my crowntail from a 8 gallon hex tank with 5 neon tetras into a 46 gallon bow front with 20 tetras, 10 pristella tetras, 5 black neon, 5 blue neon, and 2 bristlenose plecos.
Hey Alissa. I wouldn't recommend tape as a flow reducer, as it can contain chemicals you do not want in the water. I suggest you cut a plastic water bottle in half (without the label/glue) to size of the filter. You can do a RUclips search on how to make one- I believe searching "DIY betta filter flow reducer" should recommend great videos. This method is much better, cheap, and lasts long! Where as tape will eventually lose its stick/grip, will not last as long, and contains chemicals.
@@Drupp12 right at the flow point in the back. I guess you can say the "lip" of the filter. I also have some rocks in there, also you can get one of those black or white sponges and shape it to fit
Janaya Huffman You have yo assemble the tank yourselves (as most tanks do). It comes in parts, but to “secure” it a bit more, they glued the parts to the tank. I was a bit annoyed but eventually peeled the glue off. I’m not sure if other tanks do this, but this one does. I bought the 5 gallon tank.
No hate but to anyone who is wanting a betta its best to fully cycle the tank before getting the fish. This can take from 4 weeks or longer and gives good bacteria time to grow in the filter/gravel etc which will create a much healthier environment for your fish. There is not much good bacteria in water from an established tank but as you already bought the fish its better than nothing! I would have suggested to get some bio balls or some kind of media and put it in Klauss tank for a month or so and then put it into the new tank as that would mean that the new tank is already cycled and ready to go as the bacteria is in the filter ☺️ gorgeous fish though!
Danielle Delaney there’s absolutely no need for bashing ☺️ I just added that in case any new fish owners weren’t aware of the whole cycling process (I know I wasn’t when I first thought about getting my Kylo) it can be quite the information overload when first starting out 😂 but im so glad you clarified you added cycled media to the new tank Alyssa!
katfishd I only cycled my tanks for 1 week :o I'm glad my fish are okay!. I used my old filter cartridge and used gravel though, that probably played a part in my luck.
Callie Desbiens old filter as in it was in another tank with water still or it was dried? If dried the bacteria would have died off cause it would have had no food source from the waste (which is what good bacteria feed on)
katfishd it was from a filled, previously cycled, healthy aquarium lol. If I let them dry up, or when they get really gross I just go buy new ones cause they're so cheap.
If you have an established aquarium, you can have a cycled tank within a day. I setup a 5 gallon for my betta and put her in the next day because I got a handful of filter floss media that hadn't been cleaned in about 2 months. I tested the water the next day and the parameters were on point- and have been to this day. It really all depends on how much media you can provide for the size tank to speed up the process, and how many fish you are adding to the aquarium. Too many fish (even with cycled media) and not enough cycled media for the amount of fish, can result in death of the fish, etc. as the bacteria are having difficulty removing the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrite in a sufficient matter of time.
My friend gave me her betta since she was moving that poor thing lived in a 0.5 gallon bowl I have since then moved him into a 50 gallon aquarium with some mystery snails and live plants I am so glad he is happier now
I just bought this exact tank on sale at petsmart for $19.99. I upgraded from a 2.5 gallon. This is a nice little tank/set up. Also, that thermoter was crazy "hot" when i put it in too but after a day it went to normal.
"'owners' not experienced owners but..." OK what's wrong with a top fin tank that magically makes you not a good fish owner exactly? Just because it's not as insanely expensive as a Fluval doesn't mean it's a bad tank
Either way, they’re all just panes of glass designed to hold water and fish. A $50 and a $150 tank use the same materials or very similar. Its the tech thats used which can bump the price up. Anyway, most of the time you are paying for the name.
She literally tried to clear things up in the comments...oh dear. And if she thought she was a bad fish owner by getting it I don't think she would even get it
I have this tank and love it! I recommend an aquarium sponge rather than a dish sponge (there are no bubbles). just put the sponge where the output goes and rubber band it on and it works fine!
Hi, Nerite snail eggs will not hatch in freshwater, it has to be brackish water. So in theory, you could have many snails in one freshwater tank and they will not multiply. However it's a great "excuse" to buy another tank and fish so I can't argue with that, lol.
when you replace the cartridge you get rid of the bacteria and will have to restart the cycling process. You clean it in aquarium water from the water change every week and only replace it when it is breaking.
Abbi Martin majority is in the filter and can mess things up, you should take the filter media out of the cardridge and put it next to the new cardridge in the filter.
I usually replace the media with a sponge, cut the sponge in half (vertically) then every time you need to clean the filter, clean the sponge you didnt clean last time.
I have that exact tank. I put a suction cup soap holder under the filter so it goes slower when it starts to over flow. You can put some stones and beads in the soap holder so it looks pretty. I bought my soap holder off of amazon.
I have the exact same tank and gravel! To slow the flow on the filter, which was too strong for my betta fish as well, I cut a plastic bottle and wrapped it underneath and over the filter where the water flows out... that did the trick really well without completely cutting off the flow.
Thanks! I couldn’t figure out how to start the filter, flowing process! However, there is a close and open dial on the top of the filter to slow down or speed up the flow of water.
I have this tank & it has been terrific. I've had it for almost a year now. The thermometer is very accurate within 2 degrees. It just took some time for it to actually read. My experience with their heaters however has not been good. I bought their smallest one made for tanks under 3 gallons & it heats the tank up to 90+ degrees even in a 5 gallon bucket test. I use it in the coldest part of winter to keep my daughter's 10 gallon tank warm (75-78) when the room temp is around 65.
