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Who else is scrolling through the comments to see what people said about the size of the tank------->
Me too
me, impress on some mistake he does in the videos hehe ando no bady say a thing :P😅
Me
I haven't even watched the video yet lol
LOL Fr it’s so funny
Him: this tank is microscopic! Look at it to the size of my hand!
Also him: *gets three of pretty much the same size*
I think that they where smaller
@@chickennuggies825 yh
I was literally thinking the same thing
I l literally cried when he said I know you guys are gonna think it’s too small but Petco and Petsmart said it wasn’t.
That is way to small
than don't watch the vid
@@FFlickyStick Where watching it just to give advise to him in the comments
Crybaby thinks they’re responsible huh lmao I can tell you don’t care for your fish either except you wanna act professional judging others when you’re too lazy to do it urself
Pet o told me I needed a filter for my beta and told me to buy a shrimp filter for 75$ and a shrimp heater so I said ok and left the store
@@EezoTheChezo your obviously a little kid. Get off the internet bud.
I am happy to see my Betta roaming around in my ten gallon tank after seeing this...
I wouldn’t say that tank is complete useless, it can be use for keeping the fish for couple of days like a temporary shelter when the main tank needs maintenance, but not for long term purpose.
Yes! I think most people should have a separate tank or a container hanging on the edge for injured/sick fish or like you said when a problem happens in the main tank
He could’ve bought 4 10gallon tanks for the price of that lol
Same tbh
Mine is ,in a 30,gal,community tank I'm so glad he's happy
Exactly you are amazing ❤
‘PetSmart says it’s fine’
Me: Of course they are.They want your money.
They need at least 2.5 GALLONS , those small containers don't work so I totally agree
They need at least ten to be happy
daiseqq It’s true
Exactly. Blindly trusting the pet store is such a rookie mistake. And this guy isn't even a rookie!
He already owns aquariums and he *knew* that this was a controversial subject and that people were going to give him comments about it. Yet he chose to get it anyway. What an asshole.
daisee crossland pet”smart”? More like petgivemeallyourmoney
“yes, betta fish could live in a small tank or vase”
me: aww shit here we go again
They can...
For a week😐
Gølden Sunfløwer a betta should never be in anything that small. That defeats the purpose of having the fish haha. Glad you all agree
Lol que the pictures of the bad care with petsmart and petco 😂😂
The like count when this reply was added was 420
an sterling 0 like at 2 moths ago when i was just commenting for fun lol
So he spent 4 dollars on a golden turtle decoration but didn’t want to spend 10 dollars on 2 live plants- I-
In sweden it would be 100 kr
Lol
It would grow to large
It would grow too much
smarter than you. you spent 24/7 on RUclips but can't spend 30 minutes doing your homework or 6 hours in class
"These guys can fit in there."
I can fit in my closet.
Does that mean I wanna live there?
Yes if you whant
iF U REALLY CARE JUST BUY ALL THE Betta's in the store and release them in the wild or just in the sea
Team Cobra OFFICIAL that’s not how it works... bettas can’t live in the sea and they’re use to living on captivity that they won’t survive in the wild
@@ALURAJA dumbest comment I’ve seen in a while
Sure
I love how he says that little tank on the shelf is so small like not even the size of his hand but then he puts 3 Bettas in tanks that small...😂
i knew this would make me mad before i watched it, but- yet here i am
Fr
Tbh I was thinking he was doing one of those bad tank reviews but then I got annoyed when I realized he was gonna use this fr-
Cry me a river
@@kawaiiunicornnugget8110 he didnt use it literally like 3 months later he got his other tanks
@@sjrjfndnyes. 3 MONTHS LATER. so for 3 MONTHS the poor fish had to live in that thing.
It's like putting a human in a shower for their whole lifes, just because they fit doesnt mean that they will be comfortable
Why a showing tho? 😂 I mean I guess lol
Or a bath tub
Closet would be a better word.
They can live like that though my local fish shop have fighter fish living in pint glasses and they a perfectly fine
exactly hes never done research and doesnt deserve all those poor creautures he onws
Paul: "PetSmart says its big enough"
Me: "They also keep them in small cups were at-least 50% die!"
@Orange Juice I have a betta from Petsmart and I have had her for a year
@@dianacornejo541 so far me and rose are 5 months ♥️ and me and Eliza are 3months
@@kaylah1027 I’ve had mine for 5 years
They’re not gonna buy a full 10 gal tank for each, they have dozens of them dumbass
True
Tanks: too small
Influence: bad
Abuse: yes
Hotel: Trivago
Ok why would I trust you over a reputable business
when has pet smart been reliable. Many betta fish there are in bad condition.
The beta fish or in small cups
So it's really bad
Guys it’s his frocking job you idiots
If pet smart says it’s big enough
*its not big enough*
As someone who works at PetSmart, I can agree. My co-workers knew nothing about bettas until I started working there.
The people not the store??
