Hello everyone! I have been replying to comments individually but I want to make this public and known to all the viewers of this video 1. I have done my research on Betta fish and have done more since posting this video. I would like to add that I DID return to the original store with the very informative employee and I did follow her recommendations 2. I bought a 5 gallon tank which is absolutely sufficient for a Betta fish. 3. The tank has a light, a filter and I bought a heater! 4. I have purchased many plants for my betta to hide and explore. 5. I take pride in giving my pets the best life I can give them. 6. I thank everyone who has given me advise and let’s remember that we all make mistakes even as parents to children. I want to thank you all for your concerns. To UPDATE YOU my fish is very much alive and seems to be very happy and lively (his colour is vibrant and he is very active)
I was very angry when I first watched this like 5 months ago but taking criticism and realizing you were wrong is one of the best things you can do. Great job! 👏👏
Before you get any pet, even fish, you need to do the research. Fish are not decorations. They’re living things. Just because they can survive in a bowl doesn’t mean that they’re gonna thrive. Betta fish can grow up to three inches. They’re small but they need big tanks. 5 gallons is the minimum. 10 gallons is good if you want to add some tank mate but do your research before adding tank mates. Also, the bigger the tank the better because you don’t need to clean it as much, but do water changes at least once a week. If you keep it in a small bowl, you’d need to clean it like almost everyday. You should search up cycling a tank to have a better understanding of things. When you do, you’ll understand why you can’t but a fish in a tank you set up the same day. I also bought a 10 gallon tank for 10 dollars from petco. It was a dollar per gallon :)
And another thing, does your tank have a heater and a filter? Betta fish need low flow filters, if it’s high, it can ruin their fins. They’re also tropical fish so their water needs to be about 78 degrees. And before putting the fish in the tank, let the cup it’s in, rinsing it first of course, float in the water for like 10 minutes so the water temp can be the same so the betta is less stressed
Hey! Please read the description! I did buy a heater for tropical fish as well as I do have a low suction filtration system ( the one that came with the tank I purchased) I also made sure the temperatures were close to exact before placing the fish into the new tank insuring a reduced stress level when placing him into the new environment. I appreciate your concern and I agree all living things deserve to be treated with nothing but love.
Also, they say that you don’t have to really cycle a tank for a betta, but it would be better if u did. U also don’t have to cycle a tank that’s 3 or less gallons
@@flamingoseal616 even a tank that’s under 3 gallons needs to be cycled. Fish fins can burn and diminish from ammonia, caused by no nitrogen cycle, meaning you want to let the filter run on the tank and put a fish flake in the tank for 6-8 weeks before putting your fishy friend inside
this was the most infuriating thing i’ve ever watched. it’s really not that hard to just set aside a little time to do your research before getting a pet, no matter what it is. it isn’t just a fish, it’s a life and it deserves the best life possible. people like this really get me riled up lol
literally like my sister is getting a betta cuz we had a 15 gallon tank just sitting there and we both thought why not. so now we’re spending like all our free time research abt them. we are slowly getting all the supplies and stuff. were even thinking abt putting in some tank mates (if thats what u call them) and have done quite a bit of research on that too. keep in mind shes the one getting the fish. she never told me to also do research. i chose to do it myself. shes 14 and im 11. ITS NOT THAT HARD TO JUST DO RESEARCH PEOPLE!
This is so painful to watch. You didn't cycle the tank, you got the fish on the same day as the tank, you didn't let the fish adjust to the new tank water and instead just plopped him in there, you scoffed at the information you were given and you just think that's ok. I don't even know what to say to you.
Tiffany Mills I did in fact cycle the tank, I also adjusted the fish to the tank water by removing water in his original bowl and replacing with the tank water. I did in fact follow all the information provided and returned to that original store to buy the fish. Thanks for your concern I appreciate it.
@@hayleyouellette5704 so basically I am in the fish keeping hobby and I did the same thing as you but I can’t be mad bc that’s wrong of me I’m sorry I sound like a jerk saying this but you should acclimate your fish before you put them in the tank
i was surprised when i saw them not in tanks if i’m being honest, in the uk they’re all in little tanks and they don’t sell any type of tanks without filters here. america’s strange😩
I live in the same city where that PetSmart is and they normally do keep the bettas in cups; they just moved some of them there because with the pandemic they’ve been receiving less of different fish types.
It’s because it’s there temporary place. Before they are sold. Since there bought in massive stock they can’t get individual tanks. Think they also cant live with eachother. Other then female of course.
It makes me upset that she didn't let her fish adjust to the tank water temp and you could see the fish kind of run away from the water going into the cup! This makes me sad and mad!
For once a pet store employee knew what they were doing, and was actually knowledgeable about fish, yet she was ignored by someone who doesn't have any interest in the fish's well being. Just because you've never cycled a tank before, or you've had bettas that *survived* in a bowl before, doesn't mean that it is appropriate husbandry. Keyword *survived* because that betta definitely did not thrive in a bowl OR tank that hasn't been cycled.
If you read the disclaimer I did buy and followed the very well knowledged employees instruction. Please watch the entire video and read the disclaimer before you assume I didn’t do everything for the well being of the fish.
@@hayleyouellette5704 Read literally everything people are saying here. It's coming from the aquarium community. Look up the nitrogen cycle and you'll see what we're talking about. 1 day was not enough, your water parameters will spike, and it will hurt your fish. Get a liquid test kit and attempt a fish-in cycle now that it's too late.
Right when the Petsmart employees told her that the tank had to run for two weeks that is 100% true you need to cycle through for it to be safe and she just let it breeze right over her head and completely ignored her
Good on the employee for advising you and I do hope you continue to do proper research research on how to care for bettas. There should be more employees who are open to want to properly educate customers and the customer should be open to wanting to follow their advice. Because at the end of the day you’ll be definitely be spending more that 10.00 on a fish and it’s better to be prepared because if there’s casualties, you’re essentially throwing money down the toilet along with your dead fish. Bettas are amazing fish, but just as any pet they require time, money, and a base knowledge of care. Also not sure if you did improve on your fish’s set up but I’d strongly encourage you to get a heater. Bettas are tropical fish and they’re happy in water 75-80 F. If not, it hinders proper digestion and diseases such as dropsy can occur. Also plants. I can’t stress this enough. An easy plant are ones like java ferns than can rest on rocks and not be put into substrate. Bettas, especially with those with large fins tire out easily swimming in open water and need plants, rocks, or wood to rest on. Mopani wood is a great option and my bettas love it. Welcome to the betta world! These are unfortunately extremely misunderstood fish which is why you’re getting a lot of backlash for your video as they are finally getting the respect that these fish deserve. Over the years, bettas have been treated more and ornamental rather than a living being who deserves proper love and care. There’s plenty of resources you can use and I’d highly encourage you to join sites like Reddit and join the betta group on there. I’ve been keeping bettas for over ten years and out of all the internet communities they are the most helpful.
She did not need to acclimate the tank. Her water was room temperature for both tank and fish container. Plus she used all of those chemicals get the water setup for her betta. The problem here was she did not cycle the tank long enough. She just did the bare minimum on cycling. Also it is missing a heater to warm up that water. But atleast her tank is 5 gallon. And if she did have a heater, then she would need to acclimate that water in her container to match a heated tank water.
you definitely didn’t do “everything recommended” because it takes weeks to properly cycle a tank, you also shouldn’t have dumped that cup water into the tank. that water is usually so high in ammonia, but hey i guess that will jumpstart your fish-in cycle...! i hope you know how to do water changes and how often, and i hope you will properly monitor the cycling process so your fish doesn’t die during it. and on top of everything, you guys didn’t wear masks in public🤦🏻♀️
If you have rain water or distilled water and then get quick start stuff and run your tank for 20 minutes then it’s fine. (I live in Australia and this is what we do in SA, it may be different in other places)
@@hayleypaigereviews6744 No that's not fine. The quick start stuff is often the wrong bacteria or already dead - bacteria need food to survive. Filter media bacteria that break down ammonia and nitrite will usually die within a day or two without a good source. Rain water doesn't magically create colonies of bacteria to break down ammonia and nitrite.
