You inspired me to get my first tank. It’s a 10 g nano planted and is almost cycled. You never know who you inspire. Don’t cut yourself short! It was your beautiful white betta tank with the mods that did it for me. Keep on keeping on and thank you!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

this is really motivating! thanks for the kind words!

Hi! your videos about the Marineland tank have been super helpful! I set one up for my Betta a few weeks ago and he is thriving now! I've used the modifications you've done and its amazing! Thank you! I cant wait to see what Betta you get for your tank 👍

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

glad that video was helpful!! great to see your betta is thriving

Happy thanksgiving to all my US viewers!

@zonadorida3561

3 жыл бұрын

Heheheh thx

I just discovered you about a week ago and I looked to see how many thousand subscribers you had, but you only had about 850. Your video quality is amazing and your audio is so smooth and crisp. Keep up the work love these videos!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

really appreciate the kind words! always trying to better production quality with each vid, welcome to the channel

Thank you for this video (and as well as your OTHER video where you have your betta fish and give trips and tricks to improve this aquarium!) You’re really great at what you do and you can tell you are extremely passionate when it comes to aquatics! Thanks so much again dude! You’re the bomb! My tank is working to its best quality thanks to these videos!

i just got one of these and i literally love it i’m obsessed and these videos are super helpful

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're enjoying it David!

Love the editing. Picking up my portrait tank tonight and can’t wait to scape it out

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

appreciate it! enjoy the tank, lemme know how it turns out 🤘

Dude, you've been a great help with your modifications for my new marineland 5g portrait tank for my betta. I appreciate ya!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

this is why i make videos! glad to help Jarred

I’m currently putting my tank together this video has been vary helpful thank you so much

Hello. IM so glad I saw this video. I have this tank and my Betta is not happy with the flow of the water. I just ordered the filter sponges from Amazon. Thank you so much for the GREAT idea!!!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

glad it was helpful!

Your videos really helped me with my Portrait and betta setup; thank you!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

glad i was able to help out, adam!

Sir you have great presentation skills! Very nice!

Love the videos man. Not sure if you've covered it before but a lot of us in the community actually cut out that whole filter system, cut out that divider, and replace with a sponge filter. Looks good and gives your betta a decent amount of extra room in the tank! Takes 5 minutes and your betta would appreciate even the extra inch! Something to think about

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

appreciate the feedback my man! yes definitely have seen that mod on reddit/here - thanks for sharing! have something up my sleeve for a future shrimp tank using this method 😁

Amazing quality videos keep it up

thanks for making these videos...how noisy is the pump? is there any rattling noises?

This was so helpful i just ordered my tank last night and it’s coming today!! I’m so excited for my little buddy to have a new home!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear!! let me know how your buddy takes to the new home

@lilisoldati4

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics I will! I still have to order some of the modification stuff you recommended on amazon so i won’t be putting it together tonight, quick question though, when transferring him to the new tank i should let it cycle for like 24 hours first right? And i don’t have any of the beneficial bacteria stuff to put in there what should i do for that?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilisoldati4 if it's a completely new cycle, you'd need to wait a month or two to get the cycle to establish. if you have old filter media with bacteria, you can get away with 1-2 days of a quick cycle. if all else fails, i would recommend going for a bottle of tank quick starter like this: amzn.to/3ri98Sn - just make sure you follow the directions to a T!

@lilisoldati4

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics thank you!

Good video. Ima get this tank today. Thanks for the inspiration!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

Another great video. I watch all of your marineland portrait videos. Wearing my earbuds however, every time you squeeze that bag of ceramic bits, It felt like like my teeth were gonna fall out. ⚡️ 🔌⚡️

Amazing build, your cinematography is A+!!! What rock did you use for your hardscape?

I just want to say your MarineLand videos have been so helpful, to finally move my niece's betta fish from the bowl he was living in, to a better environment! I had a quick question about the heater. I put it in that back compartment, and I read that it needs to be totally submerged. Which it was. However, I found it a few days later with less water (???) no idea how. There are no leaks, maybe evaporation? I wanted to see if you had any tips for that or if it has happened to you. I got scared and unplugged it because I read that it should not be above water! Let me know your thoughts :) Thank you so much for such helpful content for fishies!!

