Advice on a Betta--

[chrissycat21]

Most bettas can live peacefully with pygmy and other cories. But, most people do not keep their bettas in large enough tanks for cories to live in. Cories need to live in groups of atleast 3-5 and need a minimum of 10 gallons. Pygmy cories can live in a 5 gallon tank, but I'm not sure how many can fit in there. Are you planning on getting some?

[Suki Wingy]

My mom has to warm up to the idea first. She's actually thinking about a fishtank for the livingroom. I was thinking 3 cories and a male betta in a 5-10 gallon. (most likley 5) Is that too crouded? From what I've read, 3-5 cories or more is a good number.

[Suki Wingy]

oh, I didn't see that part. and yup, brown! kinda like this one. I bet they would brighten up to this color once in a nice tank. Here's more what they look like in thier little cups:

[chrissycat21]

Pygmy Cories in a 5 gallon would be ok.

Any other cory would be pushing it. But, pygmy cories aren't bottom dwellers, they stay more towards the middle and top of the tank, so they might bother the betta.

At the Walmart in Palatine they did have a 10 gallon tank with lighting and filter for $30. Palatine isn't too far from you, Suki Wingy. [sorry, I don't remember your name ]

editted to add:
Don't worry, the bettas colors will brighten up SO much once you get them settled into a nice tank and out of a dirty cup. I've seen the brownest of bettas turn into the most colorfull.

[Roxyluvsme13]

editted to add:
Don't worry, the bettas colors will brighten up SO much once you get them settled into a nice tank and out of a dirty cup. I've seen the brownest of bettas turn into the most colorfull.

Really? Like what colors would they turn?

[Alysser]

I would never spend that much on a Betta unless I was breeding him. Pets are ment for pets and I think that handsome guy was made for breeding. Save a petstore fish. Goldfish are ALOT different from bettas so don't go by that. Although, my first betta lived for four years I don't think everyone has luck with fish. For a betta "beginner", I think it's hard for them to tell when a betta has a problem. Unless, you have done ALOT of research on diseases,food quality, water, ect I wouldn't invest $45 for a betta when it's your first time owning one unless your planning on breeding.

[flamepony12]

I think you should "rescue" one from the pet store, since you just want a betta as a pet, not for showing or spawning.

That purple guy is GORGEOUS. Don't take this offensively, but I think he should go to a home where he'll be spawned and his lines can be carried on. The main reason he's so much (for a betta, that is) is because of his quality, as I've told you before.

Give one from the Pet Store a second chance - you'd get yourself a wonderful little pet and perhaps save a life.