I have Male Betta. And i was wondering if i could house them with my other fish. I have 1 Silver Molly,1 Platy, 1 Guppy, and 1 Snail. In a 5 gallon tank.
2007-04-21 03:21:34 · 9 answers · asked by grim107 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Male bettas tend to do ok with other fish, as long as it is not another male betta. However, a 5 gallon tank is kinda small for that many fish. You should have at least a 10 gallon tank for these fish, a 15 would be even better. If you can only have a 5 gallon tank, you should really only keep two of the fish and the snail.
2007-04-21 03:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by earlporter77 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's going to depend on the temperament of the betta. He might be okay in the tank you describe above. It would be best to place his bowl next to the tank for a few days so he gets use to seeing them. My concern is the guppy. If it's a fancy male it's fin may be too betta like. Also 5 gallons is a little small for a betta to establish a territory.
Honestly your tank is a little small. With slim bodied fish you'll want 1 gallon per inch. You 5 gallon is already over stocked. You might waat to consider a 10 or 30 gallon tank. The betta, snail, and maybe a few ghost shrimp would be great in the 5 gallon. Of course he'd love to be in a lrger tank as well. Just remember in a larger tank bettas are more likely picked on than the reverse.
2007-04-21 04:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the fish you named should work fine with a Betta.
A single male Betta rarely bothers other fishes in the community aquarium. Betta's can be successfully kept with most **peaceful species** of fish. Good tank mates that I have found acceptable are Common Guppies,Platy,Sword tail,Black Mollys,White Clouds,Cory and Glass Catfish.
Remember, however there is invariably a "bad apple" in every group, and your results may vary depending on your individual fish's temperament. An observant eye and a little experimentation will give you the results you are looking for.
2007-04-21 03:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by ASDZA’NI 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what personality your betta is, mine is very active and aggressive so i have to keep him alone, if your is calm, or easygoing you have better luck with him, if your betta is like this i would get a sucker fish or even a snail cause snails have shells, also it would be best if you want another fish with your betta you may want to moe him into a bigger tank if you have 5 gallons or less, it may be to cramp in there. good luck! :)
2007-04-21 05:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that should be fine. I had bettas in my 55 gal with platies, mollies, gouramis, bala sharks, snails and various catfish. The betta was so happy to have SO MUCH room too!!
The only problem I ever had was with my last betta. We got two new gourami's (Opaline) and we think they picked him to death, but what you said you have should be fine. I personally just think it was the more hot tempered nature of any blue gourami - the little bastards!!
Keep an eye on them for a day or two. See how the other fish respond to him, but I think they should all get along just fine!!
:P
2007-04-21 03:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and all of your fish would benefit from the addition of a few inexpensive "bunch" plants.
2007-04-21 03:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ditto to Pee Tee. They will be just fine
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2007-04-21 04:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Male bettas have long fins and other fish can nibble the fins and the betta will die. Keep him seperatly.
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2007-04-21 03:39:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