I had a goldfish in a bowl before i knew any information for fish at all i always feel bad about it but now i have two goldfish in a 75 g a betta in a 20 g and a leopard gecko, scorpion,tarantula, and a bird lol you never go back after getting into the animal community
Just a tip, the live plants may start to look like there dying for a while but give them a chance and they come back. Plants go through a phase when you first plant them because there transitioning from being out of water to fully submerged👍
I had the patience to watch all of it because I like watching people set up fish tanks. I have a ten gallon tank and one of my fish had fry and this is the second time I have had fry in my tank. I'm pretty sure fish tank owners biggest pet peeve is when the algae get everywhere. It's very relaxing to watch fish.
Scary how much I can relate to "I had a little opening on my dresser and figured I could put another tank there." At Christmas 2017 I had no tanks. Now I have FIVE and every trip to my LFS I'm figuring out what I can add to my fish room. Scary.
People who are rude and don’t offer any advice for what they think you’re doing wrong are low lifes. Keep doing what you’re doing Alyssa, your pets are adorable💗
I really like that you've obviously done your research and aren't just putting them in a 1gal tank (or even worse less than that, cuz those sadly exist) and are giving them plants that are safe for them, and also you seem to be open to advice on how to do better. It's exactly how people should be with any pet. You're fish are very lucky to have an owner who knows how to take care of them and cares about doing it well
Matthew Maltese I used to keep my betta in a 0.25 gallon with a bare bottom and obviously no filter or heater. Can’t believe I believed that betas live in small puddles in the wild and they like small spaces. He is now in a 5.5 gallon topfin tank that she has with a filter, heater, with gravel and plants.
It makes me sad to hear that there are so many rude people commenting and that's the reason you don't post more pets videos. It's one of the main reasons why I follow you. You are a very caring person with animals and I loved this video
also the filter thing can be slightly moved to the left. I have this tank and it slowed it down a little bit but i still think it needs something else to slow it down
It doesn't help with this tank. I tried a bunch of different things. Putting a plastic diy baffle over the edge where the water flows out is the only thing that's helped at all. I hate this tank.
The pump has a setting to put it slower. It's like a lil circled in the back of the pump. There are some videos around here that explain it. "Look for How to adjust the flow Top Fin". Beautiful decor btw😊🤗
Haha, this is so me. I love fish and I ended up collecting 6 tanks with fish in it. It took a lot of time and work so I downsized to 3 tanks. But I agree, collecting tanks are quite addicting.
Agreed I didn’t know how addicting it is now I have to 10 gallons and 1 7. it’s better to just start off with a 20 to 29 gallon tank and set it up yourself save a lot of money and space in the long run.
I don't think you'll see this but it's worth a shot- First of all, I don't understand why you get hate since it seems you actually do know what you're doing and have done research in the past. What I think would be really cool is if you took the fake plants off the hut and super glued on some java moss. You could also glue some on different parts off the hut and give it that aged and natural look?
I personally think that you have been doing an amazing job with all of your animals! I assume its hard sometimes to have that many hate comments on your videos. I have been watching you for quite a while and I think that you care about your animals a lot. I love that you added underwater footage, that's really unique and interesting from a viewer standpoint. I personally would love it if you did more pet videos. I've been thinking about starting my own channel and doing things like this. I really love your piercing videos and ear stretching videos. I don't think I'm that self-assured with myself that I would pierce my nose. I'm thinking possibly with the ears. It's truly amazing how well you pull off your piercings and I think that you are a fantastic pet owner. When you did start doing pet videos I fell in love with your channel and you even more because I was thinking to myself it would be great if she did pet videos and you started doing them! I was amazed and I binge watched pretty much every video you had uploaded. Anyways I hope you have a lovely day! -Amanda ♡
Keep on doin what you do girl. I for one enjoy watching your setup videos and things. Thanks for sharing this one. ☺️ I look forward to the update video later.
I've always been told to not use carbon in a planted tank because the carbon supposedly removes all the fertilizers that the plants use to grow. But... Having said that, Amazon Swords are supposed to be heavy root feeders and since you added root tabs the carbon may not bother them. Again... I'd like to see an update video if you can. I may actually try putting some carbon in one of my tanks that I have with Swords just to see if makes any difference. I really like the way you set up the tank. It's so pretty.
Hey, I have the same tank for my betta. What I did to ease the flow was use a cut water bottle (cut the top and bottom off then cut it in half long ways) and the little command strip hooks on the lid to hold it right under the waterfall. It catches the water and stops most of the current. It took me a couple tries to get it right, but it works pretty well. I hope this helps :)
IMHO you did an awesome job. I have been building modding and setting up aquariums since 1979. I also make custom filtration for both salt and freshwater. Don't let anyone get you down!!! 98% of the people being negative have no idea what they are talking about. You have found a way to build and enjoy and the fish are obviously thriving with your choices. Keep up the good work and just delete and block the idiots.
I was inspired and went bought one after this video! The tank is superrrr cute, I also love the water sound! Also sis, ignore the haters because we love your content.
I’m currently doing research before purchasing my first betta and I’ve watched a lot of videos and this one helped sooo much!! Thank you! Absolutely love the tank set up
Your plants should be fine in that light because they don’t need much light. I also have live plants in my tank and I kept the top fin light in there and they are doing really well. Just make sure to keep up with the ammonia and nitrate/nitrite levels in your water.
I just discovered your channel and it is the best thing that happened to me today, a mixture of aquariums and things of illustration and design, you have a new subscriber! Greetings from Tijuana, Mexico!
