I Bought a Betta Fish
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2020
- Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! I am so excited to share my pet adventure with you all. In this week's video I go to Pet Smart in search of the perfect pet companion. I hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I did when making and editing it.
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UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Quite some time ago I made major changes to my bettas environment. He has a much larger tank, a heater, a filter, places to hide and live plants. Fleetwood is doing very well :)
Just a reminder to some people who I have seen comment on this video. Remember to be kind always. If you are preaching fair and proper treatment of an animal, coming on someone's video and using slurs and hateful words really detracts from the point you are trying to make. In addition, I do appreciate those who gave genuine, helpful advice.
That’s great, I would love to see an updated video if that’s possible
Do an update video!! Im glad you took everyone's advice!
Please make a video on it it will make me feel much better!
We love a queen who learns 👏
Im really glad to hear that. The Betta will have a much better life now. I was about to comment to give the betta a bigger tank with filter and heater. I don't like when people hate on beginner fish keepers and just "yell" at then about them doing wrong.
Please put him into a real aquarium. Actually keeping fish is a very timeconsuming hobby and they need to be well cared for. This bowl is way too tiny for him to swim in and he doesn't have any hiding space or live plants. Please do your research!
Yes thank you I nearly died watching this and I didnt want to say anything so
Poor betta i think that made me crazy
It’s a fuxking fish that’s going to die eventually stfu
Well I mean if you can’t properly keep care of another living thing then don’t get it in the first place
@Today4Real Mansur *they’re, but I completely agree because they evolved specifically for 1.5 gallon tanks
We can all tell you haven’t done any research. You dont even know if its a male or female.
Most people don’t do research when randomly buying a fish from a pet store
@@Ffygjjccdffhb I do! :)
Oh I do. Before I got my black skirt tetras, I did a week of reaserch
Just because it’s a small animal and not something like a dog that doesn’t mean you can treat it like an accessory. It’s a living animal that needs a proper space and proper things to keep it alive. PLEASE give him a better life and I’m hoping this is only temporary
If you can pick up your tank while it’s full of water, it’s too small.
Powerlifter: so that means this 20 gallons to small:(?
😂just a joke
what if your a weight lifter?
Wait my ten gallons too small for my betta!?
@@sjrjfndn no a 10 is perfect for a betta.
@@James-yv1qq that was sarcasm
He needs 5 gallons minimum, hiding spots, filter and heater if your house is cold. You also need to cycle your tank. Betta bites ( dried up fly larvae) or blood worms are ideal. You also need a lid so he doesn't jump out ( which he probably will). Good luck with your fish.
Bettas live around 3-5 years so I just want to make sure he lives a happy life :)
khricket no 2.5 or 3.5 tank is the minimum
@Rødris27 but that’s bare minimum that’s still not recommended for space.
Actually you dont need 5 gallons Thank you very much They need up to 3 Gallons they dont like very big spaces I have a 3 gallon whith 1 betta and 2 snails and they have been doing well And he hasn't died My last Betta Lived up to 1year and my cousin Had hers up to 2 years and almost 3 Now her Betta Lives in a Dollar Store Bin whith a Plant My Betta is in a LED tank Whith multiple colors and they Dont need A heater Or a filter Personally I have a Valcano Bubbler And It works Just fine if you choose to have a bubbler or heater They might die Mine is a very small Bubbler just to give oxygen and he has 2 live plants that Also works too So do your REASEARCH before you have the Nerve To go on people's videos And tell them this and That!
XD they don’t like big spaces, no filter, and no heater that shit made me laugh XD
Hi, your betta is beautiful! Please be aware that bettas, like all pets, have a minimum set of basic care requirements. In order to thrive, bettas need a minimum of a 3.5 gallon tank with a heater and filter. This is the smallest volume of water that can effectively hold a nitrogen cycle, meaning that it can sustain a sufficiently large population of beneficial bacteria to convert ammonia released by his food and poop into nitrites, and then turn the nitrites into nitrates, which can then be removed with frequent partial water changes. I recommend considering these upgrades as many fish diseases result from improper water parameters that suppress their immune system making them more susceptible to illness and makes it harder for them to fight illnesses. Please consider researching about bettas & if you have any other questions I’d love to help! You will also need to get an API Water Test Kit to test the water weekly. The API Water Test Kit is a necessity when keeping fish. Cycling an aquarium is crucial to the health of your fish and should be done before getting your fish because it can take weeks to complete. I also don’t recommend using those feeding blocks when you go on vacation because that will cause major ammonia and nitrite spikes and will severely harm your fish. If you’re going to be gone, just have someone come feed him once a day or every other day, he will be fine. I feed my bettas 3-4 pellets, twice a day usually but that can vary from betta to betta. While you’re on vacation, you can have a friend or family member come over and feed him.
