Can my betta live with a freshwater crab in the same tank?

Question

I have a betta but I want to put him in the tank with my freshwater crab.

Answer 1

What kind of crab? Most crabs sold as freshwater crabs really aren't freshwater at all. Also, the crab will need a way to reach the surface of the water to breath. Because Bettas generally stick to the surface and higher middle levels of the tank, it might work if your tank is about 10 gallons with some other fish, but you still run the risk of losing some finnage. I would suggest a 10 gallon tank with either tall background plants, or a sturdy rope tied to a floating object (should hang down to the gravel). This will allow your crab to breath. Be careful about where the float is located though, crabs are escape artist and he may end up in a completely different room if he gets out.

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Answer 2

Yes, they can live together. Surprisingly, bettas can live in tanks with other fish as well, as long as they feel like they're the prettiest fish there.

Edit: For those who think this is a bad answer, I've been in this situation. I've done it. Unique tank set up, look into it.

Answer 3

you can, but you are risking that your betta might lose some fins.

i never had a crab with a betta, but i had a crayfish and the crayfish when it could would rip some of the bettas fins off.