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02-23-2012, 07:32 PM
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Betta tank mates
Was given a Betta fish. I currently have him in a 2 1/2 gallon tank. I want to put him in one of my bigger tanks. Does anybody have any idea how he would do in a tank with endlers, corydoras sterbai, and cherry shrimp. Not really too concerned about the shrimp. They are breeding like cockroaches.
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02-23-2012, 07:46 PM
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He might be aggressive with the Endler's, but its not a guarantee. Some bettas are more relaxed than others. If you want to try it, just keep an eye on him for aggression. 
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02-23-2012, 08:54 PM
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I have had both male and female bettas in with endler's and no one bothered anyone. That is just my experience. You have the 2.5g as back up if you have to get him out of there quick.
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02-23-2012, 09:05 PM
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Thanks for the replies. We are going to try him with our platties first.
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02-24-2012, 12:11 AM
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Sounds good let us know how it goes.
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02-24-2012, 12:20 AM
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I have mine with an Oto Catfish working out well no issues.
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02-24-2012, 02:27 AM
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I have mine with 6 neons 3 Pygmy cories and 4 ghost shrimp.
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02-24-2012, 02:40 AM
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If nothing else, pick up a tank divider for an instant backup plan so you can keep him in the bigger tank with better heat, filtration, and water quality than he would get in the 2.5. It may also be a good idea to slide in the divider at night or when you leave until you can be sure he is ok with the other fish.
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02-24-2012, 06:53 AM
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Well late last night we put him into our platy tank. This morning he seems fine and just hangs out on his side of the tank. He definitely doesn't like the filter side. He didn't even bother with some babies that came swimming right up to him. All should be okay. Thanks everyone.
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02-26-2012, 08:52 AM
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Final update. He is happy as a pig in mud. He really has a liking for flake food. I think he believes he is a platy. The babies swim right along with him and he just swims along paying no mind. What a relief.
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02-27-2012, 02:15 AM
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cute my betta acts like his neon tank mates and schools with them sometimes!
I'm happy everything is working out in your tank
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02-27-2012, 02:55 AM
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How cute! Glad it's working out! It IS a relief.. I know.
My female betta is in my 29g with 6 female mollies.
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02-27-2012, 03:04 AM
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Glad to hear its going well.
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