETTA IS 5 GALLONS!!!!

[@qqoyy]

yesssss and 10 if you can

[@dragonquake]

Minimum is 3.5 but I’d recommend 5 gallon.

[@emz8277]

Steven Alicea yes

[@silvertiptetra1771]

I think it also depends on their size and how energetic/curious they are.

[@jordanp4323]

I have my boy in a 2.5 🥺 waiting to move to move him in my 5 gal.

[@micky4209]

Lmao your chihuahua point was hilarious

[@e.m.strickbine]

I would love to see a top ten list about methods for adjusting pH in your aquarium - either up or down. It would be really helpful for people like me who live in very hard water areas and struggle with this problem. Thanks! Love your videos!

[@ForeverInFaith]

I agree, I would like to see this too. We have hard water too and I am getting a Betta soon. The waters fine for my sons goldfish but I want to have fit right for the betta as they seem a bit more complicated than goldfish.

[@bones1026]

@@ForeverInFaith if you really want to give your fish the best life it can, just get a fish that is suitable to your water. really the only reliable way to control gh is to use RO water.

[@ForeverInFaith]

@@bones1026 thank you for your comment

[@annjustin1866]

@@bones1026 what is RO water?

[@bones1026]

@@annjustin1866 reverse osmosis

[@emileedavis8379]

I had a betta that lived for 6 years. He was a beautiful sunset orange color and I loved watching him swim. He was only in a 3.5gal aquarium but it was cleaned monthy and wasn't crowded with stuff.

[@sirsly8674]

So i think I'm going to get a 3.5 myself with a built in filtration system. Any advice on what i should put inside. Also any advice on how and when i should clean it.

[@dank8260]

When I got my first betta the guy at the register didnt know it was a fish because the cup was so small and flipped it over and shook it. I was like :0

[@Crow-ig4py]

I would've hurt him...

[@jenisanamphibian9699]

Aaaaah! That's terrible! Hopefully your fish was not hurt by this man.

[@TheFemSniper]

I just recently bought a sick betta (he got early signs of swim bladder disease but he's doing good now) and at the store I asked the woman at the register to put him and a few other things I bought behind the counter because I forgot to grab something, well when I came back because they didnt have the item i needed and I asked another woman if I could get my bag from behind the counter WITH the fish in it. She ended up just picking it up not knowing that there was the betta in it. The little man was left unharmed but we both freaked out wondering if he was alright. Needless to say I learned that you should always mention that you have a fish in a cup/bag when going to checkout so they dont get shaken up.

[@aprillovesgolf7042]

Hahahahaha

[@princessmitsuko]

Just got a betta. Got in an argument with a lady at walmart about the tank I was buying. I had a 3g round tank with a 25g per hour filter. She was tryed to tell me I was wasting money on a tank that big. She then told me I should get a candle holder from the craft department for $1 instead. Then the was critisizing me for getting gravel. That I should get those half marble glass beads also $1. And that the aquasafe was a scan she owned a pet store and know all about fish. She insisted that the betta wouldn't be happy in more then 3 cups of water. I about cryed. i told her my family has had fish for all my life. That I got my first Betts when I was 6. 2 if my dads coworkers brought bettas to work to fight them. My dad stoped them and brought them home. One went in to the 250g tank the other came to my room in the 3g tank the guys bought to fight them in. 3g is as small as I will go for a betta. I just took the candle out of the holder I have it holds 2 cups of water with a quarter inch to spare with just water. That would be inhumane

[@XX-nl9sx]

I would've fought that lady right there. She obviously had no idea how to take care of a fish, and if she really had a pet store i feel bad for every animal in there

[@annika7881]

@@XX-nl9sx Same, sadly I've been in a few arguments over Betta fish care. The most common argument I've heard is that they live just fine in a small tank. Which they may but their not happy, which then people will argue that they don't have feelings...

[@sjoer]

Those "mud pools" are filled with plants, mostly floating plants and the water is actually super clean!

[@Cardboardangele]

When I was 23 I was going through a hard time, I'd been fired from a well paying job for reasons pertaining to a mental illness of mine. I was trying to medicate myself, and it was a mess. I'd mentioned wanting a betta, and so my mother had my cousin bring a surplus from a church summer program to me. I named him Kaiju because he had a big attitude, and he was blue, the color of the blood of Kaiju in Pacific Rim. He lived close to 5 years. I loved that little fish. First thing I did when I had money from babysitting was get him a 2 gallon tank with a filter, and high protein pellets. I wouldn't mind having another betta sometime soon, I kinda miss having a fish.

[@abby-ig2cd]

My betta fish has a 2.5 gallon aquarium. Does it need to be any bigger? He seems happy and he’s lived about 3 years in there.

[@EllipticSand]

Abs 2.5 is the suggested minimum as long as it’s just him in there. I have mine in a 10 but he also lives with a group of neon tetras

[@abby-ig2cd]

Michael Sandoval okay thanks

[@cameronroberts2605]

God bless mine lived 2 in half years in a 2.5 gallon

[@cameronroberts2605]

My betta miraculously survived a freeze shock in December but only lived about 5 more months

[@cameronroberts2605]

If I had gave the betta a green bean I think it would've lived longer

[@sunilc8684]

10 most common aquarium problems of the new fish keepers like unclear water, washing gravel, filter problems etc.., Great content in your channel. ❤️ From India.