What Plants Should You Avoid with Betta Fish? (and other questions)

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I answer your burning questions about betta fish - meal size, plants to avoid, ripped fins, and more!
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0:00 Time for a betta fish Q&A
0:21 How much should I feed my betta fish?
2:02 What plants should I avoid with betta fish?
3:52 Are any plants sharp enough to rip betta fins?
4:44 What should I do if my betta is sick?
5:19 What plants to bettas like best?
6:20 Should I add tannins for my betta fish?
7:05 Are some bettas just doomed to have ripped fins?
8:53 My betta is bored, so how do I add enrichment for him?
10:37 What is the best and worst part of keeping betta fish?
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@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

*Thanks for all your betta fish questions! What is the next topic you'd like me to do a Q&A on?*

@shradhanjaliswain7203 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any video regarding corydoras. If so then can you pls give the link

@wolffixx4116 3 жыл бұрын

GOLDIFHS PLS OR BETTA FRY

@jmart360 3 жыл бұрын

Feeding and over-feeding? Like your routine for your tanks, consequences of overfeeding, etc?

@noelbrucker135 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with a comment below - I love your water test videos. Your one on GH and KH finally allowed me to keep livebearers in my super soft water by investing in the test kits and titrating Equilibrium Interested in test method comparisons; for instance, for pH I get 6.8 on my Tetra test strip, 7.8 on the low pH API liquid, and 8.2 on the high pH API - so frustrating! 😩

@enteiraikou5845 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question: I’ve had my Betta for awhile now, almost a year. But my Betta hasn’t made any Bubble nests in my tank. Is this normal or should I be concerned? When I got him on the store, he had a bubble nest on his cup and now he doesn’t make it. My tank also doesn’t have a high flow of water on the surface to destroy the bubble nest and I have some artificial floating plants (because floating plants is very very rare in my small town to find). Another question I have is, is having a combination of real plants and artificial plants safe for our Betta?

@brittratzburg6591 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be self-conscious of the "flubs"... I wouldn't even have thought twice about them if you hadn't pointed them out.

@RosieKuhnPhD 3 жыл бұрын

I like your natural engagement with us. Your “flubs” are so natural! It’s great to see you as you - no matter what!! Thank you for these!

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you so much! I usually re-record the whole section if I "flub up" but it takes more time and is kind of a draining process. Maybe I'll leave more flubs in and stop worrying about it so much. 😅

@RosieKuhnPhD 3 жыл бұрын

I’d leave them in. You’ve got so much happening in your life and these are really great! Everybody flubs and the more natural you are the more real you are the more sincere you are - well that’s all that really matters! Your info is great and you are great! I always anticipate your next video!!! Really! So allow the flubs to be!!!

@kittenlang8641 Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch or rewatch Irene, I wish we were neighbors.

@letiziageltz1782 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I've watched this channel to prepare for a betta, all through the time when I had my betta and... after the little guy's death :(. What a journey

@percmarket 3 жыл бұрын

SIP

@lailaitemere9792 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. I recently lost my betta due to a fungal infection, he fought for his life, I’m glad he is no longer suffering.

@l.l133 3 жыл бұрын

It’s ok it’s a learning process

@drshrutikakankariya1017 2 жыл бұрын

SIP

@kiki-drawer2669 3 жыл бұрын

I love bettas because they definitely have personality. I've had some that don't bother to look my way and others who follow me around the room. I use to have one who loved to play with a ball of tinfoil for a few minutes. I also had one that loved to follow my finger or get mad at my camera. Some didn't care for mirrors much and others I think were FAR to stressful for the better in the short amount of time I gave it to them so its trial and error with each one and what your likes to do! I think thats the fun part. Some things work better with one beta then another and it's fun to see how they interact with that. It's fun!

@alejandroc7357 3 жыл бұрын

I swear mine recognizes his name and comes to greet me when I call him.

