I designed this aquarium in my head months ago and finally found the perfect wood centrepiece. I think the layout will work really well for the female betta fish and provide them with tons of territories and places to hide if/when there is any aggression. Equipment (all links affiliate): Tanks I use regularly: amzn.to/3nD5UHm Light: US amzn.to/3pvzDmH UK amzn.to/3kt9bGp Filter: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a Black vinyl background: US amzn.to/35ui0vf UK amzn.to/3lIY7WY Stainless Lily Pipes: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC Hardscape: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk

@amateuraquarist3573

3 жыл бұрын

Love the vids

@passenger3

3 жыл бұрын

We need an 8ft tank in the studio my guy 🤔😍😉😉😉😉

@passenger3

3 жыл бұрын

Awsome job/scape BTW 👍keep up the good work and cool content - such a great channel for the Hobby. Big thanks M🍃 👍

@dmaquatics2769

3 жыл бұрын

Md looks great can you see there being issues with algae down the line with the tank being near the window?

@thenanoscaper2689

3 жыл бұрын

great vid MD when's the next BTS club video ?😁

Put some floating plants in there to stop them jumping, the red roots would look good in this tank

@heysmitten6993

3 жыл бұрын

@Spastic Quadriplegic it's just a characteristic of the species , however i've heard that some bettas jump due to stress with tank mates , bad water quality , etc etc . i myself have never had a jumper

@Dprest-nd4yc

3 жыл бұрын

My female betta jumped out of the tank couple days ago, I still don't know why, she wasn't under stress or in bad quality water. Luckily I heard her jump and could take her back in, poor thing :(. Tank is sealed now tho

@ichrised

3 жыл бұрын

It would also help with the algae problems he has now

@ashleystrickland6554

3 жыл бұрын

Your dum they can go threw the plants and jump

@JimBeef67

3 жыл бұрын

@@ashleystrickland6554 you can’t spell, and it’s not 100% going to stop them but it makes them more comfortable and less likely to jump

Absolutely beautiful! Don’t underestimate the ability of how high female bettas can jump however! I lost my favorite platinum that way!

@stoneysscapes7544

3 жыл бұрын

Slow the flow and lower the H2o = 💓

@dauzzz9319

3 жыл бұрын

Do male Betta jump too?

@catherinehall7347

3 жыл бұрын

@@dauzzz9319 yes mine do a lot

@SithaamAli

3 жыл бұрын

That's because she don't like u , very simple 😂

@lynnlutz9883

3 жыл бұрын

Better get a glass lid ! Bettas can really jump when they get spooked.

That poor blue-indigo betta had some serious stress stripes to her. Hope she relaxes a little in her new home!

Man this has seriously become my favourite channel over such a short span of time. Lovely work!!

Very brave to go with an open top with Bettas. I've had females jump out of the tiniest of gaps.

some of those floating plants with the long roots would look amazing in there and probably also provide more cover and break up line of site even further

Best tank you’ve ever done, incorporating the area around the tank as well makes it so much better

I’ll say it again - your sense of humor and your humility keeps bringing me back

I keep a heavily planted betta sorority, I love the girls but they are insane at times. Just some free tips to help things go smooth! A. get some floaters in there, they will actually lay on my frogbit and it did help with the aggression issues I was having. B. DO NOT over feed the girls. I have battled swim bladder issues for my first two months. My issue was overfeeding, I had two girls at the bottom of the tank that wouldn't get much food because they weren't allowed in the top area of the tank. (Hierarchy) C. My girls have eaten just about every cleaning crew we have tried.. The only one who has managed to survive is a Chinese algae eater. They were fine for 4 months then wiped out the snails, shrimp, and Ottos. Seven months in and we finally getting peace in the tank again. Good luck and I look forward to the next video!!

I laughed because I just turned on the coffee maker, and I am working on water changes when your video dropped.. Keep up the good work, And I have gotten like you I rescaping my Tanks about every months

Add some floating plants they like cover it also helps with jumping.

