Hey people! what other fish (besides guppies) could i put in a tank with another guppie without them getting into a fight and to where they could all live together in peace? Is a betta out of the question? What about goldfish? thanx!
2007-08-19 15:06:43 · 5 answers · asked by darkness in the suburbs... 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
A betta will be fine in a tank with a guppy. Bettas are not the bloodthirsty killers that many inexperienced aquarists think they are. The only time bettas fight is when they are with other male bettas. However, they will chase down and severely damage a female that will not spawn with them. BTW, it is pronounced bet-tah, not bay-tah.
Cardinal tetras (not as delicate as neons), black neons, white clouds, cherry barbs and a small school of corydoras catfish would do well also.
2007-08-19 15:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smaller tetra's should work well but they are a schooling fish so make sure to buy more than 1.
Also rosie reds are a feeder fish a little big larger than guppies and just as cheap - watch out for disease as feeders are not generally cared for well.
Pleco's are aslo nice and will keep algea down.
Shrimp can also be a nice addition and will clean up uneaten food - good since it will turn toxic.
I would not recommend goldfish because they are a very dirty fish that requires more cleaning than you miught want. A betta should be ok but they are territorial and can lead to problems.
2007-08-19 22:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some good tank-mates with guppies:
Neon Tetra, Black Neon Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra, Bleeding Heart Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Diamond Tetra, Emperor Tetra, Flame Tetra, Glass Tetra, Glowlite Tetra, Gold Tetra, Head & Tail Lite Tetra, Lemon Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Red Eye Tetra, Red Phantom Tetra, Ruby Tetra , Rummynose Tetra
Dwarf, Honey, Red Fire, Small Pearl Gouramis
Harlequin Rasbora, Red Lined Rasbora
Corydoras Catfish, Small Plecostomus Catfish, Farlowella Catfish, Oticinclus Catfish, Banjo Catfish
2007-08-19 22:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neon tetras, black tetras.bleeding hearts, siamese fighter (one male) female siamese (2 or 3) dont put 2 males together angel fish discus fish ruby shark(non violent)
mollys coolie loaches ,weather loaches, plecs, clown fish, pencil fish, parrot fish, to name a few
gold fish can survive in a tropical tank but are more adapt to cold water
2007-08-19 22:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by bob 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bettas are a NO WAY!!!
They are fighting fish and it will think that the other fish is stealing its habitat.
2007-08-23 16:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by animal_lover_xxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