Alyssa, I can't even believe that people are saying that you abuse your animals😡 you take such good care of them!!😍 I think your Betta fish tanks look awesome and they have lots of space for Betta fish!! I used to have some betta fish and they were living in a fish bowl and I had when I was 10 years old but now I'm 13 and I quit owning fish but this video makes me want to go out and buy some betta fish😂 but I won't ever have them live in a fishbowl I would get a 10 gallon tank for the betta fish. I would even say that I was abusing my betta fish when I was 10 years old.😂 but anyways I really enjoyed watching this video!!😊👍 Sincerely, Alivia
Daniel Acedilla no problem it was a accident I was sleepy asf when I commented that your tank looks good and the betta is pretty I just bought a new betta today I have a male and a female betta I'm the same tank I'm scared but I want them to breed and in my 10 gallon I have a lot of fish
Daniel Acedilla the commenter said they had it in a bowl which is really bad, this girl isn't doing too bad, doing a lot better than most people but she could improve.
Exactly ppl need to lear what constructive feedback is. Those who are rude have absolute no manners. I feel identified, I am also learning. And i love to see videos like this. Keep going girl!
I found a ten gallon for fifteen dollars at PetSmart with a twenty percent sale highly recommend I also have two nerite snails and three small Marino moss balls with three live plants it’s my first tank so correct me if anything I say is wrong
@@kamjayde4294 I saw that one but I realized that I wouldn’t have space for a 10 gallon so I’ve upgraded to a 5 gallon for now, maybe I’ll do another upgrade to 10 gallon once I have more space😊
@@Tina0630 if you have the money, you could just get another 5 gallon and another betta. A betta will be completely fine in a 5 gallon, especially if you have live plants.
@@Tina0630 how much was your 5 gallon and where did you get it? i’m trying to find affordable 5 gallon tanks for my betta it’s currently in a 1.5 gallon and i hate it for him but i can’t afford expensive tanks
Don't worry about what anyone says that's negative. You do a great job taking care of your fish. They just hop on the internet to be rude so they can make themselves feel better. Don't stress girl!
If tall are giving her crap, just chill. I work at the San Antonio aquarium and have many advanced fresh and saltwater tanks. She's doing perfectly fine. Just be thankful she has ONE betta is a five gallon tank instead of having in it, like, a .25 gallon fishbowl.
Taylor Cook Yeah, they took our horned shark (which is literally the only super expensive shark we have...). They literally picked it up and wrapped in in a blanket while other guests are the not even blinking. But they parked their cat next to gift shop exit si the could get out of that fast, BUT Marcus (our gm) had to move them because of that. That's how we got their license plate.
I have 5 bettas and a tank for each of them. I have 3 1 gallons, i think 1 is a 1.5 i have a betta put in my 10 gallon with some neon tetras (which is going great, i know its not the best idea but it worked really well! ) And i also have a 3.5 gallon and the betta is the only thing in there i want to get like a snail maybe but idk what kind to get if i were to get one.
You’re doing amazing Alyssa ! I’ve been watching you since you’ve made your first eat stretching video !! I love the dynamic of your videos and keep being you girl !! I have a 10 gallon Aqueon starter kit tank and it’s a community tank with one male Betta, 2 African dwarf frogs, and 1 Molly, and 2 ghost shrimp, 2 Cory catfishes. Ofcourse people will say my tank is overstocked but my fish are thriving and everything is fine also my frogs are really small so I personally do not think it is crowded but it’s all about how the fish are doing honestly I am a beginner but I think I’m doing pretty well also !! I love your aquarium set ups also you are inspiring me to get multiple fives and putting them next to each other !!
For stopping the flow cut a curved piece of a water bottle and tape or glue it on the waterfall and the bumps on the water bottle piece will slow it down!😁
You are definitely not abusing your animals and the people that think that are insane. My one bit of advice is that you actually don’t even need the carbon cartridges. They are nice for removing water meds but can actually leach stuff back into the water once they are full. And never replace the bio media, just rinse it in a bucket of tank water once it gets too gunky. I have goldfish and cichlids but your videos make me want to get into bettas again
Be careful with seachem prime in small tanks! It's very concentrated and it's easy to over-treat the water (which can make the fish sick). Also, you are taking excellent care of your fish, most people dont even give their betta 5 gallon tanks. 😁
robogreifer I've heard both things, so I thought it was better to be safe than sorry. I've only had experience with the larger bottle of seachem prime which if I recall never said what to dose for a tank under 20 gals. I didnt know if the smaller bottle was the same.
The tank bug hit you! Mine started in October and now I have a 20G betta breeding tank, 4 10G betta tanks, a betta rack for fry and now I own a breeding business. Amazing how fish changed my future life XD
If anyone wants. We have a Facebook Group Called “It’s a Betta place” we do not tolerate bullying or hating of any kind. Come join us! Just be sure to answer the questions.
Thank you for linking the tank in the description! I’m interested in this tank :). Lovely set up. I have a hard time getting into aquatics, but I’m going to hopefully try and give it a shot
Oh and I have a 1 gallon but it takes up 2.5 gallons of water so I but my betta In it (he sadly died like the others I only have 1 alive so R.IP crownie,Fishy,vanilla ice,velli blueberry,raspberry,tomato, And then the one that is alive is Midnight
Tbh you look like you know what you’re doing more than half the other people I’ve seen on RUclips, so they shouldn’t be criticising you because you do things slightly different, but are probably better than the people saying rude things, your fish look perfectly healthy this is the first video of yours I’ve watched but I have really enjoyed it so I subscribed, live the music btw
I'm also horrible with getting new fish and other pets. Ik I need to stop but I can't 😂 also I don't see you doing anything wrong with your fish other than not cycling but that's a common mistake beginners make. Your fish look great. People are never gonna be happy, someone is always gonna find a problem with what you do. Don't get discouraged. Keep making videos, leave comments open so everyone can talk about how much we love your tanks and fish lol. Also the lighting depends on what plants you have. So just research the plants you bought and see whether they need high, low or medium lighting
3:55 I completely agree. I don't make videos myself, but I can already imagine the comments. Some people just come up with rude stuff that will likely not even be true. You literally bought a bottle requested by the people in the comments and they still find a way to complain about it. I like your videos so far, keep it up!
