what a brilliant and helpful couple of videos man!!! thank you, thank you!!! followed your advice and instructions and now my tank look so much better than stock!

Love these Fluval Spec V tanks! Your music choices are great, too! Peace.

I am so glad that I found this channel today! I'm buying a Fluval Spec soon and this is the best video I've found yet! I love your intro, the calm music, just everything. Also, your room looks so awesome! I can't wait to watch all your videos and learn so much before I buy a betta!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

thank you Nolan! hope the vids help out!

Been binge watching your videos for over 2 weeks now and this just got me even more excited and happy doing the hobby ❤️ I have so many plans now for my bettas! thank you! Followed you on IG and tiktok too ☺️

you make an aquarium look way sexier than watch it should look with those cinematics i love it lol

Love this -- great spray bar idea!

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Best video on this product yet

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

means a lot! thanks ✊✊

Your videos about the Marineland were the reason I got one, have been cycling it for three weeks now and I decided to upgrade the lightning for the Hygger (again for one of your videos) thanks for all the info!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! hope the tank has been treating you well and i'm glad youve taken the time to cycle it correctly!

@jleelee71

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

Can't wait to see it with some plants. The green is going to pull everything together. ❤

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

indeed! excited to reveal on the channel in the coming weeks

@kimmorankm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics shweet!!🙌

Nice quality video and editing work! All while looking buff too💪🏾 following this series to decide which 5g tank will work for me. Just subscribed too, keep up the good work 💪🏾

Needed this, thanks

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

The moment you tossed aside that carbon, I subscribed

I love this! I bought the dark grey sieryu stone (can't spell it lol) but the lighter one looks lovely against that dark substrate. Looking forward to seeing your Betta fish in there soon 🥰

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Emmie!! excited to show everyone the final product

That's an interesting design for a tank

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

very minimalist, i like it!

I like the filtration detup in a sponge.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

you just showed up on my recommends, checked out some of your videos and I was just wondering.. how tf do you only have 2k subs, the quality of your videos is insane ma guy

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you bro!

What heater did you use? That space back there is so small in afraid that I might buy one too big and wouldn't fit!

Did Chris Nolan train you? I swear its an Oscar worthy movie every time I check my notifications...i also love the ASMR part of the unboxing

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha appreciate you brodie!!

i am hooked with this. Do you have a recommendation list for a starter tank? I would love to put something together for the kitchen counter to involve a betta and any compatible fish to go along with it. clean modern look? Thanks!

Like the black background

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Really enjoying your content mate! Will be following this closely as I'm strongly considering getting this tank for a second betta or maybe a Taiwan bee shrimp tank for my home office desk (probably a betta tank to be fair lol). BTW, wee word of warning - if you're certain its slate/quartz stone you've used for your hardscape you should be fine though seiryu stone can (potentially) up a tank's water ph and gh well past what would be comfortable for a betta.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip!! and glad the vids have been helpful!

Is there an easy way of getting that spray bar to stay on? It’s a bit of a pain to get on the elbow…tips?

Just stumbled across your channel and finding all the videos very informative and relaxing to watch - great job! I am picking up this tank, specifically for a Betta soon. As I live in the UK the rain bar (and Northfin Betta Bits you mention in another video) aren't available on Amazon. Will need to try find something similar over here :)

@denisepollitt1021

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK and I get my Northfin betta bits on ebay.

Awesome set up! What kind of gravel vacuum are you using and what kind of set up are you using when you refill the tank? Thanks!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

What I use for water changes: amzn.to/32AseZ3 + amzn.to/3gtcChV + amzn.to/3ncXx5B + amzn.to/32Bfgu7

Hi! Could you also please share the driftwood link to fit in this aquarium ? Thanks !

Hi! I checked the link for Slate rocks. Did you order 10Lb one or 3.5 LB of 5-7 inch one ? I don’t know which one is . Much appreciated

Lookin good! I love the hard scape it’s awesome but simple! Also what website would you recommend for buying fish at an affordable, fair price? I’ve been looking for Pygmy Corys everywhere but have had no luck.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

you can try aquabid! local fish stores are always your best best though imo, sometimes the owner will take up orders if you're looking for a specific fish

how the hell did u fit that freesea heater back there though plus the lid lol its super tight and touching the filter wire which seems sketchy probably just gonna hang mine on inside

Just got a Spec V myself and just started cycling yesterday. Bloom already in progress. How much sand did you end up using, just a 5 pound bag? I was torn between using just the one, which I think is fine, or using the 2nd to allow for more coverage/depth. I really liked your set up with the driftwood and grey stone on black, that's right up my alley. if you see this, would appreciate the heads up on the amount of sand.

Would you recommend this or the marine land? I currently have a betta in my fluval but I just purchased a marine land portrait. Your vids are awesome bro.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

if you can shell out the extra cash, i think the fluval spec is the way to go but for the money saved, the marineland is still a strong option!

