russell salipong it's possible, but very rare. Most times the tank will be really big like a 30 to larger so that the two betas can establish there territories. But when two males are put together they will most likely fight till the death.
Great video, I like your strategy to see if they are aggressive before buying them. I also agree they need real tanks with conditions as you described. Awesome tank as well.
When I go to my local petco they have a couple really nice looking bettas, and some sick looking ones. I guess it's just the area you buy them from. I bought a betta that looks like the white one in this video about two weeks ago from petco and he's been doing well.
Lemon King I have a betta fish identical to the white one and he came from petsmart. It's pretty rare to find really pretty fish there but you get lucky every once in a while :^)
I’ve noticed recently that pet stores will put a few bettas into tanks with the other freshwater fish. I got to see how these bettas interacted with other fish, so I totally recommend that others do the same!!
Awesome idea I do the same thing with my male bettas in my community tank so far success a few flares a bit but not over aggressive but still living in community tanks
I bought male butterfly Betta together with guppies , swordtail, Cory and tetras, since they are all new in the tank no one has his territory yet they end up friends right away, swim and eat together without bothering other fish, no one die have shrimp and snail too.I have a lot of live plants and driftwood, in 10 g, and in few days they will move to my new 32g, but before that I will buy female or another male and will put them all same time in 32g hoping my new Betta will get along well. They are all about same sizes except the tetras.
All bettas should be able to have a 10-15 gallon take people don't know but they mistreat Bettas very easily but alot of people now a days think that Bettas should be kept in cups and containers and bowls but i choose a tank with a heater and filter.
Bettas do well in 2.5+ they don't need 10 gal. It's up to the owner with what they can afford and have space for. As long as it's heated and filtered and cycled and the owner does regular water changes it's fine.
Airy74 honestly, a 10 gallon tank isn't that big a jump in price or space from a 2.5, there are also 3.5 gallon tanks that fall in almost exactly the same footprint of the 2.5 tanks, and the extra gallon goes a long way in improving the animals quality of life. It is my opinion that no fish can be happy in such a small space, betas can live in a small tank, you'll never see them thrive in one. If you can't afford to properly care for and house a creature, then you shouldn't get it. I have my guy in a 10 gallon and the difference is night and day in his activity, curiosity, and health over when he was in his 3.5. I think the idea that they can live in such small spaces comes from the fact that in the wild during the dry season, their water dries up and they are forced into ever increasing smaller spaces, that is by no means how they normally live, wild betas generally take up around a 3 foot territory in streams and rice paddies. They can and do range along long distances in these areas. Betas like to have space to swim around in and be awesome fish.
+Mostlyharmless1985 Not exactly true. There are a good amount of bettas that do prefer 2.5 rather than higher gallonage. I had one who was miserable in a bigger tank. And i also disagree about the size difference. A ten takes up quite a bit more of space then a 2.5. it variesbetta by betta, not all like larger tanks. From the way you're talking you havent had one that likes smaller yet, which is okay just realize not all bettas enjoy the big tanks :)
I consider the place you would keep such a tank, a 2.5 would fit on a nightstand or sturdy table and for the most part a 10 with the requisite equipment can go in the same space. The advantage a 10 gives you is more in line with available planted space for decorations and the like. I've never met a fish that prefers cramped space so I'll defer to you on that one. I have my beta tank planted with a built in equipment wall fed by a bubble lifter, so it's liquid volume is probably closer to 5 or 7. The 10 I have has about twice the footprint of my 3.5. It goes quite nicely on my bedside dresser drawer.
Oh my god, I just went and bought a betta doing the same thing you did and found the perfect betta. It looks EXACTLY like yours, it's beautiful. Maybe that color of betta is just more chill 😂
I have a 60 litre and I want to turn it into a community tank with a female Betta and some platties (3-10). I'm hoping it will work. Plan on getting the platties first. I have a larger tank with guppies in it as a backup in case it doesn't works. Once the tank is cycled, I plan on getting some platties. I hope the tank will be able to handle the bioload, I might have to get them in small groups.
I currently have a betta in a 6.8gal "bookshelf" aquarium with two nerite snails and a harlequin rasbora. I had cherry and ghost shrimp in there but the betta killed and ate them, even the giant ghost shrimp that was nearly his size! I'm thinking of getting a 38gallon tank and trying with shrimp again. And maybe more rasboras and other peaceful fish that won't nip his fins. I know we're not supposed to but I got my betta from Walmart. I picked the "ugliest" one that was also the most reactive and healthy. I thought he was going to remain a near-transparent watermelon pink. Nope! A few hours in his new home he turned tomato-soup red. He looks nothing like the fish he was in the store and is absolutely stunning now.
Females only ina betta community tank. No males. In a community aquarium with other small peaceful fish with short fins and typically dull colors is also okay to keep one betta fish in. Neon tetras work well with betta fish that are relatively easy going for a betta fish. But if you have a particularly aggressive betta fish, keeping them alone in a 5 gallon tank with a low flow sponge filter and a mini heater is probably better for them.
