I want to put it there or somewhere because i dont want to keep it in the tiny little cases they call tanks. I cant get another tank because my father is going out of town for about a month. Where can i keep it if it cant go into the tank? Thanks in advance for the help.
2007-07-16 12:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
i have a ten gallon tank and yes i know its overstocked
2007-07-16 12:45:34 · update #1
i just dont want to keep it in the so called"tank" its currently in. id rather it be in a tank where it can be happy and not so dreary and cold( the "tank "isnt heated" =(
2007-07-16 12:47:44 · update #2
I wouldn't if I were you, because of the angelfish (which everyone else has already mentioned). The good thing, though, is that bettas can survive in less water than most fish. A lot of people use Rubbermaid tubs or even large vases to house their bettas. A minimum of one gallon will be fine, provided you do water changes every 3-4 days. Put a perforated lid on his temporary home (a piece of computer transparency with some holes punched in it works great). As for heating, maybe you can get a junior heater for the temporary tank - you can always use it when you get a new tank for the betta. If not, leave your betta in the warmest room of the house, but not next to a window or a heater. Temperature fluctuations are much worse for a betta than an unsuitable but constant temperature.
2007-07-17 01:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The balas and plecos won't be a problem, but I'd be very careful with the angelfish. People tend to forget they are cichlids and as such, can be a tad bullying and territorial.
If you find they are bothering (or nipping at) your betta, you can put a divider in the tank. Some people even will temporarily house their betta in a small necked vase that gives the betta someplace to dart into where the other fish can't fit. There are also betta containment units you can hang inside the tank itself. Bettas need at minimum 1 gallon (2 is better) per fish. The larger the tank gets, the fish do tend to tire themselves out. They are very territorial and will patrol all 4 corners of the tank on the lookout for other male bettas. With their flowing tails, that can be quite the effort in a larger tank. You don't state what size your tank is but I'm assuming it's really big. Plecos get up to 2 feet long and your balas should be in groups of at least 6 (to minimize aggression and keep their schooling needs met. 6 of them require a minimum 75 gallon tank. That tank would be way too big for a betta.
2007-07-16 12:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by Barb R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Angels are far too aggressive to be in the tank with a betta. Unless they are young in which case they might be picked on by a more aggressive betta. The bala sharks will in time get big enough to eat the betta. Also they might fin nip the poor betta. The pleco will likely be fine unless they grow to over a foot. In which case they have been known to eat small slow moving fish.
PS- Note that the fish you have are going to get huge. The pleco depending on the breed will go to 6 inches to 2 feet. So called "common" pleco grow to a foot, and sailfin pelco (often sold as common) grow to 2 feet. The bala sharks will grow close to a foot in length. The angels will also get big, and rather mean.....
2007-07-16 13:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the betta can get along with the other fishes, provided that they are not too big especially the bala shark. If the bala shark is too big i suggest keeping the betta in a 2.5-5 gallon tank, or temporarily in a gallon jar until you area ble to get a new tank.
2007-07-16 12:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by aquamac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your reaserach, if you did then you wouldnt be in this huge trouble. Angelfish are too big for that tank, koi cant live with tropical fish let alone fit in most aquariums. tetras need at least 6 of there own kind, As well as tiger barbs. Balas wont work in there at all. Get either different tanks for them or return them. Tetras would be the only guys to work on your list. Get 6 small tetras like Glowlights or neons. Reasearch is the key to any pet, and that is just not acceptibe.
2016-04-01 07:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Lori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That kind of depends. The angels might give the betta a little hassle if they are getting large or if they have been in the tank a long time, but odds are good the betta won't have too much trouble.
MM
2007-07-16 12:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say No. Angelfish are nippy and I have read many stories involving dead bettas and Angelfish.
I know it sounds bad, but see if you can scrounge up a container than holds at least a gallon of water to make an impromptu tank till you can go get a real one.
http://www.ultimatebettas.com/
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/article38.html
http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/article44.html
http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/agreement_contract.php
2007-07-16 16:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by Palor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can put it in the same tank but in a seperate tank by itself like ones that clip on to the edge of a big tank and then put the betta in that tank but itll still be like if it was in there with the others
im not sure what store sells them though but if seen some around
2007-07-16 12:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should just get a 5 gallon tank. It is big enough for it to get its exercise, but small enough to fit on a shelf.
2007-07-16 13:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Ringer Dog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it should be fine, but your power filter might cause problems with the long fins and drag. But as far as aggression, the betta will be fine.
2007-07-16 12:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