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Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	THANX
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	As I agree Betta CAN live in a small amount of water, IMO it's really not a good idea, especially if the dividers are transparent. I know there is a great debate on this subject, so just to clarify...this is my opinion. I personally wouldn't keep a Betta in anything less than a 2.5 gal. Even that size tank is subject to disagreement.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Comfortably, you could hold 3, but it depends on the tank layout and the temperament of the bettas in question. Plus, i wean, it seems like DudeX2 wants a sort of tiny community setup, so maybe a divided tank is a bit too 'betta' for him right now. Good suggestion though, i do like the idea of dividers with the right fish For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Wfish Hobbyist Posts: 58 Kudos: 25 Votes: 18 Registered: 30-Jan-2005	Why not get a few dividers? Bettas can live in spaces of a few cups, so you can probably hold four to six bettas. Just with the dividers! Last edited by Wfish at 31-Jan-2005 08:20
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	THANX
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Hey Dude_Dude Yes, i'd be getting a 25W heater for your tank, Aussie winters make for very sluggish and fruzzy bettas If you can get glass cleaner shrimp, or atyidae shrimp, you could add a few of those (depending on if the bettas would eat them, all bettas are different like that) For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	I noticed that people answered your inquiry about danios in the tank with a betta, but not the ghost shrimp. In my experience ghost shrimp are eaten by the bettas. Live prey!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
dreamweaver8891 Big Fish Posts: 320 Kudos: 533 Votes: 79 Registered: 25-Apr-2004	In regard to heaters... Frankly, as I live in a climate which has cold winters.... I would definitely suggest heaters! I myself noticed that the Betta Boys in 2.5 gal Minibow tanks were becoming less and less active --- Bought some Junior Heaters @ Wal Mart and VOILA! My boys' activity abounds!!!! To thine own self be true...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	Not necessarily. It is in their nature to flare at other males. I would hesitate to purchase a male that wouldn't flare. I would be afraid it was ill. But I do think bringing a mirror with you is a good idea. It allows you to see the male in all his flaring glory.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	Once again,Thanx Would putting a mirror infront of those little cups at my lfs (lfs he,he,he):%) be a good way to find out if the betta is aggressive? Last edited by dude_dude at 26-Jan-2005 23:54
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Sorry should have been more specific...By the way....Welcome to Fish Profiles!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	FP=s Fish Profiles.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	BTW??? FP??? what does that mean??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	BTW Welcome to FP!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	What fish go well with betta's? (in a 5 gallon tank) Would Zebra Danios be alright? Last edited by dude_dude at 25-Jan-2005 20:10
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	Well it's not a neccesity depending on where the tank will be (In a room where it is climate controlled and temp. never goes below 70 degrees F) but, I would suggest getting one for your 5 gallon. Any temp. less than 75 degrees F could make your Betta become lethargic and possibly stress him/her out and make them sick. A small 25 Watt heater is fairly inexpensive (about 8 U.S. dollars) and is worth it for the price. Good luck Last edited by Jessnick at 25-Jan-2005 21:00
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	This is slightly off topic but do bettas need a heater?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I don't see why you couldn't put a sucker fish in there, just keep in mind it's size (nothing that's going to get too big) and the fact that the tank is slightly overstocked, so make sure your stay up on you water changes Last edited by Jessnick at 25-Jan-2005 21:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	could I put one in with an Oto(Otocinclus)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
betahex Fish Addict Posts: 864 Kudos: 352 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Jul-2001	i think it really depends on the personality of the betta. less aggressive bettas will work well with tropical community fish.
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