@lisa_9845 2 жыл бұрын

My first betta used to follow me around in his tank hoping for food, I didn’t realize until I stopped and went back and forth he really did follow me around :]

@drugbuddy665 3 жыл бұрын

I gave up on my fishtanks a few years ago due to a string of newbie & frugality-related failures. I just wanted to say that your channel & presence has been really encouraging now that I am trying to start from square 1 again -- it's especially helpful to see you actually working through the problems that come with these tanks & explaining everything in plain english.

@cosmoplakat9549 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend a plakat betta! But IMHO they need to be fed more because they're more active. I still do a complete fin exam every day! If you get a koi betta, prepare for a major color change.

@jakesaquaticworld2669 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Plakats are great and you don’t really need to worry about fin rot

@christine_fox5629 2 жыл бұрын

When I first got my female koi betta I thought koi meant spotted. she went from being almost completly white with a red head to a beautiful blue green with a red head

@jaystackz3425 2 жыл бұрын

bro i got a galaxy koi plakat that mf eat 6 pellets in the morning PLUS shredded bloodworms an in the evening same thing !!! for the past 3-4 weeks !! till i just saw now its only 4-6 pellets once a day so now hes on a diet hes expecting in the evening but doesnt get i feel bad an give em 1 pellet lol

@sbcombopwnsnoobs61 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! My delta tail koi plakat is already a little water dragon! Eats and digests his food very fast. Eats primarily brine shrimp and soaked aqueoun medicated pellets but I supp him on bloodworms on power feed days when the fish are especially food active

@nitroluver4l591 3 жыл бұрын

My betta once got wrapped up in hair algae and it pulled his EYE out, I felt horrible afterwards, it was not a good day at all.

@artsy8490 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god 😬

@HandiworksbyClyne 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no...is he okay? Did he die?

@nitroluver4l591 3 жыл бұрын

@@HandiworksbyClyne He died a long time ago. After he eventually got weak and couldn't swim but he lived for about 3 years. :(

@jakesaquaticworld2669 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so sorry.. you must have been a great owner to keep him for 3 years!

@angelfish1265 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is old. But thank you for sharing your story to warn everyone.

@mauricematla1215 3 жыл бұрын

You do you. The reason a lot of people watch is precisely such things. Way more connectable that a over polished TV type kind of deal. I like it.

@jessicashou768 3 жыл бұрын

I love the inclusion of your “flubs” it felt like we were just having a nice chat :)

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you! I'll try not to be as self-conscious about them in the future.

@katarinasfishroom9755 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Irene! I just wanted to say I love your videos. I’ve been a fan of both yours and Aquarium Co-Op’s channels for quite some time now, and when I found out you had joined their team I was so happy! Your informative and straight-to-the-point videos have helped me so much in the fish keeping hobby since I started a couple of years ago. You provide solid advice and tips that gave me the last push I needed to start my first planted tank last year. I also recently started a channel where I post short, light-hearted videos of the little creatures in my aquariums. So, thank you for everything you’ve done to help experienced and rookie fish keepers alike!

@celinesantoro791 2 жыл бұрын

In regards to the plants, I think its important to be careful with anything your betta might get caught on or tangled in. Even if they escape them, they could damage a fin in the scuffle

@brennakobes6852 3 жыл бұрын

My poor half moon will go through through good weeks where his fins are perfect, then all of a sudden a fear tears develop, then they heal and we go through the cycle again, I’ve just gotten used to him.

@brennakobes6852 3 жыл бұрын

*it

@vblackwell3347 3 жыл бұрын

That's the sad part about the poor "designer" Bettas (Half Moon, Dumbo, etc). Their poor fins are so heavy that some actually drown. My sister's did. They're like Pugs & other dogs w/ smushed noses. So sad.

@leol9389 3 жыл бұрын

@@vblackwell3347 so sorry to hear that. Yeah I read somewhere that Ppl say for them it’s like swimming in a ballroom gown, which makes sense. Always good to have wide leaf plants or “betta hammocks” so they can take lots of breaks between swims. It’s kinda cute that they lounge around.

