Male Betta kept in a breeding net

[Fishie boy]

Hi all,

My Betta tank has had a spike in ammonia (I presume I overfed), but its at a level which isn’t safe for the fish. Can I move him to my community tank and keep him in a large breeder net? He wouldn’t be able to see out, as it’s mesh. I don’t want to risk damaging his health by keeping him in the current tank....

Thanks,
Toby

 

[FreshyFresh]

What's your water change schedule and amount changed on your betta tank? I'd address that first. Do water changes and use a good dechlor/water treatment like seachem prime to treat the tap water. If you have ammonia spikes, sounds like there's an insufficient cycle in this tank.

In terms of keeping a male betta in a community tank, that's my favorite way to keep them provided what's in there won't nip, bully him.