t4runnr
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I've kept bettas with rummies and cardinals with no issue in a 55. And that was with a bolivian ram in there as well.
Your mileage will vary with Bettas in a community. But I wouldn't rule it out. You have a 10g. If you really want a betta in the 50g then give it a try. Worse case is that you have to bring him back into the 10g.
I thing you MUST do is ensure that the water flow from your filter does not produce a strong current. That will most likely be the biggest prohibiting factor. Bigger tanks could/would/should require higher flow rate filters whether it be hob or canister. But you can get around that by using branching tubes for multiple PTS of input or diffusers or spray bars.
Your mileage will vary with Bettas in a community. But I wouldn't rule it out. You have a 10g. If you really want a betta in the 50g then give it a try. Worse case is that you have to bring him back into the 10g.
I thing you MUST do is ensure that the water flow from your filter does not produce a strong current. That will most likely be the biggest prohibiting factor. Bigger tanks could/would/should require higher flow rate filters whether it be hob or canister. But you can get around that by using branching tubes for multiple PTS of input or diffusers or spray bars.