@jakesaquaticworld2669 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s really annoying.. I’ve had halfmoons in the past but I have a plakat now

@mloofthemolly2244 3 жыл бұрын

2:09 You wanna definitely avoid Hygrophila balsamica, its similar to water wisteria but finer and more pinnate. I read some studies and also experiences that it is toxic when planted emersed abruptly but will be non-toxic if you successfully grow it submerged. Love your planted tanks and the awareness you share.

@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын

is it just that species because i use corymbosa and polysperma

@dcsoda1 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely am in favor of plakats at this point. Just never had luck getting fin rot to go away for an extended period of time with the longer finned one we had before.

@serendipitybetta9190 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a MILLION times better. Thank you for the natural video. I don’t ever watch the overly edited ones because I find them annoying. So this is a breath of fresh air. Your natural self is amazing.

@DolbecAqua 3 жыл бұрын

Recently got a plakat Betta and everyone in the family loves him already!

@a.harrington1634 3 жыл бұрын

I am so excited by your videos, and I've used them to find information in setting up my first tank. I really appreciate that you always give options and alternatives for tips and equipment

@karro2648 3 жыл бұрын

I keep my blue plakat female in a 15 gal planted aqua scape with some shrimp and endlers guppys. My males are in the same tank, in my 180 gallon. They always chill, eat and sleep together.

@-Radium- 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Irene. You mentioned that broad leaved plants act as a natural betta hammock. I used an idiom almond leaf to make a natural betta hammock. I put it over the temperature adjuster on my heater and so far every night my betta has been sleeping in it

@sarahcountryman1776 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Tons of good information. Love your work here and with the Co-Op. 😍

@TheMrdanferd 2 жыл бұрын

Got a 10g for my betta and I’m so excited to set it up! I’ve had a 75g tank for like 8 years now and this will be my first betta… trying to figure out the setup and all the plants I want to put in

@notanthony5766 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed the more natural approach and feel!

@jakesaquaticworld2669 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone watching this WITH their betta?

@YT_twiggFN 14 күн бұрын

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@michaellaclark1148 6 күн бұрын

Me and Phoenix my dumbo ear betta

@jaz58107 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I just subbed after watching a few of your Betta videos. I'm setting up a 14 gallon and definitely going for a plakat Betta, this was really helpful thank you!

@pixie3102 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my question!

@debrascheer4577 3 жыл бұрын

My beta fish Aries lived 5 years! I plan to pick out another in the future

@jakesaquaticworld2669 2 жыл бұрын

You must’ve been a great owner! Aries had a great life

@shreyasitis5575 2 жыл бұрын

I just love how she smiles after completing a point...awwww its so cute 😊☺️

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always sharing about betta fish 🙏 they are absolutely my favorite and I have an imported pair of candy kois coming in right now 😍 another wonderful video and information Irene. I hope you and your family are having a wonderful day! 🙏🌿🐟🌿

@ShrimpLife 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! ❤️Flubbing is a way of life for me, So I understand you perfectly. 🤣I quite enjoyed it because it’s much more natural!

@suee031 3 жыл бұрын

My Betta is a plakat. He likes to snuggle up with the prefilter sponge I have on the Spec V pump output nozzle.I have Water Wisteria, Anubias Barteri, and Java Fern in his aquarium. He loves to swim through the leaves of the Wisteria plants and build his bubble nest among them when they reach the surface of the water. I keep the light intensity dimmed with craft mesh and electrical tape so he seems much happier when the lights are on. That helps to keep the algae down and slows the growth of the wisteria, which has to be pruned frequently because it is a fast grower. He does really well in his private little kingdom.