I really like the New Life Spectrum betta pellets! They’re really healthy for bettas because they don’t have BHA or BHT which are preservatives in many betta and fish food that are known to cause tumors and cancer. ZooMed betta pellets have lots of meals in them and isn’t a very good, well rounded betta food. A bettas stomach is a little bigger than the size of their eye so 3-4 pellets is plenty for a little betta. Bettas at pet store are usually really young so I would feed him 2-3 pellets, twice a day. Just make sure you don’t over feed him. You will know if he ate too much because his stomach will be bloated. Their stomach should be slightly plump right after eating then back to normal by their next meal. And bettas always act like their hungry, if you put food in there he will eat it even if he just ate 10 pellets lol. Also, never leave food in their tanks for more than 15 minutes if they don’t eat it, it can cause ammonia spikes.
I also really like the Seachem Prime water conditioner because you only need to use 3 drops per gallon so it lasts awhile.
Petsmart has a 3.5 gallon aquarium for $19.99 and it’s good, basic starter kit. You still would need to buy a heater, gravel (I like Seachem Flourite), etc.
Live plants are also ideal because they’re natural and help with taking out nitrates. Now that doesn’t mean you can skip water changes or tank cleanings if you have live plants, it’s just an extra benefit.
And when you get a new tank, in the instructions it says to change the filter cartridges monthly... that is very bad and filter cartridges should rarely ever be changed. In the filter cartridge, there is a massive amount of beneficial bacteria that is housed there. Beneficial bacteria can grow on any surface, but the filter cartridge is where you want it to grow. If your filter cartridge gets dirty, swish it in some tank water (preferably from a water change) and make sure you test your water with the test kit so you know the nitrogen cycle didn’t “crash” from loosing too much beneficial bacteria.
When cleaning your tank, don’t clean everything and change the water completely. You get rid of all the beneficial bacteria. I know many new fish keepers do full tank cleanings and completely take apart their tanks and clean it which is a big mistake. That can shock and stress the fish more than is necessary. It is a good idea to get an aquarium siphon to help clean your tank. It’s easy to use and makes water changes and tank cleanings so much easier. You can also gravel vacuum the gravel with it to get extra debris out of the gravel. A quick clean of the glass, a vacuuming of the gravel, and changing the water is a basic weekly tank cleaning. Every few months you might have to do a deep clean. I deep clean my tanks every 6 months and that’s when I do a big water change, really clean the gravel, clean the filter, etc. you just have to be careful not to shock the fish or “crash” the nitrogen cycle. Oh and don’t ever use soap when cleaning anything in your aquarium, it’s highly toxic and is hard to rinse it out fully. There are safer chemicals to use in the unlikely instance you would need to clean your aquarium to that extent.
And next time your have to move your betta, please acclimate them, not acclimating fish can put them into shock. Please don’t put the first cup or bag water from the pet store into the fish’s new tank. You don’t know what is in that water or how bad the parameters are. The best thing you can do is gently pick him up with your hands and place him into his new tank. Most people aren’t comfortable using their hands so you can use a net, you just run the risk of damaging his fins and slime coat which will regenerate, it just makes them more susceptible to illness for a short period of time. But since you shouldn’t be moving him around much, using a net twice a year for major tank cleanings shouldn’t harm him.
Going from a betta cup, just take a net and put it over a bowl then pour him into the net, lift him up and place him into his new tank. If you’re moving him from one tank to another, just scoop him up with the net and move him over.
