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can male bettas be part of a communty tank as long as there are no other bettas and other flowing fin fish

Yes, it is possiblle, but make sure there are no fin-nipping & aggressive fish. Also keep an eye on the Betta, as he may be chased or he will chase other fish.


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It can done, but a lot depends on the personality of the betta. They usually get along pretty good with slow peaceful fish, like small tetras. I wouldn't put one with danios as they will stress him out, and no fin nippers like tiger barbs, etc.
I have tried female bettas with glowlights and head and tail light tetras. I had no problems with my red female, but the blue one (now deceased) took out my last remaining neon and was aggressive to the others when I tried putting her in the tank.
All I can say is, try it and see what happens, but be prepared to move the betta back to another tank/bowl if it does not work out.
Good luck with him.

depends on the betta, but it also depends on other factors. i am guessing it is a long fin male, so i may have a hard time, in a community tank, so it may be hard for him at first, and dont be almared if he gets a few nipped fins, that will 75% of the time, happen. just dont let it get to far.

i have seen male get along just fine, other who will tear apart anyhting that looked alive, it does depend on the fish, i tend to notice that its the halfmoon crowns who r realy aggressive, my vieals seem to bu much nicer, although not as nice looking fin wise

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Yes it is very possible but there are several concerns. Make sure there are no finnippers in the tank.
Also he must be rather passive himself. I believe some varieties are not suitable for a community tank.
When selecting try to get one that is all ready in a comunity tank.
Finally introduce him last into the tank.

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As stated above:

make sure there are no nippers...ie: danios, barbs...

They do prefer slower current waters...or at least give them a lot of plants to rest in..

and also they aren't fast at eating, or i should say not competitive eaters....they do eat sinking pellets.. or get some betta food and sprinkle that in there with the normal flake food.. so he can get his fair share..

and last, Enjoy!

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