Dirty Betta Tank

Is there any kind of algae eater that can be in a tank with a betta?

 

Nerite snailes are probably your best bet

 

Nerite snails or amano shrimp will work fine.

 

Nerite snails or amano shrimp will work fine.

I got some cherry shrimp and enjoyed that

 

Nerite snailes are probably your best bet

Do you order them from amazon or do most pet stores carry them? I have a 3 gallon, so one would be enough right?

 

Do you order them from amazon or do most pet stores carry them? I have a 3 gallon, so one would be enough right?

I'm from the Netherlands so idk how it is in North Carolina but I think they're pretty common in pet stores and amazon should have them for sure

 

I got some cherry shrimp and enjoyed that

Cherry shrimp are small and brightly colored, inviting the betta for a meal. Amanos are larger and duller-colored so they are not as tempting to eat. But if you feel safer using nerite snails that's fine, there's less risk of stress for the shrimp.

 

Cherry shrimp are small and brightly colored, inviting the betta for a meal. Amanos are larger and duller-colored so they are not as tempting to eat. But if you feel safer using nerite snails that's fine, there's less risk of stress for the shrimp.

I have a single Otto in 1 tank with hiding places, it was touch and go to begin with but all seems to be ok now, in my other smaller tank I have 3 nerite snails