Right now, I have 1 betta in a 2.5 gallon tank. There is always a problem with algae and its like it always grows. Yes, I keep the light on for quite a while, but it seems like now that it has already been ravaged by algae before, it dosn't take that much to make it grow again. To kinda slow the progress of this problem I was thinking about either a chemical solution to the problem, like some drops that won't harm my fish, or another fish. The thing is I don't know how betta interact with other non-betta fish. You know the algae eater fish, the ones that constantly stick to the glass or the bottom of the tank? So I wondering could it be possible to have them live together. I've had my betta for about 7 months now and I don't wanna harm him.
2007-01-21 04:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by Shaddup shaddin' up! 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Bettas typically will attack just about any fish you put in with it. There are two things in your favor though. Some algae eaters are covered in a hard scale that is like armour plating, so if your Betta does pick on him, he wont hurt him.
Secondly, the algae eater has no wavy fins, or anything flashy to draw the Betta's attention, they almost always leave them alone.
I have frequently put in algae eaters with Betta's and had good results.
2007-01-21 04:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by smergot 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
In a 2.5 gallon tank I wouldn't add any other fish. Try only having the light on for 8-10 hours a day and feed a little less, the more food you feed the fish the more you feed the algae too.
2007-01-21 04:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer think of there is an algae eater which will eat that eco-friendly string algae that clumps in flowers, gravel, decor, etc. i've got began utilising Tetra Algae administration for my betta's 10g gently planted tank. I got rid of all the algae i ought to first, then began utilising this on a semi-standard foundation (I forget approximately now and back). i can nevertheless see a tiny little bit of algae on the backside of one of the vast rocks, yet no huge clumps so far.
2016-10-31 22:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in that small of a tank. if it is filtered and heated you can get a mystery snail.
also, I wouldn't recommend the algae eater at all because they are know for attaching themselves to other fish, and bettas with long flowy fins are quite the target. while algae eaters aren't doing it to be agressive they can seriously injure the betta and even completely eat away his fins. mystery snails are fine though, as long as you have a filter. they will eat algae but they do produce waste, so a filter is needed.
2007-01-21 08:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Algae eaters are fairly calm and non-threatening. You might try putting a divider in the tank to start, then remove it after a while.
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2007-01-21 04:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by OhWhatCanIDo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea
2007-01-21 06:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, bettas only fight other betta fish
2007-01-21 04:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie H. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