@spidey_things Жыл бұрын

Personally, the worst thing about having a betta is how much I spend money on him. Which when I think about it really isnt bad, I'm spending money on good decorations for him that he can hide in, plants for his tank, "toys" he can play with during the day, and I'm finding myself in the habit of buying multiple kinds of food. Its everything he needs, and just because I'm spending a lot doesnt mean that you have to. But this has just been my experience. The best thing though, is when he sees me he swims up to me instantly. And he'll fall asleep almost instantly after he known I'm there. Hes honestly like a little puppy, I'm so lucky to have him

@lifeisgood1083 3 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful Irene. Thank you! I know my betta eats too much because he is in a community tank with slower eaters. So he pigs out on their food.😬

@blueemindd1928 3 жыл бұрын

I recently got a betta fish and I learned so much from you!

@noelbrucker135 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Saturday! I loved this format and all the great info! PS I swear I saw some of your amazing dwarf red platies at Priscilla’s store yesterday... It was SO hard not to come home with all of them!!! SO cute that I came home and tried to convince my son he needed them (he’s the only one with tankspace currently 🤣).

@JackOfAllTrades0404 3 жыл бұрын

Bettas are like the pugs of the fish world. So cute but so many health issues that we maybe shouldn’t support breeders by purchasing them. I can’t imagine not having one though :/

@beaka63 3 жыл бұрын

There are ethical breeders out there. But it can be a crap shoot trying to find them. I think too many people view fish like they do cats: Throw away pets. People put more value on dogs, but try finding an ethical breeder of dogs, it's not easy!

@floweryomi5351 2 жыл бұрын

Sonic sleeping on the water sprite was so cuuute

@weirdcatthing 5 ай бұрын

Your videos are so great and so helpful!!! Thank you for making them, they're pure pleasure to watch :) I've been thinking about adding a betta to my tank and you helped me understand them a little better

@samcloud327 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into aquatic plants so this is very helpful

@JoyZofSoRRoW 3 жыл бұрын

I've had the issue of overfeeding with both Bettas and African Dwarf Frogs. I've learn since to feed my Betta every other day, 2 to 3 micro pellets max and I don't feed any of my fish on Sundays. My ADFs are only fed 3x a week. So far it's working out fine.

@melissadeeter1289 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, I love your videos! I just got a driftwood bonsai tree I was going to put with my betta and attach either moss or anubius nana petite but looking at it, it has a ton of tiny branches and I'm wondering if I should skip it as I have a long tailed half moon? Either save it should I get a shorter finned betta or put it in a non betta tank

@lailaitemere9792 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really helpful! Can you do an in depth video on how to ensure your betta has a long happy life? I’ve not really had too much success with keeping them...

@thesidekick6 3 жыл бұрын

hornwart can def rip(pierce) betta fins , had to remove it from my 29 gallon betta tank for that specific reason

@vblackwell3347 3 жыл бұрын

Luved the format. You have nothing to worry about but I do. Bought a Lee's ugf that didn't include instructions! Poor fish.😫

@eddvcr598 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted a plakat betta, but their very short lifespan is what’s keeping me from getting one (I get super attached to my pets and get _very_ sad when they die.) So I’m now thinking about getting a honey gourami, since they live longer. Irene did a wonderful video about them, and they seem like such lovely, friendly fellows :)

@kirin1230 3 жыл бұрын

But Bettas and honey gouramis both love for up to 5 years?

@eddvcr598 3 жыл бұрын

@@kirin1230 From what I’ve researched, bettas most commonly live 2-4 years, and honey gouramis live 4-8 years.

@kirin1230 3 жыл бұрын

@@eddvcr598 Huh, really? From what I've heard it's 5 for both, but I could be wrong. 4 years is still a lot, and bettas have more personality than bettas, so I'd still recommend getting one. Especially a rescue if you're an experienced fishkeeper. You'll get to save the life of a Betta and give it happiness until it dies.

