Tank mate for Betta [Archive]

MaryPa

10-29-2003, 2:52 PM

Ok i know it`s been asked a million times ,but what can I put in 10 gal. with my male betta?

OrionGirl

10-29-2003, 3:18 PM

Cories, kuhli loaches, otos, peaceful tetras. Avoid fin nippers, gouramies, paradise fish, guppies. Fish with long fins tend to be nipped as well.

MrGoodbytes

10-29-2003, 3:30 PM

A while ago I used to have a betta with some platies and corys without any problems. Corys are great fish.

Graeme

TKOS

10-29-2003, 3:50 PM

I had good success with 3 cories and 5 white cloud minnows in a 10 gallon with a betta. Keep the water temp in the lower 70'sF for white clouds.

Of course anything you add will probably cuase the betta to initially go a little crazy. Just keep your eye on him and make sure he doesn't do much more than chase and flair.

MaryPa

10-29-2003, 4:15 PM

Thanks alot all of you.I was told he would fight anything I put in thete by a NSLFS.Guess i`ll check out the white clouds.

MrGoodbytes

10-29-2003, 4:19 PM

Bettas don't usually fight with other fish unless they are other male bettas.

MaryPa

10-29-2003, 5:06 PM

I was more worried about my Betta being bit.

tricksterpup

10-29-2003, 5:22 PM

Oscars make really bad tank mates.. ;)
Any small schooling fish should be fine in this tank, as long as they are not fin nippers.

jim