Nice video! I do have some concerns though and a comment. I'm sure he's healed up by now since your tanks look like they are well taken care of, but the aggressive betta has an injury on the top of his head (unless its just red scales) though I kinda doubt thats just the color he is. Also, it is not at all true that bettas cannot thrive in a small area. As long as its one gallon, thats fine BUT what really matters is that you take care of them well. While yes, a betta probably enjoys a larger tank to swim in, a bowl doesnt need a filter if you change out 50% of the water every few days. Bettas prefer surfaces of still water over rippling water since betas are very dependent on air, they need to come up to breathe and a rippling surface makes it slightly more difficult. Also their bubble nests wont be damaged. My two bettas arent stressed at all and are thriving in their 1 and 1.5 gallon and they both have bubble nests and are active + happy.
+Julianne Young My concern is that it takes 12hrs for ammonia/nitrate/nitrite levels to spike to their highest. So while the water in a bowl may look clean after a 50% change..in 12hours it becomes toxic to the fish. The betta can survive it but in the long run it is not good for them. It is possible to keep a betta in a bowl with good water parameters but that would require 100% water changes every 12hrs.
My betta is not agressive but he is very skittish he will only jump at my finger he will only swim up to my finger and when I walk up to him he gets all excited and just bed cute! To other people he doesn't Do that he will flare so I think I want after a comutity tank and I will try him to see what he does and see if he's good
Your betta fish looks so cute! I have a question. I put my betta fish with 4 male guppies. After one day being together, my betta fish is still trying to chase and nip the guppies. Should I remove the guppies or just only put two guppies. It's a 5-gallon tank by the way.
Good video, that is a great way to figure out how a male fighting fish will conduct himself with other community fish. love bettas, care for 9 presently. I love guppys as well but just cannot keep them successfully. The common guppys that live with one of my bettas do great, but any time I try the large fancy varieties (always in a species tank) they never make it. Keep them in hard water that is 78 to 80. Good food and waer changes. Any tips?
Amazing video! One question, if I find a non-aggressive betta and have him/her live with guppies, will he/she eat the fry? This is not a bad thing as I often get over run and am always looking for something to eat my fry lol. (Ps: this is TheSocialGuppy on my little sister's account)
Yes they will. They are pretty good at it too. I use mine to make sure I don't get overrun with baby guppies :) If yours does make sure to not over feed him since he is catching his own food.
You did a amazing video. You have a very beautiful tank. I have a planted tank. which lights are you using. the water is clear and the light adds the shimmer to the water, wow. what plant ferts are you using , just give a short idea. I have a male and a female betta in my tetra community tank. but after few weeks the male betta color looks faded and the shine is not as when I purchased. He is healthy eats well. I feed live worms, pls advise
+Ameet Nabajya Thank you! I am using a bit of clay under my sand to provide nutrient for the roots. I have very simple plants..just some amazon swords...Anubis and the long grasslike plant in the back is called a jungle val. The light is a simple LED light that came with my other aqua-style tank that I am not using at the moment. I also add half a teaspoon of Flourish to add some Iron to my plants.
I got lucky when I chose a very beautiful betta, he is very shy especially around a hand near the wall he is at. Will it be likely he'll be a good addition if I move him into a community tank? I just got him four days ago and today is the first time he's been not scared of his own home (a 1 gallon tank).
Hi just wondering how you do water changes, as most videos I see show taking the betta out for water changes. I have a 29 us gallon tank with platys and a betta (had for 3 days now), just wondering if I need to take the betta out to clean the tank? If yes any recommendations to what to put him in, as he didn't come in a cup. 😀
Hi! I have a small question. So i plan on starting a 5.5 gallon shrimp tank, but i might get a betta in the future for the tank as well. Ive been doing my reading and i think i may be able to pull it off as long as my tank has good hiding space for the shrimp and since the shrimp will be in there first, the betta wont feel as if its territory is being intruded. The last thing i want is for my future shrimp to be gobbled up because i wanted a betta in the tank as well. Do you think this will be a bad idea? The shrimp are amanos so they will grow 1.5-2 inches, which ive been told is too large for a betta to grab anyway. Also, how do you know that the betta is less aggressive and not ill since usually a less active betta means something is up. Lastly, are there any other ways to tell the difference between an aggressive betta and non aggressive betta just from the store cups? Thanks in advance!
Azart l Bo2 I trained my male Betta to eat out of my hand, whilst I fed flakes to my rasboras, so I say try and use something like tweezers to put the pellet or food in front of the fish,
Hey my beta seems really board in his TANK my family suggested we get him a friend he is already been with us a couple months is it still okay to get him a female in his tank?
You shouldn´t keep Betta fish together with guppies. A betta is a fish that isn´t gonna be happy surrounded by those busy swimmers. And for a Betta fish a tank requires to have some floating plants like ; Limnobium leavigatum But its good to see you dont keep them in a bowl
I like a few of your points in this video, however it is still not good to house a betta with guppies or even another male betta. They will always have that chance of fighting, whether or not they are quiet and mellow. Bettas should be kept in a 20L aquarium as least SEPARATED.
