Tiny Fish Room in a Cabinet! My Betta api api Breeding Project

[@FitWithCyn1]

You’re truly an inspiration and super woman!!! You do all this while being a mom? 😰 it feels good to see other mommies in the same boat showing us that we can still keep a little of ourselves even after having a family! I would definitely love to help with keeping our sweet Betta API-API alive!! 🥰💚

[@CottageCritter]

As a fellow fish enthusiasts, youtubers, and breeders we are so excited to hear about this project!!! We would be honored to have help brings these gorgeous bubs back from the brink and help educate more people on them!! Looking forward to seeing more videos on them! :)

[@myhomeaquarium98]

Signed up for the mailing list as I’m definitely interested in getting a pair! They’re so beautiful. I’ve never had a wild species before and would love to give them a try!

[@SimplyBetta]

Wonderfullll! I hope they spawn for me, lol. So much pressure!

[@THandP_org]

@@SimplyBetta have you ever worked with Gianne of Inglorious Bettas? She's an IBC judge, and a great breeder. My water is too hard to successfully breed bettas anymore, and nowhere near enough humidity, even when I saran wrap the lid, so I am not currently a good candidate to salvage a breeding population. Gianne and @Deansfishroom would be good candidates for helping establish good breeding stock.

[@robweis9]

My pair are working on their third nest - no luck yet but they're happy and trying. Thanks for the top notch content!

[@ericmogielnicki3101]

You always catch me off guard with how good at DIY you are; the cabinet looks great

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww, thanks! lol! ♡

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Love the outro with the writing behind the snail at the end.

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thanks! I spent like a day making that :P

[@ChattanoogaEd]

That's an awesome project!!!! And your video production is amazing!!!!

[@linneak541]

That cabinet looks great! And the API API are very cute, looking forward to part 2 and to following the spawning process

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank linnea!

[@coelacanth9311]

@@SimplyBetta It does look great but what is the purpose of it? Is it so that you can heat the cabinet space?

[@ingesexton811]

Omg. I’m a nano tank keeper and have been wanting these fish for ages! What a cool project and a way to do something good.

[@linkcr4955]

I remember seeing this type of betta in my hometown 5 or 6 years ago. Can barely find them now. Lowkey makes me nostalgic ngl

[@angelmika2010]

Great ideal for expanding the Api Api species. Love the cabinet and looking forward to part 2 video.

[@jonny3020]

The manga holding up the shelving turned me into a fan, awesome content!!!!!

[@ernestTbass23]

So exciting, love the wild bettas. Great cabinet too. Thank you 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@SuperCourt001]

I signed up! This is so amazing of you to do and I can't wait to hopefully get a chance to be a part of this! ❤

[@Mati_Moo]

I'm super excited for this project! The idea of the fish cabinet was gold 👌

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Yay the api api project… PROJECT API API! 🥰😍🐶

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

You going through your choices of armoire is like me deciding on every single Amazon order I make.

[@shesellsfish]

Signed up. I do nano fish AND I have the perfect water for these little beauties. I have 6.5 ph out the tap and little to no minerals. I have to add crushed coral and aragonite plus use wonder shells to keep my endlers, snails, and heterandria formosa happy and healthy. Plus I am really into having as many folks as possible keeping and breeding critically endangered fish like these. Breed the heck out of them girl! ❤ Your cabinet came out beautifully. You are so utterly creative. 👍❤👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Yeah your water is perfect! Haha I'm jealous :P Thank you so much ♡

[@Aquarium.Artistry]

To help keep the tanks warm use about a inch of pea gravel as the base layer under the substrate and it will help keep the water warm. Keep up the great work I’ll keep a eye out for those Api Api next year. Definitely Napier’s to help keep a endangered species alive in the hobby.

[@michaelalexandercanade3449]

It's the most wonderful time of the year, hoping you {Simply having a wonderful Christmas Time}🎶 For you, your family and your pets, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Because it's my favorite time of the year!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you so much, Merry Christmas Michael!

