This article discusses some types of fish that may cohabitate with a Betta fish. Always remember that just because there is potential harmony between some fish and a betta fish, this does not mean that it will work 100% of the time! There are many other items that determine if this will work, as talked about below, so you will want to closely monitor both your betta and the fish you've introduced to see if they have any bite marks on their scales!
Many brand new betta fish owners are concerned that if they do not put in other fish to their tank, their betta will be lonely. Betta fish are intensely territorial and most of the time are happiest by themselves. If your fish tank is under 5 gallons, it is probably best to leave your betta by himself. They'll feel like extra sea life is disturbing their territory if the tank is not big enough.
When figuring out which fish to introduce to your betta, you must evaluate many different factors. The size of the fish tank, whether your Betta is male or female (males usually are more combatitive than females), the type of betta (read Varieties of Bettas to find out about the different species of Betta fish), size of the tank, and your Betta's individual attitude all must be taken into consideration. Betta fish will become antagonistic with all other fish that have large fins or bright colors, so don't have them share a tank with your betta.
The following sea life are the best match for your betta fish:
Cherry and Ghost Shrimp - Shrimp usually swim around at the bottom of a tank so the betta fish will not feel competitive towards them. Additionally, they will thrive in luke warm, stagnant water and don't make a large amount of waste. However, some bettas may enjoy eating shrimp instead of sharing a tank with them, so be watchful for bite marks on your shrimp!
Apple Snails - Apple snails are a good species that love similar water conditions as a betta. Unfortunately, they do create a lot of waste so require more frequent water changes and a bigger tank. They are pretty big and tough as compared to a betta fish, so your betta's aggressiveness generally will not harm or kill an Apple snail.
African Dwarf Frogs - These diminutive frogs are without a doubt one of the best pairs for your betta fish. Be certain you do not mistake them with the African Clawed Frogs, which could hurt your betta! If the front feet are webbed, then don't worry - if the webbing is not there, you've adopted a Clawed Frog. African Dwarf Frogs love toasty, acidic water like a betta fish, and generally your betta fish won't be combatitive against them. These frogs do not make a lot of waste product, but are very likely to bacteria infections so it's critical to keep your tank sanitized and the water quality high.
Corydoras Catfish and Otoclinus Catfish - These species of catfish make lovely betta fish tank friends. Oto's are a little more miniscule, but they are both tiny fish that don't produce a large amount of waste. They are pretty fast and don't have lively scales, so will be free from danger from any betta fish offensive. These fish swim in groups of at least four, and are happiest tanks with numerous plants. You may require a more sizeable tank to keep them in and maintain sanitary conditions. Catfish are extraordinarily easily harmed by bad water conditions, so make sure to keep the temperature in your fish tank consistent if catfish are there.
White Cloud Mountain Minnows - An additional fish that is able to survive with a betta are the White Cloud Mountain Minnow. These fish typically are extremely peaceful - the peaceful Monk of fish :) and will not bite fins or antagonize your betta fish. They are also fairly speedy and can comfortably escape a betta's combatitive nature. They are inexpensive and pretty strong fish, but they do prefer cooler water so maintain the tank's temperature on the slightly cooler side of your betta's acceptable range. It's better to utilize a larger tank (around 10+ gallons) because these fish are extremely energetic and will cause the betta to feel protective of his territory if the tank is not big enough.
Bristlenose Plecosomus - Pleco's are a terrific fish to share a tank with bettas, but make sure to only acquire a Bristlenose Pecosomus of around an equal size as your betta fish. Similar looking Plecos will grow to be too large - the Bristlenose stays small and is a strong match.
Many brand new betta fish owners are concerned that if they do not put in other fish to their tank, their betta will be lonely. Betta fish are intensely territorial and most of the time are happiest by themselves. If your fish tank is under 5 gallons, it is probably best to leave your betta by himself. They'll feel like extra sea life is disturbing their territory if the tank is not big enough.
When figuring out which fish to introduce to your betta, you must evaluate many different factors. The size of the fish tank, whether your Betta is male or female (males usually are more combatitive than females), the type of betta (read Varieties of Bettas to find out about the different species of Betta fish), size of the tank, and your Betta's individual attitude all must be taken into consideration. Betta fish will become antagonistic with all other fish that have large fins or bright colors, so don't have them share a tank with your betta.
The following sea life are the best match for your betta fish:
Cherry and Ghost Shrimp - Shrimp usually swim around at the bottom of a tank so the betta fish will not feel competitive towards them. Additionally, they will thrive in luke warm, stagnant water and don't make a large amount of waste. However, some bettas may enjoy eating shrimp instead of sharing a tank with them, so be watchful for bite marks on your shrimp!
Apple Snails - Apple snails are a good species that love similar water conditions as a betta. Unfortunately, they do create a lot of waste so require more frequent water changes and a bigger tank. They are pretty big and tough as compared to a betta fish, so your betta's aggressiveness generally will not harm or kill an Apple snail.
African Dwarf Frogs - These diminutive frogs are without a doubt one of the best pairs for your betta fish. Be certain you do not mistake them with the African Clawed Frogs, which could hurt your betta! If the front feet are webbed, then don't worry - if the webbing is not there, you've adopted a Clawed Frog. African Dwarf Frogs love toasty, acidic water like a betta fish, and generally your betta fish won't be combatitive against them. These frogs do not make a lot of waste product, but are very likely to bacteria infections so it's critical to keep your tank sanitized and the water quality high.
Corydoras Catfish and Otoclinus Catfish - These species of catfish make lovely betta fish tank friends. Oto's are a little more miniscule, but they are both tiny fish that don't produce a large amount of waste. They are pretty fast and don't have lively scales, so will be free from danger from any betta fish offensive. These fish swim in groups of at least four, and are happiest tanks with numerous plants. You may require a more sizeable tank to keep them in and maintain sanitary conditions. Catfish are extraordinarily easily harmed by bad water conditions, so make sure to keep the temperature in your fish tank consistent if catfish are there.
White Cloud Mountain Minnows - An additional fish that is able to survive with a betta are the White Cloud Mountain Minnow. These fish typically are extremely peaceful - the peaceful Monk of fish :) and will not bite fins or antagonize your betta fish. They are also fairly speedy and can comfortably escape a betta's combatitive nature. They are inexpensive and pretty strong fish, but they do prefer cooler water so maintain the tank's temperature on the slightly cooler side of your betta's acceptable range. It's better to utilize a larger tank (around 10+ gallons) because these fish are extremely energetic and will cause the betta to feel protective of his territory if the tank is not big enough.
Bristlenose Plecosomus - Pleco's are a terrific fish to share a tank with bettas, but make sure to only acquire a Bristlenose Pecosomus of around an equal size as your betta fish. Similar looking Plecos will grow to be too large - the Bristlenose stays small and is a strong match.
About the Author:
Jason Andrews is a passionate Betta Fish collector and breeder. He currently [creates|writes] a blog that focuses on extending the Betta Life Span beyond the typical 3-5 years. He is particularly focused on conditions of the water for Betta Fish as well as always maintaining a clean Betta Fish tank.
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