Fish are awesome, but they are by no means beginner, low-maintenance pets. Honestly, I would say a dog or cat is easier to care for than a single betta fish. Now I know you are allergic to them, I would just not recommend fish or classify any fish as cheap, beginner, or easy to care for. Especially because you shouldn’t get the fish the same day you setup your tank because you have to cycle it. With a cat, you get the cat, the litter box, litter, food, water, bowls, a brush, and a few toys and that will start you off with having a cat. Now you will eventually need more items for the cat, but you’re able to get the cat same day. I have spent more money on my bettas and fish’s basic care in the past 2 years than my cats’ basic care in the past 3 years tbh. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask, I’m more than willing to help!
Hi! I was just wondering if it's ok if I keep my betta in a 2 gallon i just got a male betta 4 days ago and he looks way more better now.. he has a filter and plants and hideouts is that ok? Or do I have to upgrade ♡
Traci Sam A 2 gallon would work well for now! Ideally you would get a 3.5 gallon tank or larger, but as long as you’re keeping up with water changes (and not over feeding or leaving leftover food in the tank), your betta should do okay. I would personally do 2 water changes a week or more because less water volume means less room for error and a higher chance of ammonia spikes. Just make sure his tank is very clean and water parameters are stable! Eventually I would look into getting a bigger setup, but I know aquariums can be pricey so you have a little time to plan for it and save up!
@@sophiawitman9931 thank you so much. And I was just wondering do I clean the whole tank? Cause its getting kinda dirty... ( but tysm for replying I really Appreciate it.)
Traci Sam If it’s getting dirty, I would do a large water change (50-75%) and clean the gravel (or sand) if you have a siphon. Take an old rag and rinse it with really warm water to remove any extra soap then clean the glass(inside and out). If you need to, rinse the hides and any fake plants to remove debris or algae(don’t use soap!). Test the water parameters every 2-3 days for a week or so to make sure you didn’t shock the nitrogen cycle. A deep clean like that should be done every month or two in a 2 gallon tank because small tanks get dirty, faster. Twice weekly water changes of 25-30%, cleaning the glass (inside and out), and a weekly gravel vacuuming should do! Also, I would highly recommend an aquarium siphon if you don’t already have one. You can use it to just change water or to vacuum the debris out of the gravel.
Thanks bro, I saw the miserable tank in the thumbnail and my heart broke
Girl I just bought a betta fish today and it’s not that hard to ask a worker what is appropriate for the fish. I actually learned a lot from the worker on how to care for my fish (his name is fuego lol) I urge you to go back to the pet store and get new supplies and please make sure you let the fish get use to the water don’t just pour him in the tank
I suggest not getting advice from the workers. They don't know anything abt bettas. Instead, do months of research before.
@@leopardsightsteacup5062 some workers do know and tell customers the correct information, cause some of them actually care, but yes still do research
"Omigod he ate it!!!"
You put the food in there....what did you expect to happen?
U need learn about fish.
Im sorry but your betta needs a bigger tank atleast 5 gallons :((( and a filter and heater as well, its recommended that you cycle the tank first, good luck hope you consider these suggestions
2.5 at smallest but yes I agree
We live in an age where the entirety of human knowledge is available in the palm of your hand through your smartphone, including all the knowledge you need to ensure your betta has a happy life. And yet you still can't be arsed to research what it takes to keep a life like that. Shame on you, you monster.
Please do your research, the minimum size tank is 3 gallons, although I recommend five, you should NEVER put a fish into a tank the day you get the tank, you have to cycle it. I recommend using bacteria in a bottle but food works too. I also always recommend live plants, it isn’t something that you HAVE TO get, but I really recommend it. With regards to food a recommend changing the food you feed your fish every once in a while, so the fish doesn’t get bored of it, although I think it’s only the case with some fish. the best foods are pellets and bloodworms, you must be very careful when feeding as it’s easy for your fish to get overweight. And those are just the basics but please do your research before buying any pet. You wouldn’t put a Chihuahua in a tiny cage because it fits inside of it, right? It’s the same for fish. I’m not hating I just think people really need to understand that a fish is also a live animal, you must treat it like one :) good luck! ;)
Hi so I’m sorry if I sound mean I don’t mean to I just wanna give u some info!!!😁😁😁so ur betta needs at least a 3 gallon and I would recommend something with a filter or a air stone. Also ur betta needs somewhere to hide or at least like a little plant, AND THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT u need a cover because ur betta can jump I had a bowl like that my first time and I went to go to the store and betta jumped out and died....but love him and you!!!!😁😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is making me cringe
Any time you buy ANY kind of animal you should never say "by no means I had no idea what I'm doing" I honestly do not understand why some people think it's okay to go and buy a living animal without doing any research...