Amara Suanu Honestly just need to find a good Petsmart but most Petsmart are terrible
Y e s
Thank you
I was lucky to get a great employee who owns multiple male betas and a sorority tank. She helped me pick out amazing 5 gallon tanks with low flow filters and heaters. If I’m being honest, any pet store employee can tell you about pets, but I think the ones with personal experience should be the only ones you listen to. It’s a shame so many uneducated people work in departments that deal with living things.
“The box says it’s okay”. Yeah, no shit. They’re trying to sell you it.
This was 3 years ago you were like 8
Lmao 🤣 yeah, poor fish tho 🥺
You’re over there putting bettas in that POS tank when I just set up my 20g planted tank with a heater for my betta. Learn the right way to care for these fish
20g for one beta is too much I have my betta with 4 guppy for 2 years yet none of them died or chase each other/fight. Having a tank 10x bigger than fish doesn’t means ‘better care’ nor having a tank just a bit bigger than the fish is
@@shreyasi5263 friend, having a bigger tank has a direct correlation with longevity for Betta fish. A betta in a 1 gallon tank objectively has a lower quality of life than one in a 10 gallon. Also, 20 gallons is absolutely not "too much" for a Betta. Unless the fish is showing signs of stress, there is no such thing as "too much" space. The minimum tank size for a Betta is 5 gallons.
Also, 2 years? Seriously? Bettas usually live for 5 years, but can even go for up to 7. Nobody is impressed that you did the bare minimum.
You also never said your tank size, but with 4 guppies and a Betta, it should be 10 gallons at the very least. Even then, that's pushing it. Ideally it should be 20 gallons.
You can love your fish to the moon and back, but that means nothing if it's improperly cared for. A Betta stuck in a shitty 2.5 gallon tank doesn't want your love, it wants a bigger tank.
I have a 3 gallon for 1 betta
@@PatrickBateman88 good on you! 2.5 is the minimum for a single Betta (although many sources have changed this to 5 gallons), so 3 isn't ideal but def works. Honestly, I think a 5 gallon would work better (in terms of still being cheap and having adequate space).
The big thing is checking your Betta for signs of stress:
- "pacing" along the sides of the tank in a repetitive fashion
- tears in finnage
- dulled colors
Also with smaller tanks, you gotta check water parameters more often. By water parameters, I mean ammonia + nitrite + nitrate levels in the water (you can find test kits on Amazon and in any pet store; I recommend API brand). These can build up super fast in smaller tanks and, if too high, will result in death via chemical burns.
All in all, I'd say do your research. Nobody who keeps fish starts out knowing everything and preventable deaths happen. A great resource is r/bettafish (which is a subreddit). Very experienced people and happy to give advice! Keep up the good work!
Hope you and your fish are doing well!
Edit: oh also make sure you have a heater. Bettas are very temp sensitive and absolutely need a temp range from 76-80 (ideally 78-80).
Filters are a must, but Bettas like weak flow. A filter that's too powerful can cause them to stress out and nip their fins off.
@@ylvavarynkottir2265 um so you are saying I can build a pond and put 1 single betta and that is not to much space
"Petsmart says its big enough"
*shoots my self*
Imagine living in a bath tub
It's literally worse because he says he knows it's not right but he doesn't care because petco...
Myself*
Kawaii_ Frog does it matter?
bananas70389 exactly 😞
82K: yay fish abuse
9.4K: *actually knows what their doing*
No cycling,No rinsing pebbles and WAY to small for fish
SP665 he didn’t keep the fish in there, he took them out the next day. I’ve watched his channel for years he knows what he is doing.
@@billyschannel997 if he ''knows what he is doing'' why did he buy the damn betta isolation cells in the first place?
Evian RMD for a RUclips video. You can’t figure that out ?
@@billyschannel997 promoting animal abuse for youtube views. nice
I work at a petstore and I would never sell a bettta in a bowl!!! I always recommend at least a 5 gallon to start, bettas enjoy lots of room. And please cycle your tanks first yall 💛
Fr fr
the one i have at home is artificial, So LeTs MaKe ThEm AlL ArTiFiCaL
They lie, this is REALLY not smart. Pectoral also puts hamsters in those tiny critter trails. By believing petco or other pet stores, you are being ignorant and abusive. I’m sorry, but I feel VERY strong about this. Please consider getting five gallon tanks for each of your bettas. Thank you.
Is it fine if my betta lives in a 10G tank?
That's way too big :/
Theres no such thing as a tank “too big” a good environment for a betta would be in a coral reef in the ocean. Theres no “too big” tank. A 10 g is good for one betta im sure.
@@AVGVST_1 that's awesome ,the bigger the better .
Sir Bob they live in fresh water
You realize that Petco/petsmart will tell you anything to get you to spend money. If it wasn’t obvious enough, yes that tank is way too small. Even all 3 of those cups combined would barely be enough for 1 Betta. You should have at least 2.5 gallons for 1 betta.