Just brought a 2nd hand one , same type! Upgrade my dear Betta who was in a 2 gallon half moon tank ! Haven't run filter yet ,was watching how to run it ! Thanxxxee
i literally have the same tank and the same plants that you have and i almost guy the little wood log with the heart. I did have a batta in the tank but but it died 😭. oh and your not the only one who had a problem with the glue on the side of the tank I was so hard to get off😩
I have the 2.5 gallon Top Fin aquarium right now for my betta. I've had him for 2 years! I love my 2.5 gallon tank, but I really want to upgrade to this one! Great video xo
the beneficial bacteria lives on the gravel, filter, and surfaces of the tank, not the water itself. but there is an api product that cycles the tank within days and helps your fish as your tank cycles, api quick start. its better than doing a 4 week long natural tank cycling. test your tank with that api kit you have every day if ur going to have a fish in there, he may suffer with the ammonia and nitrite spikes
It helps with the cycle, not instant cycle. I know this for a fact after setting up multiple aquariums. 4 this year alone. There are methods for an instant cycle, but you need a well established aquarium to pull media from.
Hi! I love your tank setup! I’m looking into getting this exact tank and I was wondering if you’ve ever had any issues with leaking or cracking? I’ve never really had a glass tank before considering I’ve only owned acrylics. Thank you!!
What do you mean by not experienced betta owners? Not being mean I'm truly curious. I am an experienced betta keeper and I have the top fin tanks and I love them. Yes I modified the but it's a good little tank. Not tying to start anything.
I'm not sure what type of snail she has, but pretty much any snail that is big enough that the betta won't attack or eat it is fine! Mystery snails (which are usually apple snails) are pretty common and work well, and have a lot of variety. I would stay away from assassin snails though, on account of them having a diet of only other snails. Hope I could help! :D
I have the same fish tank! I ended up using a different filter that was quieter, but overall I really like mine. I’ve been using it for two years and no problems!
@Alyssa Nicole- the fact that you knew off barrel to have at least a 5gal tank makes me so 😄 happy😄😄😄!! There are so many RUclipsrs that known better and still buy .5- 1.5 gal tanks for betta "demonstration" purposes and it kills me. Bear minimum is 2.5 gals, 5 gal is perfect and anything bigger your betta is swimming in paradise. As a betta curious person I truly thank you for having appropriate sized tanks!!!
I have the 5.5 gallon for my Blonde Delta guppies, and it's a really good tank! It's so interesting to see someone else review the tank use! Because it doesn't have a nighttime light mode, I just have to turn it off at night. Good luck with your tank! :)
I just got the five gallon tank i didnt know what i was doing and ur video was the first i saw (even reading the directions) tht explained i have to physically pour water into the filter first and it works perfectly now n its great thank u SO MUCH me n my betta thank u
I have this tank and I used a filter sponge from my fluval edge filter because it fits perfectly at the ‘mouth’ of this filter. I secured it with a rubber band and it slows the flow a lot. I hope this can help someone
my brand new betta got his fins stuck in the filter on this exact tank. just so i don’t kill another fish do you think putting a sponge over the filter will work
Hi, don’t know if you have by now but it’s a good idea to put something like a piece of paper or a border between the two Betta’s so they don’t feel stressed or threatened by each other xx
Alyssa Nicole I’ve had a snail that caught onto a plant I bought reproduced but we just enjoyed watching them grow. However, some of the bottom feeders found them and thought they would make a good snack. So the original snail had grown very quickly and wasn’t bothered by the pakistani loaches at all. In the end the snail died naturally. Btw, I have a tropical tank.
as I have been told by experienced fish keepers, the media (good bacteria that will cycle your tank) is not in the water per se, it is in objects like your filter for example
They are on the gravel/sand/substrate, decorations and the water. The lost of the bacteria is in the filter though so do not clean the filter in the sink
I know the video is old but if you want to slow the flow of the filter, remove the strainer from the tube and insert a smaller pipe(piece of tube) inside the tube. I used a piece from a ball point pen that fit perfectly and flow is perfect.
I have the same tank the same plants and the same gravel!!!! And think I'm getting a snail too!! There was a sale when I got mine and there was $10 off
Doggoroo yes I do but on the lowest it's a little strong for the betta there is 2 things you can do 1 do the water bottle thing or 2 just fill it up a little more until your satisfied with the flow. There is a spot for a heater too as you probably saw in the video, it's really good tank you should get it. One last thing is on the top of the filter there is this switch thing that when it to read it means that you have to change the cartridge
Actually you’re completely wrong. The good bacteria does not live in the water, it lives in the filter and on hard hard services not in the actual water so putting old tank water in a new tank does absolutely nothing, you’re putting a fish in an uncycled tank. You should have just taken some filter media from the old tank to the new. Do some better research.
Alyssa Nicole I very much doubt you did that until I said it. What reason could you have to not show it in the video or at least say it so your followers don’t make the same rookie mistake and think the good bacteria lives in the water body? Yeah.. makes no sense. Look I’m not hating on you, you seem pretty nice but my concern when I see people making the common mistake you made is for the fish. Adding tank water does nothing. So you saying “leave it an hour to cycle with this old tank water” is utter rubbish. 🤷🏻♀️
Little red you're wrong. I don't know what science class you took but beneficial bacteria actually is in the water. It floats around in the water till it finds a surface to attach itself to. Adding water from an already cycled tank has the bacteria to support a new set up tank. But it is also a good idea to keep cycled media on hand to add to the process BUT you don't have too. And go smoke a joint or something cuz you have a terrible attitude
MrSpeakerguy44 No it doesn’t my guy. I’m sorry but you’re talking absolute shit. If you simply use that clever tool we have called GOOGLE and type in “the nitrogen cycle” you’ll easily find that 90% if the good bacteria lives in the filter and the rest lives on substrate. It does not “float in the water.” Seriously.
