what kind of fish can i have in the same tank as my beta fish?

Answer 1

Tropical, non agressive fish that are the same size as the betta. NO fin nippers like barbs, and don't ever house two males together.

I don't know how many times I have answered this same question, and there are so many misconceptions about bettas. Male bettas are agressive towards one another, but are usually quite gentle with other fish. They are called "siamese fighting fish" because the males compete with one another, not with other fish. They will do well in a community aquarium.

Answer 2

I particularly have a 23 gal with this: a million x Betta 10 x Harlequin Rasboras 4 x Peppered Corys 4 x Oto Catfish some Snails. The Betta would not even provide a hoot with regard to the fish interior the tank. i've got additionally had success protecting Bettas with Blackskirt Tetras, Neon Tetras, and Albino Corys. Bettas attack: - different Bettas. - A fish that resembles a Betta. - A fish that would desire to become a meal (he thinks of it as meals). in case you may triumph over those situations, you will in all hazard have success. In all honesty, in an area tank the fish you will desire to situation maximum approximately is the Betta. that is on my own, and its a slow swimming fish. it won't be able to truly chase education fish. whether it tried something humorous the fish can basically outswim him. yet while different fish interior the tank want to attack him, he's the slowest swimming, least complicated objective. Bettas get bullied extra suitable than they bully.

Answer 3

Whenever you mix a Betta with another fish there is always a chance something will go wrong.

Either the Betta will bother the other fish, or the other fish will bother the Betta.

So beware when you hear a certain fish works with a Betta from someone who personally tried it. It may have worked for them, but might not for you.

If you don't want to risk killing your Betta then do not mix any thing with it.

If you do want to attempt it I only recommend these:

A) A female Betta.

B) An African Drawf Frog (a frog that acts like a fish basically)

C) Guppies

I've heard of female Bettas beating up males, and vice versa. I've heard of Betta's eating the frogs and guppies.

So it works for some, and not for others.

Answer 4

This question has been asked at least five times in the last week. If you can, try scrolling back through the questions to see some of the discussion.

In short, other tropical fish who are non-aggressive and do not resemble bettas are your best choice. No goldish, no cichlids, no gouramis, no guppies. Keep in mind that you should have a second tank (not a bowl, not a vase) set up in case things don't work out. Other fish are every bit as likely to harm your betta as he is to harm them. If it DOES become a problem, you'll need to move him to the second tank.

People still seem to be under the impression bettas much always live alone, refer to them by archaic names (Siamese fighting fish)...and I'm willing to bet they also believe Bettas belong in bowls. Ignorance is a sad thing indeed.

I wish you luck with your betta, and thank you for being concerned!

Answer 5

I have personally never kept a betta with other fish. I have heard a lot of stories where other people have and the fish were fine together and other times where the fish would fight. So if you do decide to keep other fish with the betta just be sure to have another tank for the betta or other fish if they dont get along.

Answer 6

No one. I used to have a pet store and never we leave the betas with another fishes, the have to be separated from the others.

Answer 7

Betas are aggressive fish and like to be kept in small containers (weird but true) so unless you buy a tank separator they must be kept alone.

Answer 8

i highly recommend tetras. i have been able to house male and female bettas (separately) with multiple kinds of tetras with complete success (minimal to no nipping). tetras are very peaceful yet energetic. there are a lot of beautiful varieties that look very different and they are healthy, heardy fish by my experience.

my females live with an emperor tetra and a chinese algae eater.
i also currently have two male bettas (separate from each other) living in tanks with other fish. each of them is in at least 5 gallons with a number of hiding places for the fish to find some privacy if they need it. Don Juan is living with a red-finned minor tetra, a lemon tetra and an ivory mystery snail. Prince is living with a black skirt tetra, a mixed fruit tetra, and a chinese algae eater. bettas do best with short-finned varieties (so there's less temptation to nip), but i have had success with red-fins and black skirts even though their fins are a little longer.

fish i would definitely recommend are anything considered agressive or semiagressive and longer finned fish such as guppies. from my own experiences and that of people i know, i would not keep a betta with a molly, zebra danio, or tiger barb.

Answer 9

Pretty much anything except: goldfish, tiger barbs, aggressive fish like cichlids. (Sharks are fine, not sure what that's about.)

Bettas are only aggressive with conspecifics (ie. each other). Goldfish with their big fancy fins look enough like a betta for them to attack them. Tiger barbs are fin nippers and bettas have fins no self-respecting tiger barb could resist. Aggressive fish will harm your betta.

Bettas don't "like" small aquariums/bowls, but they can tolerate them. They are top level dwellers, so choose fish to go with them that will inhabit the middle and lower levels of the aquarium so you'll have a good balance.

Answer 10

i have a goldfish. I went to the pet store and fell in love with a betta so i bought it .the pet store owner told me they would not fight. At first they were cool with each other but now my goldfish is all beat up :(
no fish is good to combine with a beta unless it is much bigger that the betta