I’m getting a betta an I’m getting 1 gallon
One of those are like .5
Michael Yes please that's bullshit I work for PetSmart i will tell you how it is and this tanks filter is far too strong for bettas and the artificial plants he got are course and will rip their delicate fins
I got my betta on my 16th birthday, growing up they all stayed in fish bowls and they SEEMED fine lived for like 3 years, so i did the same thing. After a couple of months my poor baby, Swim Shady, was the same size and looked dull and depressed. This passed year, a year after i got him, i got him a 5.5 gallon tank, decorated it with real plants and natural colored gravel, and he grew and just came to life. Hes gotten HUGE and hes so happy and vibrant now. Im so happy hes not in that little bowl anymore 😣
They need a 10 gallon
rule number one of fishkeeping: don’t EVER trust a petsmart employee
Not just fish keeping. It's with all pets. Lol
@@ghostcatt0 except for maybe dogs, they seem to like dogs more than all the other animals there
@@interstatesign ik
I met an peusmart emloyee that told me "You do know that betta should live in 5 gallon tank not a fish ball" and I said "It's for decor plants Im gonna buy 10 gallon next"
Some are pretty knowledgeable but some don’t know shit.
They can see each other that will really stress them out
Yep...i have experienced dis
They can’t see each other it’s fogged over glass on the side
I have my beta in a 30 gallon.
The smallest you should have is a 5 gallon.
Meagan okay 30 gallons tell me you got somet community fish or something that’s a waste of space the max I did for my beta was 10 now I have a 20 and I’ve got some other fish instead of the beta
Meagan omg I loveee parrots! I also looked at your vids, awesome! Thanks for being the person you are.
I think I should be 2.5-3.5 minimum
Amount of water gallons
But I have a 3 gallon tank and it was 100$ and it’s the biggest aquarium in the pet store I was in
I can’t even imagine how bored the fish are😭
All those plants he has are so sharp I just breaks my heart
I could survive in a box a little bigger than my body, doesn't mean I'll like it.
thank you mari pic
FACTS
Agreed
Your right, it’s still abuse to the fish
Thank 👏 you 👏
It's like putting a dog in a single room
Those tanks were hardly bigger then the bloody cups. It's disgusting
You would think someone that is an “expert” in aquatics would know this is horrible for any fish
Yeah
I have 1 betta in a 3.5 gallon. That is the least they should have
@@Twizzy_Mario the least is actually 5 gallon. The best is a 10 gallon with some tank mates like mystery snails.
@K9 Krazyy I have a 10 gallon with a beautiful blue male betta, a yellow lyretail molly, a white molly, and two red and black platys. Listening to this guy in the video talk was awful. He spent on a shit setup what I spent on my tank, all the fish, food, filter, upgraded filter media, and chemicals. 🤔
Hes not an expert. He makes these videos to get views and make money from RUclips.
The middle “plant” is literally going to shank the betta
You make my day better every second every minute every hour and every day
I literally cried when he put away the real plants and used the fake ones
vanessa krikunov I know this vid has like a millions of views but he was like 5 dollars 😳🧐 ima go with my artificial plant theme instead, I’m on a budget 😏
Aidan Lara yeah but live plants are way healthier than fake
_The Crawl Den_ WildLife lol I was being sarcastic, he got so much money from this vid and decided to go with artificial plants after teasing us on getting the real thing.
Me to
vanessa krikunov ikr he is not a good role model for kids because kids are going to thing this is okay. It’s sad 😢
“Petsmart says this is big enough.” Boy petsmart also told me that a fish bowl can hold a red eared slider wtf
Paintedfins no tf they didn’t ! They need they a** beat 😂
There is no way they said that. Like a FUCKING TURTLE CANT LIVE IN A BOWL
huh. the petsmarts that are nearby me refuse service if your tank is too small, and they discourage buying fish bowls
@@skellaberry some pet stores are changing there ways.
Ella Campanelli
Good but only because of the public they probably wouldn’t if no one said anything about the way they treat their animals
You are taking better care of that plastic turtle than the actual fish
Petition to name the golden turtle, “fish abuse”
Your better off getting silk plants not plastic as it can tear betta fish fins and tails
Also you need to make sure if you get male bettas they can't see each other or their gonna be in a constant state of agitation
DuckyThePro because plastic plants are not soft and are very sharp
Lmao good way to make sure if one fish gets sick, they all do
True
Truuuuuuuu
But did they lie 👁👄👁
Yes man cabamm
bahaha so true. and like the bottom fish is getting all the nasty water smh
You should react to 'Planet Fishness' setting up a betta tank
Did he wash the rocks?
Did he wash the big rocks?
Did he was the plants?
Did he get a big enough tank?
Did he get a safe decoration?
Name the turtle: Fish Murder machine :(
Most people in the betta fish hobby call this tank death falls for a reason
mystery Miss a that is so true
im watching ignorance at the moment, ummmm 1k downvotes for a reason
LJ that's not the only reason why
LJ a wile ago I was going to buy this tank luckily my mom stopped me and told me to research about the tank and know my fish lives happy in a 5g
LJ exactly that's why we do what is best for them and worry about the fish before the beauty
watching this was like watching a really, really slow train wreck
Where the conductor is also very slow
92 k : yay fish abuse
11 k : actually know what their doing
@@certifiedbruhmoment85 Yep :/
Yea..
