SMALL AQUARIUM Setup, How to Setup a 5 Gallon Fish Tank or Nano Tank. Little Aquarium. I got 5 on it

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

No maintenance tank Gross clean out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57Hc3h4or2pfZo

[@cameronmcallister7003]

Dustin's Fish Tanks hey so I’m a beginner and I am redoing my 5 gal. What good fish combos would be the easiest and work well? Thanks so much

[@stephbeez2756]

Hi, I want to get a beta fish, I read somewhere that they need at least 5g to be happy and healthy, if I just wanted the one fish, despite all of the negatives for the smaller tank, would that be ok. Or should I still go ahead and buy a bigger tank for the one little guy?

[@katphish30]

Five gallon is all I have room for and I want to plant it, so I'm glad you're here.

[@CristinSierra]

I'm excited for this small tank series! Wish it had been out a year ago when I started out with my 10. But thanks to your other videos I'm proud to say I never lost a fish. Last week I upgraded to a 20 gallon & so far every one is doing fantastic!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Cristin Sierra love it!!! (I wish I had that good of a no kill streak!). Tank on!

[@Camscornershop]

As the 14 year old kid setting up a 5 gallon. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@richmick1362]

Not to mention, a 5 gallon cost more than a 10 gallon for some reason.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Rich McK crazy right. I think it's a move to get you to buy bigger- more money on Fishtank stuff!

[@Marshbouy]

probably. I've heard that it's nearly impossible to make money selling tanks so they getcha on the other stuff.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Probably due to cutting costs or something. TVs are the same way, certain sizes have more waste.

[@isaacmalsch635]

Yeah tanks are weird and where you buy them the price range becomes wack. I see them at Walmart for a little under $20 sometimes and at my local pet store they go for around $5. But yeah like he was saying, the more room in the aquarium the more stuff your going to by so they are probably trying to get you to buy the bigger one.

[@viviannabaez7601]

Rich Mick I just got a free one! :)

[@TriplusTutorials]

Hey. Today I dug out my old 5gal tank and I am investigating a little on general fish tank keeping tips (this will be my first serious fish tank). I will be following these series closely and I'm going to watch your other videos now to get a good idea on fish tanks!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Check out the new video of YOUR TANKS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZe3nYWgnrSsask

[@JHartModelworks]

Loving this series man. keep up the great work! I love my 10 Gal, and honestly it's been more stable than my 60. Mostly because I follow your philosophy of huge plant load to small fish load. Currently i have a lemon sword and 7 cardinal tetras which is more than i normally keep. Plant wise I have several crypt undulatas, 2 amazon swords, a whole mess of wisteria that has formed like a cave on one side, a splash of java moss that originated as a couple of strings that rode in on a plant order from you, and a pseudo carpet of s-repens. The plants keep it all stable.

[@lelanidixon7941]

Yes, 5 gallons have a lot of drawbacks, but if you get a kit, such as the Fluval Spec V, all you need to add is a heater, substrate, plants and/or decorations and you have a great Betta tank or a Pea Puffer tank. If you're keeping a species that is best kept alone, the 5 gallon can be your friend. Of course, it helps if you are an experienced fish keeper.

[@haleyrose_elm]

i started with a big tank and regretted it, spent 600 dollars on a setup for a 60 gallon, it went horrible.. even with stable water conditions and the right amount of food fish died it was horrible, broke it down and got rid of it, so now i have one 10 gallon for the fish that were left in the 60 gallon, and 2 5 gallons for 2 betta my life is so must simpler now, just to mention the betta were never in together and were never in the 60 gallon they had their own set up the whole time

[@JustAnotherOne1]

man i love his retro old school music... that still be my jam...

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Sorry for the late launch (I had that whole family outta town thing going on....and a slow internet connection) Shout outs again to Milton Brown behind the video chop shop helping me edit this sucker up. Let me know if you've "got 5 on it!"

