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Allison Reed

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Depending on what filte ryou have, a betta male might not be a good idea. I had a emperor mini and the thing sucked him up. Bettas are bad with even the slightest swift waters, but aren't that picky about water conditions
 

Green Swordtail

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Originally posted by Allison Reed
Depending on what filte ryou have, a betta male might not be a good idea. I had a emperor mini and the thing sucked him up. Bettas are bad with even the slightest swift waters, but aren't that picky about water conditions
It is a Whisper Power Filter, so I'm guessing that will be a problem for a betta?
 

ChilDawg

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I don't think so. If you can turn down the flow rate a little, then do so, but my betta isn't having problems with the filter in my tank (which is moving pretty fast), in fact, he actually swims against the current for fun.

I think weakened bettas or ones with (extremely) enlarged fins are most susceptible to being caught in the filter return.
 

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I have turned the flow down and have noticed a difference in the way the water flows...

Now that cycling is complete, here is what I am planning:

3 Bronze Cories
1 Male Betta
4 White Clouds

Does this sound good for a first tank? :)
 

ChilDawg

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I would take away the entire White Cloud group.

Bronze Cories are huge, by Cory standards, so three of them and a Betta might be carrying capacity for your tank.
 

ChilDawg

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That would be a pretty cool tank...some Dojo Loaches, and some White Clouds and a few other cooler water tropicals, and you'd have one heck of a conversation piece!
 
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