I just disliked, 12k atm
@@bgc3864 they're talking about the like to dislike ratio :/
Angel _ oops
It need real plants
Rocks need to be cleaned
Sand is the best for bettas
Way to small for the betta fishes
(Need 10gal at least for those 3 maybe 20 idk)
I didn’t see a filter but idk
Also they need a certain temp and PH
Needs softer decor because betta fishes are pretty delicate
Plants (fake & real) needs to be soft and no sharp edges
That gold turtle could possibly cut the bettas
A single betta could be fine with 5 gal
He could get a 10-20 gallon (preferably 15-20) and put dividers in it for the three fish
*doesnt wash the rocks or plants* 😶 there’s so much wrong with this video
Dallas Parker well fish need bacteria to live to the fullest.Ever seen a fish the size of a softball?I didn’t think so.
muffin time I’ve seen fish bigger than my arm in an aquarium
Ya i know i was just saying that they actually need bacteria
muffin time it says right on the packaging to wash their rocks and decorations. It’s harmful for fish, sure they’ll probably be fine but you still need to wash them. You don’t know what could’ve gotten on the decorations. That’s all I was trying to say
Very cool,kanye
You could name the golden turtle "Torture" which is exactly what you are doing to those poor bettas you are going to buy!
Yes, bettas can live in small containers for several years, but they wont live a happy and healthy live. Imagine yourself living in a closet for your entire life. Yes, you probably wouldn't die, but your quality of living would be so poor you wish you were dead. I know you care about those betta fish otherwise you wouldn't have bought an expensive tank like the one you did in the video. Please consider returning that tank and getting a simple 10 gallon tank for $10 dollars at Petco and buying little dividers so the fish wont harm each other. I recommend getting ones from this website: www.lifewithpetsgci.com/store/p3/10_Gallon_Tank_Dividers.html
That would bring your total to about $30 but with much happier fish!
You could even buy an additional sponge filter and heater which would be about $20 and then you would have those fish in little paradises.
Thank you for reading and please try to give those fish the best life possible :)
Leah man this tank just this one mind you the filter sucks the bettas down the filter there are photos of bettas cut in half at the bottom of the filter also of dead bettas in the bottom of other betta tanks because they got sucked in to the other betta tank they should stop selling this tank
Leah my betta fish is in a 5 gallon now front tank and I think that is a good name
Preach, I mean if he did actually do his research instead of putting the question in google and taking the first Wikipedia answer he got instead of looking deeper into it then he would realize that betas would be happier in larger spaces
OOOMMMAGGOOOOD, HE DIDNT EVEN WASH THE GRAVEL!!!!!
That golden turtle gets better treatment than the fish😭😢
“They say it’s big enough”
Me: your wasting your time and money.
Gølden Sunfløwer and three fish
And three poor Betta fishies!,!!
YES THEY CAN SURVIVE BUT THAT DOESNT MEAN THEY ENJOY IT!!!
and the fact that you said “i know i’m gonna get comments” means that you’re aware of it yet you don’t care. you could’ve gotten a way bigger tank for the price you spent buying all of that. plus small tanks are terrible to clean since they get dirty so fast and !!! your fish would die younger !!!!
don’t you want your fish to be happy?
and also just because petsmart said it’s safe and okay doesn’t mean anything. they would say anything to get you to buy their products.
he only cares about the views
Brooo chill he’s just doing this for the viewssss.... he doesn’t rlly mind if his fish is happy because all he care is profiting. The world is full of evil.
@@casanova5191 and he should be called out for it
Guys, he has changed. He isn't *as* bad.
almond milk true
1:14 when you watch you sibling get in trouble
Very great video on what not to do for your betta!
This concept is cool. Only if it was a 5gallon each ):
Not even just that Bettas can't be around eachother
Like the slider thingies are to flimsy and they can kill themselves In attempts to kill eachother
@@la9471 males can't but females can if they get along well enough and have enough space
@Rose and commanderwolf Animate 2.5 gallons is minimum good enough, 5 gallon and bigger is optimal. Personally, I have a 10 gallon for my betta
@@la9471 no they won't.
Bettas🙂
2.5 gallon plus tank❌
Heater❌
Filter🙂
Wash rocks and plants❌
Safe silk or soft rubber plants ❌
Wow
YYYAAASSSSS!
I feel like alot or people just buy these fish for videos and dont care much about the fish after it's so annoying
Your LATEEE
The betta check list 👏
Silk plants so they don’t wreck their fins ❌
When he spilled water on the power strip I CANT
Question, would an overflow tank cause bacterial cross contamination?
Yes. Yes it would.
4:35 “that’s literally microscopic”. It’s the same size as each individual section in the tank he got
No they are bigger
"We a on a budget"
*Put back his live plant for a artifical plant
BRUHHH
and then he buys another bag of rocks which he doesn't even use.....