Its not really nwcesssary to cycle ur tank for thag long, got my fish and just let the water disinfect for about 3 hours put my fish in and its lived for almost 5 months with no health problems. You just need to know how to care for it.
@@mervyit You can use things like Prime and Amoquel in your water and it will neutralize ammonia without harming the biofilter. Yes, you can even cycle your tank with fish in it if you use those products.
@@Atrasky true true, the stores here be putting the beta fish in cups and baby Oscars and cichlids in 20 gallons. They simply don’t understand that the tanks that they sell could be used for fish with bigger needs in order to survive.
Your literally what’s wrong with people. Lol. Under educated won’t listen to those who actually know things. Your the person I dread having to deal with 🤷🏻♀️
Elizabeth Critter if you read the description and some of the older comments you would appreciate to know I followed all of her guidelines and instructions! Lol. I then further educated myself after hearing what she had to say.
Hayley Ouellette Hayley Ouellette lol you let the tank run for a day. It’s a 5 gallon, it needed to be cycled. Your fish was in pain for probably 2-3 weeks but you wanted a betta so why does it matter right ? Just because you got a heater doesn’t mean you set up the tank “properly”. It should’ve been cycled.
@@hayleyouellette5704 we literally just saw you go to a second store, call a third, and return to the first store hoping the one woman wasn't there so you could ignore her guidelines and instructions about the cycle. On top of that you laughed about the 10gal recommendation because "the fish is small" and seemed to act like like you thought the employee was lying about the betta's age because they came from Asia. They typically have overnight or two day shipping for live fish in delicate situations like that.
@ALYSSA VERDEFLOR And if you're going to complain about people's education level or comment on that during a fishkeeping conversation, you should probably know when to use "Your" and when to use "You're" in a sentence.
I get how it can be upsetting to learn that you’re way over your head when it comes to an “easy” pet you want, but it’s just immature to be unwilling to learn. Especially when it comes to the well-being of another living being, and you let your fragile ego get in the way. 10 gallons is normal, cycling is important, heating is important. It’s important to learn how to care for an animal, a living animal, rather than just settling for giving it a low quality and shortened life. Props to the pet store employee, she had the fishes well being in mind.
Oh gosh this is hard to watch, the girl at the first store was completely right there is so much new info on betta fish, keeping them in bowls with no heater and such is cruel and outdated info. As someone who both works in a pet shop and has six aquariums myself plus rescues and rehabilitates bettas its hard to watch. I recommend you do some heavy research if you ever decide to get fish again. Most people don't realize fish should live for years ( unless they have bad genetics). Goldfish for example should live at least 8 years. I know you said you were joking in the description, but I find that hard to believe. Glad you at least got a great size for him to start.
I am planning on doing an update video! I did do my research and I do have a filter, heater and many plants and places to hide and explore for my betta! I do everything I can to make sure he has a happy and healthy life!
Hayley Ouellette wow- want a medal for listening to someone working an entry level job because you couldn’t bother to do a couple google searches before going to the store and buying a fish. You didn’t even know what kind of fish you were getting before you went! The nitrogen cycle takes 6-8 weeks to establish. A betta might survive but it’s going to be a very painful first couple weeks. Just because a fish “survives” doesn’t mean its happy. You couldn’t even bother to wait so that your fish could have a decent quality of life. The lady was right, you are terrible people for buying a fish the same day.
@@hayleyouellette5704 No you didn’t liar this is so painful to watch I’m sitting next to my betta who is in his 5 gallon tank which is ACTUALLY cycled and he’s been living for almost a year :)
You totally gave me comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one that thought it was ok to buy a betta and put it in a tank 1st day. Back in my 20s, I'm now 48, I bought a betta and put it in a bowl. Yes, because thats what we did in the 90s. No heateror filter. It lived over 6 months. I couldn't figure out why he was always jumping out. NOW I know why. Flash forward to 2023, I decided I wanted a betta. Holy moly I have learned so much on youtube. I'm currently cycling my tank, in 2nd week and preparing to purchase a betta when it's done cycling. The wait is killing me. Glad I decided to do research and not what I did back in the 90s. Lol... and yes its expensive. I'm already in over 300.00 bucks. Ha!
Ugh this is just sad. I read all your comments and disclaimer and cycling is NOT a one day process so that’s wrong. Also just because you have a filtration system which is what is NECESSARY for bettas, you still need to do 25% water changes every 3 days and you need to do 75% water changes every 2 weeks. Please educate yourself even more on bettas and learn that living isn’t thriving!
I did acclimate the fish I just did that off camera by added some of the water from the new tank to the cup he came in and allow time to properly adjust the temperature of the water he was originally in to the new tank!!
I’m sorry but no you do not need to do 75% water changes every 2 weeks I’m sorry do you want to kill that thing changing the water parameters all the time
@Emma Smith with out it people would do the same as her ,and would most likely end up killing the fish or make it live out the rest of its life in poor living conditions. People need to do their research before impulsively buying something especially when it’s something living
@Emma Smith yes, of course you wouldn’t care seeing that you are about twelve and don’t have motivation to do proper research. It is also most likely that you are lying just to defend your statement. I also have something to add on your statement and I quote “ ok well Idc my fish is alive and thriving and I did what she did”. You will see that in most pet stores bettas tend to be a nice vibrant color and look healthy. Although they look healthy and happy they are not. So how do you know your betta is thriving? Please if you dont have a decent response don’t comment at all
You didn’t even aclimate the fish you should’ve done what the lady at PetSmart said and wait two weeks before outing the fish in and if you really cared for you’re fish you should’ve at least buy a 6 dollar heater
I won’t say what I want to say since this video is 3 years old and I’ve read your pinned comment. I will say though that I hope you’ve learned from this experience and became a better fish owner.
Man, they really don’t teach kids anything in science anymore. I learned the nitrogen cycle in 7th grade, LOL. No surprise though, doesn’t sound like your mother is very educated either. YIKES
because why not.... I hate this so much this is ANIMAL ABUSE please dont impulse buy or follow these steps people this is a terrible way to treat bettas
Fish aren't cheap? If you looked up what to do for fish and took care of it right then the fish could be happy? Uh.. just because their tank is empty or whatever It doesn't mean they're taking care of it bad because it's just temporary? 5 gallons is recommended but 10 gallons let's them move around? Like. Bruh. 10 gallons is really small.
As I continued watching the video I saw that she said “I thought I was just going to get a bowl”. No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no. Never ever ever put a fish in a bowl.
Honestly I am so sorry at this point. I thought you were getting a bowl and then I continued watching and saw that you got a 10 gallon you could definitely put some snails and maybe some neon tetras make sure to have at least five though.
Dear god 🤦🏻♀️ I’m planning on getting 2 fantail goldfish so I’m doing tons of research on fish keeping/tank cycles, etc. as well as research on goldfish and reading books on the specific fish I want and it is blowing my mind on how much I did NOT know. I also did some casual research on betta fish because I might want one someday so watching this was PAINFUL 😖 There’s a special place in heaven for pet store employees that try to save animals from impulse buyers.
I’ve read the OP’s update, so at least she learned from her MULTIPLE failures and now realizes that even the humble betta deserves the same respect as ANY other animal, but just so she (and other readers) know, bettas LOVE space, the more the better, I house a single betta in a heavily planted 20 Long (30” long, 12” deep and high) with 100 watt submersible heater and Fluval 204 canister filter (the filter alone originally cost what she spent on her entire setup) and that little 2” long fish is in utter heaven and extremely interactive, in the proper environment, they’re kittens with fins, so much personality stuffed into a tiny body...
