introducing betta to community tank need answers fast?

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i just put my male betta in the community tank and he is just staying in the corner but i am worried something might happen i have fry in there and i put all but one in there cause i couldnt catch it i know he will eat it cause he has already ate one that was dead that i feed to him and he has chased it. but how will my betta react and what are some signs that he is not going to be good in the tank? please everything you know about it i want to know also
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I have a Betta but I keep him solitary, but here is website that I found

http://www.bestfish.com/tips/052799.html

and their moods:
http://www.bettatalk.com/betta_behavior.htm
 
He will eat the fry unless you separate them. Staying in the corner could be a couple of things. Is the tank warm enough? Bettas need temps of 76 to 82 degrees. Colder water makes them very slow and lazy. If you have a strong filter, that could cause him to hide as well. Do to betta's long fins, moving water makes it really hard to swim. Sponge filters are recommended. He could also just be reacting to the change in his environment. I'd just keep a close eye on him for a day or two and see how he's doing after that.

The main issue with bettas in community tanks is compatibility. Since you introduced your betta to the tank instead of the other way around, it should cause less aggression (great job!) Also, make sure you don't have fin nippers like barbs in your tank so your betta is safe. Bright fish (especially red and blue) are very likely to be attacked by bettas, so be careful with those.

It sounds like you're doing a good job though. Good luck!
 
I would either buy a tank divider or put the fry in a different tank.
 
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