“He’s thriving!”
In the smallest bowl with nothing but gravel??
yep definitely thriving
That poor fish is definitely already dead
Ell Rog that’s what I saiddddd lmfao
HE NEEDS A CYCLED 5 GALLON TANK WITH LIVE PLANTS, A HEATER AND A FILTER!!! PLS DONT GET AN ANIMAL IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF IT 💔💔💔
I’m so glad you’ve gotten more knowledgeable on caring for a Betta. Every second of this video made me cringe from the non-cycled tank, to the no heater, to the open container he could jump out of, to the too small fish bowl.
If you want a betta fish look on Peta's website for how to properly take care of this kind of fish. What you are doing is basically putting a fish in a tank that's way too small. Yes he will live but he won't be happy. It's like putting a chihuahua in a cage for the rest of its life. It can survive, but it won't be happy.
I know this isn't the recommended tank size and stuff but her reaction when the fish was in there is priceless.
“ I don’t know how big this bowl is.” It’s like less then a gallon! Lol
Welp, first of all, put it in at least a three gallon tank(I recommend planted), then get a heater 78-84 degrees farenheit, then get a filter. This will have ammonia spikes pretty much every time the fish poops not to mention that it's only about twice the size of the cup it was living in.
"Aesthetically pleasing lil glass bowl"
‘Omg is eating!’ 😂 fish do that too sometimes. I LOVE your reaction! I won’t comment on the dimensions of the bowl but I must say that you are going to love the little fish 🐠
Hope he is fine!
"OMG HE ATE IT!" thats what any animal will do. I dont understand. Take care of your fish better. Poor guy.
For real ....😂
i’m pretty sure you don’t need me to comment about tank size, cycling and other betta necessities as everyone else has all ready done that, but i wouldn’t recommend using big rocks like that in any tank as uneaten food and waste can get trapped in between the rocks and rot, turning the water bad. smaller gravel would be much better !! also it’s very common for betta to spit it food, they usually do it to help break down the food into smaller pieces :)
If your betta is spitting out food you should consider buying fluval betta bug bites :)
I made it 400 subscribers !! Congratulations!
“Omg he at it!!!” x3
Well ya! If you had done some research you would know fish eat…
Hey, fish will eat however much you give them try to remember to only feed it about two of those pellets
The minimum tank size for a betta fish is a 5 gallon and you need a filter and a heater bulls are not big enough they don't give off enough oxygen even for a betta fish density go up for air there's a tiny little opening with the oxygen and it's just really bad environment for a fish
I just found this video and it was nice to see how excited you were at getting a new Betta. I was thinking..oh no she is doing everything wrong lol. I was going to tell you but I see that people h already has. I'm so sorry that some were assholes about it. I hope they didn't hurt you too bad. I'm glad to see that you have a better tank and that he is doing great. Keep enjoying your Betta and your hobby.
I'm hoping that you posted more videos about your journey with your Betta..I would enjoy watching how you grow into this hobby
I.... i cant even express how bad you are neglecting this poor fish....
Your laughs felt like needles 💔 poor fish.
You should give him a fish tank with atleast 3-5 litters volume
But your reaction towards him was😂😂😂😂😂
Could you pleasseee make an update on him?? I just want to see him doing well :(
And yeah he is cute but is not just about cuteness is about responsibility.... too
That fish needs at least a 5 gallon tank with a filter and heater and natural decor and also make sure you clean the tank on a weekly basis
Love the video 🌸
It’s better than the cup, but still probably need to do an upgrade in the next few weeks. Good luck
HI, so hate or anything but please put bettas at least in a 10 gallon tank with rocks plants and decorative items. Don’t get items that have paint on it because either will kill the fish. Have a heater bubbler and a filter. I hope this helps you with ur future beta fish or different types of fish.
She needs a hide plants filter and so much more
There's literally nothing there to hide
@@infamousghost9395 I mean like a place in the bowl for the fish to go into when stressed...
@@morganblann797 Well we know where its going to spend most of its time but its still too small...
“PETS MART WAS STARVING HIM”
Actually you over fed him lol
Her: “I want a freaking pet!!”