I put my betta in a 5.5 too and hes a happy boy. His name is copia and hes a black crown tail betta. Hes got tons of plants and ornaments and a heater and all. His favorite place is his leaf though. Hes just always so happy to see you, he flaps his little fins at you when he sees you like hes excited you're here. Lol. Love him.
Love that you are keeping your Betta in the 5g tanks vs little bowl. They will do so much better. Glad that you clerified that you used some of the old filter media. So many think the old tank water has the beneficial bacteria. Instead, it lives on surfaces like filter media, gravel etc. Nice job on the review. Looking for a cheap solution for a quarantine tank.
i don’t believe that you really did put in cycled media, for the pure fact that you said in the video that the water holds the cycle and not the media. to add cycled media to that filter you would’ve had to remove some type of extra pad, bio balls etc you had in your other filter which i doubt you had considering you don’t even really know what a cycled is. i mean, cmon, you told one commenter to replace their filter pad which you should never do... that is throwing away the whole cycle. you just rinse the filter pad in removed tank water every once in a while. you even said you didn’t know if the thermometer went inside or outside the tank... if you do stuff like this, especially making videos which will misinform so many people, own up to your mistakes instead of lying about them. all of us who are really into the fish keep hobby can see the mistakes and lies right out your ass. you even said “inexperienced betta owners” typically buy those tanks... and that’s what we all see you as. you cannot call yourself a seasoned betta owner, please stop misinforming people. there’s already enough people who abuse bettas and keep them in horrible conditions.
jakklex d lmao you clearly don’t know anything abt fish keeping. just because she’s doing things slightly better than the people who keep bettas in bowls doesn’t mean she’s still doing it right. why not go the extra mile to make sure you’re doing it right and literally just do a couple minutes of research??? it doesn’t excuse letting fish get fin rot which she’s said she has, fin rot is caused by bad water quality. You know what causes bad water quality? Uncycled filters and tanks, not enough or correct water changes, and the plants she lets die in her aquariums because she won’t take a couple minutes to research how to have plants in an tank. If she doesn’t want to properly care for the plants, she’s also going to harm the fish with them dying and decaying causing them to lower the water quality. “so stfu”
I know quite a bit actually... but hun, beating someone up isn't going to help her or her fish. get off your high horse. why don't you try telling her what she needs to correct without jumping down her throat and being a snarky brat. grow up.
I just recently purchased this exact tank for my Betta fish Data and it's Awesome !!! I'm thinking about getting the heater you used. I actually prefer the water to flow wide open because for me it seems to move the water around better for better filtration. Great video by the way.
Thank you ! You did a great job like your tanks your Betta’s are beautiful’ I bought the same tank wanting to add the sponge filter too will ask at the fish store how it’s done for sure I also bought a drift wood piece and some live plants too ‘ I’m just learning soaking my drift wood they say it will not always be a tea color don’t care for that but do like the look 🙋🏼♀️😅🌱🐠
Reducing/blocking the flow will allow massive amounts of algae to grow and over run your tank. Also you have to let the tank cycle for more than a few days as the nitrites and ammonia levels can spike and kill your fish. I would recommend safe start when doing water changes along with some stress coat. I would also recommend getting the master water testing kit so you can test the ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, and ph levels in the water.
i have that same tank currently and the tank is great. I also got that same heater and it kept the tank at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. So i got the aqueon compact 50watt heater and works great.
Does your top fin filter put off a lot of bubbles? Also can you explain more how you slowed down the flow, I’m unsure where exactly you added the tape?
I just got a 5 gallon Penn Plax rimless tank...It also had all accessories in this dumb box that was GLUED to the bottom of the tank. I had to pull like hell and when I finally got it out it left two round plumps of glue/cardboard which I then had to scrape off with a spoon. Because of this scraping at times the spoon slipped and hit the glass really hard. Eventually I found out the bottom side area of the tank was chipped and was leaking drop by drop of water. WalMart allows returns but the darn tank was over $80.00 and I had nothing but trouble with it. I did research on this tank and no one mentioned the glue at the bottom....that was the worse. I think the tank got shoved around in the box as WalMart used NO packing materials and the tank was in a huge box rumbling all around. Live and Learn
You are supposed to let the filter run for a while before putting the fish in so there will be enough bacteria. And you also need at least 2inches of substrate at the bottom of the tank
I always take tubing like air tubing cut it to length and slit it then slip it over the bottom of the place you put your tape, it basically killed the flow from my filter so my axolotl can be happy!!
The open and close on the filter valve with help slow water for Betta as well as putting a cut in half water bottle on filter out flow. I mean that’s what I did. Sponge no good. Have to change it to often.
Okay, one more....how do I introduce my Betta to the new tank? I don't have a little plastic dish thing anymore. I know I have to do it slowly and let her adjust just not sure how
I got the one gallon tank by the same brand for my Betta, and he loves it. Also, the person I worked with at pet smart said that the heaters shorten the life of a Betta because it makes them reach maturity faster. just a tip. XX
Abby, this is absolutely not true. Bettas are tropical fish, so they should be kept between 78-82 degrees. If fish are kept outside of their temp recommendations, then it can shorten their life span. If they are kept in too low of a temp, it stresses them out, and makes their immune system weak. They will get illnesses more often, shortening their life span. If you keep them too warm, then it does speed up there metabolism, shortening the overall lifespan. Unless you live in a tropical climate, you will need a heater. Also bettas should be kept in a tank that is 2.5 gallons or more. 2.5g is the bare minimum that is considered acceptable. Most serious fish keepers keep them in 5 gallons or more. I personally wouldn’t follow the instructions of a PetCo employee. They rarely give good advice. Sometimes you will find one or two that do know what they are talking about, but this is few and far between.
