Funadvice Logo
Explore Join
More Pets and Animals Questions

Can I put an algea eating fish in a small bowl with my beta fish?

the bowl is a starter kit with a small plant and gravel. It is pretty small but has enough room to put a divder in.

Beautiful Test
Become an Expert →
Answer #1

thx !!!

Answer #2

nooo your beta fish gonna eat it

Answer #3

fish with that grow larger like algae eating fish need more room than a betta bowl. They need about a 5 gallon tank or larger to have enough space. Also they fair better in filtered water and bettas do better in still water without a filter.

Also the betta will be more aggressive towards the algae fish the smaller the tank. Maybe this could work if you had a betta and an algae eater in a 5 gallon but nothing under that.

Answer #4

Betas are fine with fish that are dark in color and dont move as fast. They only reason they fight other “fancy” or colorful fish is because they mistake it for another male beta… Algae eaters are usually back or darker colors and should be fine, but they can get large. I would go will at least a couple gallon tank.

More Like This
Advisor

Pets and Animals

Pet Care, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Medicine

Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

Outlaw Malinois

Belgian Shepherd Breeders, Imported Dog Breeders, Working Dog Training

Advisor

Family Pooch

Pet Supplies, Dog Accessories, Pet Care

Advisor

Nutrigo Feeds Pvt Ltd

Animal Feed Manufacturers, Cattle Feed Suppliers, Poultry Feed Manufacturers

Advisor

BearwoodEssentials

Pet Supplies, Customized Gifts, Home Decor

Advisor

Chihuahua Empire

Pet Supplies, Pet Accessories, Chihuahua Products