Did you see the EVILL EBAY DRIFTWOOD, though? What do you think guys, are these miracle babies or what?! I did my best to explain some basic water chemistry and bacterial cycling in this one, but not so in-depth that it got boring. I bought my stuff from either Ebay or flipaquatics.com

@brainbuster4u744

3 жыл бұрын

What state are you in that has no local fish store near you?

@epe-equestrianpatterneduca6184

3 жыл бұрын

I had good luck with etsy for driftwood. You could check there in the future as well if you decide to do this again in the future.

@graphite2786

3 жыл бұрын

That piece of driftwood came from the slopes of Mt Doom in sunny Mordor, if my sources are correct. I think Voldemort uses it for his tanks.

@ro9u3mod38

3 жыл бұрын

When you get the evil driftwood, you should plant red plants with it to resemble fire, idk if theres any plants that have a bright red on them though, just throwing it out there.

@GingerBread1004

3 жыл бұрын

That evil driftwood instantly made me think of the Eye of Sauron.

This woman has the most chaotic neutral eyes I've ever seen. She looks like she'd invite you in for tea before randomly throwing a spoon at your eyeball.

@dragon6irl

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I have a similar thought every time I watch her videos. The ring light just gives off an unhinged vibe haha

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

LOLOL omg that is hilarious, I look insane

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

An unhinged vibe is a good vibe : P

@DeborahRose2885

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are great you keep my interest Hollywood would love you 😊

I’d learn so much if my professors were this captivating.

@MarliQQLuv

3 жыл бұрын

Almost ten years later, I remember the most from my most fascinating professors. So I concur.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanik you

@leastlikelysuspect5122

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta These videos are so calming and learning about Betta Fish no matter the context from you just feels so lovely. Even if it’s about cannibalism.

@johncrute27

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta can it take on an Alaska blackfish

@johncrute27

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta can betta macrostoma take on a male alaska blackfish

Betta macrostoma: *sees driftwood* also betta macrostoma: *EATS EGG*

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

exactly T_T

Love that the fry were probably an accident 😂

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

It just makes sense!!

Michael's fish room he has all his tanks hanging 2 inch on each side with no problem. Your tanks with the thick plastic rim should hold but if you're nervous cut a piece of plywood stick it under👍 yes we are all jealous of Dean's Fish Room🤤😁

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll consider that plywood topper. I'll email Michael to see if he has ever had a problem!

The evil wood is Sauron worthy. I can't wait to see the finished tank. And so excited you finally got some babies. I've missed your videos.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thank you :)

Taylor, you are SO stinkin’ entertaining (& informative). I would happily watch you washing dishes as long as you dialogued through it. Anyone else have trouble not picturing the marshmallow mouth-stuffing game when watching the male accept and hold the eggs? “Fluffy Bunnies!”

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I REALLY DROPPED THE BALL. I could have done a fluffy bunny skit and I missed it. Hahah. Thanks so much Noel, you're too kind!

@noelbrucker135

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta If you were to teach that cute little pumpkin toddler of yours to say Fluffy Bunnies and release it as a short, I would watch it 1000 times! 😆

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

omgggggg

Taylor : For once in his big dumb life he didn't eat his babies! Big dumb betta : what 😑😑 I like cannibalism okay

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hah!

@alaskacosplay

3 жыл бұрын

Well. You can say he likes cannibalism or he just likes some caviar in his diet because he’s a bit bougie.

Congratulations!! Your "Trashcan" Male Betta made an "Oopsie "!!! I love your videos, hands down you are the funniest FishTuber!!😂❤❤❤

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you, glad you like my cheese and dramatics ;)

I definitely think you should get a longer tabletop for that shelf, if for nothing other than peace of mind.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

A few people have suggested getting a plywood "topper", I'm considering it now!

I love your new format. It basically feels like you went back to the drawing board and have decided to be more purposeful and focused with your content. Love the work 💜

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you @marliQQ , that means a lot! I've been trying to increase my video quality, while not losing the more vlog-like aspects. Thank you for noticing

"Eat the eggs..." You are too funny!

