Thinking About Getting Bettas

[tenohfive]

I made the mistake of buying a quarantine tank that looks quite nice, and have decided that it'd be a waste to have it sitting there doing nothing so have decided to a) buy another quarantine tank and b) look at getting bettas.

The tank is pretty small, I think its about a 5 gallon hexagonal but I'm under the impression thats not a problem for bettas. I'm going to do some more reading up, but was wondering if with that size tank I'd only get away with the one betta, or if I could add a couple of other small compatible fish-and if so, what?

I have the luxury of a bigger tank if there are any 'possible' companions-if they don't get along, I can rehome them. Has anyone got any suggestions, or am I approaching this the wrong way?

 

[Netty]

Hi Tenohfive

A 5 gal would be fine for one Betta male as they cannot be housed together and must be kept separately. For tank mates the most popular are Ottos or pygmy corys for that size tank.

Good luck with your new set up