Thank you Alyssa. I think you're adorable and you helped me to decide what tank I want for my betta. I agree if there's haters out there then turn off the comments.
I’m sorry that people are being rude. I hope that it gets better. Oh and I like the flower tattoos. I’ve been doing a sleeve on my right arm and just did skull and roses! Well anyway great vids!👍🤙✌️
You are right, there is totally no need to be nasty if you think someone is doing something wrong. 5 gallons is perfect for a betta, as are live or silk plants, betta hammocks, and low flow filters. :) I want to give you a tip about those filter cartridges, though! Carbon is not necessary in any filter unless you are specifically trying to remove something, like old medications, you're having trouble with your tap water quality or water quality in general, or you are trying to get your water extra clear. I only ever use carbon to remove old medication, though. Instead, you should buy yourself a big couple of sheets of pond filter sponge in a couple of different porosity variations - very course, medium course - and some fine filter pad or filter floss and simply cut it to size. That way you only need to change the floss/fine pad when it gets super mucky and you can simply rinse the sponges in old tank water when they get mucky as well. That will save you a tonne of money in the long run and you won't lose BB every time you replace a cartridge! Plus, you can add some more bio media as well. :) That waterfall filter has a tonne of room for extra bio media from the looks of it, not that that's a huge issue with betta, usually. :)
i think some of the fake shrubs on the decoration might be too sharp for the betta's fins. do monitor him, they can be active swimmers and explorers and any sharp edges will snag their fins.
This is something that pet shop should make people aware of. I bought a thermometer to keep inside of my betas tank, he went behind it and scraped his poor little head. I now keep a lot of Pothos plants in and hanging into his tank. He loves to lay on the leaves and sleep on the roots, plus they help keep his tank clean.
Don't pay any attention to those who are rude with their criticisms. Just keep making and posting videos, RUclips should be an open exchange of ideas between intelligent hobbyists so just keep going! I enjoyed this one and am glad you made it.
Here’s some constructive criticism for you that I wish someone would’ve given me when I started fishkeeping :) also sorry if any of it is already of knowledge. 1) Cycled water isn’t cycled water, it’s just water. It doesn’t absolutely nothing except in your case it would’ve stressed the betta out cause they can sense the “smell” of the other fish that was using the water, it’s how they sense rival bettas basically. 2) I use a type of stretchy string and poke holes in a sponge I bought from petsmart and tie it around the back of my filters, I don’t know the same/brand of either thing I mentioned, sorry :( 3) All five of my tanks are heavily planted with java ferns and anubias and I’ve never ever used co2 or tabs. They’re doing great, and the reason I don’t use additives is because they can harm your fish if overdosed at all. 4) For the amazon swords I think they’re low or medium light. I’d research if I were you and see if they’re lowlight, cause if so they’ll be fine with that lighting. 5) Javas and anubias are SO easy to care for and will go great in any lowlight tank. And you can propagate them easily. 6) Seachem prime is the BEST water conditioner you could ever use, trust me. It detoxifies ammonia and nitrite up to 1ppm for 24-48 hours and you can dose it 5x in emergency situations (for example if your cycle crashed) Seachem products are what the vast majority of experienced fish keepers use. And to avoid overdosing it on accident, buy an eyedropper from walmart and put two drops per gallon. 7) Finally the most helpful thing is becoming a member of a site like “myaquariumclub.com” you can post any question you have about a sick fish or water quality issues on this forum and experienced members can help you out a lot! I’ve learned so much I would’ve never known before joining, and people have helped me and instructed me on saving two already sick parasite infested bettas :) Anyway you’re doing really great taking care of them! I don’t know why anyone would hate on you for your setup. I’ve seen famous pet-tubers on here put bettas in an uncycled 2.5 gallon with a ton of shrimp or other tank mates and get praised for it sadly. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re helping inform people of what a healthy betta environment looks like!
Exactly this, especially #1! Bacteria doesn’t live in the water, it lives mostly on your filter media and a bit on decor, gravel, etc., so the best way to cycle a tank is with established media from another tank. It’s a process that takes anywhere from 2-8 weeks, and in the meantime, if a fish is in there, you really need to be doing frequent water tests, water changes, and dosing with a detoxifying conditioner, like Prime. Also, I recommend ditching the cartridges completely. You don’t really need chemical filtration if you’re not trying to filter out medication, so plain old filter foam will do, and you only have to throw it out if it’s falling apart (mine’s been going good for months, with good cleanings in tank water when it needs it, so you never lose any of the good bacteria).
I watched your video and had a few comments to maybe explain what was put rudely before. I'm not an expert by any means, but I did notice some things that might truly impact this fish, and I will try to explain rather than tell you off. First off, the major thing I noticed was that you did a good job looking for a silk plant back up in case the live plants didn't work out. That is a good idea and you noticed that the betta would need soft leaves so its fins wouldn't be damaged while resting. I also noticed that while you were setting up the tank that the hardscape you used, which is beautiful and I'm jealous of it btw, has very pointy looking leaves. When placing it, you bumped them and it seems like they were a ridged plastic kind of leaf. I am not sure if its plastic or silk, but I wanted to bring that up for you to consider. Those looked like prime resting places, and I would hate for a male betta to have this fins shredded by those leaf pokies. If they are silk, good freaking job, that hardscape is amazing. Second, initially, it seems like a good idea to use the tank water from a cycled tank, with it being cycled and in an already healthy tank, but I would point out that the water from the other tank "smells" like another fish, the fish living in the tank it came from. As other fish lived in its water it put out hormones to signal this is my area. It doesn't matter too much because he is in the tank by himself. But introducing those hormones to another fish is like... Let's say that your sitting at home, minding your own business, and then suddenly, you smell another person in your house. You live alone.... or... you thought you did... so you look around to find where the other person is that you can smell, but you can't find them. That would not be a fun experience. Other than that, I enjoyed your video. Keep on going and doing what you love. You enjoy this and are making videos, that's awesome. I want to make videos one day but I know I might face the same issue as you. I just hope someone will explain rather than just attacking someone for not knowing, use the teachable moment for what it is and move on.
