ULTIMATE Marineland 5 Gallon Portrait Review | Best Budget Nano LED Aquarium Kit for Betta Fish?

[@Pharmaquatics]

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[@conorkiser5727]

The quality on this vid is top notch, especially considering how small your channel is, great vid can’t wait to see your channel grow keep up the great work 👍🏽

[@Pharmaquatics]

Appreciate the feedback Conor! It's been fun making these

[@dilsewaksinghdhillon232]

Okay let me just preface this by saying you are possibly on of the most interesting fish keepers to watch due to your incredible video quality and editing skills. I hardly ever subscribe to things but I subscribed to you man. Keep it up, love the aesthetics of your videos and its a great tank, just bought it myself for my guppy fry to hang out in!

[@Pharmaquatics]

Dilsewak Singh Dhillon love making sure the content is accurate and aesthetic, appreciate the feedback! 🙏

[@TruthLivesNow]

I have had 2 Marineland Portrait tanks for 2 years, and even have a very old modified System 2 Hood. This is a super review on this tank! One can actually put 5 small fish in this tank since the max. on the adjustable filter is up to 85 GPH, which is a lot more than the previous System 3 or 5 Gallon Marineland Hex, (the old ones actually used Z also, and were built to be more like a septic tank). There are future problems, and unlike Old Eclipse parts, Marineland does NOT stock any replacement parts. No more than 5 fish since the Cube design does not have enough surface area, as a rectangular shape does, allowing more oxygen on the surface. Still, the Marineland Portrait 5 Gallon is overall a fantastic aquarium for the money.

[@queenmelli6]

I’ve been wanting to have fish as a pet but also figuring out what fish tank to get, your videos are the best and they actually help me to pick out some nice tanks

[@Pharmaquatics]

Great that you're doing research before getting a fish!

[@barryi90]

Just got one! Great video. And keep wearing tank tops 😜💪

[@Pharmaquatics]

Hahahah, noted! Thank you

[@TheItssM]

i just got my first white platinum HM betta yesterday , and i found your channel … now i’m here marathon-ing your videos . great videos , man ! ✊🏼 cheers from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Pharmaquatics]

Welcome aboard!

[@snailkid1778]

I’m moving my betta from a really old tank to this one later, i think he is going to love it!! Thanks for the video ❤️

[@Pharmaquatics]

Great to hear! Hope he's enjoying it

[@MsCafecito]

Keep posting. Your glow up is coming. Great vids.

[@Pharmaquatics]

Appreciate you!

[@80roo58]

This video is so great and helpful. I’m planning on getting one of these tanks to set up in my college dorm next month, thank you for the recommendation.

[@Pharmaquatics]

you got it! this tank is definitely a great choice

[@ScottDiBenedetto]

great video. Really made it all easy to understand as someone who just got their first big tank for fresh water.

[@eclipsebmx]

the quality of this video and content is superb. wish you luck with your new channel! you earned a subscriber

[@Pharmaquatics]

thank you man, it's been a fun journey thus far

[@victorianhardin-cook8349]

Love your editing🌻🌼🌸

[@Pharmaquatics]

i really appreciate it!

[@iselaisela2662]

Thank you so much! Your video was very helpful I ordered the tank and everything you recommended

[@ready.set.shoot.1942]

Once again, great video. Really goes into depth about this particular tank.

[@Pharmaquatics]

for sure, it's a great beginner tank!

[@angelashoffner]

Thanks for this fantastic review and guide. It definitely helped me to choose this tank for my little guy. I love it and your hacks have worked out really well too. Highly recommend your videos on the tank for a betta!

[@Pharmaquatics]

Glad I could help!

[@Susensmaltese]

I bought one after watching your videos Love it and so does my Betta Ozzy. TY!!

[@Pharmaquatics]

Glad to hear it!

[@TaraG-v6y]

you might wanna consider adding botanical then open the lid add a cattapa extract or boil talisay leaves... there are also concentrated cattapa extract available with turmeric which is good for your betta fish immune system

[@lifewithabiologist5471]

My favorite fancy 5 gallon for sure! The Aqueon Planted Clip On Light is a great replacement for the light it comes with if you want to grow more than anubias, java fern, etc. The light it comes with works fine if you're just growing low light plants, but with the replacement light I'm growing high light plants successfully.

[@Pharmaquatics]

agreed - ive only had success with anubias on the stock light and even then, it never propagated much

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I agree with you about the tank 👍

[@gravano2]

Hi - great video , with cover on , how do feed fish ?

[@victorylifefoursquarechurc8218]

Great video review--thanks!

[@Pharmaquatics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrieldemiguel9380]

Great quality video

[@Pharmaquatics]

Glad you think so!

[@swthonestie]

Thank you for your video, it’s very informative! I am about to get the Portrait tank tomorrow and excited to transfer my betta into his new home. I am ordering everything you mentioned, and I am wondering what temperature do you set your thermometer at? I am going to order the same thermometer.

[@Pharmaquatics]

I set it to at around 78 degrees! I would recommend you just play with the dial for a bit until you see the tank itself stay at a constant 78-80 degrees. Enjoy your tank!

[@angelesespinoza7723]

I was looking for a set up?? I have this one, but I have no idea how to set it up

[@naegwut]

Pretty betta

[@brisatre81]

With the light settings they have day, night and off. Can the night light be on all night?

[@Pharmaquatics]

i would say so! it's not too obtrusive

[@henryphillips735]

Do people put the heater in the housed filter part for tanks like these?