i wouldn't recommend it. males have been select for their agressivity and they will try to kill each other, at less they are in an enormous tank, far over 100 gallons... if you want some fish with your beta, i suggest that you keep them with neons tetras, cory catfish and harlequin rasbora, becose they are small, fast schooling fish and they won't try to bully your beta. a male betta should always be kept alone. they hate each others, so don't put two of them together. it's a big no-no! choose the most docile beta and see if he can live in your community tank alone. puting an other male could stress him or even kill him
Your welcome :). I suggest to be patient and to have a backup plan if it dosen't work :). I hope it will succeed, and that you will give me an update :)
Or you can buy less much attractive fish to coop with Bettas. I was told by my friend that Betta is attracted by the color so even Guppy or Neon/Cardinal Tetra will be get chased by the Betta. So he said that if you put the Betta with less unattractive one, the Betta would not chase the other cause it will not attract by it. And I already doing it. In my 80cm Aquarium, I put Penguin Tetra, Pygmy Corydoras, Sterba's Corydoras, and my look-alike Zebra Pleco with the Giant Betta. And the result is the Bettas won't even bother them. I once put the Dwarf Rainbowfish in there and the result is different as the Dwarf Rainbowfish had an attracted pattern on it's body so for them is a hostile. So the conclusion is, either you can do that like you do in the video, or just choose black pattern fish to make them not aggressive with the other fish. Sorry for the long post, just wanna add some in here :3
+Dimas Fish Diary Actually guppies are rarely a problem with bettas, guppies are much faster than bettas and can get away easily. Tetras in general are the same. It only really becomes a problem if you have an aggressive betta because he will quite literally kill himself chasing them around in which case he was not suited for a community tank in the first place.
+LeonardO james I'm sorry you had to learn the hard way! =( They probably didn't tell you that because a) they didn't know, b) they wanted you to buy 2 and spend more money, or c) they thought you had plans to keep them separated. =(
Purple and red betta was like "Oh you got a problem! Huh?" Grey/White fish "Um... No I just wanna swim" Purple red betta "Yeah you better run!!!" Grey/White fish (Swims away and mumbles jackass...)
Thank you for this. Cats and dogs have personalities. And fishes have a personality too. Even most of the most experienced fish owner seems to forget or ignore this. They give advices for all of the fishes from a strain or breed. Your method is a very clever way to ensure there will be less risk to have wounded or killed fish in a common tank.
Bettas are wonderful fish. I currently keep some females with a pretty docile male. He flares and chases them if they get in his 'bubble', but doesn't nip and generally just ignores them. I'm thinking of keeping some with my Opaline Gourami in my 29 gallon aquarium.
Sandy Allnock The thing about African Cichlids is that they like hard water with a higher pH (alkaline) that's 8.0 to 8.2. Normal tap water is about 7.0 and Bettas do well in 6 - 7.5. The other issue is the diet. Cichlids and betta need a different diet. So in this case I don't think it about personality but different water/living requirements. Ive had many people ask me about an amazon fish betta combo or goldfish and betta (which is a definite no) but I've never thought about a African cichlid combo before.
Sandy Allnock Not just water parameters but also A betta is actually a pretty wussy fish when it comes to fish other than betta. You can put them in with cichlids but NOT African, I have Betta Imbellis in with my German Blue Rams. My Mbuna cichlids would kill one so fast, and Mbuna are herbivores.
I have always had more success with keeping bettas in community tanks than alone. They usually don't do well alone and I have never been able to keep a lone betta alive for more than six months whereas my community bettas often live for two years or more. Currently I have two males and seven guppies in a 45 gallon tank. I chose both males specifically because they were not aggressive and my tank is big enough and has enough hiding places for them to stay away from the each other when necessary. In general they get along and I haven't yet had a problem with either bothering each other or the other fish. Often they swim right next to each other without any aggression. I do not suggest that that male bettas should always be kept together, but that they can under certain conditions.
Last night I moved my Betta from his 3.5 gallon to my community 10 gallon tank using your tips. The breeding cup was fantastic and very entertaining my Albino Catfish, Platy's and Green Neon's were much more interested with Betta. When I released my beautiful Red Betta he kind of chased one of the Platy's but all went well. Whew I knew it was OK to breathe. So thank you for the tips I very very much appreciate the advice.
I did something similar when adding a Betta to my community tank. He is super chill and I haven’t had any problems. The only times he flares up is if my Gourami gets too close to him but they’ve never actually made physical contact. 👍🏽
wanting to start a Betta Community Tank, after watching this video would it be wise to see if I can find 2 male bettas that once cups are side by side show little interest in fighting? trying to figure this out for a 29 gallon tank. Also would getting the betta small be a better option? Lastly what are the best breed of fish to put in a betta community tank? thank you for your time. -Christina.
i wouldn't recommend putting two males bettas in the same tank without a divider as they honestly will probably end up going after each other. It can work if you are very lucky but i really would suggest you not do that. If you want multiple bettas in a tank try setting up a female betta community tank as they can turn out very nicely (but you'd need 4-5 nonagressive ones). Theres a few fish that get along fine with bettas, try looking it up theresa a ton of good guides. For the female betta idea its best to get them all the same size. Pretty please do a bunch of research on bettas to ensure you know enough to care properly! :)
Christina Samples males need about three to four feet of space in the water column. It's not practical in a small tank. If you go the female route I'd go 3 minimum so aggression is spread out.
3 is not enough to spread aggresion well. 5 is the actual recommended number. Here's why: 2- One will bully the other 3- a pair could team up on one, highly likely 4- teams against eachother 5- usually completely spread out aggression :)
Creative Pet Keeping, I noticed that you have what looks like male and female fancy guppies, how do you keep them from breeding. If you do let them breed what do you do with the fry
I do want to get a betta fish, but I have guppies and fry in it. I'm afraid it will go after them. My tank is planted. But as planted as in this video. I'm still thinking of adding some floating plants. But I had not luck cuz they end up dying. All my other plants are doing well. Expect my floating plants.