EXACTLY!! This guy pisses me off so much. Im ten years old and know more about bettas than he does. I have a fantastic 5.5 gallon tank that I bought for 30 DOLLARS. The only reason I don’t have live plants yet is because I’m a begginer in betta fish keeping, and would like to focus on keeping my betta alive first. I plan to get real plants in about three months
I Literally died when he did that
@@iloveanimals9944 I hope you have been able to get live plants but if not trust me, it will be way better. The live plants will actually help keep your betta alive. They really require no maintenance (as long as you get ones catered towards your setup but java ferns and anubis are the best to start with) but your betta will be happy to have hiding places and something to swim through. Plus even if you end up loosing your betta your plants will still be there if you decide to get another one
@@iloveanimals9944 Ayyyyye i'm 12 and i know more too 😒
The saddest part was when he said “ I know I’m going to get comments that this is too small, but imma go with petco and petsmart”
This was 3 years ago
@@jorgerojas147 and betta fish live 5-8 years.
@@Quinn2406 not in this kind of environment they don’t ):
@@_apsis sadly☹️
I like how he things people who are just trying to get money are right and not thousands of people and professionals who disagree
It's like instructions on how not to house your bettas.
Umm the artificial plants that you got there kind of spiky and they can rip your beta fishes fins
Rose Berry I agree. I’ve seen so many comments on this video from people trying to tell him that the tank are wayyy too small and the plastic pointy plants are bad for their fins and he didn’t rinse off any of the rocks or plants....he hasn’t responded to anyone and just ignores them all.....so my guess he doesn’t give a shit about the fish just cares about making views.....which is sad. He’s spreading misinformation and bad practices to his young audience too.
@@kaley4788 people still keep goldfish in fricking fishbowls and clearly as u said this random moron doesn't care a tiny fucking bit about his fish's lives
Imagine living in a tank that's twice as big as u like that the actual fuck
@@kaley4788 -He's 17. Give him a break.
@@tiyabasilio8883 He is a 17 year old with access to the internet. He could have done some 10 minute research before he tortured 3 betta fish. I'm 13 and understand basic animal care. His ego shouldn't matter more than the wellbeing of many animals
I'm 11 and I know that IS FISH ABUSE you can't change my mind
Wow For 3 years. I see you again
Because of Aquarium Info
In face book.
It's nice to see you /Ang your videos🥳
I love your videos their the best I’m so part of your family
bruh the irresponsibility learn before you do something like this
Rosie Rivera bruh the immaturity learn before u comment something like this.
Couch Potato at least his comment isn’t torturing a live creature... this video makes me feel bad for any fish this guy keeps.
thosedumbguys he isn’t torturing the fish he obviously cares about them or Lunas tank would be dirty and he spent a lot of money keeping it comfortable for the fish and he even asked experts for their advice and they said that it was ok
thosedumbguys you do Know that he doesn’t do this anymore (I think tell me if I’m wrong)
thosedumbguys torturing a live creature holy fuck get a grip on reality
Him:(Puts rocks in without rinsing)
Me:😭🔫
ɴᴏ ᴊᴜsᴛ ɴᴏ...
MEGHAN WALKER - STUDENT ikr
He didn’t even cycle the water
He knows what he does, just cause he didnt film it doesnt mean he didnt do it
Makyn Childers he still needs to have 5 gallons for each betta. That’s the minimum. Plus, there is no live plants.
So sad. My betas are each in a community tank happy with room to swim and feel free! These tanks are cruel!
He literally showed a picture of it saying it's OK its better than a vase like the pic said
@@hiimgabe5754 lmao, do proper research google literally tells you snails sleep for 42-78 hours every day. Just because they can fit in a tank doesn’t mean it’s healthy for them it’s also terrible for their own happiness. Stuff yourself under your bed and try staying there for your life
I would only put 1 fish in there but I would cut a square in between each cube but big enough so it can fit through each
that whole thing is a betta fish torture chamber. you should always use silk plants in a betta tank because any type of plastic, hard or soft, will destroy your fish's fins. betta fish also need a tank of AT LEAST 2.5 gallons which is even still too small, a 5 gallon is preferred
About to say the same thing
10 gallon is also ideal
yes thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got mine in a 3 gallon and he loves it. He swim all over n does tricks for me. Wen I was younger I seen them in bowls n last up to 6 years n healthy as hell. It all depends how well they're taken care of.
They recommend 2.5 for breathing room. Look it up
Think bettas are beautiful fish? Want to get one as a pet? ALWAYS do your own research first. Google appropriate housing, care, and feeding for ethical animal treatment. Give your pet the best care you can give it, and don't lie to yourself if you are unable to provide adequate care.
0:52 "I already know I'm getting comments that these are too small, but right there it says it's not too small. So I'm gonna go with PetSmart, and PetCo, and any pet stores' rules and get this sucker for the betta fish."