[@wIzKid16100]

Hey, where did you get the sponge you put on the filter nozzle so the flow it’s less

[@nataliem9496]

What modifications would need to be made to make it good for a betta? Other than a heater

[@Pharmaquatics]

I would watch my other video on 10 essential modifications for this tank

[@richardd.3745]

I have the same exact tank but I removed he back cover and use a sponge filter as well as a finnex stingray light that clamped perfectly on the back. I ditched the plastic top and I’m currently looking for an option to replace it

[@Pharmaquatics]

Richard Datuin Great modifications, Richard! Thanks for sharing. I may do the same soon to mine as well to give the extra swimming space 👍

[@5cmpersecond193]

@@Pharmaquatics iono about that.. the back cover hides the heater* & filtration system. Seeing these things in the tank takes away from the aesthetics. I'd keep it in there lol

[@Pharmaquatics]

Majin Boob ehh gotta weigh out the cons of decreased aesthetic vs the benefit of more swimming space for the fish

[@snowpuppies1]

@@5cmpersecond193 if you plant the tank up correctly, you can hide most if not all of that, esp if u use a sponge filter.

[@suegolden7384]

Great video..thank you so much for explaination.. I just got one .my first aquarium..not sure how to clean the tank and how often have to clean .. what ciphon to buy..

[@Pharmaquatics]

did a video on my maintenance routine for this tank!

[@andrewdang4353]

waiting for that guppy vid !!

[@Pharmaquatics]

guppy’s have been acquired 🤟🤟 stay tuned man

[@yabinuh]

Bagus... terimakasih atas tipsnya👍🙏

[@TruthLivesNow]

I like my Betta in this tank. He loves to go to the inflow of the tank filter, and just stay there sideways. It is funny to me.

[@mightylotan]

I want to buy for shrimp, is there a way to cover intake with sponge?

[@mystique1834]

What are some good fish for this tank other than a betta

[@Pharmaquatics]

mystique I’d say a couple shrimps or a guppy pair!

[@17.Script]

I am currently looking for aquarium videos and came across your video. I really like ur fish. I know its a betta fish but what kind exactly.

[@17.Script]

edit i found out

[@melissamilam6466]

What should the flow be on with a betta fish?.

[@tmohit.chowdary3901]

Legends say that he still replies to his comments.

[@Pharmaquatics]

legend says he does it within 10 minutes sometimes 🤙

[@Acam130]

With the ceramic media bag, do you take it out and clean it? Or would that destroy all the bacteria. Would I just take out the floss and replace that? Leaving everything else

[@Pharmaquatics]

replace the floss, occasionally rinse the media with tank water but keep it in

[@penguinz5295]

How do I make the filter more quiet?

[@coltonrocks419]

I'm looking into this tank as a beginner and was wondering if I could just use sponges in the back instead of the ceramic rings? I want to use a combo of filter floss and sponge. Thanks for all the advice!

[@Pharmaquatics]

you probably can get away with it depending on how you stock the tank, i just prefer rings because you can get a lot for cheap! all preference

[@aaronh500]

Do you leave your fish heater on 24/7, Even in the summer??

[@Pharmaquatics]

all my heaters turn off when the water’s at a certain temp

[@monikas8267]

I’m thinking about buying this tank and was wondering if you clean it and how you do it.

[@Pharmaquatics]

great video idea, i will definitely do that! in the mean time here's some tips: 30% water change every 2 weeks, gravel vacuum once every 1-3 weeks depending on how much you feed your fish, scrub algae off the walls as needed and that's about it!

[@cortanaclyde]

Can you reuse the filter?

[@Pharmaquatics]

i just swap out the pillow fill once a month and rinse the other compartments of the filter with old tank water

[@SexyZthang]

New subscriber here! Your content is 100% what I like to watch! Great videos, keep them coming and I’ll keep the likes coming!

[@Pharmaquatics]

Glad i could be of help! Welcome!!

[@miykael001]

What do you think is better, Marineland Portrait or Fluval Spec V? Thanks!

[@Pharmaquatics]

spec v if you have the extra cash!

[@miykael001]

@@Pharmaquatics would be great to do a comparison video if you can, as you have both. They seem to be the top 2 choices. Also, what do you think of the smaller ones 3gal? Great videos!

[@brianstanky]

Is this tank good for beta fish? Or should I search for a better aquarium kit

[@Pharmaquatics]

it’s good for the price. if money isnt a factor, look into the spec v, flex 9, or the aquatop pisces

[@Pharmaquatics]

nipslip

[@mightylotan]

does anyone have a time stamp of this for me? for scientific purposes

[@oscarp4328]

I literally just gutted the filtration system with a razor blade, the design of it is so flawed and I’ve lost so many guppy fry and shrimp in the back of that thing. It’s held by silicone so a razor blade will too. I used a more than capable hang on the back filter and a LED lamp and it looks ten folds better than what came in the box.

[@Pharmaquatics]

nice! glad everything worked out for you

[@EPA18]

The tank is vertical in nature, not horizontal.

[@craigjamaljohnson]

i want to get this tank, what fish do u recommend?

[@Pharmaquatics]

betta!

[@craigjamaljohnson]

@@Pharmaquatics oh, would tiger barbs also work?

[@Pharmaquatics]

@@craigjamaljohnson seeing as tiger barbs thrive in schools, i wouldn't go less than 20-30 gallons for them

[@craigjamaljohnson]

@@Pharmaquatics oh, thanks, i guess ill stick with betta

[@mike_zilla8604]

@@Pharmaquatics What about small red shrimps and chilli rasbora?

[@xenacollado5710]

just got this and my motor is so loud

[@makeupbymiles]

Came for the cutie, stayed for the content 😝😝

[@Jagerhund]

sorry, pet peeve, but betta is pronounced beh.tuh. Beta is a greek letter pronounced bay.tuh.