I also have another question how many fish can I keep in a 5 gallon tank? I do want a small fish community. ..maybe 2 or 3 small fish. I would like a betta but if I cannot fit that in a 5 gallon then maybe ill need to rethink my fish choices?
karaLUVEanime a community tank in a small volume is going to be pretty tight. You'll want to make sure your filter is well cycled and add fish very slowly to keep from spiking the water. Second on the guppy fish, I'll go a step further and suggest getting endlers guppies, they are a bit smaller than regular fancy guppies so you can have a little more fish for the space.
First time fish owner here: We just got a 10G tank with 1 beautiful beta, 1 guppie, 2 spotted mollies, 1 black molly, and a snail. We have it set up nicely with gravel, plants and tank decor that has nice "caves" and places to hide, etc. So after one day, the beta started chasing/charging the mollies and the guppie. After watching for awhile, I felt I had to take it out to save the other fish. I put him in a vase I have since I see them sitting alone in small vases all the time. He looked so pathetic... so after two days of isolation, I decided to try him back in the community tank and the beta is charging the mollies again. :-( I don't want to isolate him in a small vase.. he looked SO sad.. but not sure what to do since he seems to be so aggressive towards the others. He is not biting them as far as I can see but he is harassing everyone and chasing them, flaring, etc. Any advice? Will this maybe stop after awhile? Could this be normal fish behavior that won't hurt the other fish?
+Samantha Phillips As long as you don't see the other fish get injured then its ok. A little bit of aggression is fine. If you feel concerned then you can always get a tank divider and give him 1/4 of the tank for himself.
Hi Kasia, I love your videos, so informative. I also love the serpent ornament on the right side of your tank, would you mind telling me where you got it please ?
You shouldn't keep betta fish with other very colorful fish especially ones with big fins, guppies are probably one of the worst choices you could have with a male betta.
At 2:56 looks like the male made a baby XD btw awesome video thxxxx this is actually my dads iPad he's gonna get a male betta so thx too:3 (I'm a girl :3 l0l)
I have a betta, And he qas great with my fish, I got a catfish, and when I got back from eating dinner a few days later, My guppy had a huge part of his tail bit off, So you think my betta could have done that?
the lady at my lfs wouldn't give me the live fish garentee , on my 3 kuhli loaches, because their going in with my Betta in a 10 gallon, with a dwarf frog. It's a fun tank
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Creative Pet Keeping what size is the tank?
Creative Pet Keeping what if 2 non aggressive male are in the same tank?
russell salipong it's possible, but very rare. Most times the tank will be really big like a 30 to larger so that the two betas can establish there territories. But when two males are put together they will most likely fight till the death.
Creative Pet Keeping thank u so much I have a 36 I think and I'm planning on getting betta s
your non-aggressive betta is gorgeous
oh my god that white Betta is beautiful. And the fins on that blue one, amazing
Alexander The Insane i have the exact purple
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Great video, I like your strategy to see if they are aggressive before buying them. I also agree they need real tanks with conditions as you described. Awesome tank as well.
Goodness gracious, are both of those males from Petco?! My local Petco never has bettas that beautiful. What a find, I'm jealous!
Same
Our local petco sells DEAD Berta fish it's so sad
Leevi Same.
Kulta i go to a local fish store instead
When I go to my local petco they have a couple really nice looking bettas, and some sick looking ones. I guess it's just the area you buy them from. I bought a betta that looks like the white one in this video about two weeks ago from petco and he's been doing well.
I have a betta and when im gone he drops to the floor of the tank.When i come back he gets excited.
Im not sure if he is nice or mean.
Awesome video, those bettas are both stunning! Great tips too, I was planning on doing a video quite similar as well (:
BusyBettas Thats great! The more videos the more people might get on board with ditching the fish bowl!
That is so true! (:
i'm gonna make videos about my betta as well, at least... once i get one. XD
Where did you get such beautiful bettas? Definitely not petsmart! I personally tend to choose my bettas based on personality, but these are stunning
Lemon King I have a betta fish identical to the white one and he came from petsmart. It's pretty rare to find really pretty fish there but you get lucky every once in a while :^)
albino vibes I have a rare premium butterfly betta from petsmart
I’ve noticed recently that pet stores will put a few bettas into tanks with the other freshwater fish. I got to see how these bettas interacted with other fish, so I totally recommend that others do the same!!
Those bettas are so gorgeous!
Awesome idea I do the same thing with my male bettas in my community tank so far success a few flares a bit but not over aggressive but still living in community tanks
I bought male butterfly Betta together with guppies , swordtail, Cory and tetras, since they are all new in the tank no one has his territory yet they end up friends right away, swim and eat together without bothering other fish, no one die have shrimp and snail too.I have a lot of live plants and driftwood, in 10 g, and in few days they will move to my new 32g, but before that I will buy female or another male and will put them all same time in 32g hoping my new Betta will get along well. They are all about same sizes except the tetras.
thank you for the tips, never thought about seeing which is the mellowest before buying and the breeding tank.
this video really helped me A LOT. IT was elpful so I could choose between a agressive betta, or a less agressive betta, thxs! ;)
Half moon bettas are so beautiful!
totally!
All bettas should be able to have a 10-15 gallon take people don't know but they mistreat Bettas very easily but alot of people now a days think that Bettas should be kept in cups and containers and bowls but i choose a tank with a heater and filter.