I just have to point out that you know better, but you chose to go for an inadequate tank for your own convenience while ignoring the bettas' well-being.
Relying on the advice of a chain pet store like PetSmart or PetCo is unwise, mainly because they just want to make money. Just because a pet store sells it doesn't mean it's ok. They sell sand for reptile terrariums, which can cause impaction in smaller reptiles. They sell goldfish as feeders for Oscars, for example, when goldfishes are high in fat (leading to fatty liver disease) and thiaminase (which destroys Vitamin B1, causing vitamin deficiencies in your fish). Pet store products (or any stores' products) don't pass an ethics test before getting put on the shelf. Just because someone is selling you something, does not mean that they want the best for you. They want your money.
This tank has a lot of problems, mainly:
- Water volume too small. The minimum size to maintain good water quality and swimming space is 2.5 for one fish. Most people wouldn't recomment below 5 gallons for a single betta. This set up grants each fish a meager 0.7 gallons.
- Stress from multiple bettas. The connecting walls between each compartment is clear, so that the fish will be able to see each other at all times. This can contribute to stress from over-flaring, shred fins, or fin-biting behavior (where a fish bites its own fins out of stress and frustration).
- Shared water. Given the above stress factors, it's highly likely that the fish will develop diseases or contract infections/parasites. Additionally, given that the fish share water, if one fish gets sick, they all get sick.
PLEASE LEARN ABOUT A PET BEFORE YOU GET IT, RESEARCH ITS NEEDS, AND DO THE BEST YOU CAN!
Danica Wells you are so right I was thinking the exact same thing it just isn't safe or health they probably died within 2 weeks maximum 1 month
Danica Wells also did he even clean the gravel??
iDrVoid Pretty much every stage is contentious. Plastic plants? Not ideal, silk or even better, live, are preferable. I doubt he's feeding quality pellets, live, or frozen. Probably the crap pet store pellets. No gravel rinse... Etc.
The worst part is that he's willfully ignorant. It would be less jarring if he got all this stuff, later learned his Bettas had less than ideal living conditions, and improved their setup. But we know that's not the case. He knows it's wrong but he goes, "Meh, whatever."
It is pretty depressing good luck to your betta bet their dead already smh
Danica Wells
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bestie the least you could’ve done for the fish if buy them a live plant since you’re sticking them in a 2 gallon tank 😐
People do know they need 5 gals right. They also like tank mates and the size he’s using is my injured/quarantine thank🤷♂️
yo imagine living in a refrigerator box your whole life, with some food. that's how those bettas are gonna feel.
Priya k
think about what you just said.... just think about it
What the fuck only human has intelligent to realize though but the fish don't have super intelligent but they have brain use your mind🖕
@@priyak3337 point is...the tank is too small.
Honestly I’d be OK because I’ll never know what the outside world is so I think that the fridge is the biggest place on earth
They can survive in 1 gallon if water. And online said it to he should it. He knows what he is doing so stop wasting your time on hate comments
Dude this is the second video I’ve watched from you. I can tell you really love fish, but man from what I’ve seen and read you haven’t really educated yourself on really anything aquatic. It’s really important that you do your own research on this stuff from multiple websites. People watch this who aren’t very well educated on fish which is totally fine but a lot of times they watch to become more educated so in order for people to start taking better care of their fish you need to take the extra step to know what you’re doing. Hope you take these comments into consideration and make a change otherwise you seem like a cool dude.
Skye Haines you are 1 of the few people who did not insult but informed
Hank
Betta and waterfalls, bad idea.
Hes changed and he knows lots about fish
Love your videos ! 💗
Great torture device!
This tank is very dangerous. Not only is it too small, but bettas can fit through the slots, get trapped inbetween, or get into another's tank. Just because the box says it's big enough, doesent mean it is.
It's a cool idea if they would make it bigger, and safer.
But in all honesty it'd be a cute plant only aquatic terrarium.
They don't get stuck at all. I had bettas in the same tank but, I ended up moving them to 5 gallon tanks because the waterfall tanks are way too small.
Ok. That doesent mean it can't happen though. Some people have had that happen.
Lexi's Veggie Food there’s a clear top on each tank
Really? $50 for THAT? I got a 20 gallon starter kit that basically came with everything, plants, filter, heater, even a net, for $75 on Amazon. Sadly, Orion passed away on Sunday, but dang he loved it. If you put bettas in that thing they'll be miserable. I understand that some people can't afford the same things other people can, but seriously! You could've at least gotten them their own 5 gallon tanks.
Sorry to hear that your fish died :(
Patchwork The Noodle sorry about your fish. I had one betta and I got got another tank set up and ready. (took 3 months) then I went on eBay with intention to buy a laptop but I got interested in fish was only going to buy one. Ended up buying 3 so I went to Walmart spend a lot more than I would like to admit. They arrived in the mail today Beautiful 2 male and 1 female.
@@thecrazycowgirl338 good for you! I hope they do well.
