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tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	Hi to any experienced Betta people out there. I was wondering if a male betta would be ok in a 48in x 18in x 24in tank with 6 silver dollars, 2 red blood parrots, 1 firemouth, cardinal tetras, 2 swordtails, 2 yoyo loaches and 2 zebra loaches. I have to ask before buying one because as I understand it they do normally like to be alone in a smaller tank. Can anyone give me any advice on this please even if you think its a no no I would rather no than go and buy one and find out that way many thanks to you all. http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	the firemouth may be a problem. the betta will do best in a smaller tank with out a power full filter. now with the betta, it depends on its aggressiveness. if he is more aggressive, then he may attack some of his tankmates, but if he is mild, then he may get attacked by his tankmates.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	No, i don't think that your Betta will be Ok in that tank. Betta's prefer smaller tanks without big currents & it's better to keep them alone. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
tessa38uk Big Fish Posts: 466 Kudos: 586 Votes: 121 Registered: 11-Mar-2004	I did think that this might be the case Thank you very much for your replys that was very helpful.I think i will go for an angel instead he can at least defend his self and live quite happily with other tank mates. http://www.greenspersonalprinting.com/
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:49
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I agree not a very happy place for a Betta. As far as a small tank I have seen many in LFS in large tanks and one in particular a 6ft plant tank he was having a ball freedom at last. I am putting one Betta in a 11G with a few peacefull fish. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
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