Theres no where for that fish to hide in your tank, it's so barren. I'd suggest adding more plants so your fish can explore and hide away if he gets stressed. Also ik everyone in here has already said it but you needed to cycle your tank first - you can do a fish in cycle but I've found those to be very stressful. Gl :)
Even tho u were making “jokes” I still felt like what u were saying was what u actually thought the fish deserved it didn’t really sound like jokes so I still got very irritated
I was watching videos because I'm getting a betta soon and omfg I have never owned any fish befor and I know more that you, you were literally confused why they needed a heater my god I pray 4 that fish
My betta is in a 10 gallon tank? Even if you get a “small” fish if you put it in a bowl or anything smaller than a 5 gallon tank the insides of the fish will grow and the outsides will not and your fish will eventually die... please treat your fish like a child a fragile baby... that’s not fair just because your pet fish is “Just a fish” doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve to live an amazing life... it’s a living thing. I really hope you don’t take offense to anything I’m saying but I hope you take to kind of everything I’m saying
Me with a 1 crowntail betta in a 10 gallon tank that i cycled for a week and a half with a heater at least the girl at the petstore knew what she was talking about
hi next time you get a betta make sure the tank is 5 gallons at least, cycle for about a week or two before putting the fish in, and make sure to get a heater and filter. also i recommended live plants and moss balls. petco and petsmart tend to have big sales all the time if you’re worried about spending too much (:
also just re read you did buy a heater!! also live plants/moss balls produce oxygen in the tank so their only access to oxygen is not just the top of the tank
While it is a good thing you got a decent size tank. You didn’t cycle the tank, you don’t have a heater, and that’s a decent filter but idk not my first choice (cycling is basically you let the filter run for at least a week then do a water test and then you can add the fish (also acclimate the fish) btw I have a 75 gallon tank so I think I know what I’m talking about not to be rude though 🙃
haha she was trying to spend the smallest amount of money possible meanwhile i’m using up all my christmas money to buy a $250 12 gallon, along with a hundred dollars’ worth of live plants and expensive aquarium soil for 3 tetras.
YIKES! Surprised the fish didn't go into shock and die when you added it to the tank. Cycling a tank can take sometimes a whole month or even longer, you should have let the cup float for at least 20 minutes aswell then add some of the tank water. Acclimateing isnt putting some tanks water in his water cup. Please learn before impulse buying.
Im gonna answer your question to what those things were they were tomato worms they eat tomatos and destroy crops you feed them to animals or use them as fishing bait.
Yeah that’s true but it’s a beta fish, pet stores keep them in cups. And if you don’t buy it right away it’s still gonna be in that same cup a week later. So for bettas it’s fine to buy it on the same day because it doesn’t change anything, but you do have to cycle the tank before putting the fish in.
You have to make sure that the temperature between the water in the bowl and the aquarium match exactly. The temperature should be between 78 and 82°. You also need to have a test kit to make sure there are zero ammonia, 0 nitrites and less than 40 nitrates. When those numbers match, your aquarium is cycled. Until then, you should do weekly water changes of 25% and add Fritzzyme 7 which is beneficial bacteria which will take care of the ammonia and nitrites It will help to cycle your tank.
@@l.adodg3r70 there are many ways to acclimate your fish. The easiest way is to let your new fish stay in the bag and float on the surface of the water. Do this for about 30 minutes to an hour.
I know I'm super late, but the lady at the store was right. If you don't know how to take care of a fish properly you shouldn't buy one. Why didn't you listen to the lady at the store because she is clearly more educated than you on fish. You haven't done enough research about fish yet to just buy one at the store and plop it into a tank you didn't set up correctly. I read the description and I'm glad you have changed but seriously, I can't get over how you just ignored the lady who clearly is experienced in fish keeping. If you can't take care of or afford a fish just don't get one!
That was embarrassing to watch. Listening to your ignorance and disdain towards a store worker who (thank god!) knew their stuff at the 5min mark was shocking. Amazed you haven't taken this down with the response and the complete disregard you displayed for your fish. Sickening.
I ended up listening to the first store employee, and return to that store! I haven’t taken this down because I did everything she recommended. I have a 5 gallon tank with a filter, a heater and many plants and places for the betta to hide and explore
@@hayleyouellette5704 Yeah, even if you did those things, you haven't cycled the tank which is really poor practice. Unless you were doing massive water changes daily your fish would have suffered with the ammonia and nitrite build up. You would have been doing a fish-in cycle. A fishless cycle takes 6-8 weeks with ammonia.
Hello! I would like to inform you even though this is so late. Betta fish need minimum of 5g and a cycled tank with a heater and a minimal light. Bettas need 5g because they are very active fish that need exercise. Betta fish need a live plant or two so they can be happy and relax. Betta fish can also have tank mates bu only specific ones. Please do your research! Edit: Also, please acclimate your fish to the temperature and ph of the tank. If you want to get fancy, once you feel like your ready try drip acclimation.
Omg that tank is so pretty AND you have a live plant instead of plastic fake ones. I’m very happy you bought a heater because I actually read the disclaimer. So glad you did your research! Cycling is all that’s left :)
U chose a great betta fish! I love that you got a big tank for him and gave him a live plant. Make sure next time you put in a cave or something for your betta. Please post another video of you getting a new pet as well. Hope your fish had a healthy and happy life with you!
This is so wrong on so many levels. Do some research. You didn’t even acclimate him to the temperature of the tank and letting your tank run overnight is NOT cycling it. It is possible to do a fish in cycle but I get the uneducated vibes from this video so you probably have no idea what that even is.. what a shame.. I hope you enjoy your sick betta for the next couple months because I can almost guarantee that he won’t live much longer then that..
Here's a little tip, don't put in the water from the cup you got him in just in case there were high amounts of stuff or diseases. Trust me, you are doing well for a beginner. Keep doing research and continue to grow your knowledge! I keep all sorts of fish ranging from fresh water to salt water and I plan on continuing my studies in marine biology!! So, if you need any tips or anything, go ahead and ask!
Breanna Van Horn thank you so much! I appreciate you understanding that I’m a beginner and that I still have a lot to learn! I’m trying my best by following the recommendation from the employees and also learning from my further research! I wish you the best of luck in you studies!
Hey there friend. I really must recommend you do proper research before impulse buying a fish. They are complicated sensitive animals who need love and care like any other creature. A ten gallon tank is not unreasonable. Bettas thrive in large spaces with lots of activity. They are so smart and cute and deserve a good life. They need a heater, and weekly water changes with frequent water tests. Please don’t contribute to all the fish abuse. They have it so hard being seen as decorations and not living sensitive creatures. No hate, I just want your little guy to thrive.
I like betta fish i just got one the other day he is blue so i named him stich ik a girl who has hers livved intl to 3 years now that is my goal! Hope you and your fish have fun:)
Please please please please, I know the fish NOW has everything it NEEDS and I don't mean to be rude but enrichment is one thing you are missing. An airator (not a jet airator) with allow the fish to play and breathe easier. Just saying how important to not get a jet airator is, my friend got one and it tore the fins apart. just a regular airator will do
Jesus everyone’s jumping on this girl. I’ve had beta fish all my life and I’ve never had a filter or heater, I change the water once a week or once every two weeks in a 5 gallon tank. My fish is fine..
yes you do need a heater and a filter and at least 3 gallon tank but i never run my tanks for at least 2 weeks and my fish have been going strong for over 1 year now
It seems the first person at Petco knew what they were talking about but was pretty condescending about it, which is an awful way to teach people about minimum tank requirements and the nitrogen cycle and no wonder it made you dig your heels in and try to find someone to sell you a fish immediately. I'm glad you still put in the effort of learning without her help and got your fish a proper set up. From what I've seen though, through this video you seem to be acting impulsively with the idea that it's just a fish so its not a big commitment (which I'm hoping was just the excitement and impulsiveness and its changed since this was posted) which means a lot of information was probably missed, so please mind me asking the following questions. It's not to judge you, just to make sure you can enjoy the time with your new finned friend to the fullest. How often do you test your water parameters? Do you test them yourself or bring them to the store? Did you do a fish-in tank cycle or did you just put him in and let him be? How often do you do your water changes? How much water do you change? Betta fish like to have multiple places to hide and explore, and they can see as many colors (or more) as a human can, so your buddy might like at least one new hidey hole. But be careful it doesn't have any rough spots that can rip his fins or small holes he can get stuck in.