Bettas do well in 2.5+ they don't need 10 gal. It's up to the owner with what they can afford and have space for. As long as it's heated and filtered and cycled and the owner does regular water changes it's fine.
Airy74 honestly, a 10 gallon tank isn't that big a jump in price or space from a 2.5, there are also 3.5 gallon tanks that fall in almost exactly the same footprint of the 2.5 tanks, and the extra gallon goes a long way in improving the animals quality of life. It is my opinion that no fish can be happy in such a small space, betas can live in a small tank, you'll never see them thrive in one. If you can't afford to properly care for and house a creature, then you shouldn't get it. I have my guy in a 10 gallon and the difference is night and day in his activity, curiosity, and health over when he was in his 3.5.
I think the idea that they can live in such small spaces comes from the fact that in the wild during the dry season, their water dries up and they are forced into ever increasing smaller spaces, that is by no means how they normally live, wild betas generally take up around a 3 foot territory in streams and rice paddies. They can and do range along long distances in these areas. Betas like to have space to swim around in and be awesome fish.
+Mostlyharmless1985
Not exactly true. There are a good amount of bettas that do prefer 2.5 rather than higher gallonage. I had one who was miserable in a bigger tank. And i also disagree about the size difference. A ten takes up quite a bit more of space then a 2.5.
it variesbetta by betta, not all like larger tanks. From the way you're talking you havent had one that likes smaller yet, which is okay just realize not all bettas enjoy the big tanks :)
I consider the place you would keep such a tank, a 2.5 would fit on a nightstand or sturdy table and for the most part a 10 with the requisite equipment can go in the same space. The advantage a 10 gives you is more in line with available planted space for decorations and the like. I've never met a fish that prefers cramped space so I'll defer to you on that one. I have my beta tank planted with a built in equipment wall fed by a bubble lifter, so it's liquid volume is probably closer to 5 or 7. The 10 I have has about twice the footprint of my 3.5. It goes quite nicely on my bedside dresser drawer.
Yeah I keep mine in a XXX condom.
But for real though they do need that 10 + gallon tank.
My male betta seems okay with my three African dwarf frogs.
Oh my god, I just went and bought a betta doing the same thing you did and found the perfect betta. It looks EXACTLY like yours, it's beautiful. Maybe that color of betta is just more chill 😂
There seems to be some correlation between betta colors and agression levels 😉
I have a 60 litre and I want to turn it into a community tank with a female Betta and some platties (3-10). I'm hoping it will work. Plan on getting the platties first. I have a larger tank with guppies in it as a backup in case it doesn't works. Once the tank is cycled, I plan on getting some platties. I hope the tank will be able to handle the bioload, I might have to get them in small groups.
Omg those bettas are beautiful
I currently have a betta in a 6.8gal "bookshelf" aquarium with two nerite snails and a harlequin rasbora. I had cherry and ghost shrimp in there but the betta killed and ate them, even the giant ghost shrimp that was nearly his size! I'm thinking of getting a 38gallon tank and trying with shrimp again. And maybe more rasboras and other peaceful fish that won't nip his fins.
I know we're not supposed to but I got my betta from Walmart. I picked the "ugliest" one that was also the most reactive and healthy. I thought he was going to remain a near-transparent watermelon pink. Nope! A few hours in his new home he turned tomato-soup red. He looks nothing like the fish he was in the store and is absolutely stunning now.
Females only ina betta community tank. No males. In a community aquarium with other small peaceful fish with short fins and typically dull colors is also okay to keep one betta fish in. Neon tetras work well with betta fish that are relatively easy going for a betta fish. But if you have a particularly aggressive betta fish, keeping them alone in a 5 gallon tank with a low flow sponge filter and a mini heater is probably better for them.
Aside from the water filter, is there a need for an oxygen?air pump?
I am only getting 1 betta so I am glad I won't have to worry about aggressiveness
Where do you guys find these beautiful bettas ? I can only find the kind Walmart cells.
What beautiful bettas!
Nice video! I do have some concerns though and a comment. I'm sure he's healed up by now since your tanks look like they are well taken care of, but the aggressive betta has an injury on the top of his head (unless its just red scales) though I kinda doubt thats just the color he is. Also, it is not at all true that bettas cannot thrive in a small area. As long as its one gallon, thats fine BUT what really matters is that you take care of them well. While yes, a betta probably enjoys a larger tank to swim in, a bowl doesnt need a filter if you change out 50% of the water every few days. Bettas prefer surfaces of still water over rippling water since betas are very dependent on air, they need to come up to breathe and a rippling surface makes it slightly more difficult. Also their bubble nests wont be damaged. My two bettas arent stressed at all and are thriving in their 1 and 1.5 gallon and they both have bubble nests and are active + happy.
+Julianne Young My concern is that it takes 12hrs for ammonia/nitrate/nitrite levels to spike to their highest. So while the water in a bowl may look clean after a 50% change..in 12hours it becomes toxic to the fish. The betta can survive it but in the long run it is not good for them. It is possible to keep a betta in a bowl with good water parameters but that would require 100% water changes every 12hrs.
I can't believe I do that today and I just saw you do the same
My betta is not agressive but he is very skittish he will only jump at my finger he will only swim up to my finger and when I walk up to him he gets all excited and just bed cute! To other people he doesn't
Do that he will flare so I think I want after a comutity tank and I will try him to see what he does and see if he's good
Great video. I love the two betta fish you had they where very beautiful. Great channel too. I subscribe.... :)
Very nice fish!
