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MLady
12-26-2006, 04:00 PM
My hubby and I set up a 20g tank he gave me for Christmas yesterday. I was wondering what type of fish can safely be put in with my Betta, Spike?
Please don't suggest guppies. Been there done that many moons ago. *LOL*

Happy New Year!
Lady Hobbs
12-26-2006, 04:06 PM
Welcome.

This is an uncycled tank until you have grown bacteria in the gravel. You will get high levels of ammonia and nitrites which will kill your fish.

What I would do if I were you would be to move that Betta into a large vase or fish bowl for now, do a fishless cycle and when it's done, you can add the fish you have selected.

You never know about a Betta. Some can do well with others and others need to be kept alone. Never add two males to same tank, as well.

But first, please read up on cycling a tank and also about fishless cycling. Very important!!

The Free b-book in the left column is a good start. This will help you on your way.
Cichlid_Man
12-26-2006, 05:19 PM
Hello MLady and welcome!
Hobbs has the right info for you.
Please get that tank cycled before adding fish.
After you do, you can check out this link for fish compatibilty..[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]
jeffs99dime
12-27-2006, 05:56 AM
welcome to a.c.
Abbeys_Mom
12-27-2006, 11:01 PM
Welcome to the forum :)
blue fin
12-27-2006, 11:06 PM
I though you were REALLY LOUD. What happened...
.:ezpi_wink1:

Welcome, I'm new too, good luck with your setup, hopefully you don't make the same mistakes I have
jeffs99dime
12-28-2006, 02:22 AM
i think your new name is good (abbey's_mom) lol
jman
12-28-2006, 02:42 AM
welcome to the forum!!!!!!!!!
Severus
12-28-2006, 04:17 AM
Welcome to AC
MLady
12-29-2006, 12:44 AM
Welcome.

This is an uncycled tank until you have grown bacteria in the gravel. You will get high levels of ammonia and nitrites which will kill your fish.

What I would do if I were you would be to move that Betta into a large vase or fish bowl for now, do a fishless cycle and when it's done, you can add the fish you have selected.

You never know about a Betta. Some can do well with others and others need to be kept alone. Never add two males to same tank, as well.

But first, please read up on cycling a tank and also about fishless cycling. Very important!!

The Free b-book in the left column is a good start. This will help you on your way.


Thanks for the Welcome and advice!