I own 2 betta’s male and female and my friend has around 17 male and females she has a female sorority, and the males are all in separate tanks 3.5 gallons is her smallest tank, fish do need certain things no sharp plants not bowls nothing under 2 gallons and filters are best, also do research before u get any pet from trustable source, also those were horn worms, don’t just impulse buy any animal cause they are still living creatures
I don’t want to be rude but you do need at least a 5 gallon tank for one beta fish, also I would not recommend putting more than one in a tank. You do need to leave the tank running for at LEAST 3 weeks before you out the fish in it, otherwise the ammonia will kill it. Please if you ever plan on getting another animal, do your research before you get it!
There’s a reason why you have to cycle a tank. The ammonia that builds up (the fish pees and poos in the water) builds up. Because of this, the ammonia is so toxic it burns the fish alive. Ultimately killing it in the end. Which is unfair, because you’re putting the thing in pain, and burning it alive, basically. It’s not even that hard to cycle, and 2-3 weeks fly quickly, you’ll forget it. You drop fish food in there, revisit and test the water in 3 weeks. Betta fish are very active fish - that’s why they’re not meant to be in anything under 5 Gallons. They are constantly swimming around, only a unhealthy Betta (bad quality water) makes them not active, and lethargic. I’m not sure why you acted on an impulse buy. Would you do the same with a dog? - I don’t think you would. Research would’ve taken you 15 minutes tops. Also these fish despite being fish have a lot of personality and you will see yourself. You were being ignorant, and acting on impulse. Also, probably not a good idea to buy a pet if you are unhappy about the expenses. The startup is always expensive while done right. Also, you laughed about the heater, but these are tropical fish, as to why they need one. Lastly, sure they may survive in small bits of water, and last a decent amount of time, but in the end they’re not thriving and you’re just damaging the poor thing if it survives instead of dies.
Has this girl never acclimated a fish before. all you have to do is hold the cup of water for about 20 minutes then you slowly add a little bit of water into it and wait another 20 minutes and then you do that a couple more times and then you can actually dump the fish in
Just because he's alive doesn't mean he's doing great. Bettas are hardy fish, but they still suffer. they're good beginner ones if you raise them properly. Even though bettas are small, they need room to swim. In the wild, they live in marshes that are easily over 1 million gallons. But, the lady saying 10 gallons is a good tank size, but you really just need maybe 5 gallons.
Bruh y’all r being so harsh like we all had to start somewhere with fish keeping yes she didn’t really know what she was doing but we all make mistakes. I mean, she should’ve read more about them, but it was her first fish and we all had our first fish and we made our mistakes just learn from it in the future. Don’t spread hate though.
These pet stores give me problems about getting goldfish because of a 20 gallon mimum for one and i have had two in a 20 then one in a 10 gallon so when i get a fish i tell them i have a 55 or if i buy a new tank i tell them the fish i am buying is for another tank but little do they know the “new” tank is for the fish i purchase
Yeah, you are supposed to cyclone tank for two weeks or if you get the right kind of conditioner colour Quickstart can be ready in 48 to 72 hours. They’re just trying to help you see your fish don’t die not trying to be rude, but you’re not a very good fish keeper if you were denying help on the best ways to take care of fish, I would not sell you any of my fish in my store if I had owned the store, but there still time for you to learn always look up how to take care of maintain stuff before you get them
At least at the pet store the cups get water changes. She let her tank "CyCLe" for two days and didn't do anything with that cup water. Ammonia probably sky high in there. And her attitude and impatience is infuriating. I have had my betta tank for three weeks now with no betta at all because it's cycling and the plants are still coming in the mail. Do you know how many times I want to buy a betta from the breeders I am following online. But that's the thing, the fish keeping hobby is all about patience. Which she obviously had none of. The way she brushed aside that petsmart employee like she was just being annoying for not selling her that fish too 🤦♀️ Some people are just ignorant.
Good to see you did your research. But your attitude about the employee trying to help, was infuriating. You acted like a 10 years old brat and your mother completely supported you in that. Maybe be nicer to someone who's trying to help and do your research before you mock someone trying to help, especially when you have no idea about the whole thing. The employee was very nice to even help you test the water. And you're hoping she's not there. Laughable. Be glad she's there to help such terrible customers, trying to let you know about things you don't. Appreciate it.
Bro u gotta useless deformed pug that benefits u in no way at all it has no snout and its eyes are popping out its skull it cant walk for 3 seconds before it dies of asthma
Hello everyone! I have been replying to comments individually but I want to make this public and known to all the viewers of this video 1. I have done my research on Betta fish and have done more since posting this video. I would like to add that I DID return to the original store with the very informative employee and I did follow her recommendations 2. I bought a 5 gallon tank which is absolutely sufficient for a Betta fish. 3. The tank has a light, a filter and I bought a heater! 4. I have purchased many plants for my betta to hide and explore. 5. I take pride in giving my pets the best life I can give them. 6. I thank everyone who has given me advise and let’s remember that we all make mistakes even as parents to children. I want to thank you all for your concerns. To UPDATE YOU my fish is very much alive and seems to be very happy and lively (his colour is vibrant and he is very active)
I was very angry when I first watched this like 5 months ago but taking criticism and realizing you were wrong is one of the best things you can do. Great job! 👏👏
Having a light directly on a beta is bad for them
@@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n she has many plants so it’ll be ok :)
We wanna see
I like your videos but you need to know nitrogen cycle
Before you get any pet, even fish, you need to do the research. Fish are not decorations. They’re living things. Just because they can survive in a bowl doesn’t mean that they’re gonna thrive. Betta fish can grow up to three inches. They’re small but they need big tanks. 5 gallons is the minimum. 10 gallons is good if you want to add some tank mate but do your research before adding tank mates. Also, the bigger the tank the better because you don’t need to clean it as much, but do water changes at least once a week. If you keep it in a small bowl, you’d need to clean it like almost everyday. You should search up cycling a tank to have a better understanding of things. When you do, you’ll understand why you can’t but a fish in a tank you set up the same day. I also bought a 10 gallon tank for 10 dollars from petco. It was a dollar per gallon :)
And another thing, does your tank have a heater and a filter? Betta fish need low flow filters, if it’s high, it can ruin their fins. They’re also tropical fish so their water needs to be about 78 degrees. And before putting the fish in the tank, let the cup it’s in, rinsing it first of course, float in the water for like 10 minutes so the water temp can be the same so the betta is less stressed
Hey! Please read the description! I did buy a heater for tropical fish as well as I do have a low suction filtration system ( the one that came with the tank I purchased) I also made sure the temperatures were close to exact before placing the fish into the new tank insuring a reduced stress level when placing him into the new environment. I appreciate your concern and I agree all living things deserve to be treated with nothing but love.
Also, they say that you don’t have to really cycle a tank for a betta, but it would be better if u did. U also don’t have to cycle a tank that’s 3 or less gallons
@@flamingoseal616 You do need to cycle a tank for a betta. There fins will start to burn because the ammonia.
@@flamingoseal616 even a tank that’s under 3 gallons needs to be cycled. Fish fins can burn and diminish from ammonia, caused by no nitrogen cycle, meaning you want to let the filter run on the tank and put a fish flake in the tank for 6-8 weeks before putting your fishy friend inside
this was the most infuriating thing i’ve ever watched. it’s really not that hard to just set aside a little time to do your research before getting a pet, no matter what it is. it isn’t just a fish, it’s a life and it deserves the best life possible. people like this really get me riled up lol
I feel the same. Fish are so expensive and they need so much care and maintenance and she's being ignorant it's so frustrating.
literally like my sister is getting a betta cuz we had a 15 gallon tank just sitting there and we both thought why not. so now we’re spending like all our free time research abt them. we are slowly getting all the supplies and stuff. were even thinking abt putting in some tank mates (if thats what u call them) and have done quite a bit of research on that too. keep in mind shes the one getting the fish. she never told me to also do research. i chose to do it myself. shes 14 and im 11. ITS NOT THAT HARD TO JUST DO RESEARCH PEOPLE!
@Ashley Cyril Thank Youu
Btw we got the fish and there just chilling.
Then why did you watch it?
