JRob

Hello everyone. Last month I set up a ten gallon hospital tank when one of my platys became sick. She recovered, but I hated the thought of an empty tank so I decided to save a Petsmart betta from life in a cup. He's red, blue, and black CT I have named Mr. Awesome. If more people knew how great it is to see these fish swim around in a decent sized tank, the stores wouldn't be able to keep them in stock. He's the only fish we have that plays in the bubbles from the bubble wand. He will swim down to the bottom, spread out his fins, and let the bubbles swoosh him up to the top like it's some kind of carnival ride. Anyway thanks to everyone here for sharing your information and experiences; it's been very helpful

Question: Mr. Awesome's current tankmates are five Glowlight Tetras. I figured they would be too fast for him to bother and too shy to bother him. It seems that they are a little too shy. Mr. Awesome flared at them once and now they huddle together at the opposite side of the tank. I have four WCMM I could switch the tetras for. Would they be less intimidated? My only other considerations are to get some Cory's or to let him have the tank to himself. Thanks.

Time

Wow. I have neon tetras with my betta and a guppy and no problems with them. I am sure Mr. Awesome won't bother either.

Lucy

Maybe try the cories. If he's scared the glowlight, he'll surely do the same to any other fish they are in his space.

Isn't it something when you put a betta in a decent size tank. They really show their wonderful colors and personalities.

Shawnie

I agree with lucy..cories would be great! I wouldnt risk anything else as he already is telling you he is king of his castle gotta love those bettas with flare!

Amanda

Aww congrats!! We love pics around here....

coffeebean

agreed

JRob

Thanks for the advice everyone. Sorry for the delay, but it's been pretty busy the last few weeks. Here's an update. I was originally going to post that everything had seemed to calm down and I planned on keeping the tetras in the tank. However, the next day I came home to find one of the tetras dead with small hole in his side. I immediately moved the rest to my 29 gallon tank and was glad I did as they seem much happier there with more room to move about and some neons to play with. I think I will let Mr. Awesome have the 10 gallon to himself rather than adding some corys or anything else. It just doesn't seem worth the risk. Thanks again for your help. I'll try to get some pictures this weekend.

chickadee

Good idea as some little guys just do not adjust to having friends with them. It sounds like Mr. Awesome was one of the ones who will be better alone.

Congratulations on having a fine betta.

Rose