Hey all,
I've had my new 10G tank (with filter, lights) for around 2 weeks now and I am excited to venture into this hobby more.
I am a complete noob but I'm learning as I go.
I bought a male Betta (named Johnny) from Petsmart on Day 1 when I bought the tank.
A week later I added 3 black phantom tetras (2 males - Pablo and Jesus + 1 female named Lola).
The male betta did not care much for the 3 black phantoms when they first met so everything is pretty good with these guys so far.
Today, I went to petsmart after doing research and got a "Micky Mouse Platy - male".
Both research and the guy @petsmart mentioned that the betta should be okay with the platy.
However, as soon as they met, my male betta is flaring up chasing the platy only.
I dont think he is actually nipping on platy or anything - just aggressively chasing and flaring.
Its been about 2 hours now that they have been together in the tank along with the tetras and it seems like the betta chasing on platy has stopped and everyone's peaceful.
Is it normal for my male betta to chase the platy and flare for the first hour? I dont want to wake up to a blood-bath tomorrow
thanks for any help.
I've had my new 10G tank (with filter, lights) for around 2 weeks now and I am excited to venture into this hobby more.
I am a complete noob but I'm learning as I go.
I bought a male Betta (named Johnny) from Petsmart on Day 1 when I bought the tank.
A week later I added 3 black phantom tetras (2 males - Pablo and Jesus + 1 female named Lola).
The male betta did not care much for the 3 black phantoms when they first met so everything is pretty good with these guys so far.
Today, I went to petsmart after doing research and got a "Micky Mouse Platy - male".
Both research and the guy @petsmart mentioned that the betta should be okay with the platy.
However, as soon as they met, my male betta is flaring up chasing the platy only.
I dont think he is actually nipping on platy or anything - just aggressively chasing and flaring.
Its been about 2 hours now that they have been together in the tank along with the tetras and it seems like the betta chasing on platy has stopped and everyone's peaceful.
Is it normal for my male betta to chase the platy and flare for the first hour? I dont want to wake up to a blood-bath tomorrow
thanks for any help.