Betta And Killi Fish

[jmaster]

hey all
would a betta be ok with a male and female killi fish in a 15 gallon tank?
also has some corys
or would the killi eat the betta fins?
thanks
jmaster

 

[BigC]

What killifish species are you concerned about.
Regards
BigC

 

[jmaster]

there Aphyosemion australe (chocolate)
so would they be ok with my betta?
i need to know ASAP
thanks
jmaster

 

[BigC]

Australe are a very peaceful species when young but can get a bit boisterious when adult, normally I would say yes given the species but use your descretion and observe the matchup over a weekend.
Regards
BigC

 

[jmaster]

ok then
thanks alot
i will prob put the male in there and keep an eye on him
thanks
jmaster

 

[Bloo]

No. In my personal experience (with some Australe - from BigC incidentally) and a group of female bettas it did not work at all. This was in a 20 US gallon heavily planted. I had to remove the female bettas because they were very ferocious towards the killifish. Constant flaring and chasing. Now that in my opinion is not a peaceful life to live for any fish.

 

[jmaster]

well they have been together for a while and then male betta and make killi swim around together buty theres no flareing or anythink so i think it shouls be ok
but im keeping an eye on them
jmaster

 

[Bloo]

You seem very lucky then sometimes it is very much up to an individual fish. Just never forget to keep an eye on them - and watch their fins especially for nipping.

 

[jmaster]

yep il be checking on them
all there fins are fine atm
jmaster