Getting this aquarium ASAP! Thanks man

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

good to hear! hope you enjoy it

Very helpful video..I did not follow what you replaced the filterwith.ceramic???

Thanks so much for all the information!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm here for!

This aquarium was one of my first tanks for my bettas. I eventually switched up to just a regular 10 gallon glass tank, or acrylic 10 gallon if I could afford it. The Marineland is really a beautiful tank for sure (and a reasonable size for a betta) but I couldn't clean the back filter space at all with my hand. I found it hard to remove and clean the tubing, etc., in there as the space is so small. Also, I just wanted a larger tank that made it easier to maintain water quality and for the betta to have more space. That worked the best for me. Those old school 10 gallon tanks are so reasonable to purchase. I got most for $14.00 on Amazon at least a few years ago. Love your tanks though and the fish you choose. I'm sure you have it down maintaining the 5 gallon. I found your channel when you were explaining swim bladder disease and treatment of it. I don't know if you like doing those fish disease videos but I learned a lot from that video. Fortunately it turned out my betta didn't have that disease, but still I am happy to have the information. It's a relief to recognize a fish disease so treatment can accurately begin. I cured my one betta with Saprolegnia but I had a hard time finding out that this was the true diagnosis. So since then I am trying to learn as much as I can but it's not so easy sometimes

@GigiPIays

2 жыл бұрын

Is a 5 gal good for a snail and a betta?

Beautiful tank and great video! Thanks 😊 After having this a year or so, how do you like it for a Betta?

Keep it up with your channel!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Omg, this helped so much thank you!!!!

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

I recommend cutting out the devider and and just get a new filte adds more room to the tank

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

check my latest vid 😉

I'm planning to use this as a shrimp tank. How do I prevent shrimp fry from going through the intake channel and into the back? I thought about a few options to use to block the intake while still allowing water through. 1: fine steel mesh 2: aquarium filter sponge 3: filter floss Which is best?

Hi thanks for the video. Can I ask how kuch seachem prime you put in that 5 gallon tank? Thanks in advance!

Love love love it it!!!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks AJ!

I was wondering if you could tell me how you know the filter is working. I filled the tank to between the max and min line but see no water flowing from the spout and no bubbles. Thank you!

My grandma ordered this for my x mad gift I can’t wait

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

you’re gonna love it!!

aquarium box says not to put heater behind there cus of overheating have u had any issues?

I was considering this tank. Do you just add a Betta and snail to yours? I'm assuming no shrimp because of the fan design near the bottom.

Is that filter floss you are using on the bottom ? If so what kind does it matter ?

Hi, I’m looking forward to getting a male betta soon and for the filter some review on the tank said it was bad but if I follow what you did for your filter would the tank be fine ? thank you for the video❤️

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

in my opinion, the filter is fine if you modify it like i did!

I have a question, is there any other cheaper option for the water conditioner? I'm a college student and I am kinda broke so the almost $30 water conditioner is a little too expensive for me.

holy crap this looks good

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Hey Pharmaquatics, I just got my 5 gallon portrait tank through your link, I wanted to get the heater you recommended but they only have the 25watt, will this be sufficient for this size tank?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

yeah man, a 25w should be fine for a 5 gallon like this! thanks for the support by using my link 🙏

Interesting with the super glue plant to rocks. Do you do that a lot? Do the plants eventually grow roots and grow after being glued?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

yeah it's done pretty often in the hobby with plants that have rhizomes (i.e. anubias) the key is to just glue a portion of it to the stone and growth shouldn't be impeded!

how many lbs of substrate was used in this video?

My tank came with the filter already set up, so I just wiped it down and set it up, the filter is a little is strong, but I think it,will be ok.

Hey bro I got a question. Do I need a certain type of water to put in the fish tank or does it matter? Ik its its dumb question but im new to this stuff thanks !

