Question by Hmong L: buying killifish or betta?
okay i have an extra 10 gallon tank with heater and everything. so should i get a killifish or a male betta?i was thinking about getting a halfmoon betta but i dont know.or should i get a male/female betta?

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Answer by hack0si
if you get a male and female betta, you need more than one female, because the goal of the female is to kill the male if she is not interested in breeding with him. If you get more than one female they will protect the male for later.

I always suggest getting more than one female.

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4 Responses to “buying killifish or betta?”

1. Gary C says:

   January 8, 2011 at 11:06 am

   It’s a matter of personal preference, but I think you’ll have more fun with a pair of one of the small killies, such as the orange lyretail, Aphyosemion australe.

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2. bitbot says:

   January 8, 2011 at 11:21 am

   Go killifish!

   Bettas are passe.

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3. Patrick says:

   January 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm

   I love Killifish and find them fascinating. I would strongly recommend Killi’s over bettas though that’s personal preference.

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4. mwm0788 says:

   January 8, 2011 at 12:52 pm

   orange killies are nice but they only live a year, just know that.

   If there golden killies they get massive so a ten gallon is out of the question.

   You can get 3-4 female bettas, there compatible, are more active and have tons of personality.

   good luck!!!

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