~ So, story time.. It was several weeks before Christmas when my aunt said she didn't want her betta anymore.. So I went to her house to get him.. Her house was really cold (some ppl just like cold houses), and the betta was in a 1 gallon bowl with some crystals.. No plants, or any thing like that.. And she said he wasn't eating.. ~ I read that being too cold can make a betta not want to eat.. So, I took the betta home at that moment, and I set up one of my empty 5 gallon tanks - I use well water, so it has always been okay for my fish I've cared for - it never seemed to bother them.. ~ I placed some pothos plant stems in the aquarium, letting the leafy part hang out over the tank.. And I used a plastic cup to acclimate him to the new water temp.. I live in the southern states of US, where the winters aren't very cold as they are up north, and because of this, my room stays fairly warm, which keeps the betta's water around 76°F.. I have a thermometer that I use to keep track of the water temp as well.. It also lets me match the temp of any new water going into the tank to the temp of the tank water.. Bettas are said to like temps between 75 and 80°F. So, I don't need a heater for him. ~ I also got one of my small, aquarium sponge filters (not home made, the filter was bought online).. and I placed it in one corner of the tank on a very gentle flow so that the flow circulation doesn't bother him... ~ I placed some of the right amount of stress-coat in the tank to help him relax.. Three days later after he'd had time to relax into his new home, he was interested in eating again, and he had built a bubble nest around the same time in one corner, which was very unexpected for me to see so soon. He also likes to swim around the pothos roots and even uses them for a bed. He's a red veil-tail, so I named him Coral.. He's a sweet and very curious boy. When I come up to the tank, he likes to come to the front to see what I'm doing and greet me. I've grown very fond of him. 😊

I’ve owned bettas for about 6 years and would 100% recommend this video tysm

This video is a jackpot. I've never seen a better and informative video than this.

Girl your presentation skills are *chefs kiss* (this vid was very helpful!)

Would love to see a video on your long-term thoughts on betta sororities. There's plenty of videos talking about how to do it, and showing the setup, but they all seem to be projects, rather than a permanent setup.

@pnwbettas

2 жыл бұрын

I can absolutely do that! I do have some differing options now then I did before. I would be happy to summarize them in a video.

i kept my first betta fish ina bowl, i had him for about 4yrs before he did pass, i would feed him (Tetra Betta-BettaMin) twice 3-4 pellets in the morning & another 3-4 pellets before bed, and i would clean his bowl every 4-5 days , and i would make sure too not (shock) dump all the dirty water out, i would leave at least 2-3 fl oz of his dirty water (with the fish in there) like in a cup ) so that way , so that way the fish wouldn't struggle adjusting to the new water, i mean yes the bowl isnt fully clean but at least it doesnt look dirty just slightly murky

I just rescued a long tail female Betta and named her Splash! I'm having her on a beautiful 10 gallon aquarium for her alone. Thanks for your video it helps me remember to care for her correctly

Really appreciate this video and the info provided!

Very well explained. Don't get how you don't have more likes.

@pnwbettas

6 ай бұрын

I’m very bad at posting. I’ve been super busy with work recently, we’re opening a fish store!

Love you’re channel! Planning on ordering a betta from you soon!

i love this! i will watch it for my research!

Wow you know a lot about betta fish 🐟

Thank u so much for the help that u given people like me that’s beginner face keepers

Thanks so much ☺️

Fish keepers my name is Sean from Austin tropicals and I’m three months in of this hobby is very interesting to learn more things about a hobby that I am doing thank you for all the education stuff that you teach me

New subscriber here. Im starting to make aquascape with my Bettas

do you think that you could do a video on diseases or things like that and how to "fix" your fish?

💙

Do you know enough about the walstad method to make a video about it? I know there are others, I just love your videos (:

@PNWBettas Where can I find your Bettas for sale? Great channel, I really appreciate your advice and hard work!

@pnwbettas

Ай бұрын

Thank you! My bettas are on my website, www.pnwbettas.com

Can I put my plakat betta with angle or serpae tetra because this fish nipping my half moon betta so I want to know they fish can live with plakat betta?

Hey there, Just to say, you look as beautiful as your bettas... Love your vidoes and your personality. Keep going my friend

Do you travel? If so how do you take care of your bettas when you’re away?

@pnwbettas

2 жыл бұрын

It depends how long I’m gone! When I don’t have fry or fish growing out I can go for up to 5-7 days just fasting my adults. If I have fry or I’m going away longer then that, I have a friend come over and feed. I also always have my lights on timers, so I don’t have to worry about those

Im from the Pacific Northwest as well! I have a 10 Gallon Aquarium with 6 Zebra Danios and a Female Betta. Is this overstocked? Im debating on whether to get another tank but ill have to buy a desk....