Your comment was offensive. I only buy TopFin because it's a very good brand. I appreciate you putting this video together because it was helpful. Just be careful how you talk about other people online.
first time fish owner. You fill water in the filter. And then you put the filter on the tank and let it hang over the side of the tank. And then I noticed when it’s plugged in, it starts to flow into the tank. Is that going to cause the tank to overfill? How full do I want to fill the tank? I have the same tank you demo’d.
My thermometer has been in the tank (same thermometer and tank) and it started at eighty and has only gone down a centimeter in 48 hours. Another thing I got the same gravel and I just cut the top pit water and use the net you got to get the water out and keep the rocks then I pour it in is that bad?
I just bought this tank :) upgraded my betta from a 1 gallon to a 5.5! I feel like a good human now
That’s what I’m going to do soon
Good for you! I might be getting a 5 gallon for my little crowntail, Tuesday, tomorrow and I' m excited to put her in it.
my crowntail from a 8 gallon hex tank with 5 neon tetras into a 46 gallon bow front with 20 tetras, 10 pristella tetras, 5 black neon, 5 blue neon, and 2 bristlenose plecos.
Omg I literally did that right now...just finished lol
Omg that’s only 3 litres you needed that 5.5 gallon
Hey Alissa. I wouldn't recommend tape as a flow reducer, as it can contain chemicals you do not want in the water. I suggest you cut a plastic water bottle in half (without the label/glue) to size of the filter. You can do a RUclips search on how to make one- I believe searching "DIY betta filter flow reducer" should recommend great videos. This method is much better, cheap, and lasts long! Where as tape will eventually lose its stick/grip, will not last as long, and contains chemicals.
My betta does not use his hammock so I just use that
Thank you for telling me this. I need to reduce the flow of my tank
@@eliza5383 where do u put the hammock at?
@@Drupp12 right at the flow point in the back. I guess you can say the "lip" of the filter. I also have some rocks in there, also you can get one of those black or white sponges and shape it to fit
@@eliza5383 thanks, I just got this tank I'm getting gravel and everything tomm and I'll set it all up and see what fits best
I just got the same tank. The glue directly on the glass was such a stupid idea 🤦🏽♀️
Mackenzie Cohall fr it was absolute hell to take off and scrub away
I just got the tank and the same thing happened to me! That was such a struggle.
OMGness can you tell me more about it I’m getting the same oneo
Janaya Huffman You have yo assemble the tank yourselves (as most tanks do). It comes in parts, but to “secure” it a bit more, they glued the parts to the tank. I was a bit annoyed but eventually peeled the glue off. I’m not sure if other tanks do this, but this one does. I bought the 5 gallon tank.
OMGness thank you
I'm 7 minutes into the video and I see shane dawson merch and hear about Paul Cuffaro. oh my. i love you
Olivia Zwicke I love Paul caffaro
Olivia Zwicke I watch paul
paul sucks at taking care of his fish though
wvwvwvwv tbh I wouldn't know.
Olivia Zwicke yeah but he's supposed to do research if he's interested in having pets
No hate but to anyone who is wanting a betta its best to fully cycle the tank before getting the fish. This can take from 4 weeks or longer and gives good bacteria time to grow in the filter/gravel etc which will create a much healthier environment for your fish.
There is not much good bacteria in water from an established tank but as you already bought the fish its better than nothing! I would have suggested to get some bio balls or some kind of media and put it in Klauss tank for a month or so and then put it into the new tank as that would mean that the new tank is already cycled and ready to go as the bacteria is in the filter ☺️ gorgeous fish though!
Danielle Delaney there’s absolutely no need for bashing ☺️ I just added that in case any new fish owners weren’t aware of the whole cycling process (I know I wasn’t when I first thought about getting my Kylo) it can be quite the information overload when first starting out 😂 but im so glad you clarified you added cycled media to the new tank Alyssa!
katfishd I only cycled my tanks for 1 week :o I'm glad my fish are okay!. I used my old filter cartridge and used gravel though, that probably played a part in my luck.
Callie Desbiens old filter as in it was in another tank with water still or it was dried? If dried the bacteria would have died off cause it would have had no food source from the waste (which is what good bacteria feed on)
katfishd it was from a filled, previously cycled, healthy aquarium lol. If I let them dry up, or when they get really gross I just go buy new ones cause they're so cheap.
If you have an established aquarium, you can have a cycled tank within a day. I setup a 5 gallon for my betta and put her in the next day because I got a handful of filter floss media that hadn't been cleaned in about 2 months. I tested the water the next day and the parameters were on point- and have been to this day. It really all depends on how much media you can provide for the size tank to speed up the process, and how many fish you are adding to the aquarium. Too many fish (even with cycled media) and not enough cycled media for the amount of fish, can result in death of the fish, etc. as the bacteria are having difficulty removing the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrite in a sufficient matter of time.
My friend gave me her betta since she was moving that poor thing lived in a 0.5 gallon bowl I have since then moved him into a 50 gallon aquarium with some mystery snails and live plants I am so glad he is happier now
Wait. 50 GALLONS? Cool
Damn yah its happy in 50 a gallon! Good for you 👏
Update: her name is Rosey and now she has 2 more female bettad with her and some shrimp
@@ladywolf889 awesome!
