Adding Betta To Community Tank
Fish can stress a little anyway when being added to a new aquarium as they are in a new environment a new home and for a betta a new territory.
Adding betta to community tank. Therefore it s important to add a betta to a community tank the right way. If you have a betta sorority that is aggressive you may want to try adding filler fish to the tank to distract the betta fish from each other. Community tanks should be filtered and heated accordingly.
Hi guys i ve got a 60 litre tank with 6 cherry barb and some shrimp. Let new fish float 3. Always acclimate tank mates to reduce stress and shock.
I originally had the tank separated but he got around the divider. What are your experiences with bettas in community tanks. Attempting to introduce a male half moon betta into my 20 gallon community tank.
However you also know that male betta fish have a fierce reputation for fighting and you might fear that any other fish he comes across will be in for a bruising. Add filler fish to distract the bettas. Quarantine all new fish in a separate tank for 4 6 weeks.
Turn off lights 2. I m considering adding a betta. Clowntube slide adding clownfish to an anemone with a big clear pipe duration.
He s been with the other fish for a few days now and seems pretty content. I had put him in a 30g with 2 suburst and 4 black mollies. The sudden change of water and temperature can stress the betta and shock its body.