In my personal opinion, I think this is one of the best videos I've watched. Not only do I think this is my favourite tank at the moment that MD has created but the quality and the flow of the actual video and its editing is on a different level that previously. MD, if you end up reading this, well done on the all round quality of this content! It can only go up from here on out.

Another stunning aquascape, with only one 'COFFEE BREAK'! You make all the Aqua-scaping look so simple. Mine looks like someone has been Fly-Tipping! 😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😅

I spent the day prepping a new tank for my Betta Sorority and I finally sit down to see you’ve dropped this vid and really shown me up, ha ha. Now I’ll have to start again tomoz... Just loving your work mate, it’s great to see a UK based dude just enjoying what he does and doing his thing....

I'm in the USA and I must say that your channel is absolutely fantastic as you are so informative. This is a great source of inspiration. Thx!

Oh my gosh! This is what I want! I'm very amateur and have now idea how to even begin. I love this.

@t.m.a.3665

Жыл бұрын

Me2 !!! Love this tank! 💜👵🏼

Your tanks are always so impressive but I think this is the one I am absolutely in love with. Not because of the fish. Just the design and plants, it is all so beautiful.

I LOVE the content that you steadily pump out! Keep doing what your doing:) Also I would get a lid. Female betta can jump really high

Adding dither fish could also help reduce aggression between the bettas :))

Acers do very badly long-term in heated room indoors. They like being cold at night, especially during winter. The normal practice for bonsai keepers, who often keep acers indoors, is to move them outdoors or put them in a cold place for the winter. If you want red leaves year round maybe go for a calathea, dracaena, croton or caladium.

This tank is such a dream and I’m excited to see how the ladies thrive in it!

you talk about your tank filling contraption the same way George Farmer talks about his red colander, I love it

i'm working on a planted 55 gal and this is the channel i come to when i'm looking for awesome plants

Beautiful!!! I love this scape. I breed Betta Fish and sell them to my local pet stores. Wish I could send u some. They would be in heaven in that aquarium.

If the light is too strong just add some floating plants! The bettas will love them too!

My female would chew all of their heads off and still look at me expecting breakfast in the morning. She’s not very social, my little anger fish, but I love her!

What a genius way to get bagged fish into the net! I always struggled with that lol. Great work!!

Bought one of these oase heaters purely on this recommendation, it seems to be working amazingly well. Top tip, buy the filter & heater separately. The retro fit is simple & you can save quite a lot of cash.

The perfect timing, I was planning on making a betta tank. This really helps me a lot. Thanks man! Great job on your contents.

Those fish must think they've died and gone to fish heaven!!!Absolutely gorgeous aquarium decor!!!

Ugh! Im so jelous! How can you be so good at aquascaping! 😂

@nkkenlken3220

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@nkkenlken3220

3 жыл бұрын

@Abdullah Makki Mohammed its one thing to get a bunch of plants, rocks and wood. Its another thing to put those plants, rocks and wood together for it to look good, And its really hard to keep it good looking.

@keynesyt2492

3 жыл бұрын

@@nkkenlken3220 i like

@annalee7403

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of practice, imagination, natural talent.

@kkdeveauxgue2784

3 жыл бұрын

He's an architect of design,he works on artistic designs for commercial buildings,that is why he's so good

Yes!! Finally someone doing a female betta tank!! :)))

@boloradoanthony6130

3 жыл бұрын

Chris has Roseé

wow! Honestly, this is by far your best scape EVER!!! That just looks so so natural. But keep an eye on the feamles cause I think they might jump out of the tank. Well done!!

The tank is just absolutely stunning and it inspires me to become an aquascaper myself even though I don't know the first thing aout fish keeping

Love the bettas those are my favorite because how different one is to the other

I hope you never get bored or feel what you do is becoming a job. I love what you do. You definitely are talented. As always love your videos. 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

This is so so perfect I have been frantically searching up a way to set up the perfect betta sorority tank with plants. Thank you so so much.