@@ladywolf889 you should post some videos
I just bought this exact tank on sale at petsmart for $19.99. I upgraded from a 2.5 gallon. This is a nice little tank/set up. Also, that thermoter was crazy "hot" when i put it in too but after a day it went to normal.
"'owners' not experienced owners but..." OK what's wrong with a top fin tank that magically makes you not a good fish owner exactly? Just because it's not as insanely expensive as a Fluval doesn't mean it's a bad tank
Either way, they’re all just panes of glass designed to hold water and fish. A $50 and a $150 tank use the same materials or very similar. Its the tech thats used which can bump the price up. Anyway, most of the time you are paying for the name.
AJ Smith big facts
Right
She literally tried to clear things up in the comments...oh dear. And if she thought she was a bad fish owner by getting it I don't think she would even get it
experienced owners probably wouldn't buy a starter kit, or have a nano tank just for one betta...
Omg omg omg you’re a Shane Dawson fan I officially love u
same
Rhianna Valenzuela mee
Literally the first thing I noticed! Hahahaha
Rhianna Valenzuela who’s Shane Dawson
@@tropicalaquariums7842 the queen
her: 77 degr-
12 year olds who got their knowledge from comment on other videos: IT NEEDS TO BE 78 DEGREES FOR A BETTA
No it doesn't ...... it ranges from 74 to 82 ..... some betta bred best in 74 and some bred best in 82 with insane humidity.
When i was little i had just a plain tank with no heater and my fish lived for like 3-4 years I don't know what to do😂
Chao Her I guess you’re the 12yo they’re talking about
You don’t know how much you just helped me, I was having trouble with the filter. 😂😂
I already have 3 of these kits and I love them! I also got one of them for just $20 during the memorial day sale, I was so happy 😂
I have this tank and love it! I recommend an aquarium sponge rather than a dish sponge (there are no bubbles). just put the sponge where the output goes and rubber band it on and it works fine!
For the Fluval spec, you're paying for the light and the fact that the filter is hidden. It's well worth it if you use live plants.
And the aesthetics.
the shirt.....
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Hi, Nerite snail eggs will not hatch in freshwater, it has to be brackish water. So in theory, you could have many snails in one freshwater tank and they will not multiply. However it's a great "excuse" to buy another tank and fish so I can't argue with that, lol.
absolutely right. Nerite's cannot bread in freshwater tanks regardless if you more than one in the tank.
@Paul Hopkins I have a question...the eggs in my tank hatched...what do I do???
@Paul Hopkins nope. Just a community fish tank with your basic neon tetras and Corys, etc.
Denise Pollitt yea well in my flash water tank my two snail had like 100 baby’s it was a mess and they all were alive and hatched
@@brysonwalker8413 what did you do with them?
Do you buy and replace the cartridge every few weeks or do you take it out/clean it/then put it back in?
Thanks.
when you replace the cartridge you get rid of the bacteria and will have to restart the cycling process. You clean it in aquarium water from the water change every week and only replace it when it is breaking.
wvwvwvwv you can replace the cartridge once in a while. Bacteria also lives in the gravel/substrate.
Abbi Martin majority is in the filter and can mess things up, you should take the filter media out of the cardridge and put it next to the new cardridge in the filter.
Woojong I clean mine every week or every 2 weeks. I change the filter every month. This is better then changing it every month
I usually replace the media with a sponge, cut the sponge in half (vertically) then every time you need to clean the filter, clean the sponge you didnt clean last time.
I have that exact tank. I put a suction cup soap holder under the filter so it goes slower when it starts to over flow. You can put some stones and beads in the soap holder so it looks pretty. I bought my soap holder off of amazon.
I totally called it for Elijah’s name lol. I love the Originals
I have the exact same tank and gravel! To slow the flow on the filter, which was too strong for my betta fish as well, I cut a plastic bottle and wrapped it underneath and over the filter where the water flows out... that did the trick really well without completely cutting off the flow.
Love your Shane Dawson shirt haha
Yasssssss
I'm getting a betta fish soon and I'm so excited :) Your videos on your fish are so helpful!!! Your new fish is beautiful
Thanks! I couldn’t figure out how to start the filter, flowing process! However, there is a close and open dial on the top of the filter to slow down or speed up the flow of water.
The knob above the intake pipe is a flow adjuster. You don't need to do stuff to your filter to slow the flow.
Nice tanks alyssa and you can tell you like your fish a lot. Good job.
I got betta fish in 15 gallon tank.. :)
Nice!
I have this tank & it has been terrific. I've had it for almost a year now. The thermometer is very accurate within 2 degrees. It just took some time for it to actually read. My experience with their heaters however has not been good. I bought their smallest one made for tanks under 3 gallons & it heats the tank up to 90+ degrees even in a 5 gallon bucket test. I use it in the coldest part of winter to keep my daughter's 10 gallon tank warm (75-78) when the room temp is around 65.
Just brought a 2nd hand one , same type! Upgrade my dear Betta who was in a 2 gallon half moon tank ! Haven't run filter yet ,was watching how to run it ! Thanxxxee
i literally have the same tank and the same plants that you have and i almost guy the little wood log with the heart. I did have a batta in the tank but but it died 😭. oh and your not the only one who had a problem with the glue on the side of the tank I was so hard to get off😩
Trecia Petersen you probably didn’t cycle the tank and that’s why your betta died. please cycle your tanks before you put fish in them people
Omg u watch Paul Cuffaro too!!! Hes like 17,, lives in Florida,, has ponds and fish.
