Can I Have Other Fish With My Betta Fry?

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Keep Male Separate! Unlike female betta fish,

male betta fish CANNOT live together comfortably in the same tank

. If they live together, male betta fish will become aggressive and fight.

When should betta fry be separated?

While 8 to 9 weeks is the normal age for fighting among male betta fry to begin, if it does begin sooner, there is no reason to wait for them to reach the

2-month mark

before separating them as they've already reached that stage in their development and aren't going to regress to a stage where they're able to live …

What can I serve with betta fry?

  • Infusoria.
  • Fee-living nematodes such as Vinegar Eels.
  • Microworms.
  • Banana Worms.
  • Walter Worms.
  • Baby Brine Shrimp.
  • Daphnia.
  • Fairy Shrimp,

What kind of fish can live with a betta?

  1. Kuhli Loaches. These eel-like oddball fish grow to about 3.5 inches long and are great scavengers for picking up any excess food your betta drops. …
  2. Ember Tetras. …
  3. Malaysian Trumpet Snails. …
  4. Harlequin Rasboras. …
  5. Cory Catfish.

Do betta fish get lonely?

Do They Get Lonely? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death.

They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank

; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored.

Do baby girl bettas grow?

Betta Age Betta Length 2 weeks 0.25 inches 3 weeks 0.34 inches 4 weeks 0.45 inches 5 weeks 0.6 inches

Can betta fry eat crushed flakes?

Betta fry have a natural instinct to feed on anything that is moving and smaller than them. However

they won't eat anything that is dry like flakes

or even powders, so will need live foods.

Can I feed betta fry egg yolk?

In short,

egg yolks are good for Betta fries

! You can prepare them quickly, and your fish will have food when they need it, which is essential for their care. Remember, you won't need to feed them yolks for more than a few days before they can move on to other food!

How do I keep my betta fry alive?

Do betta fry need air pump?

Do Betta Fry Need Air Pump? Unlike guppy and molly fry,

your betta fry may not indispensably need an air pump

. The air pump produces a strong water current, which will hamper swimming and your fry's potential growth. If you're using a sponge filter, make sure to buy one with small pores so that it doesn't suck them up.

Can you put two baby bettas together?


Yes, Female Betta Fish Can Live in the Same Habitat

So yes, two female bettas can live together in the same fish tank. Female bettas can even get along with other types of fish if they can establish a “pecking order.”

How many times a day should I feed my betta fry?

Baby bettas, from fry to 4-6 months of age, should be fed food intended for baby fish, not necessarily bettas. Baby fry should be fed

3-5 times per day

, very small meals. Depending on the amount of fry in the system, you may need to feed just a few sprinkles or a few heaps.

Can I put neon tetra with betta?

But can neon tetra and betta fish coexist in the same tank peacefully? We have all heard that bettas can be aggressive and attack other fish. The short answer is yes.

In the right circumstances, neon tetra and betta fish can be tank mates

.

Can I put a snail with my betta?


Snails are great little guys to put in with bettas

. The fish probably won't even realise they're there. Make sure they aren't too little or the betta may attempt to eat them.

How many years can a betta fish live?

2 – 5 years

How do I entertain my betta fish?

With patience and a little persistence, you can teach him to do things like

follow your finger, eat from your hand, swim through a hoop, play soccer, and even jump out of the water or come up to be petted

. Fish food is the best reinforcement for desired behavior.

Do betta fish recognize their owners?


Yes, betta fish recognize their owners

. Some bettas get excited and swim to the front of the tank when their owners pass by. Bettas mostly associate their owners with food and playtimes, so the more you interact with your betta fish, the more likely they'll recognize you. Betta fish can also love their owners.

Do fish feel sad when other fish dies?


No, fish do not get “sad” if another fish dies

. Fish do have a brain that is capable of some type of “emotion” but not to the extent that humans feel. They don't feel anything like sadness, but may feel something to a smaller extent.

How old are baby bettas at Petco?

They are generally

between 6 and 9 weeks old

at petco from what I can see.

Do betta fry need a filter?

I have found that water movement at this young age drive the fry to the bottom where it is less turbulent. I have also found with this behavior to have more fry with missing ventrals. So

I personally do not filter any tank with fry until they are a month old

. That means lots of water changes, even on newly hatched fry.

How big is betta fry?

Betta fish begin as small eggs no bigger than 0.03 inches in diameter although within 11 weeks are approximately 1.9 inches long. By seven months old the Betta's fins have reached maximum growth and it's length will lie

between 3 to 4 inches

.

How do you feed a betta fish fry?

Once the betta fish fry has been fed egg yolk or infusoria for the first week, it is time to feed them a more protein-rich food that is slightly larger.

Baby brine shrimp are a good food source that is high in meat-based protein and can easily be eaten by week-old fry

.

How long can betta fry go without food?

Betta fish fry can go

three days

without food once they are free-swimming (48 hours after hatching). They'll get their nutrients from the egg sack for the first three days of their life, but after that, they'll need to be fed 3-4 smaller feedings per day.

What do you do after betta fry hatch?

How fast does betta fry grow?

The typical amount of time that it takes Betta Fry to grow is

roughly 4 months, give or take a week or two

. That's from the moment they hatch to the moment that they are considered to have reached maturity.

How do you make banana worms for betta fry?

How many fry do betta fish have?

How many babies do breeding betta fish have? Most betta fish will lay

between 40 and 50 eggs per spawning

. However, this number can vary greatly depending on the fish. Some aquarists who have experience breeding betta fish may find that their fish lay up to 500 eggs.

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