How many tetras can I put with a betta in a 10 gallon?
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How many tetras can I put with a betta in a 10 gallon?
In a 10 gallon [38 liters] with one male betta you can safely keep 6 – 8 neons with good filtration and weekly partial water changes. Because you are looking to house your neon tetras with a male betta specifically, there are a few other things to consider as well.
Is a 10 gallon tank too big for a betta fish?
Bettas love swimming and exploring large tanks as long as you provide lots of plants, driftwood, etc. for them to hide in. 10 gallons is not huge for a betta, in fact that is the perfect minimum size for them and all of my bettas of all ages have lived in 10 gallons without any issues.
Will bettas eat neon tetras?
Diet. Neon Tetras are omnivores and bettas are carnivores. So while you’ll be able to feed your neon tetras some of your bettas food, you can’t feed your betta some of your neon tetras food. However, on top of this, you should also incorporate live food into your tank.
Will neon tetras nip betta fins?
There are a few common reasons tetras don’t make good tankmates. For example, they often nip fins. As well as this they’re schooling fish, so if they swim into your bettas territory it may spell trouble. And 3 tetras you should definitely avoid.
Do bettas and neon tetras get along?
Neon tetras can be a great addition to your tank and a great tank mate for your betta. If you plan on adding neon tetras to your tank you’re going to need at least 6, but 10-12 is the ideal amount. At 10-12 their stress levels will be minimal as they’ll be in a good size school.
Is 3 gallons too small for a betta?
The ideal sized tank for a betta is 5 gallons or larger for a single male or female betta. In a tank smaller than 5 gallons, your betta won’t live out his full life span. In an aquarium, a betta should live for 3 to 5 years. In a cramped 2.5-gallon tank, your betta won’t live as long.
What can I put in a 3 gallon tank with a betta?
In a 3-gallon tank consider these as tank mates for your betta:
- Ghost shrimp x2.
- Red Cherry shrimp x2.
- A single horned Nerite snail.