@eddvcr598 3 жыл бұрын

@@kirin1230 Irene mentions it here too: 11:11 Unfortunately they don’t live very long. If you get a betta from a big name chain pet store, they tend to be past their breeding prime, since the betta suppliers hold them back until their fins are fully grown out (most appealing to customers,) making them on average 8 months to 1 year old at the time of purchase, leaving you about 2 years with your pet fish. While I agree that fish rescue is a noble cause, betta that’s being adopted out most likely have stayed with the previous owner for at least a year on top of that, so you’re going to have the fish for about 1 year or shorter. Irene goes into further details in this video at 0:45. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLF9rbKmrra6n30.html But if rescuing bettas is your calling and you don’t mind bringing home a possibility sick fish, I’d say totally go for it. Me personally, I’m a beginner so I’d rather start with a healthy fish and build my fish keeping skills from there.

@aliciadagry6292 Жыл бұрын

The best thing perhaps would be to make the best home ever. A beta paradise. So that everytime one of your bettas pass, you can invite a new one to live in paradise instead of the small containers or maybe worse homes they’d be contained in. In the wild, I can’t imagine how they get along.

@ChristopherSmithNYC 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, great video!!!

@ascricco987 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks!

@athinaassimakopoulou7384 3 жыл бұрын

Betta videos are always great

@jeffalbillar7625 3 жыл бұрын

You made a good point with the non aquatic plants being tougher physically?! I am preparing to grow a creeping Jenny in a h.o.b. with lava rocks on the bottom. I have 4 female Betta fish in the aquarium. I will keep you posted on the effects,if any, of keeping the creeping Jenny.

@shampoo1277 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! But when are you going to breed some more fish! I love the gourami video

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Hah, I've been trying but my apistos keep eating their eggs. 😬

@shampoo1277 3 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish try another fish! We miss that kind of videos! 😊

@Everything-dr1wb Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video 🙂

@SrenBruun 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Irene :-) I love your videos (both here and on the AquariumCoop channel). Your channel are one of only two where I have the notification bell activated :-) Keep up the good work.

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you so much!

@mollychrisa1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl for oploding betta info🥰🐟🎬💝

@deebachandrasekar7168 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mrs.Aileen, You gave me a lot of knowledge about bettas, I have a Dragon blue and red Bettas!

@romeoantiquina6389 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you talk, unlike other female fishkeeper/vlogger. Very informative. Yet, very Asian, straight to the topic! Subscribed. Hope to see more videos.

@terrymartins2552 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos, keep up the great work!! My favorite fish are Angel fish, is that something you could cover??

@TheDevilcup 3 жыл бұрын

It is normal to "flub"and as you do more you should "flub" less... Anyway I think you did great! Regarding Betta activities, I total agree on tank mate... I had one who get sick as he was alone in a tank and died. And my current Betta which did alone less, 2 -3 weeks of quarantine and he is in my community tank and he did well. My community tank fish also more active.

@tysabrinaty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your help! ♡

@katiehuggins6894 Жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. Thanks for actually linking other videos of yours in the middle…. It makes me go down a rabbit hole, lol. Did you ever use a floating log with your betas? I am considering getting one for mine.

@amandap9905 Жыл бұрын

We have a floating hollowed out log & it’s our betta’s favorite place!

@bethanybarthel1544 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a Q&A for platys.

@Matilda-eo2eo Ай бұрын

1:12 the dog😂

@DSCuber Жыл бұрын

I set up a dwarf frog tank and put some lucky bamboo in it. I set the tank up about a month ago and I’m having severe melt problems with the bamboo and I really don’t know what the issue is. The tank was set up with the following: a gravel bottom layer, root tabs on top of the gravel, capped off with black sand. Bamboo was planted right into the sand, with the roots in contact with that root tab layer. Some tank ornaments are included as well. The tank is 3gal and has a 50W heater to keep the tank around 75 deg F, and a small hang on back filter. I do 25-50% water changes weekly. The bamboo looked fine for the first two weeks or so, but started to show signs of melt soon after. After leaving the tank for the weekend, the bamboo is severely melting now. I know bamboo can be planted either partially or fully submerged. Some of the stalks and leaves are fully submerged, some have the leaves partially poking out of the water. Both are melting, so it could be a chemical imbalance - my water here in Pennsylvania is quite hard so maybe that’s a factor. The one thing my tank is missing is an overhead light. I put the tank by an east facing window figuring it was getting enough natural light, but I’ve never heard of lack of sufficient light causing melt. I’m probably gonna have to toss this set of bamboo because I don’t think it can be salvaged. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