I have to add that the water from another tank even if is from a cicled tank doesn't do the difference, you need Biological media!! The good bacteria aren't in the water they are on the gravel, ornaments, glass, plants ,rock etc...
People sometimes keep multiple males in the same (divided) tank. Really, it's only a problem if it's a male to female because it could get them to produce eggs and get egg bound. Probably not a big deal for one time though, but keeping them in the same (divided) tank can be a problem
I have been keeping fish for over 40 years. A bit of advice: I don't recommend these tall tanks simply because fish don't swim up and down. They swim back and forth so they need a tank that's longer.
hey girl! your tank looks so cute! just a tip, you don’t have to put all the tabs in the tank 1 or 2 would do the job and then in a month add 1 or 2 more!
Watching other fish keepers videos they have said they had to develop very thick skin because the comments can get brutal. Don’t let a relatively small group of nasties keep you from doing what you love. Every body has their own way of doing everything unfortunately, social media has given a voice to everyone and that (at least to me) has given license to bully anyone who doesn’t think like they do. Keep up the hobby, as long as you are passionate about the hobby, that will transfer to the care of your pets and they will thrive! Even the top most knowledgeable people have tanks crash, no one is exempt.
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Oh girl. Once you start getting tanks it won’t end. 1 year ago I got a crested. Now i have 20 reptiles and 8 aquariums. Have fun!!
Alicia Ruiz wow that’s relatable😂
Brynnd so relatable 😂
Alicia Ruiz girl so relatable!!
i asked for a fish tank for my birthday..........now my room is stuffed with aquariums
I had a goldfish in a bowl before i knew any information for fish at all i always feel bad about it but now i have two goldfish in a 75 g a betta in a 20 g and a leopard gecko, scorpion,tarantula, and a bird lol you never go back after getting into the animal community
Just a tip, the live plants may start to look like there dying for a while but give them a chance and they come back. Plants go through a phase when you first plant them because there transitioning from being out of water to fully submerged👍
Yes! They 'melt' but dont throw them away!
I've wasted so much money thinking I've killed my plants!
Great to hear this!
Thx I will put that in my notes
You know what you are doing is right cause you love your pets, so keep going and cause your doing a good job.
I had the patience to watch all of it because I like watching people set up fish tanks.
I have a ten gallon tank and one of my fish had fry and this is the second time I have had fry in my tank.
I'm pretty sure fish tank owners biggest pet peeve is when the algae get everywhere.
It's very relaxing to watch fish.
You now what’s hilarious the other day I was getting my Betta and there were moss balls there and my brother was like what type of Betta is that??
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Wait wut- bro I swear 😂
Scary how much I can relate to "I had a little opening on my dresser and figured I could put another tank there."
At Christmas 2017 I had no tanks. Now I have FIVE and every trip to my LFS I'm figuring out what I can add to my fish room. Scary.
relatable lol- how many tanks do u have now?
I love seeing people get new bettas and new tanks
i love watching your vids when im bored
People who are rude and don’t offer any advice for what they think you’re doing wrong are low lifes. Keep doing what you’re doing Alyssa, your pets are adorable💗
It’s Faith I totally agree. People can be so mean and make enjoying the hobby so difficult.
I really like that you've obviously done your research and aren't just putting them in a 1gal tank (or even worse less than that, cuz those sadly exist) and are giving them plants that are safe for them, and also you seem to be open to advice on how to do better. It's exactly how people should be with any pet. You're fish are very lucky to have an owner who knows how to take care of them and cares about doing it well
Matthew Maltese I used to keep my betta in a 0.25 gallon with a bare bottom and obviously no filter or heater. Can’t believe I believed that betas live in small puddles in the wild and they like small spaces. He is now in a 5.5 gallon topfin tank that she has with a filter, heater, with gravel and plants.
I am very impressed how mature you are when it comes to rude comments.
Good job your doing a great job at taking care of your pets
It makes me sad to hear that there are so many rude people commenting and that's the reason you don't post more pets videos. It's one of the main reasons why I follow you. You are a very caring person with animals and I loved this video
People are so mean I love what u did with the tank and all your others
Vocabuflash your such a nice person and your right
A lot of ignorant people out there
Preach
I'm a new betta owner I have been enjoying your videos I found them very help full. Please keep making videos
Raise your water level the water fall wont be so intense on the surface
Learned that the hard way lmao
I'm doing research about this tank, I really wanted it but was scared of the flow being too hard for my betta, thanks!
also the filter thing can be slightly moved to the left. I have this tank and it slowed it down a little bit but i still think it needs something else to slow it down
It doesn't help with this tank. I tried a bunch of different things. Putting a plastic diy baffle over the edge where the water flows out is the only thing that's helped at all. I hate this tank.
I love that you put under the sea well you were decorating the tank!
Gorgeous bettas !!
The little mermaid song under the sea made me happy i love the little mermaid
Same here! 😄
The stones to lessen the flow is such a great idea! Looks amazing and get the job done. Also that is one beautiful fish!
