Betta Fish Tank Unboxing And Review 🐟 Top Fin 5 Gallon Backlight Aquarium

[@rebecasabourin1318]

Really like the way the filter is setup .

[@staceyknight9322]

Those gaps are for heaters or exttsponge filters etc..

[@stoneysscapes7544]

I know I am going to assume that any gaps eventually need to be sealed up and what I have been doing is using Gorilla glue CRYSTAL CLEAR tape which has a waterproof backing, UV resistant and will not yellow. I believe it is a great product to keep in the fish tool box 🧰💚💙

[@msmini51]

My lid fits perfectly. I got this tank for 29.99 at my local Pet Smart. I was concerned about filter. After watching your video I know everything is ok. This is my first Betta and fish tank, Love it.

[@rebecasabourin1318]

Would really like this one.

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

It's a pretty nice little tank

[@TheTiffishWay]

I have this aquarium in the 3g version. Although it’s nice to have the integrated filter, I experienced leaking out of the back from the filter TWICE. I had to put a 3m foam pad on the inside of the glass to prevent the filter from sliding back to far - but then the lid didn’t fit 100%. I ended up ditching the filter altogether and replacing with a sponge filter.

[@kathleenross7412]

Had the same problem with my 5 gallon switched to sponge too

[@xheartsandhoofbeatsx]

Did switching to a sponge prevent the leaking problem? I just got this tank (without reading reviews...ugh) and want to prevent it from happening.

[@TheTiffishWay]

@@xheartsandhoofbeatsx yes, eliminating the filter that comes with this tank solved the leaking issue. The leakage was happening from the filter sliding back to far and allowing water to overflow the back of the tank

[@chroniccbeautyy9283]

What kind of sponge did you purchase. I’m leaking 2 months in

[@kathleenross7412]

@@chroniccbeautyy9283 hi I got the aquatop classic aqua flow mine is up to 10 gallons hope this helps

[@orangescalefishy1258]

Oh that’s gonna be a nice betta tank

[@danl981]

We have three different Betta tanks like this, all different designs. I find its best to cut sponges or filter floss for the filters because they are part of the design for the lids. But I always end up adding an air stone or sponge filter because they just do not circulate the water well enough. Can't wait to see it planted.

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

Definitely with you on the sponges, not a huge fan of the cartridges.

[@danl981]

I rarely replace cartridges, I just rinse them off in fish water during water changes. And most of them I cut open the back side and remove the carbon. But that's just on my larger older HOBs.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Looks colourful, would be a good talking point piece.

[@fintasticaquatics8071]

That's a nice tank, I wish they all had a removable background like that it would be so easy to change it out if redecorate it. I like your new channel update/re-branding

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

It would be nice if they all had the removable background. Glad to hear you like the new name, so many people were calling me some version of it, I decided to embrace it 😄

[@Binxxy92]

It can be removed. It just pulls out.

[@Srrrrrrr...]

When I had a Betta I kept him in a 5.5 gallon. I put one of those fake rubber anemone things from Walmart in with him and he absolutely loved it. He'd spend the whole day gliding back and forth through it's bristles.

[@bonnieeden228]

Cool tank. Thank you

[@geesmomma9183]

Same brand

[@abrahamperez7608]

How do you turn off the lights?

[@jfdd43]

I can’t even believe one of these tanks actually came with filter media and not just carbon... crazy

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

This is the first one of these kits I have ever seen that came with it

[@user-vc9om9bw2o]

I’ve got this exact tank and every so often it starts leaking water I don’t know where it’s coming from but I keep the water at above the minimum line does anyone know what causes this tank kit to flood/leak

[@dangand613]

My filter stopped working and not sucking water at all

[@myveronicajones]

Mine is leaking 3 months in.

[@geesmomma9183]

I have a 3g & i feel like its weird that the back half is blocked into being a filter....
💕 your videos !

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

I like the way way they tried to make this filter, doesn't take up too much space in the actual tank.