Thx now i know how to take of my betta fish ☺
My betta fish only wants to fight
other betta's but not tank mates.
Your betta fish looks so cute! I have a question. I put my betta fish with 4 male guppies. After one day being together, my betta fish is still trying to chase and nip the guppies. Should I remove the guppies or just only put two guppies. It's a 5-gallon tank by the way.
Good video, that is a great way to figure out how a male fighting fish will conduct himself with other community fish. love bettas, care for 9 presently. I love guppys as well but just cannot keep them successfully. The common guppys that live with one of my bettas do great, but any time I try the large fancy varieties (always in a species tank) they never make it. Keep them in hard water that is 78 to 80. Good food and waer changes. Any tips?
i like your bettas😊
Amazing video! One question, if I find a non-aggressive betta and have him/her live with guppies, will he/she eat the fry? This is not a bad thing as I often get over run and am always looking for something to eat my fry lol. (Ps: this is TheSocialGuppy on my little sister's account)
Yes they will. They are pretty good at it too. I use mine to make sure I don't get overrun with baby guppies :) If yours does make sure to not over feed him since he is catching his own food.
Which type of plant you have in this tank ? Thnx for the video
what kind of sand is in your tank? it looks nice.
I have 55 gallon heavy planted with female betta and nano tetra can I add male in it
You did a amazing video. You have a very beautiful tank. I have a planted tank. which lights are you using. the water is clear and the light adds the shimmer to the water, wow. what plant ferts are you using , just give a short idea. I have a male and a female betta in my tetra community tank. but after few weeks the male betta color looks faded and the shine is not as when I purchased. He is healthy eats well. I feed live worms, pls advise
+Ameet Nabajya Thank you! I am using a bit of clay under my sand to provide nutrient for the roots. I have very simple plants..just some amazon swords...Anubis and the long grasslike plant in the back is called a jungle val. The light is a simple LED light that came with my other aqua-style tank that I am not using at the moment. I also add half a teaspoon of Flourish to add some Iron to my plants.
what do you recommend for best betta coloration
Ameet Nabajya
I try to feed them more natural food like blood worms and tub-flex worms. Mosquito larva is good too.
Your tank is beautiful.
I got lucky when I chose a very beautiful betta, he is very shy especially around a hand near the wall he is at. Will it be likely he'll be a good addition if I move him into a community tank? I just got him four days ago and today is the first time he's been not scared of his own home (a 1 gallon tank).
won’t the guppy’s nibble ther fins tho
I like your videos, but I don´t know english a lot, my english not is perfect, are very good your videos...
Thank you! I'm glad you like them ^_^
Platys are a great compatible fish for betas if anyone is interested :)
What kind of Betta is the white one?
How can I spot a mellow one at the store?
I got a beta fish yesterday
where can u buy that dragon?
Hi just wondering how you do water changes, as most videos I see show taking the betta out for water changes. I have a 29 us gallon tank with platys and a betta (had for 3 days now), just wondering if I need to take the betta out to clean the tank? If yes any recommendations to what to put him in, as he didn't come in a cup. 😀
Hi! I have a small question. So i plan on starting a 5.5 gallon shrimp tank, but i might get a betta in the future for the tank as well. Ive been doing my reading and i think i may be able to pull it off as long as my tank has good hiding space for the shrimp and since the shrimp will be in there first, the betta wont feel as if its territory is being intruded. The last thing i want is for my future shrimp to be gobbled up because i wanted a betta in the tank as well. Do you think this will be a bad idea? The shrimp are amanos so they will grow 1.5-2 inches, which ive been told is too large for a betta to grab anyway. Also, how do you know that the betta is less aggressive and not ill since usually a less active betta means something is up. Lastly, are there any other ways to tell the difference between an aggressive betta and non aggressive betta just from the store cups? Thanks in advance!
Hi quick question, can you put male swordtails with bettas?
can one betta live on their own?
Hi all friends nice to meet you 🤝
I went to peto they was selling Bettas with fin rot.
Nice😃
Where did you get those two bettas from?! They're gorgeous :o
how many gallons is your tank?
How would you feed them in a community aquarium with guppies
Azart l Bo2 I trained my male Betta to eat out of my hand, whilst I fed flakes to my rasboras, so I say try and use something like tweezers to put the pellet or food in front of the fish,
Azart l Bo2 use general tropical fish food
Adrian Herrera I have found the fish whisperer 🙏 how did you do that?
What kind of fish are the ones with the really long tail? I have never seen any like that.
how do female bettas react to each other?
they can be kept in small groups but will eventually fight for dominance.
or you could try tank mates that are mostly bottom dwellers.
I've had these with gouramis and angels and they never showed aggression. 😅😅
Hey my beta seems really board in his TANK my family suggested we get him a friend he is already been with us a couple months is it still okay to get him a female in his tank?
Males and females will usually try to spawn then kill each other. I would recomend a peaceful commity fish like a neon tetras or short finned guppies.
You shouldn´t keep Betta fish together with guppies.
A betta is a fish that isn´t gonna be happy surrounded by those busy swimmers.
