Betta and Rams?

[Hrafnkel]

I asked in a thread of mine but figured I'd get some better replies if I posted a topic for it specifically. Can a pair of rams live with a betta in a 10gal?

 

[rubysoho]

A breeding pair of german rams will kill or at least be very aggressive to any other fish in a 10 gallon. Two female rams with a betta might work, but I wouldn't do it. I think two male rams would be a bit too aggressive because they'd be trying to have their own territories.

 

[Hrafnkel]

Alright. Thanks for the answer. I intend to have a breeding pair, so I'll try to find somewhere else for the betta.

 

[rubysoho]

cool, good luck with the breeding pair! And remember you'll need plenty of room for the fry to grow out properly

 

[Hrafnkel]

I know, I know. I'm excited already, and I won't even be getting them 'til around October.

 

[rubysoho]

if you haven't already, check out this thread. People have put up the conditions they had when their rams spawned.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=53378

Tons of other good information on careing for GBR's in there as well.

 

[Hrafnkel]

Assuming that's that monstrous GBR topic, in which case I've read it and taken notes. See, now I just need a place for my betta to go. >.> Since he apparently won't be able to live with the blood parrot in my 55, or the rams in my 10.

 

[Fluff]

I added a betta to a tank with rams and angelfish. Everyone ignored the betta but, the betta would flare at the rams. lol Brazen little fish. The rams didn't seem bothered though.

 

[Hrafnkel]

Really? I dunno. I may at least try it out when I can observe closely.

 

[rubysoho]

it is worth a shot, just have something as a backup in case it doesn't work out

 

[mr86mister]

yeah definetly a good idea to have a back up plan for it

good luck though! sounds like you're going to have alot of fun with the Rams