Puts the poor betta fish in a 0.5 gallon BOWL with nothing but gravel…
Well what a great pet mom you are!
I really would have enjoyed it if you had at least done some research…
when getting a betta make sure to do research. they need atleast 5 gallons w/ a filter and heater, the water needs to be cycled for about a week or 2 before putting the fish in. i recommended safe tetra, and a good water conditioner for cycling. they also need hiding places and plants ( atleast one alive plant also moss balls are great for fish) live plants and moss balls produce oxygen for the tank so they don’t have to go to the top as their only source of oxygen. bowls aren’t good for bettas especially bc they can easily get stressed out by constantly being surrounded by their reflection. (they are fighting fish so they’ll most likely mistaken for another betta)
I do the same thing when I brought my Betta, Vinston, home
He was swimming around
Me: oh my gosh, its alive *gasp
So cute:) Can I give a suggestion for food? Some food pellets can be big for betta to eat, I buy my betta's food called Northfin betta bites. You can get them online. The food does not make water dirty and it is easy for your fish to eat:)
I am glad you upgraded his tank. We all make mistakes
I’m glad you made changes :), because the bowl was too small
Make sure the water is warm and don’t put him near loud noises because he’s very sensitive to big noises and give him a lot of hiding places when it’s night time turn the lights off so he knows when he supposed to go to sleep 😊
the amount of times you say "oh my god!"
is he still alive
Probably not
He is
doubt.
PLEASE READ THIS
This is just so wrong.
I hate to break it to you but normally a betta is happiest in a tank 10 gallon or more. Do never use large gravel as bettas are extremely curious fish who try to fit into tiny gaps. He will probably get stuck. Use sand or small pieces of gravel. You need to add live plants to reduce the nitrates and nitrites and ammonia. If you want to put in artificial plants in, never use plastic, use silk plants. The betta will be happy with a tank which looks more like it’s natural habitat though you can search google for pictures. Also add in lots of places and hiding spots for the betta to play with.
If you consider using a mirror to play with your betta, never do it for more than 10 minutes a day as any more will cause stress in your betta.
Please slowly let the water in when adding new fish so they can slowly get used to their new tanks water. (Only do this if you bought the fish from a fish shop where he was in a clean tank before) Let some water in every 5-10 minutes and after around 3 times of doing this, let him swim out of the cup by turning it sideways, making it possible for him to come out at his own will.
Bettas need water at 74-79 degrees which means you need to move him to a proper tank and install a heater and it is also best to get a filter. Change 25% of your water every week and test your water parameters every 2 weeks. Ammonia, nitrate and nitrite should stay at 0 ppm whilst pH should be 6.8-7.5, you want your dH to be under 25. The API test master kit is recommended.
Remember to cycle your new tank for a few weeks before adding the fish as this lets the beneficial bacteria grow. Don’t put the tank in front of a window. Also search for diseases, symptoms fir them and the treatment which occur in bettas including cloudy eye, pop eye, itch, fin/ tail rot, dropsy and a lot more!Also don’t feed your betta the same food it’s whole lifetime.
If you decide your bettas main meals will be pellets, soak them in water first before putting them in the tank as the pellets expand and the betta will normally eat it too quickly which means the pellet will expand in its belly and will lead to constipation. Feed you betta 3-4 pellets twice a day. If your betta does get constipated, boil a pea for it. You need to peel the skin off of the pea and feed it half of the pea. If you don’t want to use the pea method, try giving your betta food high in fibre. You can also feed him flakes but remember to add some things like bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. You can buy it live, frozen or freeze dried. Do not worry if your betta doesn’t eat in the first few days, he if probably quite stressed so give him time. Try feeding him everyday, if he doesn’t respond to the food in 5 minutes, remove it. Normally I wouldn’t feed my new betta the first day I got it. Do not be alarmed if your betta spits out it’s food. It just means that he needs to chew it again. Also your bettas head will sometimes move up and down when chewing. And if it holds the food in its mouth, it’s nothing to worry about. My betta always holds his food in his mouth for a bit before eating it. Also, petsmart don’t really care about the fish. They just sit it there.