[@laurabaumeister1826]

I am not using the filter that came with it. I think it is situated in an odd layout/location. I am going to use an Aquatop sponge filter instead. Much less expensive than one that requires cartridges.

[@annamahan1618]

Would it be possible to add a remote to this tank?

[@laurabaumeister1826]

The petsmart reviews for this tank are horrible. Many reviewers saying it leaks and the lighting is weak. I bought a 3 gallon size for $30 a few days ago. I am willing to try it because of the size, price point, and the fact it is glass. Here's hoping it doesn't leak.

[@3istheanswer]

Did it end up leaking? I’m looking at this tank too and saw those bad reviews

[@mindybarringer488]

I just bought mine yesterday and read the PetSmart reviews also (after I bought it). Nerdy Fish Girl said filter mechanism was quiet, but mine rattles, so I think I'm going to empty it out, wipe it dry and return it.

[@annamahan1618]

@@mindybarringer488 it might be defective. My filter is silent

[@SamFranVids]

Mine, at first was great! It was very silent. But when I went to bed, I started hearing some noise. I might return it

[@SamFranVids]

Also, what type of filter is that

[@kevinsnj5]

I just bought this. What kind of sponge could I put in there instead of replacing the filters?

[@oscarg439]

can glofish tetras eat broccoli?

[@maysen1335]

mine keeps leaking from over the side the filter is on, there's no crack. i dont have the receipt. help!

[@kathleenross7412]

Hi I have this tank I like it but I have a problem with the filter after a week it started to leak from the first compartment it back flowed over the top have you had this problem so I did replace with sponges only two days ago so I dont know yet if it solved the problem I also asked about possible putting a hang on filter was told by the store employee that she didnt know if any would fit other then the filter I do like this tank

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

The cartridges it comes with aren't the best, the sponge probably is better. Worst case I don't know about a hang on back filter that would fit, because of the lid design, but an internal or sponge filter should work.

[@kathleenross7412]

I will look into a internal sponge filter but for now I took out the cartridges and put in foam sponges hopefully this will work

[@kathleenross7412]

Hi I did get a internal sponge filter for this tank

[@xheartsandhoofbeatsx]

@@kathleenross7412 Did switching to a sponge prevent the leaking problem? I just got this tank (without reading reviews...ugh) and want to prevent it from happening.

[@kathleenross7412]

@@xheartsandhoofbeatsx yes it did I the small sponge filter and my betta loves swimming through the bubbles also if the bubbles are to strong add a valve to the air hose to slow it down

[@cheyennehryniowiecki6855]

I just set mine up last night and this morning the tank has bubbles everywhere and I don't see as much water movement as yours. What did I do wrong?

[@ladybug5734]

Talking about the gap just a little too long. Lol

[@ML-yx6qp]

Why are you not showing where all the adapters go?

[@joefav76]

Are those gaps in the back for cords to run through?

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

I tried to show the best I could, the filter can't sit flush on the back of the tank, the gaps in the lid are for the cords, but there is space there behind the filter under the gaps.

[@richie9094]

I have the exact same tank as you and the filter tends to leak on the right side of it and it is a big mess. Do you know why?

[@chroniccbeautyy9283]

Sammmmmmeee I can’t seem to figure it out

[@TheTiffishWay]

Water is overflowing from the filter if it’s pushed back to far.

[@richie9094]

@@TheTiffishWay so i should push the filer forward a little?

[@TheTiffishWay]

Yea, so I tried to put a 3m foam pad on the glass to prevent the filter from going back to far, but it was kind of a hassle bc the lid won’t fit properly. You can try pull it forward a bit and it does help but I ended just ditching it altogether and putting in a small sponge filter

[@izaiahrubio9215]

Would you mind looking at the bettabow with quick clean sometime?

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

So it looks like the bettabow is only 1 gallon, but there is a 5 gallon and 2.5 gallon minibow that look similar.

