what other fish can live with betta with no filter?

Question

I just bought my male betta a bigger tank, there is no filter, just plain freshwater. Well I can't seem to find any females in the pet stores so i was wondering what other type of fish would be ok to put in with him that dosn't require filter either??

Answer 1

I have a betta, two mollies, two guppies, three khuli loaches and two platys in a 10 gallon tank with no filter. Any fish can survive in a tank without a filter as long as you don't over crowd or over feed.
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Answer 2

Betta's will exist quite happily with many other fish. Just try and get fish that don't have very large decorative fins. My betta is in a tank with 3 platys,2 adult mollys with around 15 fry, 3 tetras, 4 kuhli loachs and 2 brisstlenose cat fish. Yes it is a big tank. Being a large tank it is filtered and heated with a 7.3 ph. Betta's require a high alkalinity of between 7.1 and 8.0 and water temp of around 75f.
Without a filter just make sure you do regular 25% water changes adding water ager/conditioner every time most important( once every 3-5 days depending on the size of the tank and how many fish you have ). You should be able to keep an assortment of fish in these conditions. I would be more concerned with the water temp. and don't put in lots of fish. Also keep a lid on the tank or lower your water level as these fish do jump out even if they are the only fish in the tank. I would recomend neon or glowlight tetras to start and go from there.

Answer 3

There are no fish that will survive without a filter that would make good tank mate for a male betta. It's a good thing that you didn't find a female. Males will not put up with a female in their tanks long term. At best they will mate, and them he will kill her. (Of course some females are pretty aggressive and may beat up the male instead of mating.) In fact many male betta are aggressive to other fish in tanks 5 gallons and smaller. In large tanks most fish don't look enough like male bettas, and can out swim the betta long enough for him to get use to them. (Also the betta's territory will not be the entire tank.)

About the only thing that would survive is an apple/mystery snail. These snails have a breathing tube the use to get air from the surface. Just keep in mind bettas vary greatly in aggression levels. (One of my males is named snail slayer.)

If you get a filter, and heater. You can try a small bottom feeder like a cory cat or an Otocinclus algae eater (not a Chinese algae eater). Ghost shrimp are said to work, but my male betta like to eat them during molting. For larger tanks platty, and swordtail work. Avoid slow moving fish that have showy fins. Most male betta, and even some females will kill fish like male guppy.

Answer 4

Do NOT put a betta in with a goldfish. They require completely different water conditions. The betta will also pick on the goldfish.

If you want to spruce up your betta bowl, i suggest adding some live plants. Something like a Java Fern is a small plant that grows slowly. all you need is some indirect sunlight and water changes and you're all set. Also, a small snail or two would work as well. they'll eat algae and uneaten betta food to keep the bowl clean.

Also, remember to do weekly water changes, about 50%, with betta bowls.

Answer 5

To answer your question, no fish really can live will without a filter, not even a betta. A filter circulates the water, and cleans it. Circulated water allows temperature to be even in the water (for example, not warm at top and cool at bottom). Also, filters clean waste that the fish gives off and is a living quarter for nitrifying bacteria. This bacteria breaks down organics (like poo), and the harmful ammonia and nitrate/nitrite.

Answer 6

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Bettas WILL NOT kill any other fish in the tank other than another MALE betta and possibly a female betta. Bettas are docile fish and if they did try to fight anything other than another betta, they would most certainly lose. I would only put the betta in a tank with fish that are smaller than it, especially since you lack filtration. I hope you have a heater in your tank, as bettas require MINIMUM temp of 75 degrees F up to 85 degrees F to live a healthy and long life.

Zebra danios would be a good choice, as would Red Rasboras, or Scissortails. Catfish (small) are also good tankmates.

Answer 7

the point of a clear out is to procedure the poisonous waste ammonia that all fish produce, and flow the water to help oxygen change. Betta can live on and not using a clear out, yet they do a lot extra ideal in sturdy water conditons. it is also extra straightforward for you, in an unfiltered tank you should regulate the water frequently to get rid of waste. sure you should shop guppies and not using a clear out, yet who needs a 50gal tank with a pair of guppies, as thats what you'll choose. only get a small clear out, it will make your existence extra straightforward, and also you fish's lives longer. Ian

Answer 8

In my tank, I have a burgendy male betta, a gold fish and some guppies. They all get along great. I also have a small algae eater, but he hasnt grown in months, so I'll probably be getting some snails to put in this weekend.

Answer 9

Dont put another beta in with it cause they will fight and kill each other.
You can put the betas in a normal tank with filters etc. You cant put them in with goldfish because they have a slime on them. Ive seen them in with small shark in my local pet store and the beta was fine. Petsmart has them in with other fish. it is ok to put them in with other fish but not their own kind.

Answer 10

I do not know what Nick Hahn thinks he is talking about, but you most certainly cannot put a beta in with other fish. My mom did that to my favorite beta when I was twelve because she got sick of too many fishbowls, and he jumped out of the fish tank when no one was home. Don't make the same mistake!
There was no one to save him. We don't know what the other fish did to him to make him jump. It was very sad.
Ok, I'm over it.