Bettas

dvd_wightman

dvd_wightman

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I was considering starting up my 10 gallon tank once again, and I was considering getting a betta. I have heard before that certain plastic plants can damage their fins, is this true? Also, I am considering using live plants, and wondering what plants the betta would like.
 
yes, hard plastic will tear their fins.

my betta loves exploring java moss.
 
dvd_wightman said:
Ok. is there any other fish I could put in there, or would a betta be better off alone.
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depends. 35% of all bettas will kill anytihng else in the tank, but most will leave other tankmates alone.
 
dvd_wightman said:
Ok. is there any other fish I could put in there, or would a betta be better off alone.
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This is a sometimes debated question.... My generic response is the betta should be alone. I have seen bettas living ok with other fish around the same size but it isnt something that I would recommend... If your going to try it, maybe a large gourami? I think you would definately have a problem with any smaller fish like most tetras.

One thing I recommend to people who like bettas but want a bigger tank is to put a tank divider in the middle and get one betta for each side. If you get a clear screen, they will see each other and flare up.

HTH
 
bblboy54 said:
This is a sometimes debated question.... My generic response is the betta should be alone. I have seen bettas living ok with other fish around the same size but it isnt something that I would recommend... If your going to try it, maybe a large gourami? I think you would definately have a problem with any smaller fish like most tetras.

One thing I recommend to people who like bettas but want a bigger tank is to put a tank divider in the middle and get one betta for each side. If you get a clear screen, they will see each other and flare up.

HTH
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that is false. most bettas are fine with most other community fish. my betta has lived with tetras, rasboras, and platies fine. in fact, the platies bullied him.
 
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dvd_wightman said:
Ok, I appreciate the help, I think I'll just stick with the Betta for now. Now I just have one more question (sorry). Would I be able to put a snail in with him, and if so what kind.
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sure you can, and any apple/mystery snail should do fine (except for the giant kind.)
 
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