Betta Fish Red Cherry Shrimp
Betta Fish Red Cherry Shrimp
Help me decide which fish would go best together?
I have a 30 gallon tank which currently houses 3 zebra danios. I also have one male betta currently in a bowl as I was told by the pet store to not add him to the tank until there are more than just the busy danios in there. Tomorrow I am getting some cory cats (which I want to end up with 6 of). Here are the other fish I really like. Please tell me which would go best with the fish I already have/am about to purchase.
-Red glofish danios (are these bad?…some say no big deal and some have said genetically altered fish are “mean” to have)
-Tetras (either neon or cardinal)
-Cherry barbs
-Rasbora
-Glass Shrimp
-Red Cherry Shrimp
Also, I was told to end up with at least 6 danios because they like to school….will the zebra danios school with ANY other danios or do they have to be zebra?
Thanks!
The glofish I’m referring to are not illegal in the US. They are sold at pet stores all over in my city. Thanks!
These sound like very good choices. My only concern would be the barbs because in general they are fin nippers. I know that Cherry Barbs are peaceful, but with such long fin as the bettas have I would be careful. Maybe instead of the barbs look into a small school of rainbowfish. You could also just see how it works out and if you notice your betta getting stressed or his fins being nipped put him in his own tank (a 2.5 gallon with heater and filter…not the bowl).
Glofish is every aquarist own personal choice. Personally I see nothing wrong with them however, some people morally do not agree with the process these fish go through to get their colors. It is your choice however you need to know that the procedure was not particually harmful and the fish you buy today are just the offspring of the few originals and have not had any work done directly to them. Again this is your choice to decide where you stand on the issue and if having glofish you feel is morally right or not!
Also with the shrimp they are great but there is no garuntee they won’t get eaten. With the fish you are choosing you shouldn’t have a problem but you never know. If you don’t want something that has a chance of getting eaten you could look into getting a freshwater lobster or crab of some sort but you will need to monitor fin nipping. Or a African Dwarf Frog would be a good addition (as long as it isn’t a tall tank)
what you have sounds great I was just trying to give you some other ideas and things to think about ! : ) Good Luck!
Betta red cherry shrimp endler’s living
