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Ok, the tank isn't that big, a 10 gallon aquarium. I got
from a friend some mosquitofish, but they look very boring
in my classroom aquarium. So, today I went and bought a
betta. How do I transfer the betta in the tank with as
little stress as possible?

What else should I think of?

Thanks for your help.
Aimee /blockquote>

I had a betta in a 10 gallon tank, solo. It was great for him. Give him plenty of
tall, soft plants to "rest" on. While doing the transfer, I would place his cup (if
he's still in it) into the tank for a while, then let some water from the tank into
the cup and slowly (really slowly) submerge the cup fully. The ...See More
Sep 24, 2007
he is in the tank! /blockquote>

Thanks for your message. You seem to be an expert on bettas.
Have you had them for long?

I believe I got my betta safely in the tank. I still have some
mosquitofish too. He tried to eat some of the tiny mosquitofish
babies (might have succeeded too), but that didn't really worry
me. Now, after a week in...See More
Sep 28, 2007
Aimee /blockquote>

Hi,

Great the transfer went well! I never had mine in with other fish. Just one betta per 5
and 10 gallon tank (each)! I had 20 tanks at one time ("rescued" a bunch) and finally,
realized I cannot save every betta from their tiny cups and that they are a lot of work
to keep healthy, so I now have none! ...See More
Oct 1, 2007


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