I’m watching this just to look at the comments
Don’t make the same mistakes here kids
Exactly
@Aicha Ouedraogo yes u r so right ppl who haven’t had a fish can’t just criticize these vids it makes me so mad
Ikr
Exactly. I got another fish betta fish today. No they are not going in the same tank. I know better with bettas😂
@@ilovecatstbh111 I know I have 2 fish tanks and a dog.
This is so painful to watch. You didn't cycle the tank, you got the fish on the same day as the tank, you didn't let the fish adjust to the new tank water and instead just plopped him in there, you scoffed at the information you were given and you just think that's ok. I don't even know what to say to you.
Tiffany Mills I did in fact cycle the tank, I also adjusted the fish to the tank water by removing water in his original bowl and replacing with the tank water. I did in fact follow all the information provided and returned to that original store to buy the fish. Thanks for your concern I appreciate it.
Waiting 1 day is not cycling it and that's not how you adjust your fish to the new water.
Hayley Ouellette *not trying to hate* your supposed to cycle your tank for at least 2 weeks
@@nanbun114 minimum
@@hayleyouellette5704 so basically I am in the fish keeping hobby and I did the same thing as you but I can’t be mad bc that’s wrong of me I’m sorry I sound like a jerk saying this but you should acclimate your fish before you put them in the tank
I’ve never seen betta fish in actual aquariums at the store. Kind of impressed
i was surprised when i saw them not in tanks if i’m being honest, in the uk they’re all in little tanks and they don’t sell any type of tanks without filters here. america’s strange😩
I live in the same city where that PetSmart is and they normally do keep the bettas in cups; they just moved some of them there because with the pandemic they’ve been receiving less of different fish types.
Yeah same here. However you can tell that the filters were much too strong for the betas and they were struggling to swim ):
It’s because it’s there temporary place. Before they are sold. Since there bought in massive stock they can’t get individual tanks. Think they also cant live with eachother. Other then female of course.
Ikr
I’m glad the first lady didn’t give you a fish, you don’t know how to care for it.
I was looking for this comment! This pains me to watch this.
@@paige-wiens when I got my betta, i got a small little fish bowl, the next day i went out and bought a 10 gallon tank.
Hi yoonbum 😩
@@courtneyscreatures9897 I’m planning on getting one soon. Is a 2.5 gallon tank good for a betta?
It makes me upset that she didn't let her fish adjust to the tank water temp and you could see the fish kind of run away from the water going into the cup! This makes me sad and mad!
For once a pet store employee knew what they were doing, and was actually knowledgeable about fish, yet she was ignored by someone who doesn't have any interest in the fish's well being. Just because you've never cycled a tank before, or you've had bettas that *survived* in a bowl before, doesn't mean that it is appropriate husbandry. Keyword *survived* because that betta definitely did not thrive in a bowl OR tank that hasn't been cycled.
If you read the disclaimer I did buy and followed the very well knowledged employees instruction. Please watch the entire video and read the disclaimer before you assume I didn’t do everything for the well being of the fish.
@@hayleyouellette5704 you bought the fish on the same day you bought the tank and you didn't cycle it so, you didn't listen.
Hayley Ouellette your just making excuses, u DID NOT follow what she said, A day is NOT what she said
@@hayleyouellette5704 Read literally everything people are saying here. It's coming from the aquarium community.
Look up the nitrogen cycle and you'll see what we're talking about. 1 day was not enough, your water parameters will spike, and it will hurt your fish.
Get a liquid test kit and attempt a fish-in cycle now that it's too late.
@@hayleyouellette5704 you didn’t cycle it
Right when the Petsmart employees told her that the tank had to run for two weeks that is 100% true you need to cycle through for it to be safe and she just let it breeze right over her head and completely ignored her
Um first of all, don’t be a hater second of all,you don’t need to cycle the tank I still have a beta fish from five years ago
@@Nemesis.Nemesis666 well it’s the truth and second of all it was me saying what I thought.
Good on the employee for advising you and I do hope you continue to do proper research research on how to care for bettas. There should be more employees who are open to want to properly educate customers and the customer should be open to wanting to follow their advice. Because at the end of the day you’ll be definitely be spending more that 10.00 on a fish and it’s better to be prepared because if there’s casualties, you’re essentially throwing money down the toilet along with your dead fish. Bettas are amazing fish, but just as any pet they require time, money, and a base knowledge of care. Also not sure if you did improve on your fish’s set up but I’d strongly encourage you to get a heater. Bettas are tropical fish and they’re happy in water 75-80 F. If not, it hinders proper digestion and diseases such as dropsy can occur. Also plants. I can’t stress this enough. An easy plant are ones like java ferns than can rest on rocks and not be put into substrate. Bettas, especially with those with large fins tire out easily swimming in open water and need plants, rocks, or wood to rest on. Mopani wood is a great option and my bettas love it.
Welcome to the betta world! These are unfortunately extremely misunderstood fish which is why you’re getting a lot of backlash for your video as they are finally getting the respect that these fish deserve. Over the years, bettas have been treated more and ornamental rather than a living being who deserves proper love and care. There’s plenty of resources you can use and I’d highly encourage you to join sites like Reddit and join the betta group on there. I’ve been keeping bettas for over ten years and out of all the internet communities they are the most helpful.
Fr I understand they try to help her she neglected them but the only thing she rlly did wrong was not cycling the tank and not acclimating it
She did not need to acclimate the tank. Her water was room temperature for both tank and fish container. Plus she used all of those chemicals get the water setup for her betta. The problem here was she did not cycle the tank long enough. She just did the bare minimum on cycling. Also it is missing a heater to warm up that water. But atleast her tank is 5 gallon. And if she did have a heater, then she would need to acclimate that water in her container to match a heated tank water.
you definitely didn’t do “everything recommended” because it takes weeks to properly cycle a tank, you also shouldn’t have dumped that cup water into the tank. that water is usually so high in ammonia, but hey i guess that will jumpstart your fish-in cycle...! i hope you know how to do water changes and how often, and i hope you will properly monitor the cycling process so your fish doesn’t die during it. and on top of everything, you guys didn’t wear masks in public🤦🏻♀️
If you have rain water or distilled water and then get quick start stuff and run your tank for 20 minutes then it’s fine. (I live in Australia and this is what we do in SA, it may be different in other places)
@@hayleypaigereviews6744 No that's not fine. The quick start stuff is often the wrong bacteria or already dead - bacteria need food to survive. Filter media bacteria that break down ammonia and nitrite will usually die within a day or two without a good source. Rain water doesn't magically create colonies of bacteria to break down ammonia and nitrite.
Its not really nwcesssary to cycle ur tank for thag long, got my fish and just let the water disinfect for about 3 hours put my fish in and its lived for almost 5 months with no health problems. You just need to know how to care for it.
@@mervyit it’s worked fine for me and my 12 tanks for years.
@@mervyit You can use things like Prime and Amoquel in your water and it will neutralize ammonia without harming the biofilter. Yes, you can even cycle your tank with fish in it if you use those products.
I love how in this pet store they actually keep them in good quality water.Also reasonable Sized tanks
Yah my pet stores don't care, these pet stores clearly know what they're doing
@@Atrasky true true, the stores here be putting the beta fish in cups and baby Oscars and cichlids in 20 gallons. They simply don’t understand that the tanks that they sell could be used for fish with bigger needs in order to survive.
Your literally what’s wrong with people. Lol. Under educated won’t listen to those who actually know things. Your the person I dread having to deal with 🤷🏻♀️
Elizabeth Critter if you read the description and some of the older comments you would appreciate to know I followed all of her guidelines and instructions! Lol. I then further educated myself after hearing what she had to say.
Hayley Ouellette Hayley Ouellette lol you let the tank run for a day. It’s a 5 gallon, it needed to be cycled. Your fish was in pain for probably 2-3 weeks but you wanted a betta so why does it matter right ? Just because you got a heater doesn’t mean you set up the tank “properly”. It should’ve been cycled.
@@hayleyouellette5704 we literally just saw you go to a second store, call a third, and return to the first store hoping the one woman wasn't there so you could ignore her guidelines and instructions about the cycle. On top of that you laughed about the 10gal recommendation because "the fish is small" and seemed to act like like you thought the employee was lying about the betta's age because they came from Asia. They typically have overnight or two day shipping for live fish in delicate situations like that.