Under the sea playing in the background. Thats just cute
For me, you are doing great job. Ignore the negative. Whatever you're doing, your Betta fish are happy and surviving. Keep it up!
The pump has a setting to put it slower. It's like a lil circled in the back of the pump. There are some videos around here that explain it. "Look for How to adjust the flow Top Fin". Beautiful decor btw😊🤗
Mine has no such thing 🤨
This pump is not adjustable.
I love how the other betta was wondering what was going on lol.. nosy 💕💕
I saw that lol.
Absolutely beautiful and healthy fish
Ignore your critics and love your hobby.... Have a nice day
Haha, this is so me. I love fish and I ended up collecting 6 tanks with fish in it. It took a lot of time and work so I downsized to 3 tanks. But I agree, collecting tanks are quite addicting.
i have two 5 gallon tanks... im super tempted on getting another 5 gallon ....
Agreed I didn’t know how addicting it is now I have to 10 gallons and 1 7. it’s better to just start off with a 20 to 29 gallon tank and set it up yourself save a lot of money and space in the long run.
RUclips is full of self proclaimed experts. Forget them. If your fish are healthy and happy then keep doing what you do.
Ho do you now they are happy?
Extinction Sign they usually swim around a lot (especially vertically) and have color. I have a 1.5 gallon tank and they are very happy
ShavedBird Doubt it!
I couldn't agree more. Do what works for your baby!!
ShavedBird Sorry if this seems like hate, but the least you should have is a 2.5 gallon.
I'm just over here vibing to the music
I'm doing my first aquarium. Your videos are really helping. Don't let nasty comments get you down.
If you do end up getting a new filter I would recommend getting a sponge filter mainly because of how low flow they are other wise i love the tank.
Omg love sponge filters 😍😇
I don't think you'll see this but it's worth a shot-
First of all, I don't understand why you get hate since it seems you actually do know what you're doing and have done research in the past.
What I think would be really cool is if you took the fake plants off the hut and super glued on some java moss. You could also glue some on different parts off the hut and give it that aged and natural look?
This is the first video I’ve seen of you. I’m so sorry people are hating. You seem like a good owner
Went back to old videos and kinda miss you setting up your fish tanks 😭😭😭
I personally think that you have been doing an amazing job with all of your animals! I assume its hard sometimes to have that many hate comments on your videos. I have been watching you for quite a while and I think that you care about your animals a lot. I love that you added underwater footage, that's really unique and interesting from a viewer standpoint. I personally would love it if you did more pet videos. I've been thinking about starting my own channel and doing things like this. I really love your piercing videos and ear stretching videos. I don't think I'm that self-assured with myself that I would pierce my nose. I'm thinking possibly with the ears. It's truly amazing how well you pull off your piercings and I think that you are a fantastic pet owner. When you did start doing pet videos I fell in love with your channel and you even more because I was thinking to myself it would be great if she did pet videos and you started doing them! I was amazed and I binge watched pretty much every video you had uploaded. Anyways I hope you have a lovely day!
-Amanda ♡
Anytime! I love your decorations in your tanks. I wish I could spoil both of my bettas but I don't have a job yet. 😂😘
This is so adorable! The tree house and all the plants around it. This reminds me of the tree house and the jungle around it from Tarzan.
I'm so sorry hon that people attacked you your so sweet and caring with your pets..I just got my Betta I'm 65 and have learned alot from you Thank You
Keeping fish is fun and I think you are doing great. Keep it going.
Keep on doin what you do girl. I for one enjoy watching your setup videos and things. Thanks for sharing this one. ☺️
I look forward to the update video later.
I've always been told to not use carbon in a planted tank because the carbon supposedly removes all the fertilizers that the plants use to grow. But... Having said that, Amazon Swords are supposed to be heavy root feeders and since you added root tabs the carbon may not bother them. Again... I'd like to see an update video if you can. I may actually try putting some carbon in one of my tanks that I have with Swords just to see if makes any difference.
I really like the way you set up the tank. It's so pretty.
Hey, I have the same tank for my betta. What I did to ease the flow was use a cut water bottle (cut the top and bottom off then cut it in half long ways) and the little command strip hooks on the lid to hold it right under the waterfall. It catches the water and stops most of the current. It took me a couple tries to get it right, but it works pretty well. I hope this helps :)
I’m so glad you put your Betta in a 5g. Most people on here only use like a 2.5g. Keep doing what your doing❤️
IMHO you did an awesome job. I have been building modding and setting up aquariums since 1979. I also make custom filtration for both salt and freshwater. Don't let anyone get you down!!! 98% of the people being negative have no idea what they are talking about. You have found a way to build and enjoy and the fish are obviously thriving with your choices. Keep up the good work and just delete and block the idiots.
I was inspired and went bought one after this video! The tank is superrrr cute, I also love the water sound! Also sis, ignore the haters because we love your content.
I’m currently doing research before purchasing my first betta and I’ve watched a lot of videos and this one
helped sooo much!! Thank you! Absolutely love the tank set up
you're right jasmine
you a are right I still need to know how much money I will need to get all my stuff I need for my betta fish
I'm sad that the tank was cracked
I’m in love with that fish tank tree hut
This young lady seems very nice and very likable. I hope the trolls don’t bother her too much.
Your plants should be fine in that light because they don’t need much light. I also have live plants in my tank and I kept the top fin light in there and they are doing really well. Just make sure to keep up with the ammonia and nitrate/nitrite levels in your water.
Be careful with that tank my betta was able to jump out because the lid has a big gap towards the filter. I ended up re-building my own lid.
Or you could put floater plants in.
I just discovered your channel and it is the best thing that happened to me today, a mixture of aquariums and things of illustration and design, you have a new subscriber! Greetings from Tijuana, Mexico!
