How I Set Up a Planted Betta Tank (Detailed Version)

It’s been 3 years since my first planted betta tank tutorial. See how I updated my process! 🤓
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🛒 MATERIALS I USED
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Aquarium
▶ Rimless 5.5-gallon aquarium: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcost...
▶ Matching glass lid: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcost...
▶ Aquarium stand: I got mine from Craigslist
▶ Black poster board (for background): https://www.walmart.com/grocery/ip/Pe...

Filtration
▶ Nano sponge filter: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Never clog air stone: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Airline tubing: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Check valve (to prevent flooding): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ USB nano air pump: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Battery backup (for power outages): https://amzn.to/3lVrvKI

Other Equipment
▶ Finnex Stingray LED light: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Wi-Fi timer for light: https://amzn.to/3gPvibU
▶ 50W heater: https://amzn.to/2S72txj
▶ Temperature controller: https://amzn.to/3vqTrtn
▶ Digital thermometer with alarms: https://amzn.to/33iFOk5
▶ Power strip: https://amzn.to/3gLkYS9

Plants, Substrate, and Fertilizers
▶ Live aquarium plants: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collecti...
▶ Plant weights: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Eco-Complete substrate: https://amzn.to/2R13NBn
▶ Easy Root Tabs fertilizer: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Equilibrium (minerals for soft water): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...

Water Change Materials
▶ Water dechlorinator: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Small plastic colander: I got mine from the Dollar Tree
▶ Bucket: https://amzn.to/3vq03bn
▶ Python mini siphon: https://amzn.to/3sZCBAl
▶ Aquarium water multi-test strips: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Ammonia test strips: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Live nitrifying bacteria (to speed up aquarium cycling): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...

Other Stuff
▶ Nano Banquet Blocks (snail food): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...

📚 RESOURCES
▶ How to Install a Sponge Filter + 3 Bonus Tips:    • How to Install a Sponge Filter + 3 Bo...  
▶ 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Planted Aquarium Lighting:    • 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Planted ...  
▶ 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Substrates for Planted Aquariums:    • 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Substrat...  
▶ How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank… the Easy Way!    • How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank… the E...  

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ATTRIBUTION
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0:00 How to set up a planted betta aquarium
0:18 Step 1: run the new filter in an established tank
1:03 Step 2: find a good location and aquarium stand
1:54 Step 3: get the fish tank and aquarium background
2:48 Step 4: install the planted tank lighting
3:25 Step 5: add the planted tank substrate and root tabs
4:20 Step 6: place the aquarium heater and filter
6:09 Step 7: plant the aquarium plants
8:19 Step 8: add fish tank lid and wipe the walls
8:57 Problems with cycling the aquarium
10:08 Tip: add floating plants
10:37 Tip: add 1 nerite snail per 5 gallons of water
11:23 Next time: how I poisoned my betta fish tank

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