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bettadude
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hey my mom was telling me about these orange minnow/danio type things that got along really good with bettas and i am getting a bigger tank tomorrow so plz reply with any ideas on wat type of fish it might be!!! thank u

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Post InfoPosted 03-Jan-2009 02:59Profile PM Edit Report 
keithgh
 
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To start of with you will have to cycle the new tank first before you even think of putting fish into it.
As you have one tank set up already can I assume you know how to cycle a tank?
Personally I think Danios will be to fast for the Betta they prefer a quiet tank.

When I had the Betta in my 45lt tank I had Cardinal Tetras they get along extremely well. Cardinals will cost you more but they are worth the extra money as they are always a healthy and stronger fish.
I also had Khuli Loaches they are excellent food cleaners they can get into spots no other fish can

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Post InfoPosted 03-Jan-2009 04:09Profile PM Edit Delete Report 
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to cycle your tank you should purchase some test kit for atleast ammonia, and nitrite/nitrate.if u already have a tank up and running then u can add a little water from the tank to "kick "start the cycle with beneficial bacteria
Post InfoPosted 06-Jan-2009 03:38Profile AIM PM Edit Delete Report 
sora
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Maybe your thinking of orange glofish? I dont know how well they get along with bettas. Kieths probably right about them being to fast for the betta though. Google Orange glofish and see if you recognize the pictures. Hope that helped!

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Post InfoPosted 07-Jan-2009 01:12Profile AIM PM Edit Delete Report 
Callatya
 
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Could even be glolite tetras.

I've heard of glolite danios before, and apparently there are not dyed or GM, but I can't find the species anywhere, so perhaps it was a misunderstanding

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Shinigami
 
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My thought for this is white cloud mountain minnows, although they might not exactly be actually orange...

Callatya, you're thinking Danio choprai. They are one of the most beautiful danios IMO, although Danio margaritatus is my favorite for now.

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Post InfoPosted 08-Jan-2009 10:13Profile PM Edit Delete Report 
Callatya
 
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That is them! Ta shiggy

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Post InfoPosted 08-Jan-2009 11:30Profile PM Edit Delete Report 
apandaepidemic
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I was thinking glofish as well, since they're technically danios. If so, they're no different from regular zebra danios as far as behaviour, they just look different. We just started carrying them at the store I work at, they're pretty cool little guys. They come in orange, green, and red (although I think it looks much more pink). Even better if you can get some type of black light over them.
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