Would a male Beta eat Neon Tetra fish?

Question

Is it possible to keep half a doze Neon Tetra fish with a male Beta?

If it is, what would the tank size requirements be?

Answer 1

I have a Betta with two Neon's now and they have been in the same tank for about 7 months. I researched other fish mates that would work for your Betta if you decide to add. Male Betta's are aggressive but they do have some fish they habitat with well.


www.fishlore.com/Profiles-Betta.htm
Compatible Tank Mates : Not many because of their temperament. Tropical fish with regular size fins may do well, but avoid tropical fish with larger fins like guppies or angelfish.

Answer 2

Tetra Fish

Answer 3

A male beta will not eat your neon tetra fish..matter of fact you may have to worry more about the tetras nipping on the fins of the male beta. The neons are much too fast for a beta and also too big for him to eat..i have witnessed betas eating newborn fry before but never anything bigger. Male bettas are good community fish from my experience. The only problem i have ever had with betas is other fish nipping on them. Contrary to popular belief, betas are not mean fish, they are however very territorial but only with their own kind. Also no problem with female beta mixed in but two male bettas will not coexist well at all. so to answer your question..no the beta will not eat the neons

Answer 4

Betta are territorial and aren't generally an issue in larger tanks as they have enough space. Like most fish betta will eat anything that fits in their mouths, but neon are too big, and fast. The real concern is if the neons will fin nip the betta. Generally a school of 5+ will limit their aggression to each other. You'd need to pay attenion to the betta. Are his fins ragged? Is he hiding out in a corner? If so he'll need to be removed.

As far as size bigger is better, and easier to maintain. A 10 gallon tank will work, but I'd go with a 15, or even 30 gallon tank.

Answer 5

Neons Fish

Answer 6

Because of the aggressive nature of this species, tankmates must be chosen carefully,

Before co-housing a betta fish with other species, their compatibility should be carefully researched, and the owner should have a back-up plan if the shared tank does not work. Common tankmates include mollies, catfish, or loaches. Although bettas are most aggressive towards each other, they have been known to kill very small fish or nip at the fins of fish such as fancy guppies, perhaps mistaking their finnage for that of another male betta. Certain fish should not be housed with bettas. Schooling fish often become fin-nippers, making the betta a prime target because of their flowing fins. Also, aggressive fish like barbs should not be around bettas. Keepers have also reported problems when attempting to keep Betta in the company of piranha, or bluegill for obvious reasons. It is strongly recommended that bettas given tankmates should be housed in a tank that is at least 2 gallons per fish in the community (depending on bio load) with plenty of hiding places. Anything smaller will stress the Betta. Only females can be kept in communities, and you still must watch out for aggressive females who will cause trouble in your tank.

Answer 7

You did no longer say how vast replace into your tank. i've got already sucessfully stored a beta and different fish in a 25 gallon tank. i did no longer comprehend bettas would desire to be on my own. It replace right into a male, i replace into possibly fortunate he replace into calm yet there the place additionally lots of flora and hiding areas. The betta had his territory and others would desire to swim away or conceal.

Answer 8

a ten gallon would be great for a betta and some tetras. you would still have room for a couple more fish too. tetras are very active so they need lots of swim space.

Answer 9

a male Betta will eat pretty much anything except a female Betta, you might not want to try the female either the males have a very aggressive breeding ritual, do some research first , I have neon's, and white skirts and serpea tetras in one 20,Gal tank and two glow lights as well as 4 red eye tetra's make for a colour full tank and they all get along great ,

Answer 10

Betas are mean fish, they do good when they are on their own, they are very territorial.