Baby betta

[luk00]

hey guys, about 2 months ago i purchased a baby betta who looked sick and down, i couldn't bear the sight so i bought him, he grew alittle and is about an inch and a half, i have an 80 gallon tank with 4 mollies 2 angels and 2 gouramis. Do you think i can put him in? the only fish im worried about is my one gourami, hes an *******.

 

[drm315]

I would not add him into the community tank with those fish who are known fin nippers, especially if he is already way small.

 

[toolman]

Do not put him in that tank, angels and gourami would both likely eventually show aggression to him, if he doesn't towards them first. What species of gourami do you have?

 

[luk00]

Do not put him in that tank, angels and gourami would both likely eventually show aggression to him, if he doesn't towards them first. What species of gourami do you have?

blue/3spot

 

[toolman]

They can be extremely aggressive, I'm surprised the angels haven't fought with them already. I have more peaceful Gourami's, but really like gourami in general, would like to keep these sometime.
Here's a link on them, should probably decide which you want more angels or blue Gourami's. Then keep an eye out, the aggressive behavior between them will only get worse. Definitely keep the betta separate.

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/anabantoids/bluegourami.php

 

[luk00]

They can be extremely aggressive, I'm surprised the angels haven't fought with them already. I have more peaceful Gourami's, but really like gourami in general, would like to keep these sometime.
Here's a link on them, should probably decide which you want more angels or blue Gourami's. Then keep an eye out, the aggressive behavior between them will only get worse. Definitely keep the betta separate.

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/anabantoids/bluegourami.php

alright, i read the angels get chippy as they grow, but atleast rn they dont even shed an eye at eachother

 

[luk00]

They can be extremely aggressive, I'm surprised the angels haven't fought with them already. I have more peaceful Gourami's, but really like gourami in general, would like to keep these sometime.
Here's a link on them, should probably decide which you want more angels or blue Gourami's. Then keep an eye out, the aggressive behavior between them will only get worse. Definitely keep the betta separate.

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/anabantoids/bluegourami.php

and for some reason the idiot at the pet store told me they can go together [emoji23]

 

[drm315]

and for some reason the idiot at the pet store told me they can go together [emoji23]

Just proves they are just there to sell fish and are not necessarily educated about what they are selling.