@farmfishandfreedom2933 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love our alien betta. Plakat bettas are awesome.

@knoxvitela2277 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been so lucky, petco doesn’t sell lids for aquariums so my tank has been topless and personally love it like that and he hasn’t jumped out 👏🏼 think he loves his home too much to even think about leaving (I hope, he’s spoiled🤩)

@THEcucufate 2 жыл бұрын

I lost it on "The Goddess of Food" lol hahaha

@BigGirlBlue Жыл бұрын

Thanks, all that was very helpful. I’ve had Louie since November. We have another tank in the house with cichlids but I feel like Louie is my bud.

@Alec2cool 3 жыл бұрын

Consider enabling english subtitles for the hard of hearing, thanks!

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Automatic captions are enabled but according to KZfaq, sometimes "the captions aren't available yet due to processing complex audio in the video." If you wait a few days, they should show up eventually. 👍 support.google.com/youtube/answer/6373554#zippy=%2Cautomatic-captions-on-videos-on-demand

@davidbluestein6984 3 жыл бұрын

I have some lucky bamboo I’ve been growing in my betta tank. It has gotten massive/ I used to have it in a little suctioned glass planter in my tank but it’s gotten big enough to stand fully out of the water from the substrate now :)

@KCDonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I appreciate you answering my question.

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful question!

@BlackOasis27 3 жыл бұрын

Great video💙 I couldn't stop noticing your pretty blue nail polish what is it? My beta fish is a similar color so naturally loving it lol.💙

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

It's this _amazing_ nail polish by KBShimmer called "Better Lake Than Never." I love love love it!

@KevinRodriguez-ev5yh 3 жыл бұрын

love those green tetras

@connorcostello3864 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite plants for bettas is the dwarf lily.

@FireflyXOXO1 11 ай бұрын

Would you please do a video on safe woods and rocks for a community tank? Please

@kingvii6206 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I've been getting bettas that are already up in age from my local fish store. Is there a way to tell the age of a betta.

@EasyGrows-it-420- 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Irene Good morning & great video😄

@joewwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

I realize you're probably trying to beat the jerks to the punch with the flub count, but I wouldn't have thought twice about any of them without the count 😆 good video. Think I might go get another betta now...

@andrewellis4743 2 жыл бұрын

For my black half moon Dumbo male I keep 2 Cory's to help with over feeding and shrimp for waist

@camilawrence 3 жыл бұрын

I love this style of video, your videos are always so good! P.S. I really like the clip of Darth Vader eating the algae wafer.

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, he looked so funny trying to pick up that algae wafer! I'm glad I caught it on video.

@drshrutikakankariya1017 2 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish What did the fish/inverts in the tank eat after that ?

@yuvonjack 2 жыл бұрын

This video said that lucky bamboo is a bad idea, and the points listed were valid, but my lucky bamboo tank is doing great!! Just in case anyone wanted lucky bamboo but felt deterred, lol. I have nine stalks of lucky bamboo in my tank, and my betta *loves* swimming around them. He also sleeps in the branches! I don't have a lid and my water level is high, but he's never tried to jump out. As long as your water conditions are good, in theory your betta shouldn't try to jump out. Although I have heard that some bettas are just really feisty, or if you have two tanks next to each other they might try to jump to the other one. It depends on the fish! My dude isn't a jumper.