Bryan Corona no he's 21 !
Bryan Corona I LOVE PAUL
I like Paul caffero me to
Bryan Corona Oh shit, that idiot lives in the same state as me?
@@viviannabaez7601 Why do you say he's an idiot?
I have the 2.5 gallon Top Fin aquarium right now for my betta. I've had him for 2 years! I love my 2.5 gallon tank, but I really want to upgrade to this one! Great video xo
I got this tank but the 55 gallon one. My soul is now satisfied
the beneficial bacteria lives on the gravel, filter, and surfaces of the tank, not the water itself. but there is an api product that cycles the tank within days and helps your fish as your tank cycles, api quick start. its better than doing a 4 week long natural tank cycling. test your tank with that api kit you have every day if ur going to have a fish in there, he may suffer with the ammonia and nitrite spikes
It helps with the cycle, not instant cycle. I know this for a fact after setting up multiple aquariums. 4 this year alone.
There are methods for an instant cycle, but you need a well established aquarium to pull media from.
Hi! I love your tank setup! I’m looking into getting this exact tank and I was wondering if you’ve ever had any issues with leaking or cracking? I’ve never really had a glass tank before considering I’ve only owned acrylics. Thank you!!
Oooo that fish in the octopus tank is rather beautiful. That tank is cute too
I love the flute music. It was very cheerful. Your tank looks great and your betta is beautiful.
What do you mean by not experienced betta owners? Not being mean I'm truly curious. I am an experienced betta keeper and I have the top fin tanks and I love them. Yes I modified the but it's a good little tank. Not tying to start anything.
wait what type of snail is that because i want a snail for my bettas now i didn’t know they could go in together!
I'm not sure what type of snail she has, but pretty much any snail that is big enough that the betta won't attack or eat it is fine! Mystery snails (which are usually apple snails) are pretty common and work well, and have a lot of variety. I would stay away from assassin snails though, on account of them having a diet of only other snails. Hope I could help! :D
I have the same fish tank! I ended up using a different filter that was quieter, but overall I really like mine. I’ve been using it for two years and no problems!
@Alyssa Nicole- the fact that you knew off barrel to have at least a 5gal tank makes me so 😄 happy😄😄😄!! There are so many RUclipsrs that known better and still buy .5- 1.5 gal tanks for betta "demonstration" purposes and it kills me. Bear minimum is 2.5 gals, 5 gal is perfect and anything bigger your betta is swimming in paradise. As a betta curious person I truly thank you for having appropriate sized tanks!!!
@Alyssa Nicole.
1. You are a Shane Fan, Praise that!
2. Paul Cuffaro
3. I love this channel!
Ok good vid but why u lickin the box in the thumbnail?
Break Blake she’s not licking it
I have the 5.5 gallon for my Blonde Delta guppies, and it's a really good tank! It's so interesting to see someone else review the tank use! Because it doesn't have a nighttime light mode, I just have to turn it off at night. Good luck with your tank! :)
I just got the five gallon tank i didnt know what i was doing and ur video was the first i saw (even reading the directions) tht explained i have to physically pour water into the filter first and it works perfectly now n its great thank u SO MUCH me n my betta thank u
Someone likes The vampire Diaries and The Originals. Lol
It’s on sale for $19 at petsmart now lol
oh my god thank you for commenting this! I was looking around some tank kits on petco but it was like 100 dollars
Oh it’s 25 now ;)
@@antimilkpropaganda omg nice, I gotta get that.
And i am getting a betta soon.. and you video was really helpful
Thank you for this awesome video, I was legit struggling with the filter set up cuz I lost my instructions thanks
Omggg shanneeee merch I officially love u 😂
Love the shane shirt
I have this tank and I used a filter sponge from my fluval edge filter because it fits perfectly at the ‘mouth’ of this filter. I secured it with a rubber band and it slows the flow a lot. I hope this can help someone
my brand new betta got his fins stuck in the filter on this exact tank. just so i don’t kill another fish do you think putting a sponge over the filter will work
Rachel Timmyyy I didn’t get to see the intake filter on this filter but I’d recommend a sponge intake cover to ski over the intake tube
Darline Reynoso i put a sponge over and it’s working great!
You can always buy a sponge filter instead of a power filter. Safer so the find doesn't get stuck
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"And here we have the hood"
I don't know why I just keep laughing😂🙏
I just upgraded by betta from a 3.5 gallon to a 10 gallon version of this tank and my betta (Sebastian) LOVES
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I would buy this on clearance, otherwise I wouldnt buy it because I already have too many tanks lol
It’s for like 20 bucks at pet smart for the 4th of July sale
elonmusk yeah I got it this year for super cheap!
Hi, don’t know if you have by now but it’s a good idea to put something like a piece of paper or a border between the two Betta’s so they don’t feel stressed or threatened by each other xx
I never knew Beta Fish needed that much care, I've always seen them in just a small circular "tank" or bowel but this is very interesting
And they're so much happier and active when they get proper care.
Usually people are misinformed and pet stores aren't really good for information. Tbh they need to stop selling fish bowls.
With the tape, make sure the glues and plastics are fish safe to avoid any unwanted outcomes
do you know what tape is safe for bettas? i would like to buy this tank but dont know how to slow the flow down.
snails will lay eggs in freshwater, but the eggs won't hatch, they will only hatch in brackish or saltwater
Alyssa Nicole I have about 10 nerite snails in my 30 gallon freshwater that have laid hundreds of eggs and I promise not one of them hatched 😊
Celina Chow I had snails in fresh water and they laid eggs. They all hatched and ended up with FREAKING ONE THOUSAND
RaeAnna's Critters where they nerite though
RaeAnna's Critters omgg what did you do?
