I want to add a Beta to my tank but fear it may take over. I also have a Ropefish (named Hempy:) 2 Bala Sharks, Goldfish, 2 frogs,and an Algae eater. Do Beta's really need their own little bowl? It seems so small and I don't want to clean two tanks.
2007-01-25 10:41:07 · 11 answers · asked by mollydolly 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
First of all, what size is your current tank? Bala Sharks. ropefish, and goldfish both grow to be quite large so you need to take that into consideration before adding more fish.
Secondly, while the betta may get along with the other fish, he will most likely get picked on by them. Bala sharks can be rather aggressive towards other fish. If I were you, I would get a small 2.5 gallon tank and get it set up with a little filter for your betta. Once you have one tank, it's not too much work to do maintenance on another one since you can just do the water changes all together (if they're in the same room the temperature of the water should be about the same).
Actually, my roommate just brought up another point, you probably shouldn't have the goldfish in with the Bala sharks anyway. Bala sharks are a tropical species and prefer warmer tanks, while goldfish prefer cold water tanks. If you want your fish to be happy and healthy you really should make sure that you know what type of fish you're getting and the habitat they prefer before just throwing random ones together.
2007-01-25 10:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Susan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To answer you first question: Bettas can do swimmingly well with community types of fish.
To point something out: You have the wrong type of mixture going on there. Your goldfish need a tank of there own (20g for the first and 10g+ for each additional) because of the ammonia they produce and the fact they prefer cold water where everyone else likes warmer water. Also, your algae eater will suck off the slime coat from the resting goldfish leaving them more susceptible to diseases.
I'm glad you realized bettas don't go in a bowl. Would you want to live in a closet with no fresh air?
You need several tanks and by the looks of it, big ones! Do your research on your existing fish before you go and buy another one.
2007-01-25 11:29:31 · answer #2 · answered by Zoer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do good with most other fish, but your tank set up has problems that need addressed first.
1. Goldfish are coldwater, the rest are tropical, the NEED to be separated
2. what kind of algae eater do you have?
5. I hope your tank is no smaller than 150 gallons because balas, goldfish, and the ropefish grow very large
Sorry I don't have better news
2007-01-25 11:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by fish guy 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Nope, they can't be kept together. The only time a male betta will allow a female in his territory is when they are both in breeding condition. After the eggs are laid, he chases her away again. Technically they could live in a HUGE tank, where the male has his own territory, and the female stayed in the other 1/2 of the tank, but you want about a 4ft long tank before you try that. Females can live together, but it's safer to keep them in a large group (5+) as they can be quite aggressive too. The bigger group spreads the aggression and stops any one fish getting bullied all the time. Ian
2016-05-23 23:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a male Betta in with my three very large goldfish and a tiny 6 month old goldfish and he does not seem to bother them nor do they bother him. When I first introduced them - he was the aggressor, but now everyone knows their pecking order. You will get some fin nips and tears, but they will grow back on all parties. In the past I have had up to three adult male bettas in one 10 gallon tank (with other fish) - they duked it out for a day or two and then all settled into their own corner of the tank and stayed there. The bettas that we purchase at Petstores are breed to be showy, they are not the true "Fighting Fish". True Siamese Fighting Fish have very small fins (they look like the female bettas that you see of the petstore variety) and those are super aggresive. Petstore Bettas are still aggresive - but much reduced.
2007-01-25 11:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Betas will usually only bother another beta fish, but be careful because if you have other fish with the long pretty fins or tails, the beta will nibble at the fins and/or tails. I would check when you go to buy the beta and let the people at the pet store know what other fish you have in the tank, they will know whether or not it's o.k..
2007-01-25 10:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by JenJen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well hunny there is a attachment like tank that u can put in side of ur tank with the other fish.its a plastic like cage so ur beta wont hurt the other fish. the best thing to do is go to a pet store or call on and ask ,if it is ok that u add ur beta in with other fish or not.but i do know that they sometimes don't get along with other fish . :)
2007-01-25 10:54:04 · answer #7 · answered by pabytaw2 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As long as the betta isn't in with another betta. When I was a kid, I had a 15 gallon tank in my room. two tetras, a molly, a upside down catfish, a cory cat, and betta lived together peacefully.
2007-01-25 15:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by amyth74 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beta fish are very dominant...They like to fight alot, thats why they sell beta fish seperatly...Not a good idea, you can but it in a vase with a bunch of bamboo stick, healthy for them.
2007-01-25 10:52:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
male bettas can be put with anything but other male bettas . and females can be put with males and females and anything but livebearers, mollies, platies, swordtails, and guppies you are taking a lslight risk of them attacking. but livebearers there always nice.
2007-01-25 11:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Mikael 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