CatoeSc
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We have a betta in about a 2 gallon desktop filtered tank. Is there anything we can put in there with him? Something small enough for the tank that he won't kill and eat?
Betta mates: Suggestions?
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MMantelli
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Snails.
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CatoeSc
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What kind would be best? Nerite? Assassin?
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Mystery snail
MMantelli
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Whatever you like best I like mts and assassins u could do them both the mts keep the assassin fed the asassin keeps the mts population in check.
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CatoeSc
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What does mts stand for? (Don't know much of snails.)
Also, no real substrate. Just the decorative glass pieces. Dunno what it's called-looks like a flat marble?
MMantelli
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Malaysian Trumpet Snails oh I don't know how snail compatible that is
Oohitsae
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In 2 gallons, your only real options are shrimp or snails.
Snails are the better bet since it's less likely they'll become a meal for your betta, but shrimp are more entertaining.
You could get a mystery, nerite, ramshorn, etc. Whatever type of snail you want, but if you get nerites or mysteries I'd only get 1 vs a couple of the smaller species.
With shrimp, I'd do a max of 5. Usually they say 10/gallon is a pretty good amount, but since you have a betta in there, you'll want to keep less to make up for the betta's bioload.
Snails are the better bet since it's less likely they'll become a meal for your betta, but shrimp are more entertaining.
You could get a mystery, nerite, ramshorn, etc. Whatever type of snail you want, but if you get nerites or mysteries I'd only get 1 vs a couple of the smaller species.
With shrimp, I'd do a max of 5. Usually they say 10/gallon is a pretty good amount, but since you have a betta in there, you'll want to keep less to make up for the betta's bioload.
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CatoeSc
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I'd prefer the shrimp, but I'm not wild about the ghost. I do like these nerite snails, too. I'm finding that I really need something that will keep the bottom clean(er). I assume RCS or CRS would be toast?
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CatoeSc
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No, nothing right now.
MMantelli
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Yes I agree about Tue shrimp being lunch unless you get lucky. I've hears if you get a young Betta and add it last you have more of a chance of it getting along with other mates.
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CatoeSc
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I think I may go with a nerite. Thanks for all your recommendations!
MMantelli
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No problem.
