2006-10-22 09:40:02 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Depends on what the other fish is like...if it has flowing fins then chances are the betta will nip and attack the other fish. But if it's a fish like the neon tetra, white cloud minnow, or other small tetras, then they'll live together, you'll just have to keep watch.
2006-10-22 09:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the other fish in the tank aren't aggresive and don't have flowy fin then the beta will leave them alone. And alo females beta's get a long with other females and other fish but the male beta can live with none aggresive fish that dont have a flowy fin.... also males are the ones that have flowwwwwyyyyyy fins and the girls are tanih with short fins.
2006-10-23 08:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsi B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fish are put in the same tank together the beta fish will eat the other fish. They are known as fighting fish. I had a beta fish before and it was in the pet section of the super walMart where I live. The instructions etc. came with it
2006-10-22 09:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by tribulationforce_4 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on what the "regular fish" are, and if the beta is male or female. Some fish will attack your male beta because of it's whispy fins! Other fish are fine with male betas, just don't ever mix 2 male betas!
check out fostersmith's compatibility chart for more info.
2006-10-22 13:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by kat k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister always had a male beta fish in her aquarium with her other fish. Nothing ever happened, I think they only attack other male beta fish. And the fish store we go to sometimes keep their beta fish in the aquariums with other fish instead of in those tiny bowls sitting out on shelves. Just try it on a day you can keep an eye on things, some are more aggressive than others. If yours starts to show aggression to the other fish, remove him to his own bowl or tank. And listen to what Laurie G. said, other fish might like to nip at your beta's flowing fins.
2006-10-22 09:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by 'regular fish'? Bettas (not beta) are only aggressive to their own species, male and female alike. Yet with any other species, they are quite passive; in fact, the male betta's fins are just too tempting for fin nippers like tetras and barbs, and he can get killed. Schooling fish like the above mentioned are also much faster swimmers than the betta. This combination of fin tearing and stress = dead betta.
Goldfish are HIGHLY aggressively. They are usually put in their own group due to this nature. I would not be surprised if a mere comet beat up your betta.
For the sake of your betta's well-being, keep him in a tank or bowl to himself. That will keep him happiest and stress-free.
2006-10-22 11:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by AW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the Betta fish will be aggressive towards each other, but when it comes to other fish sometimes the tables can be turned. Their are several fish that may tear the fins off the Male Betta. For this reason i don't recommend placing a Betta with other fish, but some people do it and have OK luck.
If you do this i would say don't keep nippy fish this will increase your chances of success.
2006-10-22 10:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by DJ n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male Betas will only attack other male Betas....however the other species fish you put with it may attack it. Some fish like to "gnaw" on other fishes fins and betas have thin flowing fins that will rip and tear when the other fish nips at it.
2006-10-22 09:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Laurie G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the fish you put in with them The danger is more to the Beta as other fish will probably start nipping at their fins.
2006-10-22 09:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by John P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing as long as you only put in one male Betta and a female. Also depends on what type of fish you have in the tank.
2006-10-22 11:51:41 · answer #10 · answered by Paul J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