[@stevecooper6653]

A VERY INTELLIGENT AND HANDS ON YOUNG LADY. CAME ACROSS YOU EARLIER TO DAY WHILE LOOKING FOR TANK RACKING SYSTEMS..have watched quit a lot of your vlogs….hooked 👌🏻👌🏻🇬🇧 steve

[@ColdbloodedCompassion]

Thank you! We need more people like you out there helping the species. Endangerment is the reason I work with tokay geckos (as well as several other species of gecko and fish). Unfortunately I have an upcoming move that will prevent me from joining your list. Perhaps after settling into the new house. I would love to help as soon as I can do so responsibly. Thanks again!

[@pythonparis]

Love your enthusiasm. The aquarium fish hobby could definitely use more people like you. Good luck with your Api Api breeding program.

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww, shucks. Thank you ♡

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

Cabinet looks great.

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Love the colour and the brass really does go well with the blue/teal colour 😍🥰🐶

[@SimplyBetta]

I really like it too! :D

[@praetorkambu]

I'm doing the same thing with betta stiktos! 5 spawns in and it's going great. Looking forward to updates on your conservation project!

[@MridulSinghMusic]

The closet (armoire) is coming along great! The heat tape is a good idea, looking forward to seeing the tanks filled and fish added!

[@fbasantajr]

Tyler, as usually fun video, and I'm definitely interested in the Api Api project, thank you from NYC

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you Frank!

[@fbasantajr]

Tyler, I have a 3 gallon cube for them, l'll name the female Api Api after you. Thank you from NYC

[@nirvanaquatics]

I have been hoarding 10 gallon tanks because I want to breed the api api so badly 😅 my partner thinks I’m nuts. Tip for heat tape: I’m not sure where you’re going to place it, but having a heat reflective backer on it can help direct the heat where you want it and avoid heat loss. Insulating material on the back and top of the cabinet will also help with keeping it nice and toasty in there. I use the silvery bubble wrap stuff you can get at the hardware store when I’m trying to keep things warm.

[@SimplyBetta]

Nice to see you agaain! Hmmmmm, the silvery bubble wrap stuff could be a great idea! I'll consider it. I got my heat cable in the mail today, so now I can test it and see if it can maintain a nice warm temp with the doors lightly closed

[@rickfromthecape3135]

When you said, "that would make me happy" I thought you were going to say, "that would make me Api Api!".

[@King_DarkSide]

Signed up for the Api Api list! As soon as I get an email, I will buy a couple pairs! I will also add them to my breeding cycle to get more of them out there!

[@MommaWendy59]

You've inspired me! I have a very solid older oak entertainment center and modern televisions don't fit...but aquariums will!

[@SimplyBetta]

hah!

[@natalianaic6634]

Omg!!! I would love having api api!!! I love wild bettas. I have a pair of imbellis and are doing great. Spawn lots and even some babies have survived (dont do it in a separate fishtank and dad and mom end up eating them lol). Im even willing to pay shipment to Canada where I live. Vant wait to see the end result of the project.

[@alexandrajeffries9273]

Hilarious 😆😂!!! Loved the shopping part!

[@mbroome]

You might want to add a couple of vent holes way up high in the back on each cabinet to help with not trapping so much humidity.

[@SimplyBetta]

Good point! I'll monitor and consider. I don't think humidity will be a problem, my lids are super tight-fitting with no gaps, and there are some gape between the doors. But I'll have to see! Maybe some of those little USB computer fans would work too

[@THandP_org]

Since this is for breeding api api, high humidity is good (in the tanks), otherwise the labyrinth organ doesn't develop properly. There shouldn't be much humidity escaping, except when feeding/maintenance.... when the doors will be open. The heat tape is brilliant, and theoretically you should be able to keep the temp a solid 82° to 86° for breeding. Personally, I would put insulation inside the armoire, which would also reduce the risks of water / humidity damage to the armoire.

[@theupstateangler]

I shall take two of your Api Api, and breed as many as I can..!!! As you was looking at the furniture I was thinking Api Api sounds like a Star Wars name and I had pictured Han Solo encased in Carbonate... LMAO..!

[@nancydenmark1614]

Great video and love the cabinet and the color blue with the gold handles.

[@SimplyBetta]

Me too!

[@reneryan8427]

I love eeeeverything about this!

[@alisonnicholson]

Wow what a fabulous idea, more tanks more bettas yay!