[@RiverCottageDesigns]

"Keeps it Real!" Love it. Thank you so much for focusing on smaller tanks in this series

[@bekinibottom]

I’m literally that 14 year old kid getting into the hobby.

[@mayahavens]

haha that's what i was thinking and then went looking for this comment

[@kristen7623]

Me too except metaphorically as a gleeful 30 year old!

[@3le_nna]

I’m younger

[@greenem6366]

15 year old lol

[@Turtl3slandwaves_1234]

Same

[@deedeedamnit406]

I'm probably one of the few who've been in the hobby for years and for various reasons have had to downgrade the size of my tanks. Started with a 55g then went down to 33g long. Currently have a 29g at work and at home I have a 20g long, 10g and am just now cycling my little old 5g for a pea puffer. Seems I'm going backwards! Love this small tank series! Many hobbyists are restricted by finance and/or space so the smaller tanks are a more viable option. I do think though that beginners should get the largest tank they can. Thanks for your posts!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Check out this video I just did about NANO FISH with Rachel Oleary kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYO3fX2Copdqp6s

[@delaineld7766]

Love the concept of small tank series! Lots of us living in smaller spaces with mts.

[@Fish-xo2dk]

Delaine LD Ikr, living in a small house between countless mountains in West Virginia, it may seem almost impossible to keep a decent fish tank, I like to try my best though!

[@TheLivebearerZone]

I really like your method of doing aquascape..I only have 5.5 and 10 gallon aquariums due to my space limitations and I really like how you use a lot of material but fit the scale of the aquarium..

[@jazzlerbelle2446]

I've got a 5.5 for my betta. Tons of plants. I love it for that purpose!

[@pbsamanthamarie]

Dustin, you have to be careful not to put too much gravel down, bc even if you're planted & have good clean water, the fish waste can sink in the deep gravel. Covered up, anaerobic bacteria will develop. It can kill the fish if it gets released, which will happened either naturally because the gas is not develop will rise out, or if the gravel gets disturbed.

[@thatfishgirl]

Since the gravel is bigger it allows oxogen exchange. If it was a finer gravel or sand that would be problematic.

[@mialea8106]

that fish girl do you suggest bigger stone gravel then?

[@hinarichan7504]

I'm getting a 5 gallon for my newt, she is incredibly small and skinny, the pet store had her on moss only even though she's supposed to have transitioned into a semi-aquatic stage already, she also wasn't eating because they fed her crickets the size of half her body. I have her in a 10G currently but noticed she barely leaves her repto filter so I'm going to use a smaller half aquatic tank to transition her into the bigger space. Wish me luck, she's the cutest.

[@rogeraquarium6872]

Good tips D. I got three 10 gallons in the shed I might just bust out after watching this. I got a new substrate I just discovered. It's made by Schultz. It's called AQUATIC PLANT SOIL and it comes in a 10 pound bag for 6 bucks. It's ceramic based and holds plants firm. The soil itself has no fertilizer in it, but the soil more than makes up for it with being the perfect environment to hold root systems. It's reddish and millimeter size. Its heavy and comes dry,but when wet feels similar to eco complete at the third or the price. It's my new go to for dirt capping. Sorry for long comment.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

I'll have to check it out. What size grade is it? just 1 mm?

[@rogeraquarium6872]

Dustin's Fish Tanks .3mm. I'll make a video on it and show everyone

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

I have a 6.5gal acrylic "bookshelf aquarium" kit set up on a $90 stand LOL. Originally I was going to get the 40gal tank to go with the stand but then I lost my home and had to leave the fish with a friend. It's a long story. The positive side to small aquariums is definitely their mobility. If your living situation is sketchy and you absolutely must have an aquarium, the acrylic nano kits with a betta, some ghost shrimp, a nerite snail and some crypts and other short plants are about all you can do. I wouldn't go more than 6gal. I have moved a mature 20gal aquarium and it was not fun for me or the aquarium.