Usually, educated people know when and how to use "Your" or "You're" in a sentence.
@ALYSSA VERDEFLOR And if you're going to complain about people's education level or comment on that during a fishkeeping conversation, you should probably know when to use "Your" and when to use "You're" in a sentence.
I get how it can be upsetting to learn that you’re way over your head when it comes to an “easy” pet you want, but it’s just immature to be unwilling to learn. Especially when it comes to the well-being of another living being, and you let your fragile ego get in the way. 10 gallons is normal, cycling is important, heating is important. It’s important to learn how to care for an animal, a living animal, rather than just settling for giving it a low quality and shortened life. Props to the pet store employee, she had the fishes well being in mind.
Oh gosh this is hard to watch, the girl at the first store was completely right there is so much new info on betta fish, keeping them in bowls with no heater and such is cruel and outdated info. As someone who both works in a pet shop and has six aquariums myself plus rescues and rehabilitates bettas its hard to watch. I recommend you do some heavy research if you ever decide to get fish again. Most people don't realize fish should live for years ( unless they have bad genetics). Goldfish for example should live at least 8 years. I know you said you were joking in the description, but I find that hard to believe. Glad you at least got a great size for him to start.
I am planning on doing an update video! I did do my research and I do have a filter, heater and many plants and places to hide and explore for my betta! I do everything I can to make sure he has a happy and healthy life!
@@hayleyouellette5704 do a update?
The lady at the store had the right information.
Lucas Tanner I did indeed follow her recommendation and information she gave!
Hayley Ouellette no u didn’t u got the fish and tank same day
Hayley Ouellette wow- want a medal for listening to someone working an entry level job because you couldn’t bother to do a couple google searches before going to the store and buying a fish. You didn’t even know what kind of fish you were getting before you went! The nitrogen cycle takes 6-8 weeks to establish. A betta might survive but it’s going to be a very painful first couple weeks. Just because a fish “survives” doesn’t mean its happy. You couldn’t even bother to wait so that your fish could have a decent quality of life. The lady was right, you are terrible people for buying a fish the same day.
@@hayleyouellette5704 No you didn’t liar this is so painful to watch I’m sitting next to my betta who is in his 5 gallon tank which is ACTUALLY cycled and he’s been living for almost a year :)
@@fireballbruno9158right she messed up big time
You totally gave me comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one that thought it was ok to buy a betta and put it in a tank 1st day. Back in my 20s, I'm now 48, I bought a betta and put it in a bowl. Yes, because thats what we did in the 90s. No heateror filter. It lived over 6 months. I couldn't figure out why he was always jumping out. NOW I know why. Flash forward to 2023, I decided I wanted a betta. Holy moly I have learned so much on youtube. I'm currently cycling my tank, in 2nd week and preparing to purchase a betta when it's done cycling. The wait is killing me. Glad I decided to do research and not what I did back in the 90s. Lol... and yes its expensive. I'm already in over 300.00 bucks. Ha!
Ugh this is just sad. I read all your comments and disclaimer and cycling is NOT a one day process so that’s wrong. Also just because you have a filtration system which is what is NECESSARY for bettas, you still need to do 25% water changes every 3 days and you need to do 75% water changes every 2 weeks. Please educate yourself even more on bettas and learn that living isn’t thriving!
Also you didn’t even acclimate your fish which is just so so sad.
I did acclimate the fish I just did that off camera by added some of the water from the new tank to the cup he came in and allow time to properly adjust the temperature of the water he was originally in to the new tank!!
Hayley Ouellette they said *CYCLING* not acclimating. Just please look up how to cycle a tank. Thanks for reading
I’m sorry but no you do not need to do 75% water changes every 2 weeks I’m sorry do you want to kill that thing changing the water parameters all the time
And 25% every 3 days what are you talking about
This girl has no knowledge
@Emma Smith with out it people would do the same as her ,and would most likely end up killing the fish or make it live out the rest of its life in poor living conditions. People need to do their research before impulsively buying something especially when it’s something living
@Emma Smith yes, of course you wouldn’t care seeing that you are about twelve and don’t have motivation to do proper research. It is also most likely that you are lying just to defend your statement. I also have something to add on your statement and I quote “ ok well Idc my fish is alive and thriving and I did what she did”. You will see that in most pet stores bettas tend to be a nice vibrant color and look healthy. Although they look healthy and happy they are not. So how do you know your betta is thriving? Please if you dont have a decent response don’t comment at all
@Emma Smith get a fucking 5 gallon
I know this is a hate comment but this is true
@@humanbean392 it is a 5 gallon tank.
It will die in 48 hours if you don't cycle your tank and I like how the store employee knows more about betta fish than the person buying it like you.
You didn’t even aclimate the fish you should’ve done what the lady at PetSmart said and wait two weeks before outing the fish in and if you really cared for you’re fish you should’ve at least buy a 6 dollar heater
I won’t say what I want to say since this video is 3 years old and I’ve read your pinned comment. I will say though that I hope you’ve learned from this experience and became a better fish owner.
Man, they really don’t teach kids anything in science anymore. I learned the nitrogen cycle in 7th grade, LOL. No surprise though, doesn’t sound like your mother is very educated either. YIKES
If you don’t know the nitrogen cycle and how to acclimate fish you shouldn’t get a fish so I agree with the lady😠
Fax she screws up the acclimation process her: shoves the fish cup in the water that’s the way to acclimate that’s so wrong
This is INFURIATING
Why do I like watching these videos to annoy myself.
Dont worry, I do it too. My betta died like 4 months ago but i continue to watch these videos. Its becoming a problem
Please don’t rub it in she is trying her hardest. Please just give her advice and welcome her into the betta community.
because why not.... I hate this so much this is ANIMAL ABUSE
please dont impulse buy
or follow these steps people this is a terrible way to treat bettas
8:17 that's because those aren't their permanent enclosures they remain there until they are sold which doesn't take less than a week
There TANKS lol
Say you’re uneducated without saying you’re uneducated.. i-
i like how they didnt put the bettas in cups they put them in tank dividers
Fish aren't cheap? If you looked up what to do for fish and took care of it right then the fish could be happy? Uh.. just because their tank is empty or whatever It doesn't mean they're taking care of it bad because it's just temporary? 5 gallons is recommended but 10 gallons let's them move around? Like. Bruh. 10 gallons is really small.
It made me so happy when she said “wait wait wait where is a 5 gallon”. I thought she was going to put it in a bowl.
As I continued watching the video I saw that she said “I thought I was just going to get a bowl”. No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no. Never ever ever put a fish in a bowl.
Honestly I am so sorry at this point. I thought you were getting a bowl and then I continued watching and saw that you got a 10 gallon you could definitely put some snails and maybe some neon tetras make sure to have at least five though.
Dear god 🤦🏻♀️ I’m planning on getting 2 fantail goldfish so I’m doing tons of research on fish keeping/tank cycles, etc. as well as research on goldfish and reading books on the specific fish I want and it is blowing my mind on how much I did NOT know.
I also did some casual research on betta fish because I might want one someday so watching this was PAINFUL 😖
There’s a special place in heaven for pet store employees that try to save animals from impulse buyers.
I’ve read the OP’s update, so at least she learned from her MULTIPLE failures and now realizes that even the humble betta deserves the same respect as ANY other animal, but just so she (and other readers) know, bettas LOVE space, the more the better, I house a single betta in a heavily planted 20 Long (30” long, 12” deep and high) with 100 watt submersible heater and Fluval 204 canister filter (the filter alone originally cost what she spent on her entire setup) and that little 2” long fish is in utter heaven and extremely interactive, in the proper environment, they’re kittens with fins, so much personality stuffed into a tiny body...
Theres no where for that fish to hide in your tank, it's so barren. I'd suggest adding more plants so your fish can explore and hide away if he gets stressed. Also ik everyone in here has already said it but you needed to cycle your tank first - you can do a fish in cycle but I've found those to be very stressful. Gl :)
I added many more plants for my betta to hide and explore! Thank you for your recommendations!
