10g Getting back into aquariums

[darby]

Let me know if there are too many plants or anything.
Five fish inside: 1 Male Betta, Bruiser
1 Calico Fantail, Spot
1 Black Moor, Tarnish
2 Platies, Male, Ember
Female, Current

 

[daileene]

I am not sure if they are all compatible with each other...

I thought some of the species you have in there are not compatible with bettas...I am not an expert but I had read enough about what are compatibles for them.

How long have you had this stocks?

This links might help you realize what I am talking about: PETCO.com - Freshwater Compatibility Chart

Community Tank Fish Compatible With Betta Fish - Fish

Just want to help..

 

[darby]

Everything but the betta has been in the tank for a little over five weeks. Betta in for three days. Had him in a breeder net to get used to the others, and he seemed fine. No problems so far, but I'm keeping and eye on the situation. Ready to separate in necessary.

 

[daileene]

Okay...that is good. The moors and the fantail has some flying fins like the betta and he might find them as a threat or something leading to nipping. That is why they are a no no together...he is good with the platys...so that's fine, just worried about the others.

 

[darby]

I haven't seen any aggression, fin nipping, harassment at all...so far.

 

[daileene]

okay just keep on watching them...you might be successful with this but just be ready.

 

[darby]

The moor and fantail are bigger than the betta, so I'm not too worried. That was in the back of my mind at first, hence the breeder net. To my surprise, there wasn't anything to cause alarm.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Let me know if there are too many plants or anything.
Five fish inside: 1 Male Betta, Bruiser
1 Calico Fantail, Spot
1 Black Moor, Tarnish
2 Platies, Male, Ember
Female, Current

The fantail and black moor need 10 gals each. They'll out grow your 10 gal tank pretty fast. I have them and my biggest moor is 4 years old and 8 inches long, nose to tail.

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[darby]

I've got a 29g in storage that I plan on getting up and running in the near future, because of that fact. I want to get a 55g for a bunch of schoolers, eventually. Not sure if I can find the room in my tiny apt though.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

I've got a 29g in storage that I plan on getting up and running in the near future, because of that fact. I want to get a 55g for a bunch of schoolers, eventually. Not sure if I can find the room in my tiny apt though.

Good to hear. Goldfish are dirty so you'll want to do extra water changes and run a couple of filters if possible. I have a 37 gal and filters enough for 100 gals. The good part is the waste water goes into my gardens/plants and they love it .

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[Kat1103]

What a beautiful betta a lot of times it just depends on the individual betta some get along with those fish and some don't. So just keep a good eye on the tank.

 

[darby]

Update: No aggression, nipping, or anything else of the sort. Is it too early to think I'm in the clear?

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Hard to say, keep an eye on them is all you can do. Time will tell.

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[darby]

What a beautiful betta a lot of times it just depends on the individual betta some get along with those fish and some don't. So just keep a good eye on the tank.

Thank you. Saw him at the store and I've never seen one with that bright of colors. My girlfriend and I fell in love with him.
He seems like he's getting along with the others really well. Swims right alongside of the moor and fantail like they are best friends.

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

The betta might kill the other fish. So just keep a lookout.

 

[darby]

I moved the male betta into my 29g. More room for him, more hiding spots for the others. I wasn't worried, I just think he looks better in that tank with the substrate and all.

 

[darby]

That to this.....

 

[Mr.Albiman]

he looks way better in there, but personally i would have moved the goldfish into there, depending on the temp, because as stated earlier goldfish need 20 gallons each and an extra 10 gallons for any other goldfish. the betta can live in a minimum of 2.5 gallons happily.
however that is just my opinion and it didn't mean to come across snobby or anything!

Dan