Betta Companions?

[Ifti]

I have a 48litre tank.
Really would like 1 male batta, but would like some other fish to go alongside him as well. I understand I could have a few Cory's, but are there any other top/middle level fish I can keep with the Betta - like Danio's?

 

[lilfishie]

Danios are rathey nippy and a bit active for bettas liking. Pygmy cories spend most there time in the mid region

 

[fuzzynicki]

Danios are rathey nippy and a bit active for bettas liking. Pygmy cories spend most there time in the mid region

Absolutely! Pygmy cories would be excellent companions as a mid region fish. A minimum group of 6 would be ideal!

 

[mattbleasby]

There is a post on here somewhere (cant find the link right now) To a page that shows beta's companions quite well and how they would get on. Hope this helps.

Im sure someone can drag it up

 

[Ifti]

So, a male betta as a 'show fish'.
6 Pygmy Cories.

Anything else?

 

[blueflash]

I believe neon tetras would make good betta companions as well, provided there are at least six of them.

 

[Ifti]

Cool thanks - as I only have a 48 litre tank, that would probably be my max?

 

[betta989]

I dont recommend neons they nip fins, imo....

 

[LadyRiv.]

i have a male betta and 4 endlers in a 32l tank, no problems. but the betta i have is very calm and good-natured, used to have him in a community tank till he got fin-nipped by my danios (i think), so he moved to his own tank and i added the endlers, never had a problem

 

[pompeydaz]

I've got my male betta with guppies, loads of emperor tetras and they are all fine together. When I first put him in the tank, he had a look but then left them alone.

 

[clgklg]

I have an extremely grumpy Betta and he gets along with my cardinal tetras, and corys (well, tolerates them...) I was told once that the rule of thumb is to never put anyone in there that is prettier than him I did have a glo danio in there once and he was annoyed with him because he never sat still, my betta would occasionally chase him off.

 

[Ifti]

I may just get a few Mollies - a Black, a Silver, and an Orange.
Ive been told these will not nip fins etc at all.......?

 

[lilfishie]

In my opinion Mollies would be too big for the tank

 

[Ifti]

Im looking to upgrade the tank very soon, so it would only be temporary for now.....just need to know if they are fin nippers and OK with a Betta!

 

[lilfishie]

in a tank too small yes, why not just get them when you upgrade?