Betta In A Community

[dayzofspeed]

would it be ok to introduce a male betta into a friendly well planted 55g community tank (mostly tetra and other similar sized fish). would like your opinions on this thanks

 

[JoshuaA]

Depending on what was in there, there is a chance they would be "ok". However I would strongly advise against it, the stress and potential fighting isn't worth it. Your fish could take a slippery slope downwards.

 

[dayzofspeed]

ok thanks for the advice, i'll knock that idea on the head then

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

I think ultimately it would depend on what other fish you had in there.

Tetras can be nippy and would potentially nip at the bettas fine

 

[Thedoctor]

Neons are fine.

If you have rummy's, introduce the fighter by leaving him in something transparent for a couple of hours so they get used to him and he'll be fine.

Barbs will nip at him and he'll flare at them.

Guppies are fine, but if he ever gets the chance to nip them, he probably will.

Fighters aren't as aggressive as people make out, at least not in my experience.

 

[FishTankCrazy]

Mine is fine in a 50g tank with 2 corys 2 congo tetras 2 black widow tetras 1 bristlenose plec 1 angel catfish and 3 gouramis

 

[fluvial]

I've got my male Betta in with an assortment of other fish.
Having the tetras as a small shoal of 7 reduces any aggression as
they tend to bicker amongst themselves.

The potential flashpoint is between the male Apisto with the Betta and
this seems to be restricted to feeding time.
Otherwise they just ignore each other.

My advice would be to have a good think about about what fish you have in your community tank -
and if it seems feasible, give it a go.
But perhaps have a Plan B if things don't work out.

 

[the_lock_man]

I had one in a much smaller tank (65l) with Cardinal Tetras, Zebra Danios, Mollys and Platys, never anything worse than the occasional nudge.

 

[dayzofspeed]

i have decided against getting a betta for this tank, but thanks for the replies

 

[mmjisawesome]

In my opinion your betta will be happier alone with his territory

 

[Rogue4Fish]

My betta currently has his own tank, but I was wondering if I could also introduce him into a 110L community.

I have Rummy Noses(7), Dwarf Neon Rainbows(6), a Flame Dwarf Gourami and a Bristlenose. It's pretty well planted and lots of cover...all the fish seem pretty placid.

Could it be done?

 

[mmjisawesome]

Tetras would be fin nippers I would not put him in there

 

[Rogue4Fish]

He's in, and i've been keeping an eye on him. Seems fine, ponders about on his own. Rummy noses don't take any notice.

Still got the other tank running incase, but so far seems good. Plenty of cover if he needs it anyway.

 

[scampi]

It's early days for me but I've got a Betta male in a 3ft tank with 8 Phantom Tetras, 4 Platties and a BN & they all get along fine. The Tetras keep to themselves & the Betta completely ignores them apart from an occasional 'flare' from him when they get a little close during feeding time. I was going to put him into a small tank, but i'll see how he goes.