Can Bettas Be Kept With Guppies?

[Jonty]

Hey

Could I keep a Betta (male or female) with a group of 6-8 male guppies and a bristlenose plec in a 60l tank? - I think that's around 13 UK gallons.

Thanks

 

[wilsonnw8]

Hey

Could I keep a Betta (male or female) with a group of 6-8 male guppies and a bristlenose plec in a 60l tank? - I think that's around 13 UK gallons.

Thanks

It is doable but a lot of the time your guppies will end up tail-less, bettas get "tail envy" and as a guppy tail looks a bit like their own they usually (not all the time) but usually bite and nip at the guppy's tail. I wouldnt try it unless you have a back up plan

 

[ReMz]

just don't do it. a lot more trouble than it is worth

 

[helterskelter]

It's not worth the risk.
They are better with short finned types like endlers, but then they will eat most of any fry you get from them.