10 Gallon Tank Would it be better a 10 gallon to house a Betta and Tetras?

[ToOthleSS04]

So, after the 5 gallon post, I'd like to upgrade to 10 gallons to house a Betta and some Cardinal tetras. Would it be possible?

 

[carsonsgjs]

I think cardinals would still require a larger tank than that which offers them more room. You could keep a smaller species of tetra like ember tetras instead in a 10 gallon.

 

[ToOthleSS04]

I think cardinals would still require a larger tank than that which offers them more room. You could keep a smaller species of tetra like ember tetras instead in a 10 gallon.

Ok thanks!

 

[GpixL]

Its probably what you like more. If you really like bettas and are fine with only having 1 in the tank then get a betta. But if you want multiple fish in the tank then go for ember tetras or you can also do guppies.

 

[Columbus]

It seems the more water volume, the easier it is to maintain

 

[ToOthleSS04]

Its probably what you like more. If you really like bettas and are fine with only having 1 in the tank then get a betta. But if you want multiple fish in the tank then go for ember tetras or you can also do guppies.

Could I add lambchop rasboras instead with the Betta? Maybe in a 15 gallon?

Could I add lambchop rasboras instead with the Betta? Maybe in a 15 gallon?

I've read they don't get huge in size like 2.5 cm max

 

[Noroomforshoe]

6-8 lamb chops and a betta in a 15 could work. But sometimes the individual betta is more aggressive and it doesn't want to share its space. You always need a backup plan.

 

[GpixL]

Like someone else said you could probably do the lamp chops and a betta although I would watch him. And if you want a beta but a less “fancy” one then you could get a female which are usually less aggressive.

 

[e_watson09]

One thing I urge you to consider, what will happen if the betta does not tolerate tank mates? Do you have a back up plan for him? Usually the back up plan involves a second tank so do you have the time/resources to set up an additional tank if it does not work out?

 

[GpixL]

One thing I urge you to consider, what will happen if the betta does not tolerate tank mates? Do you have a back up plan for him? Usually the back up plan involves a second tank so do you have the time/resources to set up an additional tank if it does not work out?

Yes because the betta, if it doesn’t work out can kill or be killed. Even if it just chases the fish around and around it stresses that fish out and can end up with the fish having a shorter lifespan.