Crowntail Betta In Community Tank
So i have a 25 gal.
Crowntail betta in community tank. I don t have enough money for a heater and filter in that tank and try my best to clean it. 2 male crowntail bettas 4 female crowntail bettas 1 young adult angelfish 2 small angelfish 1 adult threadfin rainbowfish 2 juvenile threadfin rainbowfish 4 cory. My community tank is already established with 2 guppies 2 mollies 2 platies and one albino cory and i was wondering if it would be ok to move my crowntail in.
Tank conditions for a crowntail betta fish. Therefore it s important to add a betta to a community tank the right way. In fact under the best circumstances your betta will have a far better quality of life in a community tank than he would have in a tank by himself.
The right conditions must be met as it is essential for freshwater fishes of this species. I know they can live in community tanks but i ve also heard they can be aggresive with guppies has anyone experienced this. Join the rest of the world and set up a small planted tank for a betta.
I m pretty knowledgeable about bettas but i m not experienced with them being in a community tank. Below are some pics. Always acclimate tank mates to reduce stress and shock.
Quarantine it for at least two weeks ensure the tank is clean and ready to receive the betta then gradually acclimate the fish to the community tank s water. Betta tank mate checklist. They are tropical fish and yours will be more active and healthier with a heater keeping the tank at around 77 or 78 degrees.
They are fun to keep and help improve your mental health. Your crowntail betta should grow to a maximum of 3 and live for around 2 3 years. Quarantine all new fish in a separate tank for 4 6 weeks.