[@hokyou8363]

hi can’t wait to see your breeding betta plus raising the fry from day 1 to day 7

[@mermaid_at_heart213]

I love the cabinet color! Very pretty! I signed up for the email notification to get a pair of betta api api. Hopefully, I will be able to get a pair from you when they become available. I want to help keep these little cuties around. It's such a shame how many little creatures are endangered, let alone the bigger ones. Frogs are disappearing too, which makes me sad. I just love the little guys.

[@chasitydomenici109]

OMG! They are so cute! And the cabinet is beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us! I signed up for the list ❤️

[@deansfishroom]

Another awesome video!!! Somehow I just knew that blue was going to be involved. Oh and I signed up for the email list first! 😁 Those are very cool little fish.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Dean! I would be happy to send you some!

[@claywise43]

I was wondering where you’ve been. Good see you’re still around and making plans for the future.

[@SimplyBetta]

My holidays have been so busy I haven't had time to edit! D: I'm here and swamped with kids and fam and work, lol

[@dhruvnamdhari189]

Thank you. If your video hadn't come when it did I would probably be dead. U made realise what I would lose if I were to die. Thank you so much.

[@SimplyBetta]

It's my pleasure, but please talk to someone who can help you!

[@ruthmeow4262]

I have been wanting to get some wild betta, these are quite lovely. And I am wanting to get more into breeding fish...so this can be added.

[@alaskangirl7675]

Sweet! I love the armoire, it looks great.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@naegwut]

I love the color

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@680ecks]

Maybe line it with 1\2 in foam board insulation and you can get some reptile heat tape to heat it . Kinda like a reptile incubator people make for snake eggs just not air tight . Came out great looks so nice

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! Would I even need foam board insulation? I was hoping to mount the heat tape right on the painted wood

[@680ecks]

@@SimplyBetta just thinking economy would be cheaper to run if you could hold some heat in

[@CianaBonfiglioli]

soooo excited to see the fishy armoire up and running :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!! haha soon soon

[@trumpetplayer105]

Api api are so cute! Loving wild betta and living in an area with hard water, I’ve just been cutting the tapwater with RO or distilled. What do you remineralize with and at what dose, if there’s a simple answer?

[@SimplyBetta]

I do! I make RO water, I remineralize it a little bit, just enough to support some softwater plants. I keep the KH at zero, because my buffering substrate will make sure the PH stays around 6ish, and having KH in the water can fish against the buffering substrate and make it work harder, which depletes it faster. It's a method shrimpkeepers use. I need to make a detailed video!

[@jessicarubio1085]

I also live in an area with very hard water. I use well water & it’s very hard. I wonder if it would be alright to do a 50/50 mix for my fish.

[@cadehemond1360]

Awesome video! Very creative and looks great. Random question, but do you happen to know the brand of that tank you used to cycle the sponge filters?

[@MikeTytula]

Looks fantastic! Curious to see how the heat tape works in the cabinet!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Mike! Me too! I got my supplies today so I can test it out now

[@MikeTytula]

@@SimplyBetta Wicked! Looking forward to hearing what the verdict is!

[@Foevertherandom]

If your heat tape doesn't work... maybe you could engineer a filtering system with one large tank that circulates heated water consistently thru each tank. Kinda like how you do the airlines with your switches, just carrying/ filtering heated water too?

[@SimplyBetta]

That's true and could always be an option!

[@Random_projects15]

Great video

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@Random_projects15]

@@SimplyBetta I was the one who had the fish food can costume at aquashell. I say a picture of it in one of your videos thanks 😊

[@antiserum8549]

Try using a space heater! I’ve heard they’re very reliable and easy to use for smaller areas

[@brentduganiero1631]

Actually the “fish armoire” is a great idea for folks who’s landlords won’t allow (or limits the number) aquariums! Nicely hidden away. Disguise it with some worn out underwear visibly hanging out and no one will ever know the truck!

[@vampgaia]

I'm on the list. I definitely need a how to succeed video. I have betta coccina which look similar to the api api. I've never successfully bred them. I wonder if it was because of my water? Please go through how you use your RODI system and some breeding tips. I want to try. I love the wild bettas.