[@rhyanlumilay6317]

Veteran fishkeepers tend to persuade beginners to buy larger tanks that ends up not having enough space and overstocking because they'll be overwhelmed how big their tank is. Small tanks like 2.5 to 5g will just be enough if you have small space, tight budget, keeping just 1 betta or snail even a shrimp. 5g above when you decides to have a community tank, keeping larger fishes, aquascaping or acquired a bountiful space to stockpile multiple tanks for different fishes. But for beginners I say 2.5 to 5g is fine to start the amazing hobby of fishkeeping.

[@americanrebelking8337]

I have a 58 and a 29. Love my tanks and got my son. A 5 gallon. We are excited to get 2 fish going in it :-)

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@commonwealpanther]

I am straight up impressed with your artistic vision. Bravo bro.

[@Jennlewis16]

I love my 5 gallon! I keep African dwarf frogs so fun to watch!

[@YtROrtiz]

Oh sht, when the music started I thought my music was playing in the background haha Great video as always Dustin

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Thanks man, we are trying baby. Sorry for the late launch!

[@YtROrtiz]

oh btw I just bought a giant Cheese balls jar and I was thinking about making a nano (around 7 or 8 gallon ) tank, do you think the bottle will hold up it's shape or will it explode? I'm kinda broke so I can't buy any more tanks :P

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

only on way to find out right? Just do LOTS of small WC and heavy plant loads!

[@felixyi349]

Ricardo Ortiz omg same... I think I have that song too

[@josiereyna864]

Same 😂

[@meggrotte4760]

the cool thing about Taiwan is everything is pretty inexpensive but we don't have sets like you would buy everything you have to buy separately the light the filter of the tank the plants the fish the gravel any kind of hardscaping it's all separate but it does add up and we only have aquariums without lids thankfully most of my bettas aren't jumpers but just in case you usually leave about 4 cm of space so they don't jump out

[@josiereyna864]

Thank you for your videos!!! You and the videos always motivate me....

[@coltwinchester94]

Ive been waiting for this Dustin! Finally!!!

[@evans.3720]

Regarding the rocks found to use, what about the white vinegar trick to see if it's overly reactive: The vinegar test works because of acetic acid (use a pure vinegar, like a plain white vinegar, which can be used to sterilize new plants and used tank equipment). Acetic acid reacts with lime (a base, which will raise your pH) in the rocks, which you see as fizzing, or bubbling.

[@patrickdoyle6519]

Small tank series is what's up. Looking forward to you doing the 10 gallon because I've been thinking of getting a 10 myself.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+HoldsHot Rocks coming up Sunday!

[@allisonwendell9942]

Thanks for this. I always worry about the jagged edges on rocks for fish like long finned betta . Is it safe?

[@TheWrx2002]

These fish are lucky to have you as their owner. You know what to do.

[@evans.3720]

Love the post prod on this man. great video to share with a bunch of my friends (saves me a lot of effort)

[@KalemsFishtanks]

I really loved this video it reminds me of the same videos which helped me out so much when I was starting in the hobby like the 10 gallon nano you made way back with easy plants. I'm sure this will help a lot of beginners

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

KalemsFishtanks sweet, I had a good time making it! Appreciate the love!! What else you want me to do?

[@KalemsFishtanks]

Dustin's Fish Tanks I know you keep most of the stuff on your channel for low tech and beginners but would love to see stuff that would help with going high tech if you haven't already done that Thanks

[@ShrimpLife]

Nice intro. Feelin the old school hip hop! Plus the tank was pretty cool too! :D

[@joshuacarrey9318]

Great idea for a series, pls keep them running after u set them up. I'd love to see update, maintenance, and troubleshooting vids on them after. Ty

[@pananalig6413]

Eyy just get to it..... so much chit chat

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@johnh9638]

Playa, give me some fish and i might just chill but im the typa to set up another tank like cypress hill, Love all the oldschool hip hop references hahahahaha, great video