8:26 my guy put some prime in there

Quick question🐠. I'm looking for information about glass used in the production of this aquarium, maybe you know if it's float or optiwhite?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

which i could help, but i have no idea

Do you think the light on this tank will keep plants alive? I just watched your marineland video-which tank do you like best for a betta?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

if you have the money, i'd go fluval or marineland just because of the horizontal swimming space. both are solid options nonetheless. regarding the light, it is pretty strong for one that comes in a kit. i've had luck keeping anubias, water wisteria, and frog bit using it

I added in the spray bar exactly how you have it but my betta is still getting tossed around whenever he swims near it. The output is on the lowest setting. Any suggestions?? Should I reposition it?

Saw your Marineland videos and I love them. Have you tried using the spray bar mod on a marineland and did it work?? I guess if you haven't taken the backs off of all of them haha.

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

it should work in theory! the only issue i foresee is that it’ll up more space given the portrait nature

show!

What heater did you use? You never went over that, the fluval doesn't come with a heater. Trying to figure out what heater to use to fit int he compartment.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i recommend this one amzn.to/37M1mXx

Compared to the marine land 5 gallon one is the modification less with this tank ?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i would say so, yes

more fish tank asmr!

I put the same black background and my betta spends every moment flaring so I took it off. Any ideas for a non reflective background? I think I’m just gonna have to cover the back with plants.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

not sure how much of that is attributed by the black backing or the glass panel being reflective. you can also try black poster board from staples, michaels or even the dollar store. i used to do that but it's not as clean of a backing (just cut to shape and tape)

Awesome vid as always man! You should create a discord server that would be sweet

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Maybe one day once our community grows a bit more

Damn man, put those guns up before you scare someone! :D

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

hahahah

May I ask, is it safe to put the heater in the back segment with the pump? I really want to do the same but I am scared it’s going to melt the filter!!! Help reassure me please hahah

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

i put my heater in the back compartment of my fluval and marineland, with no issue thus far

@NatBeNimble

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics thank you Angel!!

Well done! Did I spy a Nano Cube in the background behind you? I can't find one in the US. Where did you find yours?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

you might be referring to my marineland portrait - got a bunch of videos on it if you wanna do some due diligence before purchasing!

@goodgravy3047

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics thanks. Your videos on the Marineland Portrait are wonderful. Unfortunately I need an aquarium top that isn't completely closed for a feeder.

What websites do u recommend for buying quality betta?? Looking to get another one soon!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

ebay is always a good first stop, local fish stores, and aquabid!

What type of wood is this??

This question probably has an obvious answer but I have a betta in this tank and is the water suppose to be filled high enough to flow into the open slits where the filter is?

@Pharmaquatics

Жыл бұрын

yes. make sure its always topped up to that upper grate to make sure the filtration works fully

@TraciOlivares

Жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics Thank you

Looks great so far! Plants will really bring it to the next level! I've had my Betta in a Spec V for almost a year now :) Just a little advice from my experience: If you put a few small holes in the rubber tube leading up from the pump to the outlet, it keeps the water moving and stops it from getting really gross in the filter compartment. In addition, it also allows the heater to warm the tank MUCH more effectively. It reduces the force of the pump a tiny bit, but it's better for a Betta that way anyway. I have a DIY rainbar almost exactly like yours, and I still get good circulation. I would highly recommend it! And if you haven't seen it before, you should give the InTank brand media basket a look, it works a lot better than that big block of sponge the tank comes with :)

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

great recommendation! I actually did that exact mod for my marineland portrait

@user-mo4wt9gk9y

2 жыл бұрын

any other modifications needed for a betta?

@EpicwinFTW27

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-mo4wt9gk9y I personally haven't done anything else besides what I put in that comment. You just want the flow from the filter to be nice and slow. Almost an unnoticeable flow. Anything much more than that tends to push a Betta around and make them really uncomfortable

@C3ns0rious

2 жыл бұрын

@@EpicwinFTW27 along with your DIY rain bar and the wholes do you also have the pump set to the lowest flow or with all the extra stuff is it able to be set to higher flow?

@EpicwinFTW27

2 жыл бұрын

@@C3ns0rious I keep it on the lowest setting. Even one click higher pushes my Betta around noticeably. It's a powerful little pump!

Where did you get your driftwood piece

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

petco!

What size spray bar did you use? Was it the 1ft or the 2ft?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

1 ft

@MrLoaded21

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics ok cool thank you!

What size did you order for spray mod?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

the smaller one of the two

What size is the spray bar on Amazon there are 2 sizes?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

1ft!

@coolwater411

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics is the spray bar to strong in the 5g?

@coolwater411

Жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics can you do updated video on spray bar?

Ive been looking and looking lol, help me choose please! This or the Marineland Portrait or Fluvel Spec 10 or go straight for the Fluvel Felx 57l. Im lokking forward to getting back into this hobby.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i would always recommend the bigger the tank the better, if you can shell out the cash!

@mandypdx

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re near a PetSmart- the fluval flex 57L is on sale for $129 right now. If you download the app and play “treat trail” for coupons...you can win an additional 25% off :)

My son only use jar because we can't afford fish tank🙃

Dude you need to take this shirt off next time.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

lmao