New tank alpha fish

**Ashnia** · 14th Mar 2015, 15:53

On a whim I decided to buy a betta from a forum member, and It's the greatest decision I've ever made, I've always thought that bettas are mindless peacock fishes who cant be housed with other fishes, but I guess I was wrong, bettas have such great personality and they actually interact with you, I housed mine in my community tank (all betta compatible) and Its been behaving so well, so curious and would always roam the tank. It looks so happy 😊. I wish all bettas could be housed in planted tanks instead of cups... because its a shame and very cruel to these beautiful creatures.
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**lucasjiang** · 14th Mar 2015, 18:22

Very nice betta, is it a koi betta? Would be nice to see a full tank shot too.

**Ashnia** · 14th Mar 2015, 18:42

The seller says its a red marble, but I think its a koi coz it has 3 colors as oppose to marbles who only have 2 colors, not too sure, it's my first betta.

**BFG** · 15th Mar 2015, 04:58

Enjoy your pet! The number of betta planted tank keepers are rising. Good choice Ashnia!

**Ralph** · 17th Mar 2015, 00:37

Nice set-up. I am also trying to house a betta in a planted tank and looking for compatible tank mates. tentatively, I am thinking of cardinal tetra.

Able to share what other denizens do you have in the tank?

**Ashnia** · 17th Mar 2015, 01:13

I have 3 corys, 2 ottos, 6 celestial pearl rasboras, 1 threadfin, 1 marble hatchet and red fire shirmps... i dont think tetras are compatible as the red and blue coloring might provoke the betta into chasing them, you might like grey colored fishes same as mine...