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I know you probably get this question alot but i'm getting a 2-5gallon, for my betta so my question is tankmates??? Just curious, again thanx

10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta
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2platys

ok i think i will get 2 shrimps

10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta
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2platys

shrimp are a bit hit and miss, are you sure you want a tankmate?

perhaps a snail? or a dwarf frog?

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Just leave the Betta on his own or maybe a small fine leaved Plant.


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Hey,
I had a few companions for my beloved betta, and the best couple I have witnessed is a small school of white cloud minnows. And these fish are the hardiest little critters.

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achilles

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every betta s different and has its own personallity, some being more aggessive, and others being less. depending on your betta, that can tell you what your tankmate opitions are.

i cand add 3-4 white clouds in a 3gallon with a betta right, i mean its wat too small...

10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta
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2platys

I wouldn't add white clouds. They are like most tetras and prefer company which means you need somewhere around 6 fish. Also they are fairly active and really wouldn't be that happy in a 3g. Bettas and other labyrinth fish commonly pick on shrimp or even eat them so you can try it but it depends on the betta. A small applesnail is also possible but again some fish especially labyrinth fish like to nip off bits of the snails body till it dies. For the shrimp if it does work make sure to provide a hiding place for when it molts or it will be easy prey. A drop of marine iodine(clear not colored iodine for wounds) helps shrimp successfully molt and increases their survival rate quite a bit. For snails they need water with a ph over 7 or their shells will dissolve.

Ill just add alot of plastic plants insted of getting a mate because he's pretty aggresive.

And the marine iodine will it work on my hermit crabs for when they molt(there land crabs).

10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta
1oto
2platys

You could always divide the tank and put two bettas in there. I found a great divider for a tank. They are called plastic needle work grids. i got them at a local hobby store, theyre are the easily cutable, they come in many colors, and since they have holes in them the allow water movement. and they only cost 40 to 50 cents (rather than $6 for a "real"divider).

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