Betta or guppies?

[Seasidelover102]

Ok, so I have a five gallon and my guppies got tb, so I kno they probably won't make it. I will bleach everything and try again but I don't kno if I should go with guppies again. I plan on breeding them and I have a ten gallon on standby so I'm thinking I should just wait till I can get it up and running to breed guppies. I read that five gallons is ideal for a betta. What should I do?

 

[GoldfishGuy]

Betta!!!

Guppies should have 10 gallons at least! Even though they are small, they are very active swimmers.

However, Bettas will thrive in a 5 gallon! ?

 

[absolutangel04]

I vote betta. 5g is pretty small for a guppy breeding tank. I actually used a 5g for guppies some years ago when I was first getting started, but it really wasn't good for breeding. Not enough room. Even a 10g is petite for breeding, but it will hold a breeding trio just fine.

 

[Seasidelover102]

Ok, thanks!

 

[Seasidelover102]

Oh, also, I read bettas don't like strong currents. My filter is a little bit strong I think. I read that u can put panty hose to slow it down??? Is this true???

 

[GoldfishGuy]

In my experience, you'll be fine if you keep the water level as high as it can be.

 

[Matt68005]

It will slow down when it gets clogged with bacterial mulm.


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