@ezraclinansmith9952

3 ай бұрын

It’s been a year so you probably still don’t need the info but sharing in case someone sees and learns something. Two zebra danios per gallon, so they take 3 gallons. 10-3= 7 gallons. Let’s say 2 gallons for substrate and decor, leaving 5 gallons for the betta. Seems like it will work but cannot add any other fish.

Is a 15g suitable for a single betta with no tank mates? I plan to aquascape to break up the space. Have watched so many videos, and I can’t find an answer

@pnwbettas

9 ай бұрын

15 gallons is great!

is it ok to have the heater in the filter box? in my tank thats the only spot that has a wire spot at the top.

@pnwbettas

Жыл бұрын

Just depends how large it is. I wouldn’t recommend you leave it pressed against any filter media. Tank with built in filter compartments in the back work great for sticking a heater in that portion

@katiebutler1062

Жыл бұрын

@@pnwbettas thats exactly what i have! Ty!

Can you keep a betta with black neon tetras in a 20 gal long tank?

@sandraschwan358

4 ай бұрын

Depends on your betta. There is no hard rule. My betta hates being with tank mates.

@UnderPresser

4 ай бұрын

@@sandraschwan358 The half moon female betta (named Ruby) and the 14 black neon tetras (the Tankmob) combo has since worked out well. So i moved them into a 36 bow and theyre all doing fine. I tried adding another female betta, but they were still taking turns chasing each other around after 5 days, so the newbie went back to the store. Wanted to put another centerpiece fish in w Ruby and the T-Mob, but after consecutively trying 2 new tankmates, she kept hiding from them. Im afraid she sees most other fish as bettas, so im just going to let her be with the tankmob since theyre already a proven good combo. Your female betta sorority tanks were quite well done and inspiring, but like you said, it depends on the bettas personalities, and success isn't guaranteed. I havent checked your channel in a while, but ill do so soon. I hope youve continued to put up videos. Can i suggest you post one which be a narration-free, 30 minute long, tank-wide shot of one of your sororities? Itd be a good chance for your viewers to virtually gaze upon your tank, which is what this hobby is ultimately about: chilling out to the watching of beautiful fish. Gettin' ya gaze on."

Hi! Where are the resources for cycling the aquarium?

@pnwbettas

2 жыл бұрын

If you go to my website, and scroll to the bottom of my care guide! I have them linked

what happens if i want to redo the look of my fishes tank? do i keep some of the old water in a bucket and add it in once my new tank is set up?

@BroadKast011

2 күн бұрын

Yes exactly and make sure the bucket is super rinsed of any soaps

@user-co8nu2ku6l

2 күн бұрын

@@BroadKast011 THANK U!

@BroadKast011

2 күн бұрын

@@user-co8nu2ku6l Absolutely, my pleasure! Good luck

😂 bruh my betta loves flying into the stream. I turned it down but when I saw her continuously trying to swim into it so I turned it up a little bit. I have a little bubble machine in the corner and she’s always in that corner trying to swim at it

more sorority content please

Heyy, I know this vid was 2 years ago, but I'm planning on adopting a Betta. I want to save one of the poor lethargic little guys from petco and give him a better life. Do you recommend anything for switching them out of the old pet store water and into the new? Is it possible to shock them or is it best to just put him right in there? I don't want to do anything to stress out little Fishington.

@BroadKast011

2 күн бұрын

They recommend to float them in their store container at top of the tank for a bit then add some tank water for a bit then release. So Temps and water composition are changed more gradually

Hai

You're so cute

2-3 gallons is ideal, in my opinion. People need to realize that when they buy the cheap complete fishtank kits (5-10) gallons- does not mean that they are ready for a betta. The flow is usually too strong and they are so wide open that it makes betta feel vulnerable, making them uncomfortable. 5 gallon+ tanks are incredible when they are planted, natural and set up correctly, but 90% of them never are.

@traditionalsoldier3639

3 ай бұрын

2 gallons?? You are basically a serial killer

@joejunior861

Ай бұрын

Agreed. 2 to 3 gallons is the best. Those who disagree are mostly influenced by youtubers.

@traditionalsoldier3639

Ай бұрын

@@joejunior861 in other words, you support Israel in its genocide against the poor peaceful lovable Palestinians

The saying I live by: if your new to fishkeeping and you see something under 15 dollars, don't get it

@pnwbettas

2 жыл бұрын

Wha! I’ve had so many things be amazing under $15. I live by my $10 aqueon tanks. Lasted me years, great for my breeding projects. And most of my filters have been in that range too, especially sponges.

@interstatesign

2 жыл бұрын

what would be something bad about stuff under $15? Are you secretly a petsmart or petco worker trying to get us to spend more? XD

do have a facebook account?

@pnwbettas

3 ай бұрын

We do, it’s facebook.com/pnwbettasllc?mibextid=LQQJ4d

@RAIZOBETTA

3 ай бұрын

@@pnwbettas i can't open this site ma'am?

Couldn’t keep up you talk to fast

Please slow down your speech. My 64-year-old ears have trouble following you! 🤣