what would a chinese fighting fish do to a algie eater?

Question

my fighting fish fell behind my dreiser by a accidint and the bowl cracked and the fighting fish survived after all of that
and it had no oxygen for 5 minutes but when i put it in a bowl
i had under the sink it was limbing but it got better less than 6 minutes what do you think of that

Answer 1

Bettas are tough, that's for sure! I too have seen them survive stuff that you would be sure would kill them.

The Betta won't do anything to the algae eater, but if it's a chinese algae eater, it will most likely pester the betta and possibly even kill it. Chinese algae eaters are nasty tempered little monsters that really have no place in an aquarium in my opinion.

MM

Answer 2

It's not surprising, really. Bettas (Siamese fighting fish) are labrynth fish, meaning they have a special organ that allows them to breath air! Not that they can survive out of water indefinitely (fish gotta swim!), but it's one reason they are so much hardier than most other fish. You do have to make sure the bowl or tank has a lot of surface area, it's better for them.
I have had a Betta and an algae eater housed in the same tank before. Bettas are surprisingly peaceful and usually get along well in tanks with other fish. Don't house them with other fish that they might mistake for another Betta (such as Fancy Guppies, Lyretail or Sailfin Mollies, or other fish that have long, flowing fins or tails), they will kill it. You should avoid aggressive, fin-nipping varieties (such as Convicts), as well. They can make a Betta's life miserable.
Also don't house with female Bettas, unless you are trying to breed them. If so, read up on it before you attempt it, and find a buyer for all the fry (baby fish) you will soon have! It's a lot more work, and a lot less money, than you might think, believe that! Best left to professionals.
As far as housing Bettas and Algae Eaters together, you should have no problems. I've kept Corydoras Catfish and Bettas together and they co-habitated peacefully. Bettas usually hang out near the surface and catfish usually hang out around the bottom, so they aren't invading each other's space.
Remember, they won't eat the same food. An algae eater cannot live solely off the algae available, unless you have a grossly neglected tank! I buy sinking algae wafers, smash them into little pieces with a hammer, and drop a little piece into the tank every day, for one algae eater. A whole wafer is way too much for one fish.
Also, do not buy an algae eater thinking that gets you off the hook from cleaning the tank and changing water! If your fish are in an unfiltered bowl, it is even more important to change the water at least once a week. You now have two fish polluting the water, and the algae eater only eats algae, and maybe uneaten food. It doesn't clean the water.
I've probably given you more than you wanted to know, but I currently have two Bettas, and I just love them. I think they are very misunderstood fish, too. Anyone who owns one, or is thinking of owning one, should buy or borrow a book on Bettas. You can get one at most pet shops, book stores, or public libraries.
These fascinating fish really shouldn't just be dumped in a little bowl and ignored. Mine are wonderfully inter-active, as well as beautiful! Read up on them and find out how to give them the best life possible, and you will reap unexpected rewards! Remember, they are God's creatures, too! Good luck!

Answer 3

Thats a tough fish.
I had an algae eater & a glass neon fish in the same tank as a beta fish. The beta killed 3 glass neon's at different times. Then i got one more, but this one was actually smart. The beta would chase the glass neon. When the neon fish saw the algae eater, it would sit right in front of it. (Im thinking that the algae eater couldnt see the glass neon) Then when the beta tried to get close to the glass neon, the algae eater would either put up its fin on its back up like it was annoyed and/or chase the beta away to the other side of the tank. Then the algae eater would go & eat or rest there or back to where he was.
I dont know what kind of algie eater it was. It was sort of a weird med. brown color with dark spots all over.

Answer 4

when I was new to owning Bettas, I had one jump out of the bowl I had it in while I was cleaning it's tank. I found it on the floor and placed it back in the tank. I used a lot of destresser/conditioner and kept a close eye on him, but he was fine. Betta's can survive outside of water for awhile since they aren't entirely dependent on oxygen in water to keep them alive. They actually swallow air bubbles that they then absorb. As long as he stays wet, he should be alright. Mine survived about 4 years after that incident.

I don't think your fish would do anything to an algae eater. They can make good tank buddies. but watch the algae eater for signs of agression, especially if he starts getting really big. Remember, algae eaters can grow up to 20" or more, so they need tons of room to live and grow. Good luck!

Answer 5

He wont do anything to the algae eater but bettas have been known to be jumpers and is a type of labryinth fish so they could possibly stay out of water for up to 15 minutes ...by the way i dont no reccommend you purposly do this as it is a fish and needs water. but the betta should be fine except his stress levels would be high.

Answer 6

so then why did ask your question as what a fighting fish would do to a algae eater and the tank falling and stuff ya they can survive that and I'm not surprised that its fine get it into a 5 gallon minimum tank they don't do well in bowls

Answer 7

The betta and the algae eater should be fine together. They don't really have to compete for food. Bettas can live with just about any other fish, as long as they are around the same size, and as long as it isn't another male betta.

Answer 8

you ought to purchase algae wafers, algae pellets, or regardless of alternative algae issues they make. merely drop one in the tank at "feeding time", and the algae eater will bypass stunning for it. it may take him a minute to realize what/the place it is, yet little doubt it's going to bypass and consume it quickly. better of success!

Answer 9

Bettas don't get their oxygen from the water. They have working lungs as well as gills. So it should be fine. It wouldn't do anything the the Algae Eater, but the Algae Eater might attack the Betta. Bettas are actually very timid fish that are only aggressive towards other Bettas.

Nosoop4u

Answer 10

Fighting fish are surprisingly good community fishes, as long as you don't put another fighting fish into the tank.