Will these fish be ok together?

Question

-Various Tetras
-various mollies
-beta

tank size is 55 gallons

don't try telling me bettas need to be by themself, male bettas can be with some tropical fish

Answer 1

Should be fine. One thing to keep in mind is that different types of tetras will not school together. You need to have at least 5 of each kind. Most tetras would be suitable, but you will want to avoid black skirt tetras (excessively nippy) and congo tetras (which are lovely, but quite big - so unless you have a 60 gallon tank, they would be too large).

Mollies are fine, just remember that they grow to 3-4", and need about 5 gallons of water apiece, and should not be kept in anything smaller than 20 gallons. Also, make sure to get 2 females for every male.

A betta is fine, just make sure the tank is big enough that he can have a quiet corner to himself, and don't get more than one. You can get away with having two, only if they are both females. If someone tells you that a betta is mean and will kill every other fish, it isn't true - they are only territorial with other bettas.

Answer 2

I have had all of these fish in the same tank together in both a 10 gallon and a 29 gallon tank. In my experience most tetras will tend to nip at the beta (or anything else with long fins) and I've had a couple of agressive mollies (though I'm not sure how common this is). I would think as long as you don't overcrowd your tank that you'll be fine though.

Answer 3

Tetras like soft water with a pH from neutral to slightly acid ( pH 7.0 to 6.5) Mollies need slightly to moderately hard water with a higher pH and a little salt to do really well. The tetras will probably pester the Betta and nip his fins,come to think of it they might give the mollies some grief also. Bottom line, an aquarium in which nobody thrives or is content. A lot of pet store people will tell customers that, because fish are commercially bred they don't require the types of water that their wild cousins come from,this is advice from people who want to sell fish, not keep them alive or breeding in the home aquarium. People that sell fish food tell us to feed 3 or 4 or even 5 times a day,same deal. Be observant, and draw your own conclusions. Sorry about the rant. Have fun. PeeTee

Answer 4

NO these fish are not compatible!!!

Mollies have a tendency to "bully" others around except other mollies and larger fish. It also depends if the mollies are male or female. Males are more aggressive. Male Beta's must be kept separate and in their own tank. They are sometimes called Japanese fighting fish....and for good reason....two males will fight until the death of 1 if they are placed in the same tank together. A good companion for tetras are guppies. Tetra's also like their water conditions a little different than most tropical fish. You must be really careful when adding things especially medications in the event they get a disease such as ick. Mollies are good companions with larger fish like plat-ties. Hope this helps....I also added a link for great info on fish and their habitats. I've had aquariums now for about 12 yrs. and I still find this site to be knowledgeable.

Answer 5

The betta will be okay in a tank with the neon tetras. DO NOT ADD Mollies. My betta attacked the mollies I had.
I have a crowntail betta in a tank with 9 neon tetras,
3 male fancy guppies, and 5 female guppies. I also have
2 algae eaters, some snails and ghost shrimp in the tank.
All of those coexsist fine.

Answer 6

Sounds good. Just monitor your betta closely and make sure he's not being picked on or picking on others. Tetras can have a tendency to be nippy, and your betta might mistake longer lyre tail mollies (if you have any) to be bettas.

It all depends on your betta's temprament, so keep a close eye on your tank.

Answer 7

Beta fish are mean and he may nip at some tails but my mom has a beta fish in with her mollies and some kind of glow in the dark tetras and they get along just fine. I would just keep an eye on them for a while.

Answer 8

it extremely is slightly over stocking. in case you get a woman betta and 3 platys which would be a stable setup. i understand because of the fact that is my genuine setup and that all of them get alongside completely. The tiger barbs on the different hand are probably extra aggressive than the bettas. The 5 tetras interior the tank with out different fish could do great mutually. they're stable schoolers. I stick via the a million inch according to gallon rule, you're able to bypass over via 4 inches at maximum with stable filtration and universal water differences yet different then that it is a stable rule. Bettas do unlike residing in smaller areas like bowls yet they are in a position to that's why human beings positioned them in there. they are going to rejoice with a much bigger area mutually with a 10 or twenty gallon. desire this helped. :) have relaxing installation your new tank.

Answer 9

You could have a beautiful planted tank for these guys in a 55...think about live plants. It's a little more difficult, but beautiful, and these fish will thrive in it, including the betta. And for those who think it's all in a name, "fighting fish", or the betta, only fight other male betta's. Sounds like a good setup to me, and the best of luck to you!! Remember to cycle your tank.

Answer 10

Most male Bettas (there is some variability) are "medium aggressive" freshwater fishes, getting along well for example with Angels, livebearers like Swords, Mollies, Platies (though eating the fry with gusto). Slower-moving fishes with long-flowing fins like male show guppies are out, as are fast-moving nippers like many of the medium sized barbs (Tigers, Rosies, though Checkerboards, Golds, Cherries are often okay), bigger Danios... for two reasons: the possibility of persistent taunting of the Betta and their ability to quickly consume all its food.