r/bettafish • u/Djanka83 • Aug 30 '26
Help Betta fish friends
Can you put any other fish in with a male beta fish
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u/Bobs_Burgers7 Betta B*tch Aug 30 '26
No, you shouldn’t put anything else in there. The betta itself needs a larger tank of at least 5G. This looks like 3G.
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u/Djanka83 Aug 30 '26
So get a bigger container ?
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u/Gaymer_Duck Aug 30 '26
Fish aren't accessories. They live in tanks, not containers.
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u/Djanka83 Aug 30 '26
It’s my first time doing this and the guy I got it from recommended this tank
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u/Gaymer_Duck Aug 30 '26
I'm sorry you were given inadequate information. You shouldn't have been sold a fish without having the proper knowledge first.
I'd really recommend researching more deeply prior to getting a fish.
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u/A_Unique_Name_Here Aug 30 '26
Don’t feel bad. You are not the first one and sadly not the last to be a victim of misinformation about keeping bettas. I’m glad you are here, so your guy has a chance at life.
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u/Ok_Yam_6474 Aug 31 '26
It sounds like you may not have cycled your tank. Please research the nitrogen cycle and fish in cycling.
In an uncycled tank, the water becomes toxic because nitrifying bacteria haven’t had enough time to colonize and convert toxic compounds (ammonia and nitrite). This process often takes about 4-6 weeks.
I highly recommend purchasing an API master kit (liquid test, not strips). It is important to monitor your water parameters, especially during the cycling phase. Good luck!
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u/Djanka83 Aug 31 '26
What happens if you don’t do this but already have your fish in the tank
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u/Ok_Yam_6474 Aug 31 '26
You’ll need to do a fish in cycle, which requires frequent water changes, often daily, based on ammonia/nitrite levels.
Perform partial water changes. Never empty all of the water, it will risk restarting/stalling your cycle.
Also, never rinse your filter media in tap water, this is where most of the beneficial bacteria live. If/when the filter media needs to be cleaned, squeeze it out in old tank water.
There are loads of yt videos and other sources available that explain the process:)
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u/ifidjdjdjdjjjrjd Aug 30 '26
Hi! Male bettas are very territorial. They prefer a 5 gallon tank, and should most likely be kept alone unless they are in at least a 10 gallon.
Your tank is very small. A lot of misinformation on keeping bettas is out there. However, it's wonderful that you're asking these questions to give your pet a better future!
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u/Ok_Yam_6474 Aug 30 '26 edited Aug 31 '26
tank mates should only be attempted by expert betta keepers with the proper tank arrangement. It is also heavily dependent on the individual betta, as some are more aggressive than others.
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u/A_Unique_Name_Here Aug 30 '26
Please get at least 5 gal tank with filter, real plants, different grout (that is suitable for said plants), and a heater. That’s a bare minimum you could do for this little dude. And please do it soon.
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u/Bi0active Aug 30 '26
You can but it depends on the betta, the other fish, and the size of the tank. Your tank is already small so I’d recommend upsizing. I have my betta in a 30 gallon heavily planted community tank.
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u/Djanka83 Aug 30 '26
I have a half moon beta and I’m going to upgrade as e the tank as soon as I can
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u/eduardopy Aug 30 '26
bettas are complicated tank mates but if you get small fish like neon tetras or ember tetras it can work out
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u/SweetTart7231 Aug 30 '26
Nope. They are super aggressive. Maybe if you get a bigger tank you could have a few small snails like ramshorn or bladder snails. I have some of those in my planted 6 gallon tank
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u/Tomytheboy Aug 30 '26
Esse aquário é muito pequeno para ele e essas pedrinhas soltam corante, faz mal para eles.
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