i got a betta fish just wondering if there is anything special about that fish i should be aware of and can i add a algae eater or snails with a betta??
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How big is your tank? The size of your tank will determine whether you can keep any other creatures with your betta.
Fish sold as "algae eaters" are usually bad ideas. Most "algae eaters" are common plecostomus catfish or "plecos" and they are messy, dirty fish who get to be HUGE, like over a foot and a half long.
Other "algae eaters" are otocinclus catfish or "otos" and these guys stay small, but they really need to be kept in groups of 6 or more, plus they're difficult to keep alive if you don't have a TON of algae growing your tank.
The best way to get rid of algae is just to scrape it off the sides of the tank yourself.
betas will get along with many things... particularly females
how big is the tank... if you have been connes into keeping it in a tupperware like 90% of the people who are sold betas... you have been misinformed lol
tank size, water type, sex of the fish are needed in order to determine appropriate tank mates
how big is the tank... if you have been connes into keeping it in a tupperware like 90% of the people who are sold betas... you have been misinformed lol
tank size, water type, sex of the fish are needed in order to determine appropriate tank mates
ok betta male(his name is bob)i got him in a 5 gallon tank for now might change him into a 10 not sure yet
BettaFishMommy
finkids make me happy :-)
definitely upgrade your betta's home to a 10 gallon. he will be much happier and you will have the room to add snails or other fish that are compatible with male bettas.
just a note on keeping snails with bettas: some male bettas will nip at the snail's tentacles, causing damage. i've kept three different males with three different snails (look ma! i rhyming! lol) and never had a problem, but it is due to the personality of the fish.
where in canada are you? its nice to see fellow canucks on here!
just a note on keeping snails with bettas: some male bettas will nip at the snail's tentacles, causing damage. i've kept three different males with three different snails (look ma! i rhyming! lol) and never had a problem, but it is due to the personality of the fish.
where in canada are you? its nice to see fellow canucks on here!
a 5 gallon will be ok for 1 beta... provided that you have a heater, and a filter
you could maybe add a couple of snails-- but not much more than that
you could maybe add a couple of snails-- but not much more than that
BettaFishMommy
finkids make me happy :-)
if i was to add any tankmates to that betta's home, i'd upgrade in size first. even one adult apple snail can make some serious waste (ever see stringy snail poop? yuck!) and a 5 gallon with corresponding size filter is simply not big enough to handle that bioload.
and just think, a 10 gallon will only take up a bit more room than a 5 and it will be a lil easier to keep the water quality stable (more water volume and room for a bigger filter).
and just think, a 10 gallon will only take up a bit more room than a 5 and it will be a lil easier to keep the water quality stable (more water volume and room for a bigger filter).
I agree... I am definately not discouraging the purchase of a larger tank
but.. the question here was weather a 5g is appropriate for a beta.. and the answer is "yes" a beta is fine in an appropriately filtered 5g... though as with any fish-- bigger is better
but.. the question here was weather a 5g is appropriate for a beta.. and the answer is "yes" a beta is fine in an appropriately filtered 5g... though as with any fish-- bigger is better