Fish Question

**Muddy4paws** · 10-18-2006, 08:46 PM

Ive decided on a Betta for sure now! I already know some responsible fish places around here, the ones we have had in the past have been brought from there in the past and they dont sell ill fish, we know this because we wanted a fish and put down a deposit for him and came back and they refused to sell him to us! not only that they are so nice and they offer to help with setting up the tank at home and it feels like they will go out of their way to help you out, I'l definatly ask they guys at that shop they seem to know so much! lol

Thanks everyone! I'll post photos when my newbie arrives!

**IRescue452** · 10-18-2006, 09:40 PM

The general rule most goldfish enthusiasts use in 10 gallons per 3 inches of goldfish. A single goldfish wouldn't do for a 4 gallon tank. The pet store can only profit from unknowing people coming in once a month to replace dead fish. I'd go with the male or female betta + some shrimp, snail, OR ottos.

**iamgobsmacked** · 10-18-2006, 11:09 PM

There are some pretty nice guppies. They are a schooling fish and in a small tank you could put a 1/2 dozen easily. Some of them have pretty fan tails. And they are hearty.

**Muddy4paws** · 10-19-2006, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

The general rule most goldfish enthusiasts use in 10 gallons per 3 inches of goldfish. A single goldfish wouldn't do for a 4 gallon tank. The pet store can only profit from unknowing people coming in once a month to replace dead fish. I'd go with the male or female betta + some shrimp, snail, OR ottos.

Thanks, thats what im planning to do, I realise how stupid it was just to go out and buy without doing much research, I just figured it would be big enough for a goldfish seeing as the guy in the shop said it could keep in 4/5 small ones or 2 big ones.

I've fallen in love with Bettas, I know the rules so far about putting them together its a big mistake to place them with anything they think might be their own? has anyone had any personal experience as to wether the males get on with mollies etc better than the females? I've chosen to get a male but I want other fish so if they wont get along I will go for a female. I'm looking to put about 2 mollies in the tank too. I havent research about if i got space yet but Im on to it right away!

I never realised there was so much infomation!

I've read that feeding pellets made specifically for bettas is a good idea and to give them blood worm as treats so they will be on my list too.

Also the pump I got with the tank is VERY!! noisy and it kept my sister up last night, is the pump 100% nessasary? I'm under the impression that if I clean them 100% each week it isnt? or am I wrong? I'll look up that further but any personal experience would help too

Im so excited lol

Thanks again everyone!

**IRescue452** · 10-19-2006, 07:14 AM

An Elite brand stingray filter is a good bet for a cheap, quiet filter. I use them and they are dead silent (there is an initial 15 minutes of light noise as the filter gets started). Mollies do get big, so stick to 2. I don't know about molly aggression. Always ask the store what the salt content of the molly tank is. They are a brackish fish (brackish is the border between salt and fresh water) and may need some time to get used to fresh water if the store keeps them salted.

**tikeyas_mom** · 10-19-2006, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Muddy4paws

Ive decided on a Betta for sure now! I already know some responsible fish places around here, the ones we have had in the past have been brought from there in the past and they dont sell ill fish, we know this because we wanted a fish and put down a deposit for him and came back and they refused to sell him to us! not only that they are so nice and they offer to help with setting up the tank at home and it feels like they will go out of their way to help you out, I'l definatly ask they guys at that shop they seem to know so much! lol

Thanks everyone! I'll post photos when my newbie arrives!

you could fit 4 female bettas into that tank.. They come in all colors too.. you could even manage to put some live plants in there and maybe a snail

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If you would prefer more fish get females, because as you know, males are solitary

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make sure to post pics when you get your new additions.

**Muddy4paws** · 10-19-2006, 02:24 PM

I have the tank all set up and everything is just waiting now! I'm going to two places to look at bettas tomorrow I thought about getting more females but Im not sure just yet, I think it would be easier to settle in if they all went in at the same time that way they can establish whos who.

I cant wait!! Its either 3 females or 1 male I've seen a few people say get females in odd numbers that way its less likely to start up fights, I cant wait!!