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

"Grab your tank let's get keyed"

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@urielbarrera1437]

I just want a Betta fish with some snails dude

[@emilykim5520]

i want a betta fish but they don't sell any at my pet store :(

[@blythebarlow5209]

I used to have a beta fish

[@judasvaldez6244]

Cue 90's gangsta rap.....your channel is life

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

+Judas Valdez haha, love it man

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

PLANTED AQUARIUM SETUP: Best In Wall Tank - Adding New Aquarium Plants and Seiryu Stone PART 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXmyYYOnfs58n9k

[@deathtopeta]

You brought back so many memories with that song, "legal" memories. cx

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@meggrotte4760]

I got to say I bought a pair of tongs I guess that's what you call them you know the wedge plants in but I actually find it easier just using my fingers then trying to wedge in with tweezers

[@nikeswoosh7575]

I personally liked the 2 anubius you had in there.

[@aquariumschmo]

Scape looks great! Nice job Dustin.

[@zillurrehman1738]

Which filter u used in this tank?

[@atara522]

That big tank is off the hook Dustin...#goals

[@brandonloubier3959]

Haha thanks bro. I felt like you were talkin to me, cause i am that 14 year old just gettig into the hobby!

[@valzalbo5932]

Awesome aquascaping wish I had an eye like u and I got way more then 5 on it.

[@suman5492]

Any fish recommendation for a 12"x8"x12"(LxBxH) desk aquarium except betta and guppies?

[@OrioleBeagle1234]

I have been thinking about getting a small aquarium. After watching this video, I have decided that safest thing to do is to stock it with only one fish - a betta.

[@TheJonjonj]

Can you help! Just got the kids there first 7.5 gallon.. what are the fish you would put in? Quantity is confusing so be detailed? Like 5 inch fish? 10 inch fish?

[@matarese2868]

Would you look at that, I just set up a 5.5 gallon shrimp tank, still waiting for my cherry shrimp though, awesome video dustin, and don't worry this isn't my first tank

[@middleeast2597]

Beautyful tank

[@misteraxeman2680]

I really really want to start a planted tank but I'm gonna move in about six months and then i'm gonna be renting somewhere for a while and then maybe moving into an actual house 6 months after that so it hurts me so bad that the soonest I can get into this hobby is a year from now.

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

Dragon stone cheat: get a friend who has a rock saw or concrete saw to slice it like a dinner roll, sand the edges and voila! now you have twice as much rock for your background. You don't need much rock in a tank that small.

[@Shayna-jy2vc]

I got five on it thanks for bringing up the memories

[@lylechipperson5913]

John Snow needs your Dragonstone Please send it to the wall asap thank you Dustin.

[@walterotiepka1460]

Got a five gallon with 10 micro rasboras and shrimp 1gallon wc a week it's running like a champ

[@ChordG]

I'm planning to get my first aquarium. I'm a total beginner. I'm considering 5gallon aquarium kit. Im planning 5 guppies or 5 tetras, 5 minows or 5 rasboras or 5 zebra danios and 3 corydoras. So total of 13 fish. Does it sound ok? Im open to any changes/suggestions to my list..

[@Flavbean]

Sick intro Dustin!

[@chriscorrea7259]

This really helped me set up my spec v. Thanks

[@Stacyahmad99]

aloha snackbar Do you like th Spec V? I have one and I think it is more of a pain than a big tank. If I didn't spend $100 on it I would tear it down. Only have a betta and have to adjust everything for him.

[@chrisbeckles3782]

Your editing skills are improving greatly

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Chris Beckles his name is Milton brown ;)

[@marklicc9]

Dustin I noticed you did not use dirt under the gravel. I have one 5gal with dirt under gravel that plants grow in, and one with a sand only substrate with anubius growing only on the hardscape with nothing in the sand, on my desk. Both are doing great, are amazingly low maintenance, and are years old. Why no dirt under gravel? You are the king of dirt substrate and are the reason all of my larger tanks are doing so well! Do you not recommend dirt in a nano?