And for a Betta fish a tank requires to have some floating plants like ; Limnobium leavigatum
But its good to see you dont keep them in a bowl
lol my betta is so timid to the point where hes afraid of my neon tetras
I like a few of your points in this video, however it is still not good to house a betta with guppies or even another male betta. They will always have that chance of fighting, whether or not they are quiet and mellow. Bettas should be kept in a 20L aquarium as least SEPARATED.
Where did you get your betta from ?
+Sophia Lentine I got my Betta from petco.
How can you tell from when you get them from the store?
You can put them next to another fish in their cups and he will more than likely try to fight it if it's aggressive
So it is really best to get two males
i wouldn't recommend it. males have been select for their agressivity and they will try to kill each other, at less they are in an enormous tank, far over 100 gallons... if you want some fish with your beta, i suggest that you keep them with neons tetras, cory catfish and harlequin rasbora, becose they are small, fast schooling fish and they won't try to bully your beta. a male betta should always be kept alone. they hate each others, so don't put two of them together. it's a big no-no! choose the most docile beta and see if he can live in your community tank alone. puting an other male could stress him or even kill him
Thank you so much Jean!
Now I know what fish I can get for my Betta's tankmates :)
Your welcome :). I suggest to be patient and to have a backup plan if it dosen't work :). I hope it will succeed, and that you will give me an update :)
Or you can buy less much attractive fish to coop with Bettas. I was told by my friend that Betta is attracted by the color so even Guppy or Neon/Cardinal Tetra will be get chased by the Betta. So he said that if you put the Betta with less unattractive one, the Betta would not chase the other cause it will not attract by it. And I already doing it.
In my 80cm Aquarium, I put Penguin Tetra, Pygmy Corydoras, Sterba's Corydoras, and my look-alike Zebra Pleco with the Giant Betta. And the result is the Bettas won't even bother them. I once put the Dwarf Rainbowfish in there and the result is different as the Dwarf Rainbowfish had an attracted pattern on it's body so for them is a hostile.
So the conclusion is, either you can do that like you do in the video, or just choose black pattern fish to make them not aggressive with the other fish.
Sorry for the long post, just wanna add some in here :3
+Dimas Fish Diary Actually guppies are rarely a problem with bettas, guppies are much faster than bettas and can get away easily. Tetras in general are the same. It only really becomes a problem if you have an aggressive betta because he will quite literally kill himself chasing them around in which case he was not suited for a community tank in the first place.
did you get the betta from aquabids
+Jake Long I got him from PetCo although one-day I'd like ot get a pretty imported Betta.
+Creative Pet Keeping Oh wow your White betta have a perfect HalfMoon tail when flares up, very hard to find in Local pet stores.
Jake Long
Thank you! I think I got lucky with that guy :D
my male betta fish grew up in a comunity tank. Can i put him with other fish like guppies?
most likely, just expose the fish the to a betta and if he doesn't react, you can put them together
ok thank you @LigitGaming
I have 2 male and one of them have been killed, when i buy it the dont tell me thats gone be, shit
+LeonardO james I'm sorry you had to learn the hard way! =( They probably didn't tell you that because a) they didn't know, b) they wanted you to buy 2 and spend more money, or c) they thought you had plans to keep them separated. =(
LeonardO james
Always research before buying an animal
Can you name off your plants????
Purple and red betta was like
"Oh you got a problem! Huh?"
Grey/White fish
"Um... No I just wanna swim"
Purple red betta
"Yeah you better run!!!"
Grey/White fish
(Swims away and mumbles jackass...)
XD
what
These are stunning Betta's! What a beautiful tank.
Love u
Very nice video! The Bettas you got are beautiful too!
That yawn at 2:42!
I love the colours especially of the less agressive one 😍😍
Thank you for this. Cats and dogs have personalities. And fishes have a personality too. Even most of the most experienced fish owner seems to forget or ignore this. They give advices for all of the fishes from a strain or breed. Your method is a very clever way to ensure there will be less risk to have wounded or killed fish in a common tank.
Bettas are wonderful fish. I currently keep some females with a pretty docile male. He flares and chases them if they get in his 'bubble', but doesn't nip and generally just ignores them. I'm thinking of keeping some with my Opaline Gourami in my 29 gallon aquarium.
Rails & Rust It makes me happy to hear about successful Betta tank setups. Especially with a male and females which is more difficult. :D
I actually happened to buy a Crowntail, And it's a male..I was so happy to find out that the betta isn't aggresive.
Can bettas live with angelfish . (I don't think they can but its worth a try)
I have African cichlids, I'm thinking the bettas could hold their own, but have never thought about trying bettas. Thoughts?
Sandy Allnock The thing about African Cichlids is that they like hard water with a higher pH (alkaline) that's 8.0 to 8.2. Normal tap water is about 7.0 and Bettas do well in 6 - 7.5. The other issue is the diet. Cichlids and betta need a different diet. So in this case I don't think it about personality but different water/living requirements. Ive had many people ask me about an amazon fish betta combo or goldfish and betta (which is a definite no) but I've never thought about a African cichlid combo before.
Sandy Allnock Not just water parameters but also A betta is actually a pretty wussy fish when it comes to fish other than betta. You can put them in with cichlids but NOT African, I have Betta Imbellis in with my German Blue Rams.
My Mbuna cichlids would kill one so fast, and Mbuna are herbivores.
