Male betta in 10G Tank with Cherry Barbs

[SnowJob]

Well, new to this forum. Though I would share my exp. with my latest acquisition.

Male betta with some Cherry Barbs in a 10G tank. Everyone's happy, been all living together for 1 month now. Oh the Pleco doesn't seem to mind either........was told that bettas must be kept alone, glad that a little reading and trying something new worked out.......if it ever changes, got myself a safety tank for him

 

[bluefire]

welcome to TFF SnowJob

sounds like youve found yourself a good combo, ive found that bettas will go with most fish( except nippy fish nd guppies) can go with bettas(especially female) as long as they have the same water requirements.

 

[BettaMomma]

Just be warned that certain things can set bettas off.
For instance, the way the wind is blowing outside.
Be prepared for a messy fight - or to come home to one or several of your fishes missing body parts.

Hopefully that won't happen but just be prepared that it can.
Good luck!

 

[Rivermud76]

I also just wanted to let you know that Cherry Barbs are fin nippers. I am unsure why yours haven't been nipping at your beta but IMHO they will begin to do it soon.

Good luck however.

 

[SnowJob]

Thanks for the intel everyone ! So far so good !

I agree, the wind is blowing outside and my betta is having mood swings tonight !

Then again, he's got his favorite corner with planty of plants and cover and everyone leaves him alone.......

I've also got a female in another tank with some platies and some danios......again, things there seem to be going alright but I'll keep an eye on those danios........

 

[Skylar]

Be careful, I thought that my betta would be all right too but lo and behold he started getting finrot from the 'nippers'. xD