That spotlight is amazing! It’s such a dramatic looking spotlight. Light and shadows in the tank is stunning

MD nothing is more relaxing then watching your builds you honestly do a great job keep it up

honestly cant believe this is 57 gallons! thats crazy

@zeusistheone4043

3 жыл бұрын

agree

I love that your uploading schedule is almost perfectly timed with when I wake up😊 benefit of watching from Canada 🇨🇦

Just awesome.....you are truly a wizard when it comes to planted tanks....

You are truly a master at your craft!

@kevintheminion8421

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris!!! Love your channel!!

The maples in the background will die if you grow them inside. All acer species are temperate plants and require winter dormancy to survive. it also looks like there isnt enough light in that corner for them either.

Absolutely love this tank. I can only dream of my tank looking this amazing.

They can clear a couple of inches in a jump easy! I've seen it with one female when I was trying to breed her. 3 days she was in there, and she got over her proffesionally bodged perspex splitter on her own multiple times, I had to keep checking on her even when she was seperated.

I could let life pass by while I stare at that! It’s one of the most gorgeous little oases I’ve ever seen!!

25:44 I have seen them jump over 7 inch in height before, it’s not common but if they are motivated enough you would be surprised just how high they can jump.

This has got be one of my favourite scapes of yours! Everything you do is quite incredible really but I just love the simplicity of this. And that shot at 26:36 is awesome!

theres people like nick bingo who try to make a Betta Sorority tank and MD tanks and when you look at the two side by side there is quite a difference. For starters one had black substrate and one has colored gravel and one had plants and one doesn't. Keep up the great work MD

Absolutely gorgeous, I love a black background with black gravel… allows the fish and other decor to really pop!

Wow😮ur ultra talented and creative. I follow many aquascapers on KZread, but ur by-far the most creative .. I simply love ur work ❤️❤️❤️🌷👍 the only problem it tempts me to get more tanks 🤪 and I already have four

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611

3 жыл бұрын

I dig ponds in my garden to compensate lol

@Rachel-ft2bi

3 жыл бұрын

7 plus a hermit crab tank = 8 🤫 I need a pond too.

I could watch you scape all day long! And I get such great ideas! I wish I would've seen how you put the backing on a couple months ago though, my husband and I really struggled with ours.

MD fish tanks channel is the only channel I look to for aquascaping inspiration.

Love what you do! It’s very entertaining not only design and technical knowledge but you don’t hide your mistakes or mishaps!

I don't know about no lid ,one day I came home from school and couldn't find my betta and within the minute I found him maybe 4ft from his tank😔 thankfully he made it though

Awesome tank as always, great scape! I really like it but for what I know bettas need a lid over the aquarium so that they can breathe warm and moist air when they want to. Cold or "dry" air could harm their labirinth. Also some pistia could help providing hiding spots and shading, since it has nice long roots.

@pendrixx5788

Жыл бұрын

His whole fish room is heated, ita definitely warm enough air and also with that many fish tanks its gonna be humid enough

This sorority betta tank is absolutely beautiful! So much green with a hint a red and the natural appearance of the driftwood and rock! I really enjoy seeing your ideas come to fruition. And the way you incorporate regular plants in the overall display is amazing! This definitely gave me some ideas for my sorority betta tank. Love seeing your creations!

@forgxtnsoulx8450

2 жыл бұрын

what size is this

Love female bettas. Great choice.

Amazing scape loved it. The best you've done since this new studio by far!

Beautiful tank. Such a great hard scape. I think the flow of the filter could be lower, I heard bettas don’t like a lot of flow and don’t like surface movement but you know that. Awesome tank I love it. From Australia 🇦🇺

@alexandrastangl8982

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very true with the water flow for bettas. I actually bought a sponge and put it on the out pour spout of the filter to help with the pressure.

