2 bettas?

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    so my betta needs a 10 gallon or something? and i am not a big fan of neon tetras and they need about 5 or 6 IMO but thats me any others?
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    at least i don't keep him in a 1/2 gallon plastic food holder with some fake gravel ...
     
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    Do some livebearers like Endlers or heterandria formosa (least killifish). I have both for sale.
     
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    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Bettas NEED at least a 25-30 gallon minimum. Just because they can live in highly oxygen deprived enviroments doesn't mean they should be housed in one.
    Why not some red cherry shrimp, they love planted tanks!
     
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    Kaianuanu Peppermint Shrimp

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    no 2 in a 100 gallon would kill each other in a day. if they find each other once, one will be killed
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    5.5 gallon not 55 gallon
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    i am very cheap so cherry shrimp are a bit pricey lol;D
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    how much? my LFS has them to but i will buy from a person on 3reef ;D
     
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    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would not buy a 30 gallon tank just for a betta. I agree that the little cups they sell them in is a bit cruel but they arent big swimmers. even if they have a big tank Ive never seen them swim around alot. its not like you have to keep the parameters stable like a nano reef, you just change there water every few days. 5 gallons is a lot better then the 1/2 gallon betta kits that they sell everywhere. But you still cant keep 2 in a tank
     
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    They are blackbar endlers you will get a dozen fry will small java moss portion for $20 shipped.

    The heterandria formosa you would get a dozen fry and small java moss portion for $20 shipped.

    I always send extras for doa.