I have always had more success with keeping bettas in community tanks than alone. They usually don't do well alone and I have never been able to keep a lone betta alive for more than six months whereas my community bettas often live for two years or more. Currently I have two males and seven guppies in a 45 gallon tank. I chose both males specifically because they were not aggressive and my tank is big enough and has enough hiding places for them to stay away from the each other when necessary. In general they get along and I haven't yet had a problem with either bothering each other or the other fish. Often they swim right next to each other without any aggression. I do not suggest that that male bettas should always be kept together, but that they can under certain conditions.
wow i just love ur fish so much were did u get them
Last night I moved my Betta from his 3.5 gallon to my community 10 gallon tank using your tips. The breeding cup was fantastic and very entertaining my Albino Catfish, Platy's and Green Neon's were much more interested with Betta. When I released my beautiful Red Betta he kind of chased one of the Platy's but all went well. Whew I knew it was OK to breathe. So thank you for the tips I very very much appreciate the advice.
I did something similar when adding a Betta to my community tank. He is super chill and I haven’t had any problems. The only times he flares up is if my Gourami gets too close to him but they’ve never actually made physical contact. 👍🏽
wanting to start a Betta Community Tank, after watching this video would it be wise to see if I can find 2 male bettas that once cups are side by side show little interest in fighting? trying to figure this out for a 29 gallon tank. Also would getting the betta small be a better option? Lastly what are the best breed of fish to put in a betta community tank? thank you for your time. -Christina.
i wouldn't recommend putting two males bettas in the same tank without a divider as they honestly will probably end up going after each other. It can work if you are very lucky but i really would suggest you not do that. If you want multiple bettas in a tank try setting up a female betta community tank as they can turn out very nicely (but you'd need 4-5 nonagressive ones). Theres a few fish that get along fine with bettas, try looking it up theresa a ton of good guides. For the female betta idea its best to get them all the same size. Pretty please do a bunch of research on bettas to ensure you know enough to care properly! :)
thank you for the tips!!! want to make sure i do lots of research before getting this together so thank you
+Christina Samples You'll have better luck with two females... not males though
:l
Christina Samples males need about three to four feet of space in the water column. It's not practical in a small tank. If you go the female route I'd go 3 minimum so aggression is spread out.
3 is not enough to spread aggresion well. 5 is the actual recommended number. Here's why:
2- One will bully the other
3- a pair could team up on one, highly likely
4- teams against eachother
5- usually completely spread out aggression :)
bruh i’ve had my betta for 4 years and it’s so fat
I put my betta with 4 guppies in a 10 gallon. For the first few days, he chased them. Now, they all swim together.
So your saying at the store put the cups next to each other and see with betta will flare up at each other?
Creative Pet Keeping, I noticed that you have what looks like male and female fancy guppies, how do you keep them from breeding. If you do let them breed what do you do with the fry
I do want to get a betta fish, but I have guppies and fry in it. I'm afraid it will go after them. My tank is planted. But as planted as in this video. I'm still thinking of adding some floating plants. But I had not luck cuz they end up dying. All my other plants are doing well. Expect my floating plants.
I also have another question how many fish can I keep in a 5 gallon tank? I do want a small fish community. ..maybe 2 or 3 small fish. I would like a betta but if I cannot fit that in a 5 gallon then maybe ill need to rethink my fish choices?
Hmmm... either 2 bettas that are seperated by a divider or maybe 4-6 guppies
karaLUVEanime a community tank in a small volume is going to be pretty tight. You'll want to make sure your filter is well cycled and add fish very slowly to keep from spiking the water. Second on the guppy fish, I'll go a step further and suggest getting endlers guppies, they are a bit smaller than regular fancy guppies so you can have a little more fish for the space.
First time fish owner here: We just got a 10G tank with 1 beautiful beta, 1 guppie, 2 spotted mollies, 1 black molly, and a snail. We have it set up nicely with gravel, plants and tank decor that has nice "caves" and places to hide, etc. So after one day, the beta started chasing/charging the mollies and the guppie. After watching for awhile, I felt I had to take it out to save the other fish. I put him in a vase I have since I see them sitting alone in small vases all the time. He looked so pathetic... so after two days of isolation, I decided to try him back in the community tank and the beta is charging the mollies again. :-( I don't want to isolate him in a small vase.. he looked SO sad.. but not sure what to do since he seems to be so aggressive towards the others. He is not biting them as far as I can see but he is harassing everyone and chasing them, flaring, etc. Any advice? Will this maybe stop after awhile? Could this be normal fish behavior that won't hurt the other fish?
+Samantha Phillips As long as you don't see the other fish get injured then its ok. A little bit of aggression is fine. If you feel concerned then you can always get a tank divider and give him 1/4 of the tank for himself.
Hi Kasia, I love your videos, so informative. I also love the serpent ornament on the right side of your tank, would you mind telling me where you got it please ?
You shouldn't keep betta fish with other very colorful fish especially ones with big fins, guppies are probably one of the worst choices you could have with a male betta.
At 2:56 looks like the male made a baby XD btw awesome video thxxxx this is actually my dads iPad he's gonna get a male betta so thx too:3 (I'm a girl :3 l0l)
I have a betta, And he qas great with my fish, I got a catfish, and when I got back from eating dinner a few days later, My guppy had a huge part of his tail bit off, So you think my betta could have done that?
the lady at my lfs wouldn't give me the live fish garentee , on my 3 kuhli loaches, because their going in with my Betta in a 10 gallon, with a dwarf frog. It's a fun tank