Comments on: betta fish?

By: okodokuo

okodokuo — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

Absolutely not. Even if the tank is more of a "warm water" tank than "cold water", you’re going to risk increased disease of one of the two types. Your goldfish will perish at the hot (to them) temperatures that bettas require (77-79 degrees F).

You also didn’t tell us your tank size – just going by average fish tank owners, I’m going to guess you have these fish in a 10 gallon tank. The goldfish already would need a much larger tank, as the minimum amount of water recommended for goldfish is 20 gallons for the fish goldfish, and 10 gallons for each goldfish after that. The tank is grossly overstocked if this is true, and is still overstocked if you have even a 20 gallon tank. Goldfish are high waste, social fish, while bettas are minimal waste, low tolerance for ammonia, and solitary fish. They aren’t compatible at the basic level of physiology, let alone temperament.

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

Betta’s in the wild are used to 80-90 degree fresh water temperatures but have adapted. As long as it’s not too cool like around 45-55 degrees they will be fine. If you have a tank with a light in it, most do, the betta may hang out at the top for the warmth but yes, it’d be fine!

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

a betta has 2 live alone cuz it eats other fish includin another betta.

By: FishStory

FishStory — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

Follow Okodokuo’s advice. He’s exactly right. The loaches and the danios really require a heater in order to thrive.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

No, I once put a betta with my goldfishes and koi and lasted 2 weeks. Remember bettas inside a big fishtank will try to hide from other big fishes getting close to it. I know they fight, but towards another type of bigger fish they will tend to hide and remember flakes is not really part of their diet.

By: toysoldiergirl

toysoldiergirl — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

Not for very long, no. Don’t try it.

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By: Phil C

Phil C — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

in the wild betta fish live in shallow waters in cold waters.
they have just been adapted to tropical so it will be fine
just be careful with the danios they might nip the betta

By: richbabii

richbabii — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:59:43 +0000

of couse betta fish are tropical