AboutLynda Expertise I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field.
Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me.
Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda
Experience I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.
Publications I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish
Education/Credentials I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting
I wanted to buy a male Betta, and one other fish. I have read contradictory information about which other fish are compatible with male Bettas. I would like the other fish to also be colorful/interesting looking (so not as interested in the neon tetras, mollies, danios/minnows, and cory catfish -- read that these 4 are compatible -- well maybe interested in the cory?). I read mixed things about the fancy goldfish, fancy guppie, swordtail, and the platy -- all of which are more interesting to me -- what is the correct answer regarding these four fish? Are there others that the male Betta would be compatible with that are also more colorful?
(Sorry, I already bought a 4 gallon heated tank (the Baby biOrb) -- I saw you recommended a 5 gallon -- can't change that now).
Thank you very much for your help!!
Answer Hello,
You cannot put another fish in with the betta except for an African Frog who needs the same water conditions. Cory fish live in groups, and you would need a bigger tank. Goldfish also need bigger tanks, and live in cool water. The Betta is a tropical fish and needs a heated tank. They also have different water conditions. The Goldfish needs alkaline water, and the Betta neutral. There is also the possibility of fish nipping the betta's beautiful skirt. I'm sorry but 4 gallons is very limited space, and I do not recommend that you add any other fish with the Betta except the African Frog.
Lynda
