29 Gallon Fish?

Question

Hi,
I have a cycled 29 gallon tank with 4 bronze corydoras and 1 male betta, to this mixture I would like to add 2 female black mollies, but is that even a possibility considering the fact that corydoras are intolerant to salt while mollies need the extra aquarium salt to stay healthy? The tank has a 30-55 gallon external filter and if the answer is no, please suggest some other fish that would work nicely.
Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

I am not sure about the salt, a little might be okay. But I have some recommendations other fish that would work nicely
-larger tetras (tetras that are between 2-3" like the diamond and congo, get at least a school of 4)
-platies or moons (keep a ratio of 1 male:2 females or all females, males-2", female 3")
-danios (like pearl, golden, and leopard, get a school of at least 4, the more the better, grow to be 2.5")
-otocinclus (must be kept in a well aerated tank that has been running for over 1 year, grow to be 1.5")
-pretty peckoltia (a small pleco that only grows to be 4")
Don't trust elmers 100 percent, some of the information has error.
Hope This Helps!!!

Answer 2

Corys and mollies can be fine together. The corys are intolerant of high salt, but the moillies can do just fine in a lower salt environment. Keeping about 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons would keep them both happy.

As far as other fish, most any tetra with an adult size under about 3-3.5 " would be fine, gold barbs, checkerboard barbs, killifish of most any type, platys, swordtails, rasboras... loads of fish will do quite well in that tank.

MM

Answer 3

I have bettas and mollies together.

I have switched the bettas around and it seems to be dependant on each fish. One male gets along great with them but he is pretty cool the other she is a bit more standoffish but she is in there so she can't bully anyone else.

Mollies were intersted when I first switched but don't really carethe female is very lodidodi go along and the male molly is too worried about the female molly.

Answer 4

Mollies are not going to be good with the betta and they need salt in the aquarium so they should be kept with same kind of fish.

here are some types of fish that would be suitable with a betta:

- white cloud minnow
- tetras
- danios
- angelfish
- livebearers *except mollies, which benefit from brackish water
I wouldn't put a betta in with fancy guppies, as it might confuse them with another betta.
- rasboras

As far as tankmate bottom feeders go, plecos, loaches or catfish are suitable. Corydoras (cory cats) are a common favorite. Remember, though, that cory cats need at least 3 together to be truly happy. I enjoy Khuli loaches, although they are sometimes hard to care for. There's also a black Khuli loach, by the way.

Non-fish inhabitants are often looked at as tankmates. Are these a good idea? Well, almost any betta is going to eventually destroy shrimp or snails in its tank. A snail which is large enough could be safe, but the betta will usually grab a snail and shake it from its shell so it can eat it. Some bettas might be less aggressive, but is it worth the risk?

African Dwarf Frogs are another suitable choice IF you are careful that they get proper food. They are fine in an aquarium, but note that they're bottom feeders. Be very careful that you do not select the African CLAWED Frog! Here's a good ADF link I highly recommend reading if you consider the ADF as a tankmate.

The bottom line is that the best tankmate depends on the temperment of your betta. It may get along fine with one type fish, but another person's won't. Keep an eye on tankmates and be prepared to seperate if there are trouble signs (fish who are injured, stressed, hiding, chasing or harassing, etc).

If you're playing with dangerous combinations you may think things appear fine, but one day you may wake up to a nasty surprise such as dead tankmates. "Everything was just fine, until he started attacking." Some combinations just weren't meant to be! Respect that even if things appear fine at first, and as always, just keep an eye out for troubles with your tankmates.

Don't get me wrong - I don't mean to scare you away from tankmates. Bettas can be just fine as community fish. You just have to remember a few guidelines to make it successful for both you and the fish. Good luck with it!

Answer 5

Go to the nearest petshop and ask the people that work there your question!!!