Little fishy looks happy good job
I love how we can see your sister in the mirror
Alyssa,
I can't even believe that people are saying that you abuse your animals😡 you take such good care of them!!😍 I think your Betta fish tanks look awesome and they have lots of space for Betta fish!! I used to have some betta fish and they were living in a fish bowl and I had when I was 10 years old but now I'm 13 and I quit owning fish but this video makes me want to go out and buy some betta fish😂 but I won't ever have them live in a fishbowl I would get a 10 gallon tank for the betta fish. I would even say that I was abusing my betta fish when I was 10 years old.😂 but anyways I really enjoyed watching this video!!😊👍
Sincerely,
Alivia
Alivias piggies it's abuse to keep them in a little place just imagine being in a room your whole life just waiting to be fed
30 Round not abuse
30 Round I mean 5 gallon is really a good size for them so I dont see an issue here
Daniel Acedilla no problem it was a accident I was sleepy asf when I commented that your tank looks good and the betta is pretty I just bought a new betta today I have a male and a female betta I'm the same tank I'm scared but I want them to breed and in my 10 gallon I have a lot of fish
Daniel Acedilla the commenter said they had it in a bowl which is really bad, this girl isn't doing too bad, doing a lot better than most people but she could improve.
Exactly ppl need to lear what constructive feedback is. Those who are rude have absolute no manners. I feel identified, I am also learning. And i love to see videos like this. Keep going girl!
Just got my first Betta Fish and thank you for all your advice 😊👍🏼
I need this tank, I feel so bad for having my betta in a 2 gallon tank🥺I’m tempted to even get him a 10 gallon one, my first pet, I shall spoil him
Yes
I found a ten gallon for fifteen dollars at PetSmart with a twenty percent sale highly recommend I also have two nerite snails and three small Marino moss balls with three live plants it’s my first tank so correct me if anything I say is wrong
@@kamjayde4294 I saw that one but I realized that I wouldn’t have space for a 10 gallon so I’ve upgraded to a 5 gallon for now, maybe I’ll do another upgrade to 10 gallon once I have more space😊
@@Tina0630 if you have the money, you could just get another 5 gallon and another betta. A betta will be completely fine in a 5 gallon, especially if you have live plants.
@@Tina0630 how much was your 5 gallon and where did you get it? i’m trying to find affordable 5 gallon tanks for my betta it’s currently in a 1.5 gallon and i hate it for him but i can’t afford expensive tanks
I always find that using plant tweezers to put the plants in really helps me! Your tanks look amazing, keep up the awesome work!!
Don't worry about what anyone says that's negative. You do a great job taking care of your fish. They just hop on the internet to be rude so they can make themselves feel better. Don't stress girl!
You have the most beautiful Betta fish and I am sure that your fish have great homes.
Pretty betta! I love the vampire diaries and the originals :)
If tall are giving her crap, just chill. I work at the San Antonio aquarium and have many advanced fresh and saltwater tanks. She's doing perfectly fine. Just be thankful she has ONE betta is a five gallon tank instead of having in it, like, a .25 gallon fishbowl.
Maya Osander-Covarrubias didn’t y’all just get robbed of a shark lmao
Taylor Cook Yeah, they took our horned shark (which is literally the only super expensive shark we have...). They literally picked it up and wrapped in in a blanket while other guests are the not even blinking. But they parked their cat next to gift shop exit si the could get out of that fast, BUT Marcus (our gm) had to move them because of that. That's how we got their license plate.
i live in sa where do u work
San Antonio aquarium? I love that place! I'm from San Antonio and used to go there all the time.
I have 5 bettas and a tank for each of them. I have 3 1 gallons, i think 1 is a 1.5 i have a betta put in my 10 gallon with some neon tetras (which is going great, i know its not the best idea but it worked really well! ) And i also have a 3.5 gallon and the betta is the only thing in there i want to get like a snail maybe but idk what kind to get if i were to get one.
You take good care of them
The tank is gorgeous!
You’re doing amazing Alyssa ! I’ve been watching you since you’ve made your first eat stretching video !! I love the dynamic of your videos and keep being you girl !! I have a 10 gallon Aqueon starter kit tank and it’s a community tank with one male Betta, 2 African dwarf frogs, and 1 Molly, and 2 ghost shrimp, 2 Cory catfishes. Ofcourse people will say my tank is overstocked but my fish are thriving and everything is fine also my frogs are really small so I personally do not think it is crowded but it’s all about how the fish are doing honestly I am a beginner but I think I’m doing pretty well also !! I love your aquarium set ups also you are inspiring me to get multiple fives and putting them next to each other !!
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For stopping the flow cut a curved piece of a water bottle and tape or glue it on the waterfall and the bumps on the water bottle piece will slow it down!😁
aww just noticed this video is 4 years old, i like the set up. and whoever is doing that little mermaid on piano is going way too hard, i was jamming!
That's a beautiful betta! Good choice!
You are definitely not abusing your animals and the people that think that are insane. My one bit of advice is that you actually don’t even need the carbon cartridges. They are nice for removing water meds but can actually leach stuff back into the water once they are full. And never replace the bio media, just rinse it in a bucket of tank water once it gets too gunky. I have goldfish and cichlids but your videos make me want to get into bettas again
So your saying I don't need to buy carbon & can use the the biomedia
@@kejuanhodges6199 late, but yes. You can even just use a sponge. The filters are mostly a way of making money.
Be careful with seachem prime in small tanks! It's very concentrated and it's easy to over-treat the water (which can make the fish sick). Also, you are taking excellent care of your fish, most people dont even give their betta 5 gallon tanks. 😁
It’s very hard to overdose with Prime. Double or triple dosing does no harm. If you want to be more precise, though, it’s 2 drops per gallon.
robogreifer I've heard both things, so I thought it was better to be safe than sorry. I've only had experience with the larger bottle of seachem prime which if I recall never said what to dose for a tank under 20 gals. I didnt know if the smaller bottle was the same.