[@papayagaaa]

Hey Taylor! I’m just getting back into the hobby after about 20 years 🙈 lol. Availability and accessibility has changed SO MUCH in that time. I was wondering if you have any resources or websites that you would recommend for buying betta online?

[@KerriGilpin]

I may have missed it but I love that aqua/sky blue paint color- was it a particular brand or paint color used??

[@MinaRose2023]

I would love to try with these but sadly I'm not good with real plants so sadly I'll pass. Still sound awesome what you're doing !

[@williamamely7038]

One of the armoire looks like it came straight from Beauty and the Beast. I look forward to seeing your api api project succeed. You are an inspiration to all Betta breeders everywhere. Now if I can get off my fanny to breed my Bettas. Thanks for sharing, Taylor. Happy Holidays to you and all of your viewers, and family. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅

[@SimplyBetta]

Right?! That would be a pretty cool piece of furniture ;) Have a lovely holiday season William!

[@nicholasbaxley1693]

I would most definitely love to have a pair! They are so beautiful 😍

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much! Feel free to add your email to the email list in the description!

[@nicholasbaxley1693]

@@SimplyBetta oh believe me, I already have! These are some of the most beautiful Bettas I have ever seen! Thank you for doing what you love and getting them into hobby more! I can't wait to own a pair of my own and do my own!

[@Infydel78]

Amazing video as usual!!!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much! :D

[@shawnnoname9291]

You had thoughts on what you will be breeding? I'm not interested in giants or Koa . But I'm open to alot of others. Just setting up a new tank and can wait for something interesting

[@savraannecreations5358]

I’m in! I have been thinking I would like to breed Bettas! This would be perfect!

[@DomStewartWhite]

Great video as usual but i am rather concerned about that cabinet.. I know you mentioned bracing please brace the shelves in the middle as well as the edges 🙏🏻 and also i would tske a serious look at he legs. It seems to be 4 legs in each corner with relatively small points of contact to the base wood. All the weight is gonna be concentrated there and could be disastrous. Maybe take the legs off completely and have it flush on your floor or on aditional woofen planks running the whole length of the cabinate. Good luck 🤞

[@SimplyBetta]

I can't take the legs off, the cabinet is now too heavy for pipsqueak Taylor to deal with at all! Do you think the shelves would need additional center bracing if they're solid pine (not laminate)? with 80-120lb distributed fairly evenly across

[@DomStewartWhite]

@@SimplyBetta hmm 🤔 can you add a support leg in addition to the current 4 rather than removing ? Maybe just stacking some pieces of wood in the space underneath? Until they can brace some of the weight? (thinking of it like how would put paper under a table leg if its wobbly just keep stacking until its as tight as it can go) What i worry about with the legs is that all the pressure goes into those 4 points and maybe splits the wood where they are just screwed in. With regards to shelves ofcourse without seeing the actual item i dont know for sure and am just guessing but i worry that the joints etc from ikea stuff are mostly just screwed in so all the weight gets held by a few small points. I would still put a centre support even with pine as you have 3 tanks on each shelf there is direct pressure in the middle, you could also double layer the wood on the shelf but that will add more overall weight to the legs and lower structure. Again i cant be sure if you need any of thos but from the small clips i saw in the video i think it is better safe than sorry as you dont want to have a disaster with your AMAZING fish

[@lisawehrhahn4013]

Beloved Betta Babies here! Would love to help you with breeding the api api Betta. When your ready would love a pair then I’ll spawn them instead of one of my others! Can’t wait to help.

[@katiebourgeois2899]

I would love to have a pair!!!

[@laughinglighting4343]

Awesome video!

[@iuanutz91]

you can use terarium heater cable under tanks

[@felixantunez6081]

I would definitely buy a pair

[@klutziekat7709]

A little late to the party, but I've got a spare 10 gallon with the api api's name on it! I'll keep an eye out!

[@Lohn_Ad]

wow cute betta

[@mingbritson]

Always love your content -- and I can't wait to get a couple pairs of those api api!!! For heat, I'm trying two of those heat strips for reptiles running under my breeding tanks -- working well so far, and only two heat plugs instead of 6 heaters! Got the idea from Hoon Aqua.