@pablomuzzobar8940

3 жыл бұрын

All fish love flow this is nonsense shops say to sell people bettas in a bowl that should live 15 years but live 2 years instead.

Now a days I don't miss any of ur videos. Ur videos are really cool and learning a lot

No red root floaters? I'm surprised lol. Would actually look real look in there

Great scape MD! (as always 😄) I can't wait to see it when its matured! I would recommend that you add a lid as females can jump a lot higher than males though😊

Beautiful love it! So lucky those fish are to have you. I have a 20 gallon long tank with 3 female beta. 6 Harlequins and 2 Cory cats. With only 3 mature thriving live plants and rocks but not as nice as this. Everyone gets along good since August and enjoy your u tubes. Keep up the good work

I keep coming back to this video, going to buy my first aquarium in Januari (after we moved houses) and this will definitely be my template. Beautiful scape, looking forward how the plants evolve.

Freaking beautiful, MD

are you able to do a high tech vs low tech aquarium? have them side by side and see how they establish?

This tank is amazing and might be one of my favorites! Can't wait for an update video in the future!

It'll be interesting to see how this sorority goes. Beautiful scape! One of my favorites.

Absolutely stunning. One of my favorites so far. It would look great with some of your floating plants too. Also, do you have any updates on how Pancho is doing? Keep this great content coming.

looks stunning! Love your work! Was wondering how you seem to put the substrates in without rinsing them first? I always end up with clouds of dust that need to settle even if I do pre rinse my gravel. Is this a particular brand or technique or just video editing magic?

One of the most beautiful tanks I have ever seen!

I’ve heard that the best way to avoid aggression in a betta sorority tank is to have fish that have been raised together. In the US, at least, there are places where you can order groups of betta females that have grown up together in the same tank sold specifically for sorority tanks. I haven’t tried this, myself, but I’ve heard tanks with sisters do much better than tanks with “strangers”. It makes sense in theory, anyway. Might be something to try. Beautiful scape, by the way!

@pink_alchemist

Жыл бұрын

i had sisters. 5 of them. i had a good year in and they turned on each other, which isn't uncommon from what I've read. it can break at any given point, and mine blew up when my dominant female got dropsy and had to be quarantined. she survived shockingly. i ended up having to separate them all after they brutalized each other and it won't be something i ever try again. lol if you do try it, my advice is to keep a means to separate if they decide they don't want to cohabitate anymore. they're super fun, but the carnage wasn't worth it for me.

@Elizabeth-lj2vv

Жыл бұрын

@@pink_alchemist Oh, my goodness. Thank you for sharing that! It sounds like one betta per tank may just be the way to go, regardless of gender.

I can't ever seem to get Sorority's to work, just end up killing eachother :( Best of luck with this hope you have more success that I've had!

@jt9513

3 жыл бұрын

I have 6 female bettas in a 10 gallon what you need to do is keeping the aggressors a day or more days away but within the tank in a plastic glass etc and then put them back in it worked for me. Most importantly keep hiding places like live plants or decorations etc.

@gyptess4794

3 жыл бұрын

On another great channel, they suggested (after losing the original sorority) that you try to find a breeder who will ship and get actual sisters. They are having success now with a group of fish that have been together since birth (hatch?). I have no idea how you find one, though. Good luck 🤞🏾.

Absolutely stunning MD. I think if I were a fish I would rather be in one of your tanks than the wild. 😂 Really love how the new studio is coming along.

MD you have done it yet again!! Such an amazing scape. Definitely my favorite of all you have done.

You are Brilliant!! I Love you and your videos. I love the way you just think out loud and figure things out as you go. So much talent. I also love that your just doing what you love without begging people to subscribe and "smash like" You inspire me so much with your aqua scapes. Thank you for sharing so much beauty with the world 🌎💙

my male betta just saw your sorority tank and asked me if that was vegas😂😂😂

@vEGan1909

3 жыл бұрын

So your male betta is paedophil (I hope this is the right english word for it) 😂? Joke! The females are still young.

