I have a ten gallon tank, with a filter and a heater. I have 3 giant Dianos that needs a 30 and 3 black skirt tetras that need a 20. I have had them over 3 months now, so im sure they have already quit growing and still seem healthy and happy. I want to know if i can put my beta in there, that i asked about last night. here are the links..
the tank
http://www.flickr.com/photos/reasorm/944486055/
the dianos
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=945
the black skirt tetras
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1563
my beta
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9665603@N07/1012326895/
2007-08-05 11:05:49 · 13 answers · asked by Mindy's 2nd 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I would say no.
The Betta may go after the Black Skirts because of their fins, but it may not. The Danios may go after the Betta, but they may not. The Black Skirts are fine in a 10 gallon, but the Danios do need more space. If you do try it, be sure to keep your Betta's bowl ready just in case something goes wrong...
Nosoop4u
2007-08-05 13:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You want to add fish to a tank that is slightly overcrowded and inappropriate for the giant danios? At 3 months, they will still grow, at least a little bit. They may be 75% of full grown.
The black skirt tetras could remain in the 10. I'd get 1-2 more and also 3-4 cory cats. I'd move the giant danios to a 29 or even a 20 long (both are 30") and add 1-2 more giant danios to that mix. Once that is all straightened out, think about a betta. Right now, your plate is too full. So the simple answer is "No".
2007-08-05 18:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I say go ahead. Just remember the Betta may pick a fight with the black Skirts because of their longish bottom fin.
Also as long as it is just temporary and you get the Danio's their own tank of a proper size. Also Mr. Betta looks just fine in his "temporary" home. Until you decrease the fish load in the 10 gallon leave him be.
2007-08-05 19:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by Heather R 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope.
Three months isnt long enough for them to grow up, and they already look too big for that aquarium.
But please do get the betta out of that tiny cruel bowl. He is good for the 10 gallon, get a bigger tank for the others.
2007-08-05 18:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by boncarles 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2007-08-05 18:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no your overstocked like you know. look at those gaint danios they are still baby size.
2007-08-05 19:41:56 · answer #6 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No.
The beta will probably want to pick a fight and just end up getting eaten or killing another fish.
2007-08-05 18:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by bvhjbhj 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
yes
2007-08-05 18:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
No, you have no room.
2007-08-05 20:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by yoink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like a male betta, so no.
~ZTM
2007-08-05 18:11:12 · answer #10 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