[@JunaidWolf3]

Lol i have a 5.5 gallon rn and the fish r extremely happy i only have 5 fish in it and shockly 1 catfish and its super happy i have 2 dannos and I notices there fins r getting big and they seem really healthy and a yellow fish who's happy and a platinum male betta

[@aidam2778]

Do you recommend bubbles or a wave for a 5 gallon tank?

[@Kyla-cc6wx]

My five gallon currently being cycled keeps forming this weird coating on the top of the water and I have to wipe condensation off the inside sides 4 times a day . It’s cold water 21• and it has led lights but they only go on at night it’s my first tank and I’m really worried I did something wrong . I’ve been adding beneficial bacteria and I conditioned the water before I put it in the tank . Please help

[@ScowlingWolf]

lol i was yelling at the screen ``no there ,nono over a bit, yeah thats kool.. love it all my tanks are nano.

[@donnakatemorgan8963]

I was glad to see a smaller tank set up I want a 10 for a better and some tetras the rocks made it look much larger then a 5

[@donnakatemorgan8963]

BETTA

[@Al3xX256]

Can we get the link to that light you used?

[@jjmeyerwtf]

Well done Dusty! Must show a follow up.

[@jennifermontecer8675]

Hi,is it okay to use aqua soil?

[@MCC176TV]

cant wait for next week

[@tonetta69]

Love your choice of music

[@FredHOleniuk]

Great work Dustin !!!!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Fred my man! How are we?!?! I wanna see your setups man!

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

A lot of great info for people who want to get into the hobby. Very good video Dustin. By the way, your big tank behind you is looking awesome!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Zacks Tanks Crazy Aquarium Guy thanks Zack! We are trying to bring it to ya. (That girl behind me is a dirty me mess ;)

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

Dustin's Fish Tanks Yeah, I have seen it look better. But I like the natural look of it. 😊

[@christianfrench3365]

Thank you for this it will help me with my 10 gallon good vids like always

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Thanks for the love! We are trying :)

[@priscillatrevino3909]

Lol the song 🎶 tho 😆

[@miav2046]

Great helpful video! I a attempting to start a freshwater tank 5 gallons. I am concerned as I am new, and dont want to kill any fish i would buy in a few weeks from now. My tank has colored gravel, few live plants,filter, led lights, dechlorinated water and the recommended bacteria. im waiting for my water tester kit to arrive, thermometer and ammonia for fish less cycling. I already had a ten gallon tank at home i couldve used but i thought id splurge on this one that came as a small kit at petsmart

[@manuelmendez6108]

Can you keep goldfish in a 5 gallon tank or 10?

[@tiffanyhoward881]

what do you think i should get for a beeta 5 g tank

[@NisioftheNorth]

I love this series! I have tiny tanks I'm not using ATM. Need to find a legit reason to afford MTS to the Mr and have him understand it's necessary. Also a ton of small tanks would mean I could keep every betta that catches my eye when picking up fish food. 😂

[@baraka7004]

Cool for bettas

[@rubrawolf]

is a 5 gallon still not recommended if you intend to house a single betta in it? 10 seems a bit much for one fish.

[@supernova52565]

Love it Dusty!

[@rosannacasella774]

Curious about the street rocks you keep talking about??? Do the street rocks affect the tank/ aquariums water ?

[@ivanv754]

I think the reason why the 5 gallon was hard to find is because it's too old fashioned. These days people looking for a small aquarium will go to one of the stylish aquarium kits like the Fluval Edge, a cube aquarium or something similar.

[@cynthiadameron1399]

I use rocks from the road too. I pick them up on trips.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Here is me setting up and breaking down a 20 LONG Aquarium Setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjCdJaEn5eXhac

[@xXdeathnoteX0x]

I was gonna click off but you caught me with the song. Thumbs up lmao