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About Richard Hight
Expertise
I own several freshwater aquariums from 10 to 125 gallon. When provided with the correct information and detail, I can answer most questions about freshwater aquariums. Set up, cycling, maintenance, likely and unlikely tank mates, feeding. Moving? I've moved fish both across town and across the country and can help you get your little aquatic friends to their new home safely. I know about most freshwater tropical fish and some Cichlids including Angels, Bettas, Blood Parrots, Brichardi Cichlids, Cory Cats, Danios, Farlowella Cat, Gouramis, Green Severum, Guppies, Kribensis Cichlids, Mollies, Oscars, Platys, Swordtails, Tetras, Tiger Barbs & Uaru Cichlid to name several I currently own. If I don't know the answer to your question, I will certainly do research and find the best answer for you. If I don't know the answer and unable to find it, I'll tell you. I will not give it my best shot or an educated guess as this could potentially put your pets in danger. I am NOT an expert with Goldfish, Koi, Cod, or Frogs etc. I also cannot answer any questions about saltwater fish or aquariums.

Experience
Many years of personal experience with fish and aquariums

Education/Credentials
High School Graduate

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Freshwater Aquarium - Betta

Expert: Richard Hight - 11/6/2009

Question
I've read where it is recommended that a Betta be kept in a 5 gallon tank. If I keep my Betta in a 5 gallon, would I have room to add some tankmates?

Randy

Answer
Hi Randy

A 5 gallon is too small to add anyone with your Betta. A 10 gallon is the minimal size for a Betta with a few tankmates.

Good choices for Betta tankmates include Dwarf Gourami, Mollies, Cory Cats. Remember not to add more than one inch of adult fish per gallon of water.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Richard

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