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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
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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Richard Hight
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I own and maintain several freshwater aquariums from 2 to 180 gallon. I can answer most questions about freshwater aquariums, including setup, cycling, maintenance, compatible 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 and have experience with most freshwater community fish, South American Cichlids and African Cichlids. If I don't know the answer to your question, I'll do research to find the best answer for you. I don't answer questions about Goldfish or keeping Goldfish with Tropical Fish. I also don't answer questions about keeping crustaceans (shrimp, snails, crabs etc) with Tropical Fish, nor questions about saltwater fish or aquariums. I'm not available to answer questions on weekends, this is when I do maintenance on my own tanks.
Experience
Many years of personal experience with community tank fish, semi-aggressive fish (Barbs, Tetras, etc), Angels, South American Cichlids and African Cichlids.
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HSG 2010-2011 prof
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