Silly question, but here it goes….

[disneydreamer1980]

We have 2 cats and an aquarium. It’s like tv for the cats, they like to watch them but with the lid on they can’t do any damage to them.

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

We have 2 cats and an aquarium. It’s like tv for the cats, they like to watch them but with the lid on they can’t do any damage to them.

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They are beauties!

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

You can always get the little guy settled in and decide if you want to add other swimmy friends later.

I might do that. Start with the betta and play it from there.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Really, all animals are individuals. All the cats & dogs I've had never showed much interest in fish. Except one dog that I had to bring back the day after adopting him... he was so focused on the 75g tank, jumping up at it, trying to get behind it, staring & lunging. I was too concerned that he would "discover" the small betta tank or the dart frog tank, either of which he could have knocked over with one sudden jump. I've never heard of a dog having that kind of drive towards fish... and I worked in an animal shelter for 14+yrs. So there may be outliers, but most cats (& dogs) will be perfectly fine with a covered tank. Even enthusiastic cats at least can't knock a decent sized tank over.

 

[lanejudy]

We had a cat and fish when I was a kid. It wasn't a fancy fish tank, just a bowl on the bookshelf. The cat would drink from it but otherwise never bothered the fish.

 

[Minnie1222]

I got all the supplies for the betta. Tank, heater, filter, toys, food, a net. Thanks so much everyone! Advice and tips are welcomed!

Can you start the new tank cycle so the "septic system" can work properly once the little guy/gal arrives? The ammonia level will spike and kill the fish if you don't.

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Can you start the new tank cycle so the "septic system" can work properly once the little guy/gal arrives? The ammonia level will spike and kill the fish if you don't.

Yes. I started it today. Thanks for the advice! It’s appreciated!