Betta tankmates

[albirdy]

Corys will definitely be fine. The Cardinals should, as well. The only thing you need to watch with small, quick betta tankmates is that they don't nip the betta's finnage.

I definitely agree. bottom-dwellers should be fine. I had my betta in with a few rummy-nose and bleed-heart tetras, and I think the bleed-hearts were the nippers. When I put my betta in, it had long flowing elegant fins like a evening gown you might say. it came out with a tore-up miniskirt =/

however, all is well!
(don't put them in with mollies, especially male) because both male fish have established hierarchies, where the male is the boss. they will flare up and clash.

 

[LisaH]

i love your pom... i think its a pom..i have one too,..

Yes, he is a pom...I love him too Hes a wonderful dog.

 

[dbcb314]

my betta attacked my snail relentlessly and killed it.

 

[benzjamin13]

I found that Bettas are fine with other fish, but make sure the other fish aren't going to be tempted to nip at the Betta's fins. Barbs are a no no and neither are Angels. I wouldn't recommend Fancy Guppies, just because I've seen Bettas attack them. Most Tetras are good, Cories are great, Plecos, and they look great in a planted tank.

 

[Nabbig2]

HIGH? WHY! *calms down*

yeah I think cories will do well DO NOT EVER get less than 4, good luck.

 

[Lady G]

Just chiming back in to say...it all depends on the individual fish. That alone is the biggest factor.

Also resaying.....NO FEMALES WITH THE MALE!!!!

You could however get the male a 10g...then use the 20 for a "sorority" of like 6 females

 

[BIGgourami]

Just chiming back in to say...it all depends on the individual fish. That alone is the biggest factor.

Also resaying.....NO FEMALES WITH THE MALE!!!!

You could however get the male a 10g...then use the 20 for a "sorority" of like 6 females

indeed if you wanted like 3 female bettas that'd be cool.. but the males and females should only be mixed at mating time...

it also depends alot on the individual fish


i had a betta that was fine with killifish and dwarf gouramis
and another that tried killing a rock.. so it varies greatly

 

[dantedobe]

I have mine in with angels, chinese algae eaters, black widows, a female fighter (whom he ignores) and a panda cory.

 

[RYU583]

from what ive read....

no fish that have long and elegant fins like a male betta.
females should not be kept with a male unless for breeding only

Gouramis are same family as betta and therefor should not be kept in the same tank.


I am in the process of getting one and putting in my 150gal.
figure it should make the lil guy happy ....goin from a tiny cup to this

I plan on trying 2 male bettas since I will have many hiding spots and ample room