i have a tank for my tetras and a bowl for my betta...
could i put the betta in my tank with 18 tetras?
2007-01-03 02:35:14 · 16 answers · asked by numbah1 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have bettas and neons together. The only time I had any trouble was when I was growing up and I'd be one of those stupid kids and take a mirror and make the bettas fin out. And one day I left the mirror on the side of the 55 gal tank... And when we got home all the neons where gone. So it was completely my fault.
2007-01-03 04:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that is no problem. Male bettas are territorial, but only with other bettas (males AND females). They are fine with other fish, but can sometimes mistake fish with long fins (like guppies) for other male bettas. But your tetras are no problem.
It can't hurt, though, to add some plants to the tank when you add the betta. Bettas like thick cover and he'll feel less harassed by the tetras. Anyway, he'll settle in quickly and be just fine.
Make sure you do water changes every week. 18 tetras + betta is a tight fit for 15 gallons, but if you keep the water clean, it should not be a problem.
2007-01-03 06:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently have a betta in a 10 gallon with several neon (3) and glowlight (3) tetras, along with a couple of the smaller types of cory catfish (2 pandas and 3 small salt and peppers), and a clown pleco (4 inches (max size)), and he does great with them. So I can say that from my own experience your betta should do great with the fish you have. I've noticed that bettas seem to really like the space to swim (despite the tiny tanks sold for them), and even like playing in filter currents (even though they are from still water.)
The tank was originally set up for another male betta, and the above were fish my LFS recommended as compatible (among a few others) - they have similar water and temp requirements, and are peaceful. Fish like danios nip at fins too much, and would damage your betta, and anything with longer fins (guppies, long-fin tetras, etc) might be mistaken for a competing male by your betta, and should be avoided. Another critter that I really like, but that I've found is problematic with bettas is the ghost shrimp. These are the really inexpensive clear shrimp found in many aquarium stores. While they are generally peaceful, they apparently will chew on your bettas fins while he sleeps on the bottom (as bettas seem to often do). This ends up with chewed up and torn fins...didn't actually seem to bother my betta much, but looked awful. My LFS was actually surprised, so I don't know if this is uncommon, or just an uncommon enough combo to have not happened alot, but I'd recommend against ghost shrimp with a betta.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-03 04:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by betuwuff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be just fine. Just add it to the tank slowly so it can acclimate well to the temp change and to the difference in water quality between the tanks.
The main thing I would look out for (which with those particular tetras should not be an issue in the least) is that the tetras are not picking at the betta's tail. My last betta I owned lived in a tank with platies and there was never an issue in the least.
2007-01-03 02:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by Rain S 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-22 22:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no compatibility issues with the betta and your tetras. However I think your tank is overstocked at the moment. You'll want to watch how much you feed the fish and be very diligent in doing your weekly water changes.
2007-01-03 07:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the other community fish you choose to live with your betta are not agressive and do not have long or flashy tails, you should be fine to put it in a larger tank. The long flashy tails is what attracts the bettas to "fight".
Go to the library and study on this subject about community fish and bettas. Education is power.
I would, however, give the betta a special place in the tank where he can be by himself or where he can feel comfortable to make a bubble nest, such as a corner away from the filters and lots of bubbling or activity in the tank.
Enjoy your fish!
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2007-01-03 03:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by ruby_jazmin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The betta will get along just fine with the other fish. However, your tank is already overcrowded and adding another fish isn't going to help the situation any.
2007-01-03 04:18:11 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male betta's only fight with other male betta's. I have a betta in every tank i have. However, I think that you have too many fish for a 15 gallon tank. I hope you're overfiltering a little or doing frequent water changes.
2007-01-03 03:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by brandi91082 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Beta fish can do fine with other peaceful fish. The males only fight other male BETAS, or fish that they may think are betas. As none of your tetras have extravagant fins, your beta will not think he is being faced with other males of his kind and will do fine!
I kept a beta in my 30 gal tank with angel fish and various bottom feeders without a problem.
2007-01-03 02:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