I have my male in a 3.5...I figured that would be sufficient...
Kent Harmon you should probably switch to a 5+ gallon as soon as possible 😁
@@smannism I want to, but space wise, i dont have the room for anything bigger than a 4 😬
The tank bug hit you! Mine started in October and now I have a 20G betta breeding tank, 4 10G betta tanks, a betta rack for fry and now I own a breeding business. Amazing how fish changed my future life XD
I suscribed because your a positive person. anyone who uses a filter for a betta is doing a lot more than the pet store.
If anyone wants. We have a Facebook Group Called “It’s a Betta place” we do not tolerate bullying or hating of any kind. Come join us! Just be sure to answer the questions.
TooHasty I just requested to join! Purchased my first beta yesterday thanks!
Thank you for linking the tank in the description! I’m interested in this tank :). Lovely set up. I have a hard time getting into aquatics, but I’m going to hopefully try and give it a shot
Kolby's Kritters
Go for it! It looks like a really nice tank.
So am I but I have 3 extra tanks bc my mom said when your fish die YOUR DONE I was like ok so I have 1 2.5 gallons and 2 5 gallons
And my fish lived a happy 2 years don’t say I killed them
Oh and I have a 1 gallon but it takes up 2.5 gallons of water so I but my betta In it (he sadly died like the others I only have 1 alive so R.IP crownie,Fishy,vanilla ice,velli blueberry,raspberry,tomato, And then the one that is alive is Midnight
Tbh you look like you know what you’re doing more than half the other people I’ve seen on RUclips, so they shouldn’t be criticising you because you do things slightly different, but are probably better than the people saying rude things, your fish look perfectly healthy this is the first video of yours I’ve watched but I have really enjoyed it so I subscribed, live the music btw
I love how that looks
The hut looks like links home in "legends of Zelda ocarina of time"
I'm also horrible with getting new fish and other pets. Ik I need to stop but I can't 😂 also I don't see you doing anything wrong with your fish other than not cycling but that's a common mistake beginners make. Your fish look great. People are never gonna be happy, someone is always gonna find a problem with what you do. Don't get discouraged. Keep making videos, leave comments open so everyone can talk about how much we love your tanks and fish lol. Also the lighting depends on what plants you have. So just research the plants you bought and see whether they need high, low or medium lighting
3:55 I completely agree. I don't make videos myself, but I can already imagine the comments. Some people just come up with rude stuff that will likely not even be true. You literally bought a bottle requested by the people in the comments and they still find a way to complain about it. I like your videos so far, keep it up!
Thank you Alyssa. I think you're adorable and you helped me to decide what tank I want for my betta. I agree if there's haters out there then turn off the comments.
I’m sorry that people are being rude. I hope that it gets better. Oh and I like the flower tattoos. I’ve been doing a sleeve on my right arm and just did skull and roses! Well anyway great vids!👍🤙✌️
I love the London Telephone Booth in the other tank, where did you get it? Also loved how you played "Under the Sea" in the background.
Your music plus video was just so cute omg
Dont believe the comments that you are getting I've been into fish for ten years and you are doing great!
You are right, there is totally no need to be nasty if you think someone is doing something wrong. 5 gallons is perfect for a betta, as are live or silk plants, betta hammocks, and low flow filters. :)
I want to give you a tip about those filter cartridges, though! Carbon is not necessary in any filter unless you are specifically trying to remove something, like old medications, you're having trouble with your tap water quality or water quality in general, or you are trying to get your water extra clear. I only ever use carbon to remove old medication, though. Instead, you should buy yourself a big couple of sheets of pond filter sponge in a couple of different porosity variations - very course, medium course - and some fine filter pad or filter floss and simply cut it to size. That way you only need to change the floss/fine pad when it gets super mucky and you can simply rinse the sponges in old tank water when they get mucky as well. That will save you a tonne of money in the long run and you won't lose BB every time you replace a cartridge! Plus, you can add some more bio media as well. :) That waterfall filter has a tonne of room for extra bio media from the looks of it, not that that's a huge issue with betta, usually. :)
i think some of the fake shrubs on the decoration might be too sharp for the betta's fins. do monitor him, they can be active swimmers and explorers and any sharp edges will snag their fins.
This is something that pet shop should make people aware of. I bought a thermometer to keep inside of my betas tank, he went behind it and scraped his poor little head. I now keep a lot of Pothos plants in and hanging into his tank. He loves to lay on the leaves and sleep on the roots, plus they help keep his tank clean.
Flutterrbye Soon u shouldn’t rely on the pets store to tell u everything u need to do research first!
Jake Fulton true. i went to the pet store the other day and the guy told me i didn’t need a heater for my tank😑
Catie Mcguirk lol. U do!
@@catiemcguirk8148 an employee from Walmart told me the same thing
Love the video keep up the great work. All your pets look great and healthy
Don't pay any attention to those who are rude with their criticisms. Just keep making and posting videos, RUclips should be an open exchange of ideas between intelligent hobbyists so just keep going! I enjoyed this one and am glad you made it.
Here’s some constructive criticism for you that I wish someone would’ve given me when I started fishkeeping :) also sorry if any of it is already of knowledge.
1) Cycled water isn’t cycled water, it’s just water. It doesn’t absolutely nothing except in your case it would’ve stressed the betta out cause they can sense the “smell” of the other fish that was using the water, it’s how they sense rival bettas basically.
2) I use a type of stretchy string and poke holes in a sponge I bought from petsmart and tie it around the back of my filters, I don’t know the same/brand of either thing I mentioned, sorry :(
3) All five of my tanks are heavily planted with java ferns and anubias and I’ve never ever used co2 or tabs. They’re doing great, and the reason I don’t use additives is because they can harm your fish if overdosed at all.
