my sis and br in law are moving and gave me there 2 goldfish. They are both bigger than the betta, can they all survive in the 10 gallon with proper filtration or will the ammonia and nitrate levels still be to high?
2007-01-27 11:50:15 · 16 answers · asked by franky 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Bettas are tropical fish that don't like too much current. Goldfish are cold water fish that need lots of filtration. For those reasons alone they do not belong together but 2 goldfish don't even fit in a 10 gallon anyway. Fancy goldfish need a minimum of 10 gallons each when babies and 20+ when adults. If taken care of properly the goldfish can live for more then 20 years, oldest on record was I believe 42 or 43 and they can grow 8-12 inches long.
2007-01-27 11:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No the goldfish need a bigger tank. Bettas and goldfish can get along fine in a proper tank though. I keep bettas in with most of my goldfish tanks. I also keep my goldfish in tropical temps because as a breeder I prefer to keep my goldfish in optimal conditions rather than cold water where they grow slow and don't eat much. Cold water goldfish are for people who can't properly care for them, the cold water makes the maintenence lighter.
2007-01-27 13:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NOpe. Bettas are tropical and goldfish need colder water. And also, goldfish are dirtier and need a larger tank and a bigger filter than one for a 10 gallon. Try some other smaller tropical fish.
2007-01-27 11:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As long as you do regular water changes and a have a decent filtration system, they will be fine. The beta WILL NOT KILL THE GOLDFISH. I cannot stress this enough. Everyone who is answering that the beta will kill the goldfish is completely wrong. Period. My 3 year old has 2 goldfish and a beta. The goldfish were introduced after the beta occupied the tank for 3 months. It has been nearly a year and they are fine.
We have a penguin Bio wheel filter and we don't feed them more than they can eat in a couple of minutes. They all eat the same food.
2007-01-27 15:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pappa Poopy 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Bettas and goldfish should not be mixed, goldfish are coldwater fish and should be kept in temps around 60-65 degrees with a good filter, they are dirty fish. Bettas come from water temps in the area of 78-82 degrees and should therefore have a heater and a filter in their tank. Never keep a betta in a small bowl, the temp fluctuations between night and day in your home will cause a lot of stress and eventually compromise their immune systems. Opportunistic bacteria and parasites will then attack them and cause sickness and eventually death.
Fading color and listlessness is a sign of stress and impending illness. Bettas are tropical fish from southeast Asia (Thailand, formerly Siam). The proper name is betta (pronounced bet-tah, not bay-tah) splendens.
Bettas are solitary fish who must not be kept with others of their species. Males will kill males and males will kill females unless the female is ready to spawn. He will kill her after spawning if she cannot get away from him. The male guards the nest and takes care of the eggs and then the babies (fry) until they become free swimming. A group of females can be kept together, they are not agressive to their own species like the males. In the wild, bettas live as long as 5-7 years.... in our "care, they are lucky to last for 2-3 years.
They are not, as is commonly thought, agressive to other fish, only their own species. They will, however eat baby fish, they are carnivores in the wild.
2007-01-27 12:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No bettas should be with tropical fish or better yet alone. I have housed a goldfish with a betta and the betta ended up dying. The goldfish was bigger and I'm assuming picked on the betta. I would get a small betta tank or an attractive bowl for the betta since it is the more attractive of the fish show it off and be creative in how you do. As long as it's not with the goldfish or fin nipping fish it should be able to tolerate any set-up but it preferably should be alone.
2007-01-27 12:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Just keep the ammonia down. Bettas are tougher than I thought. I think your betta will adapt perhaps not at first, but he will be fine. Have a great day.
2007-01-27 12:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
nope, different temps and a ten gallon is to small for goldfish
2007-01-27 11:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by Skittles 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
it will be okay...if.. the goldfishes are larger than the betta sightly. if the goldfish is bigger than the betta, it would not bother to attack them.
2007-01-27 15:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by Sxc 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, the betta will kill the 2 goldfish
2007-01-27 11:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