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Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	I think the answers probably no but could 5 panda cories live in a 5 gal happily with a betta or by themselves?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Well 5 gallons can go bad from a bigger bioload really quickly...the cories don't put out alot to a bioload but it would really be pushing it, besides they would be better off in a 10 anyways so they have room to swim. So in my opinion no. Get a betta and some dwarf frogs and if the light is strong enough try using some live plants to liven it up.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	It is doable, but I wouldn't risk it. As has been said, five gallons of water can go bad very quickly, leading to the deaths of the tank's residents. Cories and bettas aren't huge waste producers, this is true. However, it doesn't take much to mess up a five gallon tank. Six cories and a betta would be fine in a ten gallon tank though, if you're able to get one of those... And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	if i got a 30 gal with a filter that came with a 5 gal kit, but only kept a betta & 6 panda cories would that be allright?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Well, you might be able to get away with a 5 gallon filter on a 10 gallon but on something like a 30 i think it would just be to weak. Your not gonna want to strong of a water flow in there since your betta would not appreciate it, but you do need adequate filtration with some surface agitation. edit: i just reread this post did you mean you wanted just a betta and 6 pandas in a 30 gallon? if thats all you want then theres no reason to spend the money on a 30 gallon, a 10 would be fine with an aquaclear mini. Usually sells for around 12 bucks online. Last edited by Azrael_Darkness at 27-Feb-2005 21:39
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	I think a betta and 6 pandas would be fine in a 30 gallon, even with a 5 gallon filter. Of course, it depends on how strong your filter is. The betta is sure to appreciate the slow flow. But really, why the small filter? A filter wouldn't be that expensive. All you'd need would be a 150 gph one, or thereabouts. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	shigh I dont have a big budget at the moment, cuz a filter would cost about $40 austrailian!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	you could use the small filter now, until later on when you could save up to buy a bigger one....just keep up on the water changes and you should be ok. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
fallenlordz Hobbyist Posts: 69 Registered: 22-Mar-2003	Could be done, if you did 25% water changes like every 2-3 days.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06


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