New Betta

[CBTF]

I just put a betta (male) in with a community tank I have. He's currently nipping and flaring at my platies and cories.. will this die down? Ive never seen one act so agressive towards either of these kinds of fish.

Is it just the stress coming out, or dominance? I want to keep him but I dont want to have any dead fish in the morning either...

 

[clareriley]

Ivnever known this myself but thats coz I watch all the betta in the shop for a hour to get the most placid one of the bunch... I did have one once that flared at platties but never known it to flare at corys.

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

when i first put my betta in he didnt like the mollies but he stoped attacking them after a day or 2

 

[CBTF]

he finally seems to have toned it down. i think they will get along after all.

im worried though, he's sulking and is sitting in a decoration not moving. perhaps he'll perk up soon. i WAS going to buy an extremely calm one, but this little guy has a funny story behind him. the woman at the lfs had a plant in each tiny betta bowl- but this one's plant was too big and he was squished, barely able to move. i had to rescue him

 

[Sheridanp]

You should have told the LFS that. But, glad you got it anywho.

 

[CBTF]

Yeah I considered, they take really good care of the other fish they've got (which is why i go there+ but the bettas aren't treated as well. I doubt much woulda been done. I guess I can just hope he livens up.