The guy that works at the pet store taking care of fish told me this is safe because they only fight with their own kind , I would like to give my beta some company but I've been afraid to try it ,have you ever?
2006-12-01 03:21:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
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2006-12-01 03:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by kosmoistheman 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
From past experiences, I often had a beta in a community tank with no problems at all. He was happy and there was never any fighting. However, I was breeding guppies for a while and the literature i read on them is that you should never place a beta in the same tank as guppies becuase the fancy tail guppies can look too much like the beta and the beta will attack. I never tested this theory because I love my fish. in a regular community tank with goldfish, tetras, etc.. I can almost promise it will be fine because I never had a problem.
2006-12-01 03:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female guppies, yes. Male guppies, no - they have long fins which may cause the Betta to think that it is one of its own, and become aggressive.
With the tetras, it really depends. They have a (well earned) reputation for being fin nippers. I personally wouldn't take the chance, unless you get a very docile type of tetra (look on the internet for more info - don't trust the pet store to tell you whether or not a certain kind will nip).
If I were you I would get something like platies or danios, if you want to keep your Betta in a community tank. Be sure to provide plenty of space and rocks/driftwood so they can mark out their territories.
2006-12-01 03:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the size of the tank, the tail length of the guppies and the attitude of your betta.
If the tank is big enough (say if you alot 1 gallon per tetra and 1.5 gallons per guppy - is there 3+ gallons left?) then you could give it a try. Some bettas may react violently to guppies - who have long fins and may resemble another male betta - and others may not mind them if give their own space.
Be sure to provide plenty of cover in the form of plants (real or fake) for everyone to retreat to if they feel threatened.
Anyway, you can try it, but have your other tank ready for your betta should he refuse to get along with anyone else. Some bettas are just ornery. Try finding a young betta (they are slightly smaller than the bigger, older ones, of course).
Another option for your betta are african dwarf frogs. Frankly, unless they're trying to mate with a female, male bettas prefer to have their own territory without any 'company' - and african dwarf frogs he would not notice. Be sure to research them first.
2006-12-01 03:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! DO NOT put a betta with ne kind of other fish!First of all Betas are very teritorial. If you are afraid your fish is lonely put it in a bowel beside a different fish tank and see how it reacts. Second of all they usually like being alone due to their territorial nature. If you really want to see how it reacts w/ another fish buy a double betta bowl. (7:00-10:00) you can keep the fish apart but they can see each other. If the Betas gills rise or get very lage(flaring) then they will kill each other.
2006-12-01 04:27:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a general rule, yes. Bettas are only aggressive to other bettas as a general rule. In fact males will be agressive to females unless they are ready to mate.
It is worth noting as someone else said, that there is a possibility that there will be some conflict with the betta and the guppies. I think that it will more likely be the guppies messing with the betta, but all that being said, I would still feel comfortable putting a betta in with non-aggressive fish.
2006-12-01 04:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by geohauss 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With the guppies: NO
-Guppies have long fins, and long finned fish cause bettas to think that they are enemies. The betta will almost certainly kill them.
With the tetras, MAYBE.
Depending on what type of tetras they are, this could work. If they are nippy tetras, they will harm the betta's long fins, but if they are neons (in at least a group of six), or other docile tetras, they will be fine!You will still want to monitor the betta however. some bettas will attack everything, but generally they will get along with tetras and other small fish.
2006-12-01 03:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yep, make sure you have enough space ( X amount of litres) to give the beta lots of territory. Hideaways are also important and DO NOT throw a female into the mix. Two Males CAN co-exist so long as they don't have to battle over the attention of a lady (kinda like real-life). GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
2006-12-01 03:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by wadenovakovski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off you cant always listen to the guys at the pet store.
Betas chase and nip at other fish even a beta of the opposite sex. Female betas are somewhat less aggressive!
2006-12-01 03:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. We had guppies, tetras and one beta in tank together that all lived together quite nicely.
2006-12-01 03:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by eaglesnest1119 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