When you said you needed large pieces of driftwood, I was trying not to laugh because when you sat in front of the computer and there was the driftwood you bought at the convention sitting in the background. Those fry are so lucky to be alive and congratulations on having some fry from that egg swallowing male and the tank is gonna be so stunning when everything is in place.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Haha I’m finally using it in one of my bigger tanks, it’s an upcoming project :P

That was really funny. The way you described the B. macrostoma was exactly the same way I describe Ficus benjamini tree to other people. "you look at the tree, it drops it leaves, you water the tree, it drops it's leaves, you don't water the tree, it drops it leaves, you walk pass it, it drops its lives, you get the point" Did not know that B. macrostoma was the same lol

Simply betta: I'm breaking down my fish room and getting ready to move. Also Simply Betta: My lunk head of a betta actually had babies, gotta set up a new tank. 🤦🤣🤣 Love your videos.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Well I'll have an update on that soonish, maybe in a few weeks

He’s WALKING!! ❤️❤️❤️ Rams horn snails make good starters for new tanks. They are messy and clean all at the same time.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been "clean" cycling it for a week now and I think it's time to throw some snails in :)

@MegaMindyLou

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta Maybe now he’s ‘raised’ babies he’s got the hang of it? I’ve had angelfish pair have a tough time till they raised a batch successfully and then they are good to go with future clutches.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know, he has had spawns before h started eating them all. It's been years of failures now. maybe he has developed a taste for them!

@MegaMindyLou

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta oh no. Maybe he’ll get sick of them. I think fish in my tank are tired of guppy fry. My tank is over run with beautiful babies. “No mom, not guppy again” 🤣

such pretty and unique fish didnt know there were so many species! :D

That male's got a taste for caviar! lol the same thing happened to me with my macrostoma for the first five spawns or so, but he got it eventually.

For your overhang, I’d grab a sheet of plywood just long enough to cover both tanks outlines, paint it with glossy coats & place it under both tanks. Matching the color can blend it while contrasting can give a little accent. Painting one side black & the other side another color could give you the opportunity to test which looks better. Of course; you’d want to do this before filling the tanks with water…😅

Cut a piece of plywood half inch longer than combined length of both tanks and put it underneath the tanks off course make it width of stand and u will b fine

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll consider that next time I'm near a home depot and I can just lazily order a piece

I’m so excited!!!!!!!! I love when you put a new video up!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank youu

Awesome video!!!! 😁 so happy that you're making videos again.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! : )

Perfect timing! I just got on break at work and I was itching for a new Simply Betta video! Thanks Taylor!!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Haha perfect! :)

WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!!🎉

I wouldn't worry about the slight overhang, they're just 20 gallons, and the bottom rims of the tanks are well glued in with those plastic edges. If you're going to have soft water, best to use soft water plants, as hard water plants generally don't adapt well to soft water. Since you're using substrate, go with substrate feeders. It's also a good idea to cap the soil with and inch or more of sand so the nutrients don't escape (unless you're doing water column feeders). It might be difficult using such soft water without fertilizer and co2 injection, since you're not able to get co2 from decomposition with a deep substrate setup (of course some plants are more survivalist than others), and you'll definitely need kh if you go that route, as the kh helps greatly to buffer any excess co2. Since bettas like top cover, floating plants or plants that grow all the way to the top of the tank and become emergent might be the best option, as they can get all the carbon they need from the air.

I bought my first ever betta 3 weeks ago and I'm learning a lot from your videos! Thank you!

I’m glad that you are doing more videos again! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your tank!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

More to come! :D Thank you

Oooh, he is a stunner! Isn’t it always like the good-looking kinda slow-witted guys! Congrats, so nice to see and hear a success story today 👍💐😊

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Thank you ;P

you're so good at delivering and explaining things :00

The quality of your videos is always so good!👌🏻

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that someone noticed! ;P

👏🏻yay!!!! Wow what a rewarding experience! All that hard work! Enjoy Taylor ❣️

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you, I am enjoying and making this tank will be fun ;)

I love your videos. Thank you for all the goodness that you bring to youtube. I can't wait to see what you do with dat evil driftwood!!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much, I appreciate it :)

I am super excited about this build and that you got babies!!!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Haha me tooooo

Wow!!! They look amazing!

woah loving the new uploads :D

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :D

I just really love the idea of you making him spit out his eggs.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I totally did, gently of course. He is such a turd

Wow my macrostoma didnt came in yet im ready to breed them lol

haha you are so funny and I love your editing :p congrats on the babies!! :)

Finally 😎 nice hope you make a vid on growing them

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be making their nice planted tank soon and adding them! :D

One of my absolute favorite species of fish! All the various species of bettas are so fascinating and I love seeing you work with him. I wanted to try wild bettas But circumstances got in the way. Congratulations on these lovely babies!