He is now much better than before
Anyone else watching Paul’s old videos in 2020
I tried that. Killed some of my fish. Which btw, none of these are suitable for bettas. I know it says on the box that it's suitable for them, but let's be honest, petsmart and petco will say anything so you would buy there products and most of the time, they don't know what they are doing and are usually just looking for quick money you also should have washed everything (including the artificial plants which rips betta fins.) And the water flow is not suitable for bettas. I'm probably going to get alot of hate for this but I don't care.
I never heard workers at the petco near me say anything like that
I’ve used this same setup I’ve never had a problem
Bruh I don't even know Yes, you may have had this tank for a while. But no, this is abuse. Each betta fish needs atleast 2.5 gallons to thrive, also a heater and a filter. Good luck having a betta fish for much longer.
bettas thrive BEST in 10 gallons. I moved my boy Bucky over to his ten gallon today. They need to thrive, not just survive. You’re borderline abusing your fish by keeping them in that.
Just like tiny tails,tiny fails, torture tails, etc for hamsters
You should make the turtle something like "Betta fish need at least 2.5 gallons".
They need 5 gallons or 10 gallons
@@mrstroodley 3 gallons is fine tho
@@illfated6942 "even less than 2 gallon are fine".. this is came from Betta Keeper from South east asia and won several betta contest..
@@rezaalanshari1587 really?
@@illfated6942 Yeah, did you even realize that only Westerner are the one who said "minimum was 5 gallon, minimum was 2.5 gallon, minimum was 10 gallon".. You can search betta collector in Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia, most of em keep their High Quality betta only using 20x20x15 cm.. it's less than 1 gallon..
I know those are small tanks for a betta but it's better then the cup they were in at Petsmart.
dude.. even though this was from two years ago, I still find this agonizing to watch. I agree with most everyone in this comment section; do your research on PROPER betta fish care before going out and impulse buying a tank like that simply to have more fish. Bettas are such beautiful creatures and they're marketed in an entirely contrary way to what they actually deserve, and this video is proof of that. I learned the hard way after keeping two bettas prior to my third and fourth betta currently that bettas deserve 2.5 gallons at MINIMUM. The tank, decor, and everything about this setup is not suitible for one, not even three betta (the setup for the seperate filtered 1.5 gallon was not suitible either). The takeaway for anyone watching this video should be to do your research on your potential pet//aquarium fish//setup, etc.. before going out and buying what is marketed as 'ideal' for any fish, including betta. fish deserve loving homes too, and you can easily give it to them with the right amount of research and sense to know and care enough to provide them with what they need to live an excellent life.
@Finnthefish8888 Tank keeper /gamer indeed it is, my friend.
Actually I have fish and a dog, and I would say taking care of fish is harder than a dog, because you can't trust anybody. Not petco, not petsmart, not petsupplies plus. Nobody
I really feel bad for these fishes, I mean they are so wonderful, they deserve a bigger living environment. I swear, when I will purchase my first Beta, I will keep it in at least a 10 gallon tank !
@@crossedberry6198 Thanks ! I didn't know that. Well I will definitely do my research !
@@crossedberry6198 you need to do some research 😂 not true at all. Yea some varieties have trouble swimming and shouldn’t be purchased like I’d never buy a dumbo eared betta because they have horrible swim capabilities. But bettas don’t just magically start growing fins because they have space. That’s stupid. A plakat would use every inch of a 20 gallon and be very happy about it
@@caseymoore4759 that’s good to know I am buying my first one soon and my tank is 20 gallons
@@kyrenschlamp8161 we just setup 2 10 gallon aquascapes the last month. One is for a plakat and the other is a normal half moon which has medium sized fins. Nothing to big to hinder him swimming. But we are already planning to redo the scapes in about a year and upgrade to 15-20 gallon cubes for a bit more creative freedom when it comes to scaping. Right now my plakat is in with 6 endlers, 3 otos, 2 nerite snails and about 10 shrimp (mix of amano and cherry) it’s an amazing tank if I do say so myself haha
I mean at the pet store some of them sit there for months not getting bought and they live in a small container so I mean you know
Also please sub to me im so close to 300 subs
Technically speaking, you could live in a bowl too.. Keep a betta in an aquarium 😛
I’m getting a betta soon ^^ and I’m watching loads of betta videos lol
Then take this as a lesson on what not to do.
Your a good you tuber I watch you almost everyday keep making more videos cause I love them❤🙂🙃
1. pet stores are most likely wrong.
2. The boxes are wrong alot of the time!
3. Do your OWN resurch
4. Bowls are to small
5. THEY NEED 10G MINIMUM!
6. this is overall verry dangurous to use this tank!
7. PLASTIC PLANTS WILL RIP THEIR FINS!
I SAID THIS BEFORE BUT, THEY NEEEEEEDDDD A LARGER TANK Q0G MINIMUMMMM!!
Donny7704 animal jam it depends. Long finned varieties need 5 gallons, wild type bettas and the female bettas and short finned varieties really do best in 10 gallons and up.