@Mercedes_may 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience hornwort can mess up their fins, if using it in your tank make sure you pick out soft pieces instead of hard firm pieces

@midnightbel 2 жыл бұрын

Wait is this true? What would be considered firm vs soft. I've only seen soft before, but it was infested with snails and died before I could treat it. I wanted to order some online, but I'm not sure if I request softer pieces if that would mean I could get any. I'm growing plants in a betta tank to replenish my turtle tank plants.

@Mercedes_may 2 жыл бұрын

@@midnightbel You can test them by taking a piece of thin fabric like pantyhose and stretching it over the needles of the plant. If the needles snag or rip the pantyhose then it is not a safe piece to put in a betta tank

@lacrosseguy108 2 жыл бұрын

7:45 my betta looks just like that one!!!! thats sooo cool! i love the colors :O :O

@leilanij2567 Жыл бұрын

My betta ate the roots of the live plant I added and got very sick and bloated. I removed and replaced with silk plants. Mine was a nipper at roots so I can’t have plants sadly. I almost lost her and it was so scary.

@dr.plague6229 2 жыл бұрын

6:00 this reminds me of my Betta galactic he's a dumbo Betta and he loves to sleep on the roots of my bamboo plant that's his favorite resting spot in the hole aquarium.🎍

@wnemethvargo284 3 жыл бұрын

Try getting a wild type betta like the imbellis or siamoriental as your next betta. Black water aquatics has them if you are interested.

@cjt32298 3 жыл бұрын

I have a blue and yellow betta that looks just like yours 😊

@j-art0221 3 жыл бұрын

My betta tanks have hygrophila corymbosa and echinodorus cordifulim. They're easy plants, they grow fast and have wide big leaves. I'm lucky enough to not experience any illness with my current betta fishes. Probably, the hot weather here in my country really helps.

@leol9389 3 жыл бұрын

For sure I read somewhere that warmer waters are harder for certain diseases and bacterias to grow in.

@lynncatanag9622 2 жыл бұрын

Love the info. I have a 3 gal fairly heavily planted tank. How often should water changes happen?

@katicasey4610 Жыл бұрын

The only way you’ll really know for your specific tank is if you regularly check your water parameters

@babynoodle42 3 жыл бұрын

Your betta carrying around the algae wafer like a frisbee 🥺😍. I love bettas they have such fun personalities and are like little fish puppies. I just got a new betta this week from the LFS and he’s a maniac, I’ve never had a busier fish in my life. His poor snail tank mate literally buries himself in the substrate until the fish goes to sleep. Any advice for the snail? I hate to see him stressed all day because the betta is terrorizing the poor guy

@AjKOJO Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that tank is a 10 gallon I wish I knew where you got your separator from, the vegetation looks awesome by the way 👍

@carvedwood1953 2 жыл бұрын

I also like clear water, but I use the tannins because I am trying to keep my fish alive and happy rather than just have a pretty tank I guess. Trying for both but if bettas like tannin heavy darker water, thats what I'll go with.

@emknickerbocker 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any suggestions for feeding greedy bettas in community tanks? My female is convinced it's all for her.

@ellastoller8367 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using bottled spring water for my tanks. Is this good or bad for the fish. Thanks, I really enjoy your videos!

@arriverderci8337 3 жыл бұрын

As long there isnt chlorine in it

@camillamoen7530 2 жыл бұрын

I saw you have the OceanNutrion pellets, how many do you feed a day? Thanks!:)

@brianp6180 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Irene, love the flubs. And your nails! 😉

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you! I love that nail polish too; it was my first time using a KBShimmer polish and I'm very impressed so far.

@brianp6180 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can find a fish to match your nails! 😂

@meggrotte4760 2 жыл бұрын

Create video. I'm using it to redesigned two of my tanks. I wish I could show you my first take it's my first take just using all natural things and it's really cool looking well I think it is but I was kind of inspired for watching your channel