Congrats on your two new fries 🥳 Really love all your videos ... learning lots from you, waiting for the tank update ✌

New favorite aquarium channel.. your personality is amazing. Also your baby is sooo cute!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind, thank you :)

Awesome!!! I lost my male last year. I’ve still got my female. If you magically get lots more and want to sale them, I’ll be first in line. Nice wood! Love your humor!! Hope all is going well.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! : ) If I magically get more I would love to spread the love!

I'm again and again so fascinated, how different people do start an Aquarium. It's so interessting to see how different the ways to the same or similar goal can be. AND THEY ALL WORK! Very isperational! Looking forward to my next tank to try new things. ^^ Just in case someone is interessted: My last two tanks I did start with the substrate, hardscape an even plants right away with no bacterial starter or anything like it. Waited three/four weeks for the bactiria cultures to build up before add snails and shrimp and two/three months for the fish (just a single beetta splendes per tank). Worked out fine for a year, now I'm dealing with algea for the first time.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That's a great way to do it. I tend to prefer "clean" starts for my spawn tanks (no substrate) so I use the bacterial starter and bacteria "food". Maybe I'm just a neat freak!

@ContennasChaos

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta I'm sure you're not! You play it rather safe I would say. I just trust that bactiria will build up somehow.

You brightened my day ... and I learned a lot too! 🤗🌹🙏🏼

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

That's so exciting about your Macrostoma fry! :) I have 2 "mystery fry" in the planted tank I just set up. There must have been eggs on some of the plants! Your micro-worms are really helping them thrive! Keep making AWESOME videos and raising BEAUTIFUL fish!!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, good luck with the mystery fry! And thanks you! :D

Yay you posted on my birthday! So special

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@diegosanchez-ochoa256

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta thank you so much!! 💖

Well Taylor. .. it could have been even more awkward, while clutching that piece of wood on the plane, if you were chanting "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood" 😋😉 Great video. It was nice to see you again!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

And rocking back and forth a little while I chanted

@blobbertmcblob4888

3 жыл бұрын

Need to gnaw on the wood while doing it, throw in that extra little flair.

Ebay can be addictive!!! But it looks like you got some great "sticks"!! LOL Can't wait to see everything :)

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

The BEST sticks! :D I'll have a cheesy unboxing video coming right up, haha

This was so interesting i really enjoyed listening to you i watched your video until the end which is rare for me so you are really good at what you do

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh thank you so much ☺

Great video! Those are some beautiful bettas and I would love to try those one day! Although boy are they pricey haha! Can’t wait to see how you scape the frys tank! Good luck on more fry!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

They are pretty spendy fish! But so lovely :) Thank you

@darrenderousse4804

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta you’re welcome! Worth the breeding though once you start selling the babies! 🤣🤣 if you start getting them to breed more maybe I’ll buy some cause I was thinking of trying them one day! How big of a tank would you say tbey need?

Why so crazy Taylor? Altho we love it when you get crazy, you know guys eat a lot! We get hungry! I'm retired, but when married, I was like "Shari, make me a sandwich please! I said please- plus, if you don't I'll eat our children". See? Normal behavior. Be well :)

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Darnit Fred stop eating the children, *sigh*

your videos always motivate me to get up and do the tank maintenance that I've been putting off (and makes me want to get about 4 more tanks)

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hey that's great! I feel the same way when I watch other people's channels!

Yeah cute voice is back with a great video ♥️. Love the macrostoma.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much

Congrats on getting those fry! Great video, really enjoyed watching. I'd love to keep a pair of Macs one day. I'm keeping 'easier' wilds at present and really enjoying them. Tons of fry... Wild bettas are really interesting fish with so much character, just love em : )

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Macs are really rewarding! They would probably be even more so if they were easier to spawn too, haha.

