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	7 gallon: Betta and african dwarf frogs?
Vic711 Small Fry Posts: 14 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Jan-2005	I have a 7 gallon fully cycled planted minibow tank, and I'm interested in adding 1 male betta, and also some african dwarf frogs. My filtration is an aquaclear 150 turned all the way down to what probably is 75GPH (is this ok?) I have hagen natural CO2 system and lots of plants. How many african dwarf frogs can I keep with the betta? Maybe 3 or 4? Can I keep a cory catfish in the tank also? thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
switchbladeclownloach Hobbyist Posts: 96 Kudos: 114 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Dec-2004	I think 1 betta 2 frogs and maybe 2-3 cory cats to make a nice school
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	From my experience, I wouldn't keep the ADFs and Cories together. The Cories will likely end up losing pieces of their tails during feeding time. I'd go with the 1 Betta and 3 ADFs in that size tank. Just to warn you ahead of time, the Betta might have a problem with the filter. Some will get pulled into the intake and others will not enjoy the powerful outflow. There are ways to solve these problems. So if you notice either of those things happening, just ask and you'll recieve a few solutions.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	corys can not go in there, i have seen 1 cory alone and it almost died, after 4 more were added there was much improvement, after more were added he became the happiest fish in the the tank, i think the minimum for a cory should be 20 gallons, but if you want a small school of em then get a 10-15 gallon, and the frogs may nip at the bettas fins, because they waver and wag like a big red flag that says "eat me!!" so just be cautious
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	1 betta and 4-5 frogs sounds nice
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	I say one betta and a max of 3 frogs. Maybe you could have a pair of betta girls if they arent aggressive toward one another. Edit: I misread your post, 4 or 5 is a good number. Watch your parems though. Last edited by katieb at 09-May-2005 17:44 I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Like Katie said, in the end, it all depends on how you care for your tank. If perimeters are good, then by all means fill it up! EDIT: according to katie, I didn't sound like a jerk, so I willl stop playing around with this post Last edited by djtj at 16-May-2005 16:36
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	ADFs are as peacefull as they come. (except towards blood worms) Although a frog may attack a betta it is not really an "attack", as ADFs are nearly blind and the betta probably just smells good to them I'd be more worried about a betta attacking the frogs. But, then again, a frog can and will defend itself, but it won't be the agresser, on purpose! If you get a laid-back betta, or female(s) I wouldn't worry too much at all. Just use common sense, and you'll be fine.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	"Like Katie said, in the end, it all depends on how you care for your tank. If perimeters are good, then by all means fill it up! EDIT: katie changed her post, and then mine made me look like a jerk, so I decided to change mine too at katie" I didnt think you sounded like a jerk I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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