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by lumen
Sat May 18, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish live with shrimp?
Replies: 8
Views: 2123

Re: Can betta fish live with shrimp?


It's possible, but the betta's personality plays a huge role since they're naturally predatory. Yours seems to prefer being alone, which is pretty typical for a betta. On a side note, the top layers of his tank are looking a bit bare. I'd suggest adding some taller plants, floating plants, or a ...
by lumen
Sat May 18, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish live with shrimp?
Replies: 8
Views: 2123

Re: Can betta fish live with shrimp?


I'd say you're on the right track, but you'll want to strike a balance between giving those cherry shrimp enough hiding spots and actually being able to see them. If you add too many places for them to hide, they'll likely spend most of their time in hiding from your betta, never really venturing ...
by lumen
Sat May 18, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Can betta fish live with shrimp?
Replies: 8
Views: 2123

Can betta fish live with shrimp?

I've been thinking about keeping a male betta with some cherry shrimp, but I'm worried he'll see them as food or I'll need a massive tank. I recently picked up a few cherry shrimp and decided to try one in my betta tank - the other three went in my main tank. The betta went after the shrimp right ...