Male betta

[IovaykInD]

I have a 29 gallon tank that has two RES in it, each one around the size of an inch. Could I put a male betta in with them? I'm more afraid of the turtles picking at the fins, than the male betta attacking the turtles.

Isaac

 

[wwestar2000]

The turtle will probably eat the betta.

 

[Karah's_Mommy]

I don't know a lot about turtles other than they eat fish, and they aren't picky about what fish it is they're eating. Even if they are small turtles, I would really worry about them taking chunks out of the betta. I don't think I would chance it, personally.

 

[IovaykInD]

Alright,
I will try it and at the first sign of aggression, the betta will get it's own tank. A 29 gallon tank to be exact, all to himself.

Isaac

 

[AlexsDaddy]

I wouldn't even try it. The turtles could eat him over night when you aren't there to see it. If you really want a betta, the best thing to do would be to get a 2.5 gal minibow from wal mart and keep one in there.

 

[IovaykInD]

But the 29 is already cycled, and I don't want to go through a cycle again. Something is wrong with my water, because it took me 3 months to finish cycling in the 29. Maybe I could put the betta in there, and take the turtles out. I'll think about what i'm going to do, then decide.

Isaac

 

[wwestar2000]

Yeah you need to rethink that. A turtle will snap fast and by the time you see aggresion he will be in his mouth.

 

[Ethos]

The turtle will probably eat the betta.

Exciting! Lets bet!! I bet the betta'll last 2 days!

 

[Synirr]

Heh, yeah, don't even think about it
"The first sign of aggression" could very well be a headless betta. Turtles have a very strong bite. If I were you I'd just get a 2.5 or 5 gallon for the betta. That's plenty big for one