Chico the Human well long finned bettas as in rosetails and dumbos yes they do best in a 5g but they also shpuldnt be breed becouse of their disability. blind bettas should be kept in smaller tanks also. females and plakets should have a 15g a normal male halfmoon crowmtale veiltail ect need 10+
Leen Unknown Its really sad that they even make betta tanks when they are all to small.
Yes!! Good job for doing your research unlike him! I agree that they should have 10 gallon minimum too, they use up all the space they have. Plus they need heaters and filters to cycle the tank and keep it at a tropical temperature. My bettas thrived at 80 degrees and 82.
nick910ish w I agree that people need to do plenty of reasurch before getting any pet. sadly its hard to find sources in the usa that support the 10g minimum.
(I feel like you are someone from fka)
I was writing a response to beg you to please upgrade your betta from this awful tank, and am so glad to see you did! Thank you! I am glad you took the comments to heart and did right by your fish =) this tank is honestly very cruel. It provides little space, and these fish are very inquisitive and like having space to explore, and things to check out. Sometimes males cna get their fins stuck between the flowing sections as well. Over all it pains me seeing these in the petsmart I work in, and the people who think these tanks, and a betta living under a year is perfectly fine and normal. I love my bettas, and seeing how happy they are in their 5 gallon tanks and swimming all around happily just makes my day.
makes me happy to know he upgraded. it pissed me off when i first went to petsmart and saw the tank
txferretgirl shut up and Finnish please but good point
Oh good, now I can finish the video without guilt and delete my rage comment lmao
I want to comment on the opportunity you were given. Did you make a video of this training? I 💚bettas!
Hi God bless all of y'all and always know that God and his son Jesus both love all of y'all in Jesus mighty name I pray Amen.
Dude.
Tiny living space? Fake plants? You’ve made betta fish hell. You probably didn’t know any better, but please do your research before you get a pet!
Pet store employees lie to you. They are trained to and will likely be fired if they don’t. You can’t always trust them implicitly.
Betta fish need WAY more space than that; also, they don’t like too much water movement so the overflow system isn’t good for them.
They also need a heater as they are tropical fish that need a temperature of 70-75 degrees (if not more)
@@shrekscumslut1341 72-80 F
I'm glad to see people who know how take care of betta, everyone seems to trust betta can live in a half gallon
(Sorry for my english i'm french)
He doesn’t have any idea
Idk much about Bettas but dont they need at least 2.5 gallons or is it 5 gallons?
@@notpasta202 "At least" it's 2.5, but i think it's a little small, but bigger is the tank, longer your fish will live (i have a 6.6 gallon)
Dude.... that’s like a 3-4 gallon tank max. For like $50
You could get a 10gallon, filter and heater for that much....
YizTheGreat I won a 5 to 10 gallon at pet smart with cool glow gravel I just need to buy a filter,food,and goldfish.It was under 30 so that's good
LITGAMER 7 no goldfish,goldfish require a minimum of 40gal FOR ONE
YizTheGreat haters goin hate
Goldfish have much larger tanks requirements. Educate yourself before getting live animals.
Big City Bettas boi shut the hell up.Who do you think to say educate yourself.Boi
Paul: perfect Dog: owa
That's impressive.
Yo this tank is like actually disgustingly small; of course the pet stores aren’t going to advise you against buying their own products.
Because they can't grow the balls to tell you how to actually care for pets so they don't lose money. But you know kill as many animals as you want right?
Dear god get rid of that thing! Get a 20 gal w 2 dividers heater and 3 sponge filters some air hose a 3 piece air distriburer and a good pump. Then each fish has more then enough room proper filtration and heat also be safe from any harm them death traps cause
NICHOLAS MONTERROSO not true I have kept males in divider tanks with no problem at all. Bettas are my specialty. I have done a lot of research before I started breeding them.
NICHOLAS MONTERROSO also the thing that stresses them out is seeing each other but after a time they get use to each other and are fine but they have dividers that come with blind panels.
Breeding has different rules since bettas have so many fry, it's hard to find space for them all. When just keeping bettas as pets, you probably shouldn't use dividers. There's a reason why most bettas in divided tanks hang around the dividers, it's because they can smell the other fish in the tank.
Zerroa Bear With the size thing they don't need a large tank they can live in really small areas. My pet store sells them in wine glasses and they are fine... I did research in the rainforest's they grew up in mud pockets. So If they sold those in stores He doesn't need a 20 gallon! His Fish are fine
Just because of Jordyn Personally I'd never keep a betta in less than a ten gallon. 1) Bettas are very prone to diseases, and it's easier to keep those diseases in check with a bigger tank because water parameters are easy to check and adjust. 2) They lived mostly in rice patties in the wild, not "mud pockets". These are very shallow but can stretch for miles and miles. Besides, this point is mostly null since wild bettas and domestic "show" bettas are almost nothing alike. 3) Bettas have really big fins from years of breeding them to be like that. It's hard for them to move in smaller spaces and this can cause any number of deformities with their fins.
These are all just things to think about :)
This dude be given fish a good home