Lots Of Livebearers Plus A Betta

[dortiz24]

Well, I got my 29 gallon tank cycled and have now added my fish from my 10 gallon plus we got some new ones. I removed the betta while the new fish were adjusting to their new home. I have put the betta back in hoping their won't be a problem. He is 'flaring' at all the fish. I hope you know what I mean 'cause I can't describe it any other way. One of the mollies is nipping at him constantly. The other fish just swim away when he flairs at them. I have 6 pregnant guppies and it looks like one of my platies is pregnant. Should I remove the betta? I'm not concerned about him eating the babies. I had 21 guppy fry that he already ate. But I don't want him stressing my pregnant fish.

Thanks.

 

[Hollymolly4]

My betta won't tollerate any tankmates. He even ate two otto's in the tank. He'll flare at me if I get too close to the tank! lol But on the other side, my friend had a male betta with a bunch of guppies and a couple of the older fry would but him and he didn't seem to care. Sounds like yours is more like mine and needs his own home. Sorry.

 

[kribensis12]

What she said!

 

[dortiz24]

My fiance is telling me the same thing. "Take him out, I'm telling you, take him out." lol Guess I should. He just looks so pretty swimming amongst the other fish. Into the vase he goes!

Thanks.