jaydawnsin Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Would it be a good idea to put a snail with a betta? I plan on setting up a 5-10 gallon planted tank for a betta and was wondering if an apple snail would be a good idea because I have a few? Does it depend on the betta's personality or is it black and white on whether it'll work? And would there be a specific way that I should introduce them or does it not matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shkote Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 It definitely depends on the personality of the betta. I have 1 that doesn't bother them at all, and 1 that kills anything that moves, including all types of snails. If you are going to try it, you can introduce the betta last and keep a close eye on how it reacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seized Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Mystery snails can work but the bettas tent to nip at their antenna. I would use nerites or something Malaysian Malaysian trumpet snails. Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Ditto to what Lynze said. I had a betta with a nerite snail, and the betta kept pestering the snail so that it couldn't ever come out and eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanR Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I have a Nerite snail with my Plakat and he doesn't bother the snail at all. I also have an Amano Shirmp, a Lemon Blueyed BN and 4 Harlequin Rasboras in a 14 gallon cube. Everyone gets along. At first the Betta was eyeing up the pleco and the shrimp, but there weren't any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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