4) For the amazon swords I think they’re low or medium light. I’d research if I were you and see if they’re lowlight, cause if so they’ll be fine with that lighting.
5) Javas and anubias are SO easy to care for and will go great in any lowlight tank. And you can propagate them easily.
6) Seachem prime is the BEST water conditioner you could ever use, trust me. It detoxifies ammonia and nitrite up to 1ppm for 24-48 hours and you can dose it 5x in emergency situations (for example if your cycle crashed) Seachem products are what the vast majority of experienced fish keepers use. And to avoid overdosing it on accident, buy an eyedropper from walmart and put two drops per gallon.
7) Finally the most helpful thing is becoming a member of a site like “myaquariumclub.com” you can post any question you have about a sick fish or water quality issues on this forum and experienced members can help you out a lot! I’ve learned so much I would’ve never known before joining, and people have helped me and instructed me on saving two already sick parasite infested bettas :)
Anyway you’re doing really great taking care of them! I don’t know why anyone would hate on you for your setup. I’ve seen famous pet-tubers on here put bettas in an uncycled 2.5 gallon with a ton of shrimp or other tank mates and get praised for it sadly. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re helping inform people of what a healthy betta environment looks like!
Exactly this, especially #1! Bacteria doesn’t live in the water, it lives mostly on your filter media and a bit on decor, gravel, etc., so the best way to cycle a tank is with established media from another tank. It’s a process that takes anywhere from 2-8 weeks, and in the meantime, if a fish is in there, you really need to be doing frequent water tests, water changes, and dosing with a detoxifying conditioner, like Prime. Also, I recommend ditching the cartridges completely. You don’t really need chemical filtration if you’re not trying to filter out medication, so plain old filter foam will do, and you only have to throw it out if it’s falling apart (mine’s been going good for months, with good cleanings in tank water when it needs it, so you never lose any of the good bacteria).
kiiinleigh I think I know exactly which pet-tuber you’re talking about...
Potato Chip Hormones in the water
2.5 is bare minimum for a single betta.
I get told that my fish are being neglected because I had them quarantined in a 29g when their main tank is a 55g
You're doing the right thing. You don't want to infect the main tank. Good job! 😁
Good job doing the right thing!
the only way that would be neglect is if you have over 10 goldfish in there
I love your betta videos
Your betta fish are amazing
I watched your video and had a few comments to maybe explain what was put rudely before. I'm not an expert by any means, but I did notice some things that might truly impact this fish, and I will try to explain rather than tell you off. First off, the major thing I noticed was that you did a good job looking for a silk plant back up in case the live plants didn't work out. That is a good idea and you noticed that the betta would need soft leaves so its fins wouldn't be damaged while resting. I also noticed that while you were setting up the tank that the hardscape you used, which is beautiful and I'm jealous of it btw, has very pointy looking leaves. When placing it, you bumped them and it seems like they were a ridged plastic kind of leaf. I am not sure if its plastic or silk, but I wanted to bring that up for you to consider. Those looked like prime resting places, and I would hate for a male betta to have this fins shredded by those leaf pokies. If they are silk, good freaking job, that hardscape is amazing. Second, initially, it seems like a good idea to use the tank water from a cycled tank, with it being cycled and in an already healthy tank, but I would point out that the water from the other tank "smells" like another fish, the fish living in the tank it came from. As other fish lived in its water it put out hormones to signal this is my area. It doesn't matter too much because he is in the tank by himself. But introducing those hormones to another fish is like... Let's say that your sitting at home, minding your own business, and then suddenly, you smell another person in your house. You live alone.... or... you thought you did... so you look around to find where the other person is that you can smell, but you can't find them. That would not be a fun experience. Other than that, I enjoyed your video. Keep on going and doing what you love. You enjoy this and are making videos, that's awesome. I want to make videos one day but I know I might face the same issue as you. I just hope someone will explain rather than just attacking someone for not knowing, use the teachable moment for what it is and move on.
I have to add that the water from another tank even if is from a cicled tank doesn't do the difference, you need Biological media!! The good bacteria aren't in the water they are on the gravel, ornaments, glass, plants ,rock etc...
People sometimes keep multiple males in the same (divided) tank. Really, it's only a problem if it's a male to female because it could get them to produce eggs and get egg bound. Probably not a big deal for one time though, but keeping them in the same (divided) tank can be a problem
I have been keeping fish for over 40 years. A bit of advice: I don't recommend these tall tanks simply because fish don't swim up and down. They swim back and forth so they need a tank that's longer.
I love your videos please don’t stop! Stupid rude people they must be miserable people.
I for one appreciate so much your generosity in sharing!
nice decoration. I loved your stuff you used for your tank. beautiful superman crowntail Betta
The pet store didn’t even try to box the tank correctly 😂
I wish I could have a fish tank 😭
You do a good job don’t let them put you down
Your the best betta fish keeper😃
hey girl! your tank looks so cute! just a tip, you don’t have to put all the tabs in the tank 1 or 2 would do the job and then in a month add 1 or 2 more!
Watching other fish keepers videos they have said they had to develop very thick skin because the comments can get brutal. Don’t let a relatively small group of nasties keep you from doing what you love. Every body has their own way of doing everything unfortunately, social media has given a voice to everyone and that (at least to me) has given license to bully anyone who doesn’t think like they do. Keep up the hobby, as long as you are passionate about the hobby, that will transfer to the care of your pets and they will thrive! Even the top most knowledgeable people have tanks crash, no one is exempt.
Very nice set up. I love it!! You did an awesome job!
Omg! That is so sweet. Happy fish.