[@izaiahrubio9215]

@@thenerdyfishgirl oh really? I looked at petco.com and saw the led 2.5 gallon bettabow and wanted to check it out, from what ive heard i see lots of comments about the minibow filters being too strong for the fish and would not like that at all

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

I found it, I must say I'm surprised at the 44.99 price. Usually acrylic tanks similar to this one are cheaper, around the $20 range. The quick clean is an interesting concept though. Seeing some mixed reviews on it about the filter being a bit strong, and it looks like it's not adjustable. So it might need to be baffled.

[@Davidsmithisyourdad]

Seems like they could have done a better job with the filter intake tube. It looks way to short 🤔

[@Cinderblock1985]

A pretty, nerdy girl that collects fish. My type of woman

[@ML-yx6qp]

Should the water be cold or lukewarm?

[@helenrunser5719]

What size is the media

[@rubysmith2594]

Why is the water not flowing out of the end of my filter?

[@LaborRevolution209]

Water level not high enough.

[@chroniccbeautyy9283]

I have this same tank but 3g and it’s leaking on the side by the filter had it about 2 months do you know what it could be?

[@LaborRevolution209]

Yeah, horrible design. The water level gets too high in the filter and leaks over the edge of the filter down the outside of the glass. You have to use less dense filter media so the water can flow easier but that ends up causing your tank to become more cloudy.

[@disasterousartistlitt9803]

The filter on this no longer works .

[@dauniverseitself7517]

Hello, how do I cure red pest disease?

[@LaborRevolution209]

You get blue pest and let them have a gang war.

[@trucklover97]

Anyone having an algae issue with these tanks? I'm constantly cleaning my tank to only have it back in 3 days or less..

[@farisimo9052]

Id recommend getting some suckerfish or snails, they do the job!

[@annamahan1618]

Make sure you’re tank isn’t in direct sunlight!

[@whatdomuslimsknowii9165]

Why the name change lol.

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

It seemed fitting, I've been called this by so many people, I figured why keep fighting it 🤣

[@whatdomuslimsknowii9165]

@@thenerdyfishgirl you come to Florida and I’ll make you forget it not fight it 🌹🙂

[@fishenjoy]

Hello beautiful👍

[@DavidMartinez-ju3eh]

I have a 3.5 for 1bada fish I em going to get a 20g

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

That's going to be one happy fish!

[@DavidMartinez-ju3eh]

Thank

[@sarahouigue6029]

I'm hoping someone can help me, I have two of these tanks with one betta in each. I cleaned the tanks on Saturday, used filtered water and water conditioner. The male is fine but the female started acting strangely yesterday. Laying on the bottom of the tank and when she does move she'll do little bursts of superspeed then go back to hiding on the bottom. I have an egg shaped 'cave' with two holes a smaller one at the top and a larger hole towards the bottom on the long side with live plants around it. She isn't even using it to hide but instead going behind it to hide there. I'm so worried about her as I love her so much -she's such a funny little thing. She was in awful condition when I 'rescued' her from a dollar store, she was so poorly her color was actually coming away & coloring the water in the cup she was kept in. If anyone could give me some idea if this is treatable or potentially fatal. I put her in a large jar of some of the male's tank water but it made no difference so I assume it's not the water. Please help, she deserves a long happy life after her ordeal before I found her.

[@sofia9127]

she could just be dying from sickness due to terrible conditions she was kept in, while in the dollar store. I had two bettas and both died within days because they were sick. Do not buy from petsmart or other stores that keep them in UNFILTERED and dirty conditions. they are bound to get sick easily and die.

[@wilgarcia1]

from here it looks like the water is just skipping over the filters all together. I would definitely look for a different option for that. Looks great though, Have fun =)

[@thenerdyfishgirl]

Probably going to switch out the cartridges for sponges, seems like the water will go through them better, and it will be a heavily planted tank for me. 😁

[@danl981]

Yes carbon in the filters would not be great with live plants anyways.