Also spend time with your betta and get to know it’s personality. The signs of a happy betta are bright colours, open held out fins (not taut) and responding to food quickly. You may want to consider adding tank mates if you know his personality. If he is quite a peaceful fish and doesn’t flare much, neon tetras, rasboras, mollies, guppies, catfish and many more can be good choices. If your betta is aggressive, it is best not to give it tank mates as although bettas get bored, normally they don’t get lonely. Remember, NEVER put a betta with another betta unless you have a large enough tank for a female community tank. Remember that most people who work at the fish shops don’t know a lot about betta needs.
Also NEVER use soap whilst dealing with the tank as even only a small amount of those toxins in the soap can kill you fish. That’s the basics to keeping a betta but you still need to do your own research. Also if you have clue what your doing RESEARCH. I dedicated around an hour and a half a day of research so my betta could live as long as possible.
Btw the betta you bought is beautiful! He looks like mine if mine was half moon lol mine is veil tail. Also my betta was 20.52 so your lucky
Also I did the same mistake and got a bowl at first too it was only for a day but still, try not to take peoples advice to hard sometimes people who are educated well on something tend to be very rude about it glad to hear from the comments you upgraded an update would be cute if the little guys still alive :)
I clicked on this hoping that there was a twist ending and I'm happy to see the comments
Can we have update or did he die
Don’t put the petsmart water in you bowl!
Hi there, don't put some stones because your betta will clamp, stones are very cold to water
Also ur reaction is like the fish was not going to eat
That his living don't mean he is thriving. You need to clean the rocks or any decorations before you put the water to then put the betta in, you need to acclimate the betta before putting him in, then you need to put him in, when you give him food is only like 3 balls don't give him a lot, he also needs a heater, also you don't need to put a big amount of drops of the condition to the bowl because is little I would say that bowl only needs like 3 drops cause is not that big.
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MINIMUM TANK SIZE SHOULD BE 5 GALLONS WITH PLANTS. IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO GIVE THE LIVE THAT FISH DESERVES, THEN WHY DID YOU GET IT?
I know bettas can be a pain to take care of but please consider buying him a 5-10 gal tank atleast, he wont last very long in that tiny thing
Also never just add your betta into a boul like that, make sure you alclanate him or he can die from the shock of sudden temp. Change.
Betta also really need a filter and a heater, filter to keep clean and a heater to keep him alive and moving, bettas organs will slow down in cold waters and can become sick.
Last thing
Bettas need to eat something better then that, they beed bloodworm, brineshrimp,wingless fruitflies and other stuff (flake food not recommended)
Also your fish is a male, you can tell from the longer fins and no egg spot (small white spot close to under its head)
Edit:sorry for bad english I hope this helps
Also a healthy fish is a hungry fish! The betta would probably eat that whole pack if you let it, so DO NOT overfeed!
Good to know because I just got into betta keeping and she knows that if she hangs out at the top that I'll feed her. Luckily I just got her a couple days ago so I can make sure I don't overfeed her in the future. I'm glad to know she's happy
i watch these to feel good abt my 10 gallon for my betta, fury. called fury because when i first got him he looked at my mirror and started flaring a lot. also he’s black and im a how to train your dragon fan and yknow… night fury…
Your beta is so pretty btw he was not choking fish just be that so don’t be worried about that
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
hi just wanted to let you know that you should have a fish tank not a bowl the betta will get very stressed out and might die. THANK YOU.
Ok so I’m happy for you and all, but that tank is way to small. The minimum is 3.5 gallons, but you should probably 5 gallons. Also, where is the filter, heater, and all the plants and hideouts. Finally, those pellets are so big, and maybe add a little variety. Just tying to help :)
I’m sorry (actually I’m not sorry) but this is abuse. Bettas should be in a 5 gallon tank minimum. Not only do they need a decent size tank, but they need a heater, a filter, and a proper diet. For a heater I would just get a heater that goes up to 85 degrees. For the filter, a sponge filter is the best way to go since bettas are bothered by flow. As food goes they don’t have that difficult of a diet. I would get Fluval Bug Bites (protein) and just any old tropical fish food. I would also try and get a lid for the tank since bettas are known for jumping. I couldn’t find an update, but I really hope he is still alive and doing well. I really hope that you learn from your mistakes and changer your care. I heard you say that you don’t have much experience with bettas. Always try and do your research before getting a new pet. There are always ways to improve your care. And it is in fact a male betta. You can tell by the size of the fins and the coloration. I hope you improve. Thanks!!!
