ADFs with Betta (temporarily)
Hi all! I know that generally it’s best not to keep ADFs with a betta due to aggression, but I wanted some advice with my specific situation.
Currently I have 2 ADFs, which I keep in a 10 gallon. They’re both pretty old (around 8-9), and I’ve had them for a long time with larger snails, and I’ve never had an issue with them nipping. I also tong feed them, as I’ve had issues with them bullying each other for food.
Now I’ve been rescuing/rehabilitating Bettas since I was like 11, so people tend to go to me if they find a sick fish. I’ve always kept them separate, and last 2 years started rehousing instead of keeping (I am a college student and am allowed 1 tank).
But now someone just surrendered to me this Betta, and while Im keeping him separate for now, Im not sure if I’ll be able to find him a new home between when he recovers and when I’m back in school. Would it be worth (once he recovers) attempting to keep them together for a few months until i can get off campus housing? They’d be closely monitored, and if there was an issue I can just smuggle a 5g under my bed (but it’s not ideal).
Any advice or similar experiences would be much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