ADF in Betta tank?

[Elliriyanna]

So I have been doing a lot of thinking and I want 2 ADF ( and have for a while) But I would like to avoid setting up another tank ...


I plugged in all my information on aqadvisor and its saying its fine ( I will post the link)


But I wanted a little more advice ( the height on the tank is a little off since its a panaview I had to adjust the numbers but the length and depth are accurate. )


Finn has proven himself to be a very peaceful fish, He currently lives with a mystery snail (Jake) and doesn't bother him one bit.
I feed them both at the same time and he doesn't even mess with Jake's food as long as I am also feeding him.

I keep the tank at 80 degrees, Low flow filter any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Also where would you purchase ADF?


Here are the numbers.
AqAdvisor - Intelligent Freshwater Tropical Fish Aquarium Stocking Calculator and Aquarium Tank/Filter Advisor

[Hidr]

What size tank? You need at least a five just for the two you have. So unless you have bigger then that you shouldn't add adf's. I use to keep mine with my betta. But they were in the tank first and he was added at a very young age. I have heard some people say it works and some say it don't.
Mostly in your case size of tank is important and being able to set up another tank in case things don't work out.
I got my adf's from the pet shop.

[Elliriyanna]

I have a 5 gallon but it is NOT standard dimensions. Please look at the link.

Actually the two I have with proper filtration could have as little as a 2.5 gallon but I refuse to go smaller than a 5 gallon ...

[Hidr]

I still would not ad the frogs. That is still my option.
Good luck with whatever you desire to do. And if you still get the frogs. I would love to see pictures.


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[Elliriyanna]

well I just realized ... I am about to have an empty 10 gallon so I will upgrade and then get the ADF No reason not to upgrade ... Its easier to store a 5 gallon

So in a 10 gallon that would be fine correct?

Also everything would be moved over so at most I would experience a mini cycle.

Maybe I should Also mention I have feeding tongs

[rodsboys]

I have kept them together in the past. Some bettas are cool with it and some are real duces. Don't assume the the betta will regard the frogs and a snail the same. Snails are basically no different than a nice pretty rock to a fish like that.
I personally will never keep anything with my ADF's again. They do best on their own for so many reasons. However there is always more than one school of thought and I am not all knowing.
By the way those calculators aren't the best resource out there and by no means are they better than good ol experience.

[Elliriyanna]

aqadvisor is a very good general resource to give you a basic idea. But I also asked for a reason

Is there a way to check how he would react before I introduce the ADF? I dont want to risk infecting him by introducing fish.

[rodsboys]

You are going to have to play it by ear and be prepared to separate them if you have to.

[Elliriyanna]

Not a problem worst that happens is I have to put in a divider.

[Hidr]

Can you possible leave the five gallon up for a while? Put your two or three adf's in the 10 gallon wait for them to settle in. At least a week if not longer? Then ad the betta to their tank. It might help with any aggression I have also netted aggressive fish for 24 then add them back to the tank. (I have oscars so I have some really large nets)So you could try that with a large net or a guppy net? Also you can use media from the 5 gallon to seed the 10 gallon. Should be very little cycling to do if any at all.
OH and don't forget your hiding places and live plants.
Sounds like your off to a good start.
And don't forget those pictures.
Good luck

[Elliriyanna]

No I only have room for one or the other but EVERYTHING ( filter , gravel, Hides, Plants) will be moved over and I wont add anything else for a little while so everything should be fine Besides a small mini cycle everything should be fine ... I shouldn't need to seed an already fully cycled tank.


Luckily I got a 50 watt heater and 10 lbs of gravel so nothing needs upgraded well ... I do need more plants.
This is my tank currently.

[Felis]

Hi,

is this a long-finned Betta? I´ve tried this combination some time ago in a 14 gal. The Betta was a quite peaceful guy, but still tried to bite the frogs occasionally; the frogs themselves turned out to be nasty fin-nippers, so it wasn´t the best choice for both sides. I had to seperate them soon and won´t keep frogs with any fish again.

[Elliriyanna]

He is a delta Tail so moderate fins but he gets around very well.

Making a tank divider is very easy so I think I can make one if things go wrong.

[Hidr]

Tank looks nice. Little more gravel then I care for even in my planted tanks. But still looks great and love the shape.
Sounds like a good plan if things go wrong.
Good luck

[Elliriyanna]

Its more gravel than I wanted too but hey ... Its going to go in a 10 gallon so it should be the perfect amount for the slightly larger floor space I am going to miss having this tank up and running. But a bigger tank is best.

[Hidr]

Oh ya that well be perfect for new tank. And I agree bigger in this case is a lot better.