Alyssa Nicole I’ve had a snail that caught onto a plant I bought reproduced but we just enjoyed watching them grow. However, some of the bottom feeders found them and thought they would make a good snack. So the original snail had grown very quickly and wasn’t bothered by the pakistani loaches at all. In the end the snail died naturally. Btw, I have a tropical tank.
I read that the top fin filter sold in that kit has a recall on it for electrifying the water
as I have been told by experienced fish keepers, the media (good bacteria that will cycle your tank) is not in the water per se, it is in objects like your filter for example
They are on the gravel/sand/substrate, decorations and the water. The lost of the bacteria is in the filter though so do not clean the filter in the sink
Is a 5.5 gallon tank a good size for shrimp 🦐
Dan Rocks Vlogs yes it’s plenty for them
I agree
I love your videos so much! Id love to collab with you sometime!
I know the video is old but if you want to slow the flow of the filter, remove the strainer from the tube and insert a smaller pipe(piece of tube) inside the tube. I used a piece from a ball point pen that fit perfectly and flow is perfect.
Thank you this is the only video that shows how to make the filter work! The filter instructions dont even help. Thank you!!!!
When you were talking about Infinity War, when u said "I'm finna be shook" you should've mouth-poped (I see that Shane Dawson shirt ;))
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I have the same tank the same plants and the same gravel!!!! And think I'm getting a snail too!!
There was a sale when I got mine and there was $10 off
Eliza Harms do you recommend the tank? I'm thinking of getting a betta.
Doggoroo yes I do but on the lowest it's a little strong for the betta there is 2 things you can do 1 do the water bottle thing or 2 just fill it up a little more until your satisfied with the flow. There is a spot for a heater too as you probably saw in the video, it's really good tank you should get it. One last thing is on the top of the filter there is this switch thing that when it to read it means that you have to change the cartridge
Doggoroo I would send a picture of my tank but I do not know how
the black nob on the filter allows you to adjust the flow
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Actually you’re completely wrong. The good bacteria does not live in the water, it lives in the filter and on hard hard services not in the actual water so putting old tank water in a new tank does absolutely nothing, you’re putting a fish in an uncycled tank. You should have just taken some filter media from the old tank to the new. Do some better research.
Alyssa Nicole I very much doubt you did that until I said it. What reason could you have to not show it in the video or at least say it so your followers don’t make the same rookie mistake and think the good bacteria lives in the water body? Yeah.. makes no sense.
Look I’m not hating on you, you seem pretty nice but my concern when I see people making the common mistake you made is for the fish.
Adding tank water does nothing. So you saying “leave it an hour to cycle with this old tank water” is utter rubbish. 🤷🏻♀️
Alyssa Nicole yeah ok, love. If you say so.
thank you!!
Little red you're wrong. I don't know what science class you took but beneficial bacteria actually is in the water. It floats around in the water till it finds a surface to attach itself to. Adding water from an already cycled tank has the bacteria to support a new set up tank. But it is also a good idea to keep cycled media on hand to add to the process BUT you don't have too. And go smoke a joint or something cuz you have a terrible attitude
MrSpeakerguy44 No it doesn’t my guy. I’m sorry but you’re talking absolute shit. If you simply use that clever tool we have called GOOGLE and type in “the nitrogen cycle” you’ll easily find that 90% if the good bacteria lives in the filter and the rest lives on substrate. It does not “float in the water.” Seriously.
I put my betta in a 5.5 too and hes a happy boy. His name is copia and hes a black crown tail betta. Hes got tons of plants and ornaments and a heater and all. His favorite place is his leaf though. Hes just always so happy to see you, he flaps his little fins at you when he sees you like hes excited you're here. Lol. Love him.
Love that you are keeping your Betta in the 5g tanks vs little bowl. They will do so much better. Glad that you clerified that you used some of the old filter media. So many think the old tank water has the beneficial bacteria. Instead, it lives on surfaces like filter media, gravel etc. Nice job on the review. Looking for a cheap solution for a quarantine tank.
i don’t believe that you really did put in cycled media, for the pure fact that you said in the video that the water holds the cycle and not the media. to add cycled media to that filter you would’ve had to remove some type of extra pad, bio balls etc you had in your other filter which i doubt you had considering you don’t even really know what a cycled is. i mean, cmon, you told one commenter to replace their filter pad which you should never do... that is throwing away the whole cycle. you just rinse the filter pad in removed tank water every once in a while. you even said you didn’t know if the thermometer went inside or outside the tank... if you do stuff like this, especially making videos which will misinform so many people, own up to your mistakes instead of lying about them. all of us who are really into the fish keep hobby can see the mistakes and lies right out your ass. you even said “inexperienced betta owners” typically buy those tanks... and that’s what we all see you as. you cannot call yourself a seasoned betta owner, please stop misinforming people. there’s already enough people who abuse bettas and keep them in horrible conditions.