@kamilawright5665

2 жыл бұрын

Has to be spring water or use a water conditioner like he used in the video it’s called Prime.

Where did you get the pre filter Sponge you put on the nozzle I don’t see in the links

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

good catch! amzn.to/3meRA6Q

@Marineland needs to pay you for endorsements

I just ordered this. Can I get away without the filter modifications? Is there a supplement I can add to substitute that? I’ll definitely get the water conditioner.

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

depends on stocking. i'd say at minimum, you should find a way to decrease the flow if you're looking to stock it with a betta

Superglue is safe for Bettas?

Okay quick question: the tank setup for the aquarium says “if adding a heater, do not place it in the filter box since the water level can drop causing the device to overhear. Place the heater inside the main tank.” I bought the model of heater you recommended for this video, am I still good to put it in the filter box?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Have had it back there for 2+ years and no issue. But I do add holes to the tube to increase flow back there as well. Hope that helps!

Would that prime water conditioner thing kill the beneficial bacteria on the filter media?

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

nope!

Question, I’m starting a new betta tank and I bought some Fluval fluorite substrate, is that ok? Or should I buy the black sand you got instead ?

@Turtlemilk

3 жыл бұрын

@Brayden Deffley I appreciate your response ❤️

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i agree with Brayden :)

Is there alternative to cutting the tube, I don’t want to mess up

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

for the sake of getting circulation back there, none that i can really think of. I will say that tubes of this size are fairly easy to find online or even in hardware stores if you mess up. and if its a matter of you making one too many holes, you can always cover some back up with a rubber band

I got back in the game with this tank!! Hoping I'll be happy with it and not shopping 75-100 gallon tanks!! Though, I know how the hobby can be!!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

completely agree and welcome back! very easy to go back down into the rabbit hole of the hobby 😆

I have a 3.5 gallon tank what size heater will I need for my betta

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

this should suffice: amzn.to/3mNzbk1

I have a question can crayfish go in 5.5 tank thanks

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i wouldn't go smaller than 20 gallon longs for crayfish.. 30 gallons would be more ideal

Hi, I have a question. Since I'm new to this hobby, can you maybe tell me how should I know when my 5 gallon tank is cycled? So I have 3 gallon tank already with betta in it, and I decided to upgrade to a 5gallon top fin retreat tank, I’ve added gravel, plant, did removed cartridge that came with, added sponge and bio rings (everything that I learned from your videos even for my first tank :) ), water conditioner and I also have Seachem Stability (used everything as per instructions on it).. I'm just to afraid to move my little guy from one to another, because I'm not sure how to know when it's ready :) thank you!

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

easiest way is to get a test kit or test strips! measure your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. first two should basically be 0 and trace nitrates are ok

@pipipipica180

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics great! I will buy it probably tomorrow, and when I'm done, will reply back, to let you know how it went. This is 5th day since I've started the cycle.

also ur videos are like super well made sksjsksjskaj

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha thanks man, production is the name of the game

can you tell me how much i set the temperature of that tank for betta fish , for to give me the better information of my area temperature I'm from India Maharashtra Aurangabad

This may be a dumb question (I'm a real noob at this), but I bought gravel instead of the substrate you recommend (I found your videos too late!), and I got a live plant. Is it okay to keep my plant in gravel for it to survive, or do I absolutely need this substrate? I bought all of my other stuff through your very useful links. Thanks so much for making all this so easy!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

There's no dumb questions no worries bro - plants can survive in gravel or sand depending on the plant, lighting conditions, and nutrients. I've had success in both! I wouldn't switch to sand if you already have gravel.

@odvf

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics Thanks man, you're the best!!!

The tank looks dope but can u give us a “tour” of all ur other tanks with some details pls

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

my tanks aren't worthy... but great suggestion! ;)

@zonadorida3561

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics everything it’s worth if u fiend it the true colors behind it hehehehe

What light cycle do you use on all your timers

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

i go for 6-8 hours a day depending on the plant stocking

@robwoods5628

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics ok, thanks

What plants can grow on dragon stone?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

id stick to plants with rhizomes like anubias or java fern. moss works too!

