I use the API Master Test Kit but I know NTLabs and a couple of other brands have their own versions that do similar stuff. Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate are all important so I would at least get something that checks for those.
Haha, yea thats a daily occurrence here with my guppies and betta fish. I had one Amano walk right up to one of my corydoras and take the pellet it was eating and there were a bunch with no fish eating them but I guess the one the cory was eating looked better or something 🤣
When they glass surf excessively, is it possible they’re more cognizant than other fish and require decor changes more often for a change of scenery? Perhaps they feel too bored otherwise. I know you don’t typically do this because it can stress them out but are there exceptions?
There could be, he randomly stopped glass surfing after around 3 months in the tank though. It was as if he just realized it was his reflection one day and calmed down :)
@@GlassBoxDiariesI use the same sponge filter you're using...I think. The one with the little area beneath the sponge with media?? Anyway....I use a little air flow control valve "gadget" on the tubing and I then the flow can be lowered if that's what you would like to do....if moving the sponge filter behind the rock doesn't work as well s you want. I never tried that before.
Thought you might like this video. I watch Alex's channel a lot as he offers a lot of information ruclips.net/video/dkgp3m_enBU/видео.html Your betta and his tank is really enjoyable. I am glad to see your channel growing so much and seems to be progressing quickly! I really enjoy your information, presentation and camera shots.
Cheers mate, I am a huge fan of Alex, I think i'm about half way through all of his videos now as I watch them instead of TV now :) Thanks forthe link, I will watch it a little later tonight.
@@GlassBoxDiariesThey are a little similiar, females and males in Plakats but females are shaped differently from my experience. My female bettas are obviously different in shape than my males. I will have to check out where to look for the egg spot. Your betta looks to be a male to me...the shape anyway.
Wonderful aquarium. Beautiful plants and fauna. 😀
Cheers mate :)
Cool! Buce flower is beautiful, everything is..
Cheers mate :)
Which test kit you use and which test kit is important to purchase
I use the API Master Test Kit but I know NTLabs and a couple of other brands have their own versions that do similar stuff.
Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate are all important so I would at least get something that checks for those.
A lovely fish 🩵 My Amanos stole all my sinking pellets and ran off with them 😂
Haha, yea thats a daily occurrence here with my guppies and betta fish.
I had one Amano walk right up to one of my corydoras and take the pellet it was eating and there were a bunch with no fish eating them but I guess the one the cory was eating looked better or something 🤣
@@GlassBoxDiaries that's hilarious! I caught mine and put them in the community tank as the poor neocaradinas weren't getting a look in!
When they glass surf excessively, is it possible they’re more cognizant than other fish and require decor changes more often for a change of scenery? Perhaps they feel too bored otherwise. I know you don’t typically do this because it can stress them out but are there exceptions?
There could be, he randomly stopped glass surfing after around 3 months in the tank though. It was as if he just realized it was his reflection one day and calmed down :)
Hellooo! I love the tank! Heres a tip, betta fish, ( Siamese fighting fish. ) normally only need around 5 gallons. ( 20 liters. )
Thanks for the tip mate :)
@@GlassBoxDiaries are you saying this sarcasrcily or in a rude way?
@@Glacial_RBLX No mate.
is it okay to cycle the tank before putting gravel and the decor in?
Yea :)
good to know. Thank you :)
how many gallons is this tank?
I think he said 8 gallon at the beginning of the video
Its 8 US gallons (30 liters)
cool tank bro
Cheers mate :)
Hi where can i get that size lava rocks ?
I got mine from Horizon Aquatics, they are UK based but ship to Europe too if you are in those areas :)
@@GlassBoxDiaries I'm in the UK nice il take a look now
he's stress coz it's too much water movement.
Good point, I will try move the sponge filter behind one of the rocks to reduce water flow.
BEAUTIFUL! Agreed, I think that sponge is going waaaay to much. Mine prefer very gentle flow, Good luck!
@@GlassBoxDiariesI use the same sponge filter you're using...I think. The one with the little area beneath the sponge with media?? Anyway....I use a little air flow control valve "gadget" on the tubing and I then the flow can be lowered if that's what you would like to do....if moving the sponge filter behind the rock doesn't work as well s you want. I never tried that before.
Thought you might like this video. I watch Alex's channel a lot as he offers a lot of information ruclips.net/video/dkgp3m_enBU/видео.html
Your betta and his tank is really enjoyable. I am glad to see your channel growing so much and seems to be progressing quickly! I really enjoy your information, presentation and camera shots.
Cheers mate, I am a huge fan of Alex, I think i'm about half way through all of his videos now as I watch them instead of TV now :) Thanks forthe link, I will watch it a little later tonight.
Youve also said its a beginners tank and youre using live plants and Beta jump and youve no lid
12:09 - You can see the lid on the tank.
Theres plenty of beginner live plants in the hobby.
U do know that’s a female
How are you getting to that? The vendor said it was male, I dont see an egg spot and it has larger, wider ventral fins than my female.
@@GlassBoxDiariesThey are a little similiar, females and males in Plakats but females are shaped differently from my experience. My female bettas are obviously different in shape than my males. I will have to check out where to look for the egg spot. Your betta looks to be a male to me...the shape anyway.
@@heaven7360 Yea i'm pretty sure its male too mate ;)
@@GlassBoxDiariesAt the very end of this video I found he is feeding his female Plakat betta. ruclips.net/video/IyRyqOZjamE/видео.html