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[FishKID]

are bettas coldwater? i was wondering because i want to put him in with my goldfish. this night not be a good idea though but i would like some reply thanks

 

[Doby_the_Dojo]

no they are tropical freshwater although many ppl keep them in room temp.

 

[Lilmermaid1215]

I got brine shrimp eggs today and put them in a 2 liter bottle with the top cut off..and with some aquarium salt....it says they need airiation too...but can i go without??

How soon do u have to feed them?

 

[freshmike]

They are definately not cold water, and like to be kept at room temp at least....better from 76-84 though....hope we help!

Chris

 

[Dreaded]

Be careful, too, if you keep him with your goldfish. Goldfish are MESSY MESSY. All my bettas are pretty clean, and only deposit their waste in one corner.

 

[FishKID]

okay. i had him in a tank with 3 tiger barbs, 3 red eyed tetras, and 1 rainbow shark. since then i have upped to 6 Tiger barbs, 5 red eyed's, 1 gourami, and the rainbow shark. can i put him back in?

 

[spanair]

okay. i had him in a tank with 3 tiger barbs, 3 red eyed tetras, and 1 rainbow shark. since then i have upped to 6 Tiger barbs, 5 red eyed's, 1 gourami, and the rainbow shark. can i put him back in?

Tiger barbs love to rip thins out, and the betta has lot of it. I would not put tiger barbs and bettas at all. Specially when the barbs are mature.

 

[freshmike]

okay. i had him in a tank with 3 tiger barbs, 3 red eyed tetras, and 1 rainbow shark. since then i have upped to 6 Tiger barbs, 5 red eyed's, 1 gourami, and the rainbow shark. can i put him back in?

Tiger barbs love to rip thins out, and the betta has lot of it. I would not put tiger barbs and bettas at all. Specially when the barbs are mature.

OH!!! That would be a definate no-no.....DON'T DO IT!!!

Chris

 

[spanair]

indeed DONT or you'll end up with a finless betta

 

[FishKID]

alright then its settled... i leave him where he is. i was just tryin to give him more space

 

[tdins_2]

most betta like to be kept in warmer waters but will survive in room temperature conditions

 

[FishKID]

ya right now he is in a room temperature tank. i might get a small heater from wall mart if its necessary

 

[spanair]

 

[LiquidLife]

It depends on what "room temperature" is. Our house never gets above about 65 unless we have the heaters on--and that's too cold for bettas. If your room stays at a constant (they don't do well in fluctuating temps) appx. 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit, then they'll be fine. Otherwise, a tank heater will keep the water at a sweet 78-80 where bettas like it.

Goldfish will find 78-80 too warm. Plus your goldfish may eat up all the food since most smaller goldfish are just babies. Goldfish also produce a lot of waste so you're going to have to clean that tank A LOT so your betta doesn't get finrot or other illness. It can be done but it might be easier to keep them separate (your goldfish will probably need a very large tank very soon anyway). You can sometimes find inexpensive used tanks at the Goodwill or at yard sales--just make sure you sterlize the tank, test it for leaks before using for fish (we found a 5 gal. tank with lid and light once for just $2, twas a little scratched but who cares).

 

[FishKID]

thanks very much LL. i will start looking around for a used aquarium before i pu them together