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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	After I have cycled my 10g Betta tank and the plants are established who goes in first, the male Betta or the support small fish? Also what is your reason for your choice? Keith Last edited by keithgh at 09-Jun-2005 23:25 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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littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	The smaller fish, both to allow them time to gain a little size (don't want them to be betta-mouth-sized ) and so that they're not invading his territory when you add them. Plus, it means you get more schooling out of them if they're tetras - a week or so when you add them, and a week or so once you add him and scare them. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	I'd do the same, but I would get a 3L juice bottle holding container ready for the betta, so he can get used to the concept of 'other fish' before he is let loose in the tank. 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 11:48
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Yep, same as above. The Betta may claim the entire tank as his territory and will see others as invaders. Don't panic too much when he's put in, he may do a bit of chasing at first but will settle down very quickly. Once settled they are very peaceful with other fish. I've seen neons steal food right out of my Bettas mouth without a fight, just a dirty look Bettas are esily distracted a bit like dumb puppies in a decent sized planted tank. Poking around everywhere they are more of a danger to themselves then others :%) Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	if other fishes are being added, then i would go with the smaller fishes first, then the betta, however i dont believe in the hole betta will be aggressive b/c of when it was added.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Thank you all for that I was thinking along those lines. I thought the male Betta could get a protective of the whole tank. Instead of a bottle I will get one of those floating breeding holders (if they are still around) then he can get used to them and I should not have any water problems either. Keith Last edited by keithgh at 09-Jun-2005 23:24 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
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I saw today at the local pet LFS a net breeding unit if it was solid it would hold over a Lt of water perfect for the job. 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
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	just wondering if you could post a pic of the tank fish or no fish i just wanna see your aquascape and steal some ideas . Alex ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Mr Moosegills As soon as I get it all assembled I will start posting. 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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