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Betta_Fantasy Hobbyist Posts: 94 Kudos: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Dec-2005	Hey, I have a beautiful pearly white betta fish (with somewhat random red, purple, and blue spots named Osakapi) in a two gallon hex tank, and I was wondering, could I put anything else in there? I have had bettas before (in ten gallons) and I know what kinds of fish they are compatible with. I would only add one other fish in there that wouldn't exceed 2 inches like a guppy or a snail. Otherwise, I would leave the tank alone how it is. Any suggestions? Thanks,
Posted 30-Jun-2006 23:23
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I had an African dwarf frog in a 2.5g without any problems. I think pet snails, like apples, grow too large for a 2g. I did try putting a lone guppy I had in with a betta but that didn't work out, the betta kept harassing the guppy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 01-Jul-2006 00:15
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	A pair of african dwarf frogs should do it. Maybe an apple snail(P. Bridgessi). I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 01-Jul-2006 01:09
Betta_Fantasy Hobbyist Posts: 94 Kudos: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Dec-2005	Thanks for the replies, but at petco (I have never had snails before though) they said the ramshorn snail (the one I liked best) didn't exceed 1.5 inches. Is this true? Otherwise, I have had fancy guppies with bettas, and I have never had a problem, but I realize they have unique personalities. .. .
Posted 01-Jul-2006 02:46
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	They are small, but reproduce like mad and eat plants. The snail in my last post stays small, but requires a male/female pair and a lower water level to reproduce. Populastion explosions arent a problem with them. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 01-Jul-2006 04:01
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I'd go with the snail Katie mentioned. I wouldn't try a guppy because you can't tell if they will get along or not and most likely, in that small of a tank, they won't. A 2g is really too small to add another fish, besides the betta. Ramshorns do reproduce like mad, so I wouldn't get them. Go with the apple snail. *Kristin*
Posted 04-Jul-2006 19:08


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