@@Sparkly754 I waited 3 months to cycle my breeder tank
Even tho u were making “jokes” I still felt like what u were saying was what u actually thought the fish deserved it didn’t really sound like jokes so I still got very irritated
for real. even if she later took the ladies recommendations, her whole irresponsible and privileged attitude in this video is so frustrating.
You can not leav the fish in that little Cup for 2 days it could have died of amonia poisening
You can see how stressed he looked 😢 16:18
11:15 you need a 5 gallon tank you are hurting the fish I’ve never seen anyone so bad at taking cause of a fish I’ll adopt it cause omg
I was watching videos because I'm getting a betta soon and omfg I have never owned any fish befor and I know more that you, you were literally confused why they needed a heater my god I pray 4 that fish
same
My betta is in a 10 gallon tank? Even if you get a “small” fish if you put it in a bowl or anything smaller than a 5 gallon tank the insides of the fish will grow and the outsides will not and your fish will eventually die... please treat your fish like a child a fragile baby... that’s not fair just because your pet fish is “Just a fish” doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve to live an amazing life... it’s a living thing. I really hope you don’t take offense to anything I’m saying but I hope you take to kind of everything I’m saying
I have a 5 gallon tank that I had running 2 months and then I got my betta fish
Me with a 1 crowntail betta in a 10 gallon tank that i cycled for a week and a half with a heater at least the girl at the petstore knew what she was talking about
This is the type of person that thinks a cup is a full time home
You know just a question did you even cycle your Fishtank
hi next time you get a betta make sure the tank is 5 gallons at least, cycle for about a week or two before putting the fish in, and make sure to get a heater and filter. also i recommended live plants and moss balls. petco and petsmart tend to have big sales all the time if you’re worried about spending too much (:
also just re read you did buy a heater!! also live plants/moss balls produce oxygen in the tank so their only access to oxygen is not just the top of the tank
While it is a good thing you got a decent size tank. You didn’t cycle the tank, you don’t have a heater, and that’s a decent filter but idk not my first choice (cycling is basically you let the filter run for at least a week then do a water test and then you can add the fish (also acclimate the fish) btw I have a 75 gallon tank so I think I know what I’m talking about not to be rude though 🙃
I am a child spending my time researching about fisn while this 17 yr old id dumping a fish into a fucking tank that hasent properly cycled like bruh
haha she was trying to spend the smallest amount of money possible meanwhile i’m using up all my christmas money to buy a $250 12 gallon, along with a hundred dollars’ worth of live plants and expensive aquarium soil for 3 tetras.
YIKES! Surprised the fish didn't go into shock and die when you added it to the tank. Cycling a tank can take sometimes a whole month or even longer, you should have let the cup float for at least 20 minutes aswell then add some of the tank water. Acclimateing isnt putting some tanks water in his water cup. Please learn before impulse buying.
Where did you get the stuff you put in the water?
This Video is soooo upseting for sombody that knows about Proper fishcare
Im gonna answer your question to what those things were they were tomato worms they eat tomatos and destroy crops you feed them to animals or use them as fishing bait.
Thank you!
they were hornworms actually, they’re often fed to bearded dragons and other reptiles
There's no place for him to hide. Bettas get stressed out if their enclosure isn't fairly full and if they cant hide
Allyson Teague thank you for the information!
Why didn’t she just listen to the first employee?? You can’t get a fish the same day you set up a tank that’s just not how it works!
Yeah that’s true but it’s a beta fish, pet stores keep them in cups. And if you don’t buy it right away it’s still gonna be in that same cup a week later. So for bettas it’s fine to buy it on the same day because it doesn’t change anything, but you do have to cycle the tank before putting the fish in.
You have to make sure that the temperature between the water in the bowl and the aquarium match exactly. The temperature should be between 78 and 82°. You also need to have a test kit to make sure there are zero ammonia, 0 nitrites and less than 40 nitrates. When those numbers match, your aquarium is cycled. Until then, you should do weekly water changes of 25% and add Fritzzyme 7 which is beneficial bacteria which will take care of the ammonia and nitrites It will help to cycle your tank.
My heart hurts right now, she didn’t acclimate The beta fish
How do you do that?
@@l.adodg3r70 there are many ways to acclimate your fish. The easiest way is to let your new fish stay in the bag and float on the surface of the water. Do this for about 30 minutes to an hour.
lol
@@adelynnahlm6483 I drip acclimate
You need a cave for him to escape the light
You have to cycle the tank before you add fish because it will get stressed and might die ,what you did was just wrong it like killed me to watch 😢
I know I'm super late, but the lady at the store was right. If you don't know how to take care of a fish properly you shouldn't buy one. Why didn't you listen to the lady at the store because she is clearly more educated than you on fish. You haven't done enough research about fish yet to just buy one at the store and plop it into a tank you didn't set up correctly. I read the description and I'm glad you have changed but seriously, I can't get over how you just ignored the lady who clearly is experienced in fish keeping. If you can't take care of or afford a fish just don't get one!
That was embarrassing to watch. Listening to your ignorance and disdain towards a store worker who (thank god!) knew their stuff at the 5min mark was shocking. Amazed you haven't taken this down with the response and the complete disregard you displayed for your fish. Sickening.
I ended up listening to the first store employee, and return to that store! I haven’t taken this down because I did everything she recommended. I have a 5 gallon tank with a filter, a heater and many plants and places for the betta to hide and explore
@@hayleyouellette5704 Yeah, even if you did those things, you haven't cycled the tank which is really poor practice. Unless you were doing massive water changes daily your fish would have suffered with the ammonia and nitrite build up. You would have been doing a fish-in cycle. A fishless cycle takes 6-8 weeks with ammonia.
Hello! I would like to inform you even though this is so late. Betta fish need minimum of 5g and a cycled tank with a heater and a minimal light. Bettas need 5g because they are very active fish that need exercise. Betta fish need a live plant or two so they can be happy and relax. Betta fish can also have tank mates bu only specific ones. Please do your research!
Edit: Also, please acclimate your fish to the temperature and ph of the tank. If you want to get fancy, once you feel like your ready try drip acclimation.
Minimum of 2.5 gallon, not 5.
@@KaysoiFnSniperx yea you can but a betta in a 2.5 if you have no self respect
@@hornedrabbit666 mines in one, hes been doing great. they're not meant to be in gigantic fish tanks.
@@KaysoiFnSniperx a 5 or 10 gallon tank isn't gigantic
@@KaysoiFnSniperx u need a minimum of 5 gallons
Poor thing would’ve been happier at the pet store
1:02 “that seems lively” 😂 lol
Omg that tank is so pretty AND you have a live plant instead of plastic fake ones. I’m very happy you bought a heater because I actually read the disclaimer. So glad you did your research! Cycling is all that’s left :)
And that tank is insanely expensive. I’m impressed!
Hey thank you so much for the support the tank actually includes a filtration system so the water is continually cycled!!!
@@hayleyouellette5704 what that is not called cycling. Cycling means that you have to wait (at least two weeks) for bacteria to populate the tank lol
@@syntaxx9_9 shes so stupid
U chose a great betta fish! I love that you got a big tank for him and gave him a live plant. Make sure next time you put in a cave or something for your betta. Please post another video of you getting a new pet as well. Hope your fish had a healthy and happy life with you!
This is so wrong on so many levels. Do some research. You didn’t even acclimate him to the temperature of the tank and letting your tank run overnight is NOT cycling it. It is possible to do a fish in cycle but I get the uneducated vibes from this video so you probably have no idea what that even is.. what a shame.. I hope you enjoy your sick betta for the next couple months because I can almost guarantee that he won’t live much longer then that..
Here's a little tip, don't put in the water from the cup you got him in just in case there were high amounts of stuff or diseases. Trust me, you are doing well for a beginner. Keep doing research and continue to grow your knowledge! I keep all sorts of fish ranging from fresh water to salt water and I plan on continuing my studies in marine biology!! So, if you need any tips or anything, go ahead and ask!
Breanna Van Horn thank you so much! I appreciate you understanding that I’m a beginner and that I still have a lot to learn! I’m trying my best by following the recommendation from the employees and also learning from my further research! I wish you the best of luck in you studies!
