They are long, shaped like eels, and love to disappear into tiny crevices. Ghost ShrimpĬolor: Pink to Yellow Body with Dark StripesĪnother cool fish that can live with a betta is the Kuhli Loach because of their docile temperament. You’ll love watching them navigate around the tank, using their siphon for air at the surface, and watching their tentacles meander around. Adults can grow to around 2 inches in size, with an average lifespan of one year. Sometimes a betta will be curious or even nip at a mystery snail, but they have a hard shell they can retreat into if needed. Mystery snails are plant-safe and do well with bettas because of their docile nature. Plus, they don’t reproduce asexually like some snails which can cause an invasion. Mystery snails are a great addition because they feed on uneaten food and clean up algae, helping with aquarium cleanliness. Snails don’t get enough credit for being as cool as they are! They are one of my favorite tank mates for male or female bettas alike. Go Gary go! #mysterysnails #mysterysnail #fishtankĪ video posted by BETTA FISH on at 8:05am PST Some companions will need more than 5-gallons to thrive on their own, without the addition of a betta. Adding certain tank mates starts to detract from the necessary environment. In order to thrive, betta fish should have 5-gallons of water for their habitat. You should also monitor the introduction closely for at least 72-hours to assess compatibility.
During any new introductions, always have an exile tank ready in case you have to quickly remove your betta to safety. Keeping betta fish with other kinds of fish can be tricky unless you know what you’re getting yourself into. While companions aren’t required, they can add extra viewing pleasure and experience in the hobby. Many betta keepers decide to explore other fish that can live with bettas because their fish appears bored, or because they want to liven up their tank. Females can coexist together in a sorority.Males and females cannot be housed together.Males cannot share the same habitat without a divider.
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