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	15 gal Betta companions.
Ferox Enthusiast Posts: 219 Kudos: 187 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	I have a filtered, heated 15 gal with one male betta in there. I was wondering if i can put anything in there to live with him. Suggestions other threads like this have had are cories, platys and mollies. Would these work? Thanks!(not sure if this should be in the other forum or not) <Vet in Training> Blog under development: http://www.nearlydrferox.blogging4life.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yes, other fish can go in with the betta, as long as he doesn't have any severe personality flaws. Just don't put in fish with long, flowing tails, as the betta will be liable to attack them. Cories would be a great choice, be sure to get six of them to form a school! 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 11:48
Little Caesar Fish Guru Posts: 2351 Kudos: 548 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Jan-2003	I personally recommend white cloud minnows. They are cleaner than platies and mollies and will leave the betta alone...and the betta will leave them alone too. cories are good too. I would recommend 5-6 white clouds and 3 small bronze cories. ~~ Caviar? no thanks! ~~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You can have 4 Corydoras with your Betta. :88) http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Ferox Enthusiast Posts: 219 Kudos: 187 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	I don't really want white clouds as i have them in other tanks. I'll look into corys I think. Thanks! <Vet in Training> Blog under development: http://www.nearlydrferox.blogging4life.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
vic Enthusiast Posts: 213 Kudos: 228 Votes: 288 Registered: 16-Mar-2004	How bout 2-3 ADF's ?? These guys are fun to watch as well......But have to admit Cory's are Great.....Have them both
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	I have kept platys and cories with a male betta. Just have a tank or bowl ready just in case you have to take him out. Each betta has their own little personality and some just are too aggressive for tankmates. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Ferox Enthusiast Posts: 219 Kudos: 187 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	Thanks for the advice. I've got 3 males and any one of them can go in the tank. Two of them have lived in there with a CAE without trouble, so I don't think the corys will be bothered. Could I put a few platys or a molly in there too? At the moment I'm thinking: 1 betta 4-5 bronze corys 3 platies or 1 molly <Vet in Training> Blog under development: http://www.nearlydrferox.blogging4life.com/
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