What kind of plants were they I subbed!!

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

i used anubias and water wisteria!

Where did you get those rocks??

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

boughtem at a LFS!!

Wait I’m confused. Are you supposed to put the cord IN THE WATER?? 😧 for the pump??

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

yes its water proof

The super glue won’t effect the fish? I’m using this video item by item. I had a 3.5 gallon tank with a female beta in it that I got from petsmart and it was given to me with Ich so I won’t be buying fish there anymore they offered me a refund but by that point the entire tank was infected. So I’m afraid to use the tank along with all the aquascape again with a née fish so I’m just going to start over! I’m not an aquarium enthusiast but I’m trying to learn I’m a huge fan of your work I watch a lot of your videos.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Super glue is harmless! Just make sure it's 100% cyanoacrylate. And thanks for the kind words!

Update on this build? How are the plants doing in the substrate?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

the water wisteria has really taken off! been propagating it along the back.

Do u have to buy a heater

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

for bettas? 99% of the time yes

I just got mine. Did you say super glue!? Isn’t that toxic ?

@Pharmaquatics

3 ай бұрын

not toxic if it's 100% cyanoacrylate

Hello friend, I like your videos, I'm from Colombia and I want a Marineland acuarium, I'm buying it now, I like your design and decoration, can you help me with a advisory?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing Diego! Whatcha need help with?

i really like this tank 😌 but if you order from here in the philippines the price is doubled 😞

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear that juliane! maybe there's something similar around

You know what I like about your tank you didn't overstock it with hardscaping and there's just enough plants I actually set up I think it's a 6 to 7 gallon tank although I'm not sure cuz I live in Taiwan but it's pretty big and I posted a Facebook video you're welcome to take a look at it if you can find it it's my first time doing it. I've been in the hobby for 3 years but when I first started off I didn't have anyone guiding me so it was kind of trial by error when it came to finding natural looking things and then I've been trying to keep betas finally figured out the pH was too low and it was killing off all my fish except for the females I used to have about 10 tanks the landlord said it could only have three now and so I chose the biggest ones I had the smaller ones I keep rinsed and cleaned and dry under my bed all the other stuff I kept that I had acquired over the years and then I just put it under the bed clean and ready to go but I really enjoyed making my own tank I've actually rescaped my smallest tank and then I've got my other tank which I'm in the process of putting together and I think it's going to look great when it's done but really what I'm happy about is the waters just super clear and I don't always run the filters cuz I'm not allowed to but I run it when I can and water is clean the pH is stable and really it just looks great and I do my weekly water changes I think I finally figured out how to keep betas I'm actually thinking of turning my second tank into a tank for some guppies or a Grammy or possibly some pie forget the name of the fish but these are fish that are suitable for 6 gallons It's my goal one day to have an online business with a classroom for teaching where people could come in learn how to set up a tank and make one and realize that you can keep your fish in a good size tank without taking up most of your home I want them to realize that it doesn't take a lot of time to keep your fish tank functioning and beautiful

What kinda rocks did you uses?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

they labeled them as "landscaping rocks" at my LFS!

@AlexSanchez-fh3qf

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics LFS?

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexSanchez-fh3qf local fish store

@AlexSanchez-fh3qf

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pharmaquatics What plants did use?

This is one of the better set ups of this tank that I've seen but I really HATE that it's marketed as a betta tank.

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

why so?

Tank size

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

5 gal

I already ordered a tank but had to cancel it due to this video. Lol

@Pharmaquatics

5 ай бұрын

Lol glad it helped somehow

Does Betta fish do well in column tank

@Pharmaquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Horizontal tanks are always preferred, but they can definitely thrive in column tanks!

Those plants you are using super glue on… Are they real or fake?

@Pharmaquatics

Жыл бұрын

real

Another great video. I watch all of your marineland portrait videos. Wearing my earbuds however, every time you squeeze that bag of ceramic bits, It felt like like my teeth were gonna fall out. ⚡️ 🔌⚡️

@Pharmaquatics

2 жыл бұрын

haha woops!!