Hi Maya! I appreciate all the advice. Quite some time ago I made major changes to my bettas environment. He has a much larger tank, a heater, a filter, places to hide and live plants. He’s doing very well :)
Oh it's like sooo pretty it looks so good in that aesthetically pleasing bowl you found! Omg it will live a happy 2 months in there, perfect size! He must love that food, make sure to feed him like two big pinches of food twice a day because they totally won't eat till they die or anything.
:/
Shut up the tank is shit
@@therandomandicebear2066
r/woooosh it’s called ✨sarcasm✨
If you don’t know what you’re doing why are you even getting a fish
I got a betta yesterday, so cute
If you set it up like this, then it'll be dead soon.
@@scarletamazon3455
Set it up like what?!
Can I get an update ?:)
Please get him a real tank, you can get a rimless tank if you want it to be asthetic, and you can decorate it much better than you can a bowl, please research the nitrogen cycle, he needs a filter and a heater because he is a tropical fish :(
It's a male Betta You can tell by the fins And also I have a male Betta He is a Veiltail Betta and his name is gerry He is blue&red and he has a little spot on his Left Side on his little belly and He has a LED tank whith 2 snail Friends there names A Larry And finn they look So cute together ❤
Doesn’t look like a half moon it looks like a double tail
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH!! The minimum size tank for bettas is 5 gallons and bcoz they are tropical they need a heater and obviously a filter too plz plz give home a better home! He is beautiful and deserves to live in a nice place 😊
you need a way biggter tank a 5 gallon or more is good! you need a heater lights
Betta always need a filter and a 3 gallon aquarium unless you wanna get fish it need to be 5 gallon
She did Everything wrong
For the love of god do your frickin research before you by any pet. I don’t care if it’s “just a fish” it’s still a living breathing life that can feel pain!
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My friends have fish but I ask them abt the tank and stuff and they say its in a bowl no heater or filter no conditioner or beneficial bacteria
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You should get him a 2-gallon fish tank and something for him to hide in with a filter and heater with a few plants
Pls upgrade it to a 5 gallon tank
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Bruh You need a big tank my betta fish a big tank !
This video had me like 👁👄👁
U need to rinse off the rocks first and YOU CANT BUT A BETTA FISH IN A BOWLLLL
Very nice but I find the bowl too be too small I would have gone bigger than the bowl
clearly no research has been done. this is so disappointing. i have a few betta care videos on my tiktok @ myles.elio
please watch those and help your fish live a better life
"Its too big for him. Here have another"
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Water cycle?
I have a one gall bowl for my school betta and he is doing fine. but mine is bigger then that the one she is using in this video. I also have A ten gal tank full of community fish, such as tetras, guppies, a female beta fish, and more!
Betta fish need at least a three gallon tank and a filter and heater. If you really love your fish you will get him those things.
Also he is a him I mean no hate I truly am worried about the well-being of the fish
Also he needs a lid bettas like to jump
And you need to acclimate him to the water temp not just dump him in. Pleeeaaase people do more research than her and also if you see this please do more research yourself and give him a tank upgrade
And that’s how bettas eat it wasn’t to big and he needs plants to rest on!!
I don't want to be rude but you should do some research because that bowl is so small it needs like 5 gallons that fish can't leave in the small bowl .. i get you want a pet but plss do some researching on fish
tank to small next time need to get a 5 to 10 gallon tank with plants and places to hide they need heater and flirter and all sorts fish need alot
I recommend a 3 gallon rectangular tank that is longer than it is tall with soft decorations for your betta to hide and a filter and heater if your gosh is living in a room that is less than 75 degrees Fahrenheit
dude we can all see that hes eating weve all seen a fish eat you dont need to yell also, if you love him put him in a nice tank not a bowl that would be like if you were stuck in a very small roome you would like a big hose right?
Please get a real tank. I have just got a 40 litre tank with a heater and filter for a Betta. He won’t do well in that tank :( he is not thriving. I spent £200, and you spent that much?
Btw you shouldn’t pour the cup water into his tank and u need to acclimate him for 10-20 minutes
Always do research before you get an animal no matter what kind