Alyssa Nicole they’re right. You’re misinformed and sharing your wrong information.
it’s a hell of a lot better than 99% of people that own betta fish, that’s for sure lmao. she isn’t abusing her animals so stfu
jakklex d lmao you clearly don’t know anything abt fish keeping. just because she’s doing things slightly better than the people who keep bettas in bowls doesn’t mean she’s still doing it right. why not go the extra mile to make sure you’re doing it right and literally just do a couple minutes of research??? it doesn’t excuse letting fish get fin rot which she’s said she has, fin rot is caused by bad water quality. You know what causes bad water quality? Uncycled filters and tanks, not enough or correct water changes, and the plants she lets die in her aquariums because she won’t take a couple minutes to research how to have plants in an tank. If she doesn’t want to properly care for the plants, she’s also going to harm the fish with them dying and decaying causing them to lower the water quality. “so stfu”
I know quite a bit actually... but hun, beating someone up isn't going to help her or her fish. get off your high horse. why don't you try telling her what she needs to correct without jumping down her throat and being a snarky brat. grow up.
jakklex d the thing is, i have. people always jumping to conclusions lmao
I just recently purchased this exact tank for my Betta fish Data and it's Awesome !!! I'm thinking about getting the heater you used. I actually prefer the water to flow wide open because for me it seems to move the water around better for better filtration. Great video by the way.
Thank you ! You did a great job like your tanks your Betta’s are beautiful’ I bought the same tank wanting to add the sponge filter too will ask at the fish store how it’s done for sure I also bought a drift wood piece and some live plants too ‘ I’m just learning soaking my drift wood they say it will not always be a tea color don’t care for that but do like the look 🙋🏼♀️😅🌱🐠
Reducing/blocking the flow will allow massive amounts of algae to grow and over run your tank. Also you have to let the tank cycle for more than a few days as the nitrites and ammonia levels can spike and kill your fish. I would recommend safe start when doing water changes along with some stress coat. I would also recommend getting the master water testing kit so you can test the ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, and ph levels in the water.
i have that same tank currently and the tank is great. I also got that same heater and it kept the tank at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. So i got the aqueon compact 50watt heater and works great.
Does your top fin filter put off a lot of bubbles? Also can you explain more how you slowed down the flow, I’m unsure where exactly you added the tape?
I just got a 5 gallon Penn Plax rimless tank...It also had all accessories in this dumb box that was GLUED to the bottom of the tank. I had to pull like hell and when I finally got it out it left two round plumps of glue/cardboard which I then had to scrape off with a spoon. Because of this scraping at times the spoon slipped and hit the glass really hard. Eventually I found out the bottom side area of the tank was chipped and was leaking drop by drop of water. WalMart allows returns but the darn tank was over $80.00 and I had nothing but trouble with it. I did research on this tank and no one mentioned the glue at the bottom....that was the worse. I think the tank got shoved around in the box as WalMart used NO packing materials and the tank was in a huge box rumbling all around. Live and Learn
WAIIIITTTTT... “Claus” and “Elijah”...... I LOVE the orginalssssskskdjcjdiscjkdn
I got this tank tonight and just put my lil betta boy Casper in it. He used to be in a 1.1 gallon now a 5.5 I feel gr8 lol
You are supposed to let the filter run for a while before putting the fish in so there will be enough bacteria. And you also need at least 2inches of substrate at the bottom of the tank
For whatever reason mine didn’t come with the LED adapter - and the water filter for sure makes it tough for him to swim around properly it seems
I always take tubing like air tubing cut it to length and slit it then slip it over the bottom of the place you put your tape, it basically killed the flow from my filter so my axolotl can be happy!!
The open and close on the filter valve with help slow water for Betta as well as putting a cut in half water bottle on filter out flow. I mean that’s what I did. Sponge no good. Have to change it to often.
Infinity War shook me up so bad 😭 love the fish btw
Okay, one more....how do I introduce my Betta to the new tank? I don't have a little plastic dish thing anymore. I know I have to do it slowly and let her adjust just not sure how
I am getting a betta fish soon. Thank you so much for helping. I love your videos, so so helpful! I’m so excited omg
I got the one gallon tank by the same brand for my Betta, and he loves it. Also, the person I worked with at pet smart said that the heaters shorten the life of a Betta because it makes them reach maturity faster. just a tip. XX
Abby, this is absolutely not true. Bettas are tropical fish, so they should be kept between 78-82 degrees. If fish are kept outside of their temp recommendations, then it can shorten their life span. If they are kept in too low of a temp, it stresses them out, and makes their immune system weak. They will get illnesses more often, shortening their life span. If you keep them too warm, then it does speed up there metabolism, shortening the overall lifespan. Unless you live in a tropical climate, you will need a heater.
Also bettas should be kept in a tank that is 2.5 gallons or more. 2.5g is the bare minimum that is considered acceptable. Most serious fish keepers keep them in 5 gallons or more.
I personally wouldn’t follow the instructions of a PetCo employee. They rarely give good advice. Sometimes you will find one or two that do know what they are talking about, but this is few and far between.
Clause and Elijah... the originals.. love the names ❤️
Your comment was offensive. I only buy TopFin because it's a very good brand. I appreciate you putting this video together because it was helpful. Just be careful how you talk about other people online.
first time fish owner. You fill water in the filter. And then you put the filter on the tank and let it hang over the side of the tank. And then I noticed when it’s plugged in, it starts to flow into the tank. Is that going to cause the tank to overfill? How full do I want to fill the tank? I have the same tank you demo’d.
Did anyone else get this for Black Friday, I think it made my fishes happier
I put a prefilter sponge on the intake and turn it to about half.
both tanks are beautiful and I love how you named them after the originals ❤️❤️
I was literally gonna say the same. 🥰So adorable and ‘original’ no pun intended lol
My thermometer has been in the tank (same thermometer and tank) and it started at eighty and has only gone down a centimeter in 48 hours. Another thing I got the same gravel and I just cut the top pit water and use the net you got to get the water out and keep the rocks then I pour it in is that bad?