I think this is your best bet of seeing cichlid-like behavior in a 10 gallon tank. You could have a number of scarlet badis. I think Badis badis could work also.There are quite a few different small anabantoids that would work.
no way.Another option is you could have 1 convict in a 10 gallon tank.
skip the tetras, that's gonna overstock it. Make sure that you get all FEMALE bettas for the sorrority, and make plenty of territories.well since im obsessed with bettas now i think ill be doing a betta sorority with 3 bettas and some grenn or diamonhead neon tetras (to help distract them of course. the tank will have lots of plants and hiding places.