Hey MD, do you have any tips for keeping sand clean in a tank? Mine always gets darker and grey. Love the channel!

@isaachunter7529

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe Cory's to stir it up

@KevinLopez-rm6dg

3 жыл бұрын

I use a an electric vacuum to stir up the sand and I do it when I see it getting darker.

@brendanconnellan

3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinLopez-rm6dg is there any way to stop it happening in the first place? or stop it from happening again

@ER-kf4to

3 жыл бұрын

I agree a gang of 7 corys will keep your sand clean. But still gravel vac

@nicholaskeyler7397

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendanconnellan well no... it’s alge and that’s the sign of a healthy aquarium. Balance your tank out, let it mature, and get some alge eaters and just let it do it’s thing

I've learnt so much on this channel, second tank on its way ! Can't wait to set it up. Thanks MD x

Easily the hardest working fishtuber.

Was that wood pre-soaked? It looked dry, if so how did you keep it from floating? The tank is FANTASTIC!

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611

3 жыл бұрын

Some dry wood types sink too

@oruwatching

3 жыл бұрын

@@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 I would love to know what they are called. Thanks I've got 8 pieces soaking right now, so far I am on week 3 and they are still floating.

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@oruwatching if that's so you'll have to tie or stick it fish friendly way cause usually 3rd week is enough for most wood to sink. Dont worry about it floating. Many beautiful aquascapers stock their wood. Just the place where you deal with silicon,also put some rocks to hide it and stick too OR if using thread,grow plant like moss over it

@jenbingham0914

3 жыл бұрын

@@oruwatching super glue them to rocks. Regular super glue gel is a must for that kind of stuck. Pick out where ya want it, few dabs of glue n you are good. And no they dont have to be really dry for the glue to work.

17:14 java moss placed, 17:18 java moss dissapears. Hmmn?

@salvoprincipato4271

3 жыл бұрын

More plants added at the end 😂

Beautiful!!!! I absolutely love this tank!!! You did a wonderful job with the hiding spots for the ladies. I'm sure it will be spectacular when it's mature.

This is one of my favourite tanks. Absolutely love the scape

In my experience, i would add more than 5. What you want is for the aggression to be spread thin, looks great though

You really should separate them, no matter how well you take care of your bettas, they will always be stressed and fight each other. I love your channel and how well you take care of your animals, I really don't want your bettas to get hurt.

@sarq6693

3 жыл бұрын

These are female bettas. Very well known for being kept together

@danielkreeger665

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarq6693 I know that many people raise females together, but regardless of whether or not they actually hurt each other, they will always. be stressed and uncomfortable. Not to mention that under certain circumstances female bettas can be faster and more vicious than males.

@sarq6693

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielkreeger665 as long as the tank is big enough and heavily planted I think they should have enough space to be ok. But I understand your concern.

Absolutely love it ! One of your best aquascape you have ever done in my opinion.

This is how my future betta tank will look like. Amazing.

Btw, plastic media does not work in canister filters, they only work in a moving bed filter

my betta watching me watch this in her 5 gallon... 👁👄👁

Oh my, this tank is absolutely stunning!

Yes, I've been waiting for this forever. Great quality content!

Well if you don't mind can I ask you why do you always have that kettle near the sink is it just to handle the net 😂

@stacey9730

3 жыл бұрын

its to make a cup of tea obviously

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@stacey9730 yeah he’s British

@stephencoxfishkeeper959

3 жыл бұрын

Nah he's a coffee drinker

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephencoxfishkeeper959 no hes british so rea for him

I wish you the best of luck for this sorosity. in my experience they will kill each other.

@SAILORsarah

3 жыл бұрын

The continued stress of being around eachother made my females sick

This tank ended up gorgeous!

Thanks for dropping so many videos! Easily my favourite channel now. Absolutely loving this tank ❤

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@Abovethesoil801

3 жыл бұрын

Tank looks great. Can't wait to watch the hole video