My friend's wife - "Look at the new shoes I got at Target." My wife - "Look at this EVIL driftwood I got on eBay." - LUL

Loved the video!!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

amazing video, love it 😍

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Finally you have macro babies!! Btw your boy is so cute and big.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Finally!

@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965

3 жыл бұрын

Simply Betta 👍🏻I lost my last Amano shrimp today. But that's life now to clean the tank and see what I can place there.

Congrats!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much : )

Omg I love that evil lair driftwood!!! 😍😍

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

YESSS it's getting a cheesy unboxing video, stay tuned! ; P

@myhomeaquarium98

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta yay!!!! Can’t wait 😍😍

Congrats on the Macrostoma fry. Hope you will be able to raise them. Cross your fingers that he continues to brood all his spawns going forward. 😊😊🤞👍

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed! : )

Love you're videos!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Looking forward to your RO water video!

Idk of you’ve ever tried this, but maybe try putting small live food like baby brine in the tank when the male has eggs. Then he knows there’s enough food for the babies. It works with guppies! Stops them from eating the babies.

@JohnJames.

3 жыл бұрын

Very smart, doesn't want babies to starve so he spares them

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

It's worth a shot again - I've tried that method but only one time. Hmmm

The fry are beautiful!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love themmm

You could attach a long shelf bracket to the wall on each end of the cabinet, so that the shelf bracket lines up with the edge of the cabinets/supports the tank overhang.

I'm lucky when it comes to wood. There are a lot of oak and maple trees in my area. I've had good success with sugar maple, red oak and white oak branches.

I'm so excited for you and those of us who get to live vicariously thru this project!! 💗 I have an empty 20 gallon right now too ... should I ... 🤔 ... 😬

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome! It is hard to keep empty tank empty! :P

This was delightful and so interesting! Eat the eggs!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! (eats the eggs)

Beautiful

You are rocking on bettas

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

: )

Don’t do it! I had an over hang once and came home to an empty fish tank lol ugh. The seem split over time.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Was it a rimmed tank? How much did it overhang? Just curious

@nickgemerek6820

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta Yes it was just a standard 20 long from like petsmart I think. It's been a few years now but I'm pretty sure it hung over about an Inch at the most. When I did a water change I remember hearing something maybe crack the tiniest bit but I didn't think anything of it. Then it randomly split along the bottom seem one day and slowly leaked out. Luckily it was a betta sorority so they all survived just jumping around on the damp gravel. Also luckily that apartment had concrete floors haha oops. I just wouldn't risk it with your awesome fish especially those new babies!!! Always love your channel!!

I arrived here because I heard Penny Polendina's VA had a YT channel about fish. This is one of the few decisions I do not regret.

I've seen clips of people taking the eggs/ fry out of the mouth of other mouthbrooding species like arowana, then they put them in what's essentially a brine shrimp hatchery to gently float them around. Would you attempt something like this, or do you think the father would swallow the eggs as soon as you go to scoop him out?

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's called "egg stripping", and I've done it like three times now unsuccessfully. I kept losing the eggs to fungus :(

@PuffPastrYProduction

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta heard people use methyl blue for egg tumbling sometimes, were you using anything like that?

I'm so happy for him 🖤🧡🖤🧡

Hi Taylor, hello from London, England, I just wanted to say that I love your your videos... you are so funny and expressive,... like your hair algae video it was hilarious and really had me chuckling... you should so be a comedy actor. Thanks for making the fun and formative videos... did you sell your house and move yet or are you still in that process as I’m looking forward to seeing you build the new fish room!