Buying a Beta fish makes you a fish lover. It does NOT make you a bad person. Being a murderer does.
Hey there friend. I really must recommend you do proper research before impulse buying a fish. They are complicated sensitive animals who need love and care like any other creature. A ten gallon tank is not unreasonable. Bettas thrive in large spaces with lots of activity. They are so smart and cute and deserve a good life. They need a heater, and weekly water changes with frequent water tests. Please don’t contribute to all the fish abuse. They have it so hard being seen as decorations and not living sensitive creatures. No hate, I just want your little guy to thrive.
I like betta fish i just got one the other day he is blue so i named him stich ik a girl who has hers livved intl to 3 years now that is my goal! Hope you and your fish have fun:)
Dont miss treat him plz
An excellent video on all the things not to do when buying a Betta!
You seem like one of those people who are extremely stubborn and annoying
The fact that you don’t like fishes lives and the first girl is right that things dead in three hours that least
Any updates on the beta fish
She’s so quirky and I love it .. we would definitely be bff’s
Please please please please, I know the fish NOW has everything it NEEDS and I don't mean to be rude but enrichment is one thing you are missing. An airator (not a jet airator) with allow the fish to play and breathe easier. Just saying how important to not get a jet airator is, my friend got one and it tore the fins apart. just a regular airator will do
how much did you actually pay
Did you name him? Also is he still alive?
I clicked back to this after a year and realized I had disliked it…
Well I had the right idea
Jesus everyone’s jumping on this girl. I’ve had beta fish all my life and I’ve never had a filter or heater, I change the water once a week or once every two weeks in a 5 gallon tank. My fish is fine..
yes you do need a heater and a filter and at least 3 gallon tank but i never run my tanks for at least 2 weeks and my fish have been going strong for over 1 year now
It seems the first person at Petco knew what they were talking about but was pretty condescending about it, which is an awful way to teach people about minimum tank requirements and the nitrogen cycle and no wonder it made you dig your heels in and try to find someone to sell you a fish immediately. I'm glad you still put in the effort of learning without her help and got your fish a proper set up. From what I've seen though, through this video you seem to be acting impulsively with the idea that it's just a fish so its not a big commitment (which I'm hoping was just the excitement and impulsiveness and its changed since this was posted) which means a lot of information was probably missed, so please mind me asking the following questions. It's not to judge you, just to make sure you can enjoy the time with your new finned friend to the fullest.
How often do you test your water parameters? Do you test them yourself or bring them to the store?
Did you do a fish-in tank cycle or did you just put him in and let him be?
How often do you do your water changes? How much water do you change?
Betta fish like to have multiple places to hide and explore, and they can see as many colors (or more) as a human can, so your buddy might like at least one new hidey hole. But be careful it doesn't have any rough spots that can rip his fins or small holes he can get stuck in.
I own 2 betta’s male and female and my friend has around 17 male and females she has a female sorority, and the males are all in separate tanks 3.5 gallons is her smallest tank, fish do need certain things no sharp plants not bowls nothing under 2 gallons and filters are best, also do research before u get any pet from trustable source, also those were horn worms, don’t just impulse buy any animal cause they are still living creatures
nothing under 5 gallons actually.
This video made me cringe..... that poor fish.
Read the description before making a comment, she did buy a filter and heater. Y’all need to chill.
I don’t want to be rude but you do need at least a 5 gallon tank for one beta fish, also I would not recommend putting more than one in a tank. You do need to leave the tank running for at LEAST 3 weeks before you out the fish in it, otherwise the ammonia will kill it. Please if you ever plan on getting another animal, do your research before you get it!
How do you adjust the fish to the tank water?
I have my betta In a 20 gallon! By himself
There’s a reason why you have to cycle a tank. The ammonia that builds up (the fish pees and poos in the water) builds up. Because of this, the ammonia is so toxic it burns the fish alive. Ultimately killing it in the end. Which is unfair, because you’re putting the thing in pain, and burning it alive, basically.
It’s not even that hard to cycle, and 2-3 weeks fly quickly, you’ll forget it. You drop fish food in there, revisit and test the water in 3 weeks.
Betta fish are very active fish - that’s why they’re not meant to be in anything under 5 Gallons. They are constantly swimming around, only a unhealthy Betta (bad quality water) makes them not active, and lethargic.
I’m not sure why you acted on an impulse buy. Would you do the same with a dog? - I don’t think you would.
Research would’ve taken you 15 minutes tops. Also these fish despite being fish have a lot of personality and you will see yourself.
You were being ignorant, and acting on impulse. Also, probably not a good idea to buy a pet if you are unhappy about the expenses. The startup is always expensive while done right.
Also, you laughed about the heater, but these are tropical fish, as to why they need one.
Lastly, sure they may survive in small bits of water, and last a decent amount of time, but in the end they’re not thriving and you’re just damaging the poor thing if it survives instead of dies.
I’m getting a beta tomorrow, I have the tank set up and every thing. I just don’t know what to name it-
Has this girl never acclimated a fish before. all you have to do is hold the cup of water for about 20 minutes then you slowly add a little bit of water into it and wait another 20 minutes and then you do that a couple more times and then you can actually dump the fish in
That pet store is crazy asf I have had a betta fish for like a week and he’s doing great
Just because he's alive doesn't mean he's doing great. Bettas are hardy fish, but they still suffer. they're good beginner ones if you raise them properly. Even though bettas are small, they need room to swim. In the wild, they live in marshes that are easily over 1 million gallons. But, the lady saying 10 gallons is a good tank size, but you really just need maybe 5 gallons.
You need to cycle the tank before getting the fish
Bruh y’all r being so harsh like we all had to start somewhere with fish keeping yes she didn’t really know what she was doing but we all make mistakes. I mean, she should’ve read more about them, but it was her first fish and we all had our first fish and we made our mistakes just learn from it in the future. Don’t spread hate though.
she said she has had many fish before and never cycled the tank.
VERY TRUE BUT We all started by doing research and setting up a somewhat decent tank she did no research it pisses me off
Also it's not just the fact that she didnt do any research she was told to cycle the tank and was being an ignorant jerk by saying she knows more
These pet stores give me problems about getting goldfish because of a 20 gallon mimum for one and i have had two in a 20 then one in a 10 gallon so when i get a fish i tell them i have a 55 or if i buy a new tank i tell them the fish i am buying is for another tank but little do they know the “new” tank is for the fish i purchase
Yeah, you are supposed to cyclone tank for two weeks or if you get the right kind of conditioner colour Quickstart can be ready in 48 to 72 hours. They’re just trying to help you see your fish don’t die not trying to be rude, but you’re not a very good fish keeper if you were denying help on the best ways to take care of fish, I would not sell you any of my fish in my store if I had owned the store, but there still time for you to learn always look up how to take care of maintain stuff before you get them
At least at the pet store the cups get water changes. She let her tank "CyCLe" for two days and didn't do anything with that cup water. Ammonia probably sky high in there. And her attitude and impatience is infuriating. I have had my betta tank for three weeks now with no betta at all because it's cycling and the plants are still coming in the mail. Do you know how many times I want to buy a betta from the breeders I am following online. But that's the thing, the fish keeping hobby is all about patience. Which she obviously had none of. The way she brushed aside that petsmart employee like she was just being annoying for not selling her that fish too 🤦♀️
Some people are just ignorant.
Amazing looking fish...any update regarding name...do you still need help haha
5:53 I'm not fish savvy, but I do know you have to cycle the water!
Good to see you did your research. But your attitude about the employee trying to help, was infuriating. You acted like a 10 years old brat and your mother completely supported you in that. Maybe be nicer to someone who's trying to help and do your research before you mock someone trying to help, especially when you have no idea about the whole thing. The employee was very nice to even help you test the water. And you're hoping she's not there. Laughable. Be glad she's there to help such terrible customers, trying to let you know about things you don't. Appreciate it.
Did she really want one of those annoying pest snails?
Bro u gotta useless deformed pug that benefits u in no way at all it has no snout and its eyes are popping out its skull it cant walk for 3 seconds before it dies of asthma