I just got a 20 gallon tank and I wanted to get a betta as a centerpiece and I wanted a few other fish as tank mates. Any suggestions?
Betta tank mates
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Maybe some Corys? I usually just keep bettas by themselves in a 5 gallon tank. I'm sure others have some better suggestions
Currently in a 20 I’ve got:
3 zebra danios
5 neons (going to increase that next time I’m at the lfs)
A male betta
4-5 Pygmy cories
And shrimp + snails
Very peaceful tank now that the tetras aren’t small enough to eat. Occasional flaring from the betta and chasing from the danios.
3 zebra danios
5 neons (going to increase that next time I’m at the lfs)
A male betta
4-5 Pygmy cories
And shrimp + snails
Very peaceful tank now that the tetras aren’t small enough to eat. Occasional flaring from the betta and chasing from the danios.
In my 20long I had 10 Black Neon tetras, a pair of Apistogramma, nerite snails, and a Bushynose pleco. For a while there was a young Honduran Red Point.
Do I need a 20 gallon long to do the same setup? or could i do that in a normal 20 gallon
You will be fine is a standard 20gal. I used the long version as they are better for Bettas. Not to deep so they cam swim easily to the bottom.
Just make sure you have some plants fake or real for it to rest in. Mine spent a lot of time parked in plants.
Just make sure you have some plants fake or real for it to rest in. Mine spent a lot of time parked in plants.
Keep in mind it also really depends on the individual betta. Some do really well with peaceful tank mates, and others will go after anything else in "their" space. But you won't know until you try.