[@cuteandspookycritters8691]

Watching your videos really makes me wanna breed betta again and I do not have the room! Maybe one day!

[@SimplyBetta]

one day! :D

[@erinhallmakes777]

I really like these fish they're really cute. I love betta, but I also really love Nano aquariums and nano fish so a beta that smaller sounds amazing plus I love a blue-eyed fish. I have Norman's lampeye killifish, and blue-eyed red neon rainbow fish I think they're called and they're all so cool with those reflective eyes. It sounds like a great fish for me to want to keep but I'd be so afraid of killing it I accidentally and sitting back the breeding program. My question is why do you want them in a cabinet with the doors closed? I want to see all my tanks I don't want them hidden behind a door. Is this for breeding purposes? Or you just trying to keep them somewhere that's not in a fish room want to hide that?

[@kathyorahood4562]

Hello I have bred bettas myself and even kept Discus too, How hard is it to spawn the api api and are the males aggressive?

[@alexanderyan7084]

Omg will the ikea one hold up long term with that much weight

[@amuseinthecraftroom6257]

Are they ok being housed together? I don't know jack or shit about wild bettas so I'm fascinated.

[@lucienverse]

Is it possible to get a pair to the UK? I have never seen any of these in person. I would love to start breeding them.

[@Leccybike]

what type of paint do you use great video I hope you have a great rest of your day

[@jennylynne4414]

What kind of black paint do you use? What finish?

[@melindalemburg7393]

I signed up I am really looking forward to getting a pair I am excited

[@lyndsayhammond6884]

You’re so Alaskan! Alaska women can do it all 💪🏻

[@SimplyBetta]

Lol!

[@dylans.1741]

If anyone can save this species of betta fish, it's the Protector of Mantle herself 😎🐟

[@SimplyBetta]

^_^

[@livdriscoll3981]

I want a pair too- i love what you’re doing! I wanna do the same with some if the other wild bettas

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! Do it!

[@karenhann8956]

You're amazing! And Slayers too!?! ❤️🦋❤️

[@SimplyBetta]

Guilty pleasure :P

[@coryandrews3947]

i want a pair. i would love to help get these guys back up.

[@artfuldodger5531]

Are you not concerned with the humidity inside a wooden cabinet? Love ya btw 😘😉

[@erinhallmakes777]

How did you know it is strong enough to hold everything?

[@Remy_Rides]

when are you going to get betta fish on your website

[@kindaintrovert208]

What is the wooden aquarium called?

[@williammason4694]

I would love to sign up to get the wild specie love the way you look

[@susanfantozzi4415]

Curious to know what you are going to use for ventilation to prevent moisture and mold buildup. Nice way to hide the tanks. I bursted out laughing at the mirrored armoire. That thing must weigh 1000s of pounds. Might have to have additional support installed under the floor! Lol.

[@SimplyBetta]

Lol! I don't think I'll have a moisture problem. I use super tight-fitting lids, and the doors have a small gap between them and the cabinet body, plus a gap between the doors. Plus I live in a super dry climate! If I do end up having moisture concerns, I'll probably mount some of those tiny USB powered computer fans to blow air around :)

[@kerrypitt9789]

I'm in Canada so no address from me. Since Covid our postage system is everything but reliable. Your prep is nice. What about Reptile heating pads on the doors? I sent you a question on Patreon about notices I am getting from Discord. I can't ask you there because while I get notification I do not have permission to talk to you. Anyway, great video, you are a force to be reckoned with!

[@rebeccaallison11]

Hello I love the Api api. Would love a pair.

[@jhonis]

is there any concern for internal humidity warping the wood? Not criticizing. Just curious. first time i'm seeing something like this. Love the idea.

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm not worried! I have super tight-fitting lids with no gaps, there is a decent gap between the doors of the cabinet, and my climate is super dry. BUT if I do have issues I will probably drill a few ventilation holes, or maybe mount some of those small USB powered computer fans to the inside of each section to move air around

[@mandyminshull2351]

Please do the RO video as I’m really interested to learn, but need a plain talking easy explanation for my little overworked brain to understand 😊👍🏼

[@mander1236]

Count me interested! I've been looking into a tank and I might as well help a species too.