AboutBrit Brit Expertise I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, I know nothing about koi ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
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Experience I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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Expert: Brit Brit Date: 5/19/2008 Subject: betta fish
Question can i put a algae fish in with a betta?
Answer That is an extremely vague question. First of all, you'd have to tell me the exact name of an "Algae fish", since there are about a thousand different species, ranging from the Otocinclus to the common Plecostumus. I would assume you are talking about the pleco, and since you have a betta I would also assume (since you didn't mention the size) you have a one gallon tank or less. In which case your answer would be no.
In a one gallon tank (or smaller) you don't want any other fish, that would be overstocking, especially since it's very unlikely you have a filter.
The common pleco grows over 24 inches long, meaning that it would need at least a 55 gallon tank.
Stick to your single betta for now, and spend some time researching fish, and how to take care of them. Then you can start thinking about getting larger tanks and getting more fish (and harder to take care of - the betta is by far the easiest fish to take care of).
Hope that helped, and thanks for asking.