When you had the eggs fungus after stripping them out, have you tried a little bit of methylene blue? It works great on my Cory eggs. The difference between using it and not is very noticeable. Well done on the spawning too. Those fish are gorgeous.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I did try methylene blue : (

😮 congrats heard they are hard to breed wose idk how you managed to breed them but I miss keeping wilds & my simplex type 2 betta

Your slightly overhanging tanks will be fine but if you want to be certain that they will have (more) equal support on all edges, get a large piece of dense particle board/plywood to put underneath both of the tanks. It'll help with the weight distribution and peace of mind ;)

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Now I have to decide if peace of mind is worth having to lift 2 tanks full of waterlogged substrate. Hmmmmmm

@rahcat7980

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta I couldn't tell ya! But I had a similar situation and my original plan was to let it be, considering I've seen other people (including fishtubers) have a little overhang on their rimmed tanks.. but one day I just looked at the 29 gallon tank and decided I wanted to get better support for it. Drained it most of the way down and had my bf help me raise up one side and we carefully shimmied the board under it. I sleep very soundly now (in regards to that tank!)

Looking forward to your next awesome overthetop landscape scape with LOTR influence, using that evil stick. I got my huge stash of thin twisty branchy manzanita from Craigs List - was someone’s table decor, way underpriced for aquarium stuff.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Haha LOTR scape coming up! Gotta do it right though - my Skyrim scape is coming first because it is already half done

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

ANd nice manzanita score!

What minerals do you add to your RO water? I also have to use RO water and add API Leaf Zone to feed my plants. So far no melting (2 months in) but I would like to try the minerals.

This is so cool! 😬

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :D

That is amazing

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it cool!?

All of the wood you got has so much potential

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to make things!

The babies look so gorgeous! Congratulations to finally having them! Remember the video where you've been talking about that baby-eater before :D Maybe with some luck you'll get some more from him... he maybe matured :D :D :D

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm so stoked even though it's only 2 fry! Haha oh well I can't complain. Hopefully he will accidentally let more fry live...

@undersurfacechannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta Haha let’s hope so 😊🔥🤞🏻

I am so happy for you. It's been a long journey for this day. I hope your tank is up and running a lot faster than mine 🤞for your little babies. Do you know what the genders are for the frys?

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nope I have no idea about the fry yet, but I HOPE I get a new male!!

Don't ignore it, not worth the risk! It could drain overnight and you could lose the entire tank. Just get some wood to put underneath if you really want them there and that would work just fine!

I also got wilds in 2 months which isb crazy like i got a pair of betta siamorientails, 4 betta coccina, and 4 betta falx which i wanted from different complex. 2 bubblenesters and 1 mouthbrooders which i always wanted

I have on occasion had the same problem with breeding my own live rats for my ball pythons, when I start a new female breeder rat, she doesn't always take to it right away, and is a bad mother on the first litter which has to be given to an older female rather to nurse, instead. But usually she'll be able to bring up her brood right the second time.

Are those Ikea shelves strong enough to hold your tanks? I have a 25 gallon and those exact shelves but I'm too scared to put it on there.

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

I would bet money that yes, it is plenty strong enough. This ike shelf has like 4 evenly-spaced vertical supports and it's pretty heavy duty particleboard, more than the manufactured tanks stands you can get at petco. That being said, I'm not an engineer or anything maybe I'm totally wrong!

I have never clicked so fast....so happy for you

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Thank yooouuuu I'm so proud of that big dumdum male haha

@m_k8298

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta it is simply amazing...life found it's way spite your egg swallower...and as always your videos are such a delight to watch. Thank you

The baby boy is walking!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

And getting into everything! :)

OMG YES EVIL FISHTANK PLEASE I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Just wait for the unboxing video

@yentlcloud

3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBetta i am so excited!!! Can i suggest those amazing glasscatfish? I have always wanted to see a creepy ta k with those (if that's gonna work with the other fish) You're amazing and i hope you're doing really well!

@SimplyBetta

3 жыл бұрын

haha that's a good recommendation!

What parameters do you recommend for Bettas Macrostomas(Ph,Gh,Temperature)?

@Simply Betta , hi! I was just wondering how many female bettas I can have in a 40 breeder with about 10-15 rummy nose and about 5-6 corys. Thanks!

@dragon6irl

3 жыл бұрын

I would do about 9. Too few and they never stop fighting. The thing I've learned with sororities though is if it goes south you need to have a plan on how to separate all of them.

@cadence1086

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragon6irl ok thank you (:

where can you buy betta macrostomas?

I want to get a pair of the Macrostomia Bada they are beautiful

Congratz