beta are killers? - Aquarium Advice

douggiestyle · 12-17-2003, 12:55 AM

can a beta go in a community tank?

ScottS · 12-17-2003, 01:03 AM

I kept a betta successfully with smaller gouramis, but a relative lost her black neons to the betta in a small aquarium.

Sinuhe · 12-17-2003, 01:03 AM

It depends on the Betta, and the community

. Some more aggressive Bettas are better off alone, but others may get along with certain tankmates. Usually peaceful fish that doesn't nip others' fins, and doesn't have fancy fins themselves are a safe choice. I think bottomfeeders like corys, plecos, or otos usually get along with Bettas fine.

freshwatergal · 12-17-2003, 01:19 AM

I have had a betta in my community tank since I started having tanks about 10 or so years ago. I have never had a problem with them, but you do have to make sure you don't have any overly aggresive fish in the tank with them. My mom had some tin foil barbs in her tank, and they tore up the betta's fins. We took him out and he now lives in his own 5 [acronym:1c9526d059="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1c9526d059] tank until we can find a better home for the tin foils. [acronym:1c9526d059="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:1c9526d059]

Tiff

douggiestyle · 12-17-2003, 01:26 AM

thanks all!

doug

nikki · 12-17-2003, 06:36 AM

I was told to avoid putting bettas with long finned fish and with fish with brighter colours than them, e.g. some male colisa lalia, but it depends on bettas.

tkos · 12-17-2003, 07:40 AM

My betta worked well with white cloud minnows and cory catfish. Often it takes a betta a few days to figure out how to deal with the other fish. Especially if they had been living in a little cup.

cdawson · 12-17-2003, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by douggiestyle

can a beta go in a community tank?

i've had a betta that was the scourge of **** itself, but my other betta is in a planted community tank right now with 3 harlequin rasboras, 1 kuhli loach and a dwarf frog. I've even had him in with a SA puffer temporarily and he never even touched him. It depends on the individual, try adding the betta with a divider installed to see how it reacts to other fish.

tkos · 12-17-2003, 12:55 PM

You should inspect all of your fish prior to adding any new friends. And then watch them after adding new fish. This will give you an idea if torn fins are new or old and gives you an idea of temperment.

Sati · 12-17-2003, 03:27 PM

I have a beta in my 38g community tank. Everything went well for a few months with no problems whatsoever. Then my 3 fancy guppies started harassing the beta. I'm letting them work it out. To be honest, I don't want the guppies anymore. I finally lost one guppy 2 days ago.

12-17-2003, 12:55 AM	#1
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12-17-2003, 01:19 AM	#4
freshwatergal Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 279 Images: 25	I have had a betta in my community tank since I started having tanks about 10 or so years ago. I have never had a problem with them, but you do have to make sure you don't have any overly aggresive fish in the tank with them. My mom had some tin foil barbs in her tank, and they tore up the betta's fins. We took him out and he now lives in his own 5 [acronym:1c9526d059="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1c9526d059] tank until we can find a better home for the tin foils. [acronym:1c9526d059="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:1c9526d059] Tiff __________________ too many fishy friends to list...

12-17-2003, 01:26 AM	#5
douggiestyle Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PA Posts: 354 Images: 8	thanks all! doug __________________ Want stats on tank? check my profile. Peppermint Shrimp: Crush two tbs minced mint leaves (no stems) with the juice of two limes, two tbs of sugar and a shot of light rum. Marinade eight cleaned jumbo shrimp for two hours in fridge or overnight (overnight is best). Skewer and salt shrimp. Broil or grill over medium high heat until shrimp become opaque (apx. two and a half min per side). Serve with black beans cooked with garlic, green onions, bacon and topped with a slice of lime.

12-17-2003, 06:36 AM	#6
nikki Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nancy, France Posts: 68	betta I was told to avoid putting bettas with long finned fish and with fish with brighter colours than them, e.g. some male colisa lalia, but it depends on bettas.

12-17-2003, 03:27 PM	#10
Sati Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,184 Images: 3	I have a beta in my 38g community tank. Everything went well for a few months with no problems whatsoever. Then my 3 fancy guppies started harassing the beta. I'm letting them work it out. To be honest, I don't want the guppies anymore. I finally lost one guppy 2 days ago. __________________ Holly ~ I love the fishes cause they're so delicious.

12-17-2003, 01:03 AM	#2
ScottS Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 198 Images: 7	I kept a betta successfully with smaller gouramis, but a relative lost her black neons to the betta in a small aquarium.

12-17-2003, 01:03 AM	#3
Sinuhe Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 209 Images: 15	It depends on the Betta, and the community . Some more aggressive Bettas are better off alone, but others may get along with certain tankmates. Usually peaceful fish that doesn't nip others' fins, and doesn't have fancy fins themselves are a safe choice. I think bottomfeeders like corys, plecos, or otos usually get along with Bettas fine.

12-17-2003, 07:40 AM	#7
tkos Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,423	My betta worked well with white cloud minnows and cory catfish. Often it takes a betta a few days to figure out how to deal with the other fish. Especially if they had been living in a little cup.

12-17-2003, 12:55 PM	#9
tkos Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,423	You should inspect all of your fish prior to adding any new friends. And then watch them after adding new fish. This will give you an idea if torn fins are new or old and gives you an idea of temperment.

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