can a male betta and a couple of neon tetras go well in a 20w x 40l x 25h cm tank?

Question

i have just got a 20 cm width x 40 cm lenght x 25 cm height tank and i would like to get a male betta and a couple of neon tetras. would it work or does the betta have to be separate or a different fish or just one fish?? i need help!!!!!
i have never had fish b4 and dont no much about them. i cant get another tank, although maybe a small bowl.
thjanx
ps. use litres not gallons pls

Answer 1

Yes. Male Betas can be succesfully housed with most non-aggressive community fish, such as Neon Tetras. I have kept Betas with other fish (and small aquatic frogs & snails) for many years with no problems whatsoever.

When you're fish shopping, be sure to avoid the aggressive fish since you're building a community tank. The better pet shops with Fresh Water Fish departments will be able to assist you & answer any questions you have.

Edit:
And as far as the previous answer of putting one male Beta with one female: that is INCORRECT. Male Betas that are to be housed with females need to be housed with multiple females - like a harem - or he will see the single female as a threat, not a mate, and attack her as he would any male.

Answer 2

Bettas and neons are fine, but maybe not in that small of a tank. Please remember, also, that neons need very clean water- the tank must be filtered and cycled. Research the cycling process of an aquarium if you're not familiar with it.

In my experience, bettas are not aggressive toward small schooling fish like that, but it depends on the betta. The biggest problem is the tetras getting curious and nipping the betta's fins. But not usually with neons...

Bettas are great community fish, there is no reason for them to be kept alone in a tank. Never keep a male with a male, or another female. Males must be kept with no other bettas.

I would suggest maybe a betta and 3 or 4 kuhli loaches for that size tank. They're all hardy fish :)

Answer 3

Neons oftentimes choose a minimum of a 10 gallon because of the fact they like to college. they like planted tanks with gentle water. they desire warmth. Bettas oftentimes do properly devoid of heaters. i've got have been given my Betta male in a three gal. with a small Palm clear out from AZoo on the lower back. I had White Clouds for years in a 10 gal. with a Betta. at present I also have a Ghost Shrimp and a pair of Algae eating Shrimp besides as a Gold secret snail contained in the three gal. tank. I also have a mild on a timer over the tank additionally. I delight in observing my shrimp and that i delight in the snail extra suitable than i presumed i might. he's quite quickly and everywhere in the tank. The Betta is non violent and that i've got an ornamental bridge for the shrimp to cover below while they molt. My previous Betta contained in the ten gal. did get great aggressive with some toddler Catfish I had in there. shocked me. He killed them off. whilst quickly as I made particular I fed him properly. Hexagon tanks, tall tanks extra often than no longer don't have the air floor for the comparable volume of fish as a familiar 5 gal. IMHO. i think of a Betta may be large, uncertain concerning to the Neons. I had stay flora. I have been given fungus on my Betta's fins. I decreased the flora, nevertheless issues. Took each and all of the stay flora out and the fungus cleared up and has no longer lower back.....i like stay flora so it grow to be problematic. Gonna pass purchase some large silk flora that look authentic. low-priced plastic flora can tear a Betta's fins.

Answer 4

Well I had a male Betta in a 10 gallon tank and he killed every algae eater I put in his tank! But It just depends on the personality of your male Betta. If you want to try the other fish try putting it in the tank for a short wile and watch them carefully.If you want him in a small bowl then he should be alone.

Answer 5

I would scrap the Betta and keep the tetras, just so you can see a more active tank. The Betta should not be mixed in that small of a tank, so pick one of the two.

Answer 6

I had a Betta and tried all sorts of non hostile creatures to attempt in a forced peaceful companionship, but my Betta named "Sushi" always ended up killing every little critter I introduced him to. He was quite violent. I would suggest not putting anything other than a hardshell animal such as a crab or turtles in with the Betta!

Try going to this website to learn more about Betta fish! Thats what I did before I got mine.
http://www.bettatalk.com/

I found later from this site that a mirror can be useful to perk up your Betta when they stop eating and pouts.

Answer 7

NO. Male bettas are VERY aggressive and need to be in a small bowl type tank alone or at the most with 1 female betta.

Answer 8

yeah, betta will only attack other labyrinth fish (bettas gouramis)
ps males will attack females in that small of a tank unless you do it right