Betta and some buddies?
Greetings. I have a Betta in a 10 gallon tank….he looks lost in there (though I’m sure he’s loving it), so I decided to add a few more fish. After much discussion with the fish dude at Petco, we chose a rainbow shark, and two black-skirt tetras. We were assured that these fish would be relatively compatible after a short break-in period. It’s been several days and I’m noticing that the Betta and one of the tetras are still fighting. The Betta refused to believe he has to share his vast 10 gallons, and the tetra has nipped the heck out of Betta’s fins. I’m ready to yank the tetras out and choose something else. I’m considering several lemon tetras, and possibly two or three of a small, black and white striped fish (not sure what they are but they are shaped like a tiny bass). Do you think I will continue to have the fin-biting with these alternate fish? The Betta is a beautiful pale green and dark red calico looking thing, and I want him to retain his plumage. Thanks in advance for an
