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Is this a good idea? Ok, so after summer break i'm planning on re-establishing a community, basically giving it another go. But what i'm wondering is it a problem if I add 3 more bettas to the 2 I already have in the 10 gal and getting tropical fish. Say mollies, plates etc? Do they get along? But if so, will this be over stalking the 10 gallon? 
*Don't Judge this question, it's just a thought for now*
 
I think yes, more bettas will overstock the 10 gallon.  Bettas are territorial fish.  If you have two bettas in a 10 gallon that live together peacefully, I applaud you, good sir.  Some people do not even recommend more than one betta in a 20 gallon.
 
Compatibility with bettas come down to some basic ideas. 
 
Do the fish look anything like a betta?  Bettas will flare and attack anything that could be potential competition for mates and territory.  Guppies, although are clearly not bettas, are generally incompatible with bettas due to their flashy fins, and flamboyant colors.  Mollies and platies might encounter similar issues with bettas.
 
Will the fish out-compete the betta for food?  Bettas are slow eaters.
 
Do the fish require different tank conditions than bettas?  Bettas like relatively still water, are of course tropical, and appreciate freshwater.
 
Some fish you could consider as tank mates for your bettas are short-finned tetras.  However, as they are schooling fish, you may hit stocking problems in a 10 gallon.
 
That's my two cents.  Perhaps someone with more experience with bettas can also weigh in.
 
EDIT:  Have you considered cories?  I believe bettas leave them quite alone.
 
* cough cough* ma'am. xDD I'm a girl
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and yes actually I had in mind corys as I just find them adorable! Ok thanks for your opinion! :)
 
NeonBlueLeon said:
I think yes, more bettas will overstock the 10 gallon.  Bettas are territorial fish.  If you have two bettas in a 10 gallon that live together peacefully, I applaud you, good sir.  Some people do not even recommend more than one betta in a 20 gallon.
 
Compatibility with bettas come down to some basic ideas. 
 
Do the fish look anything like a betta?  Bettas will flare and attack anything that could be potential competition for mates and territory.  Guppies, although are clearly not bettas, are generally incompatible with bettas due to their flashy fins, and flamboyant colors.  Mollies and platies might encounter similar issues with bettas.
 
Will the fish out-compete the betta for food?  Bettas are slow eaters.
 
Do the fish require different tank conditions than bettas?  Bettas like relatively still water, are of course tropical, and appreciate freshwater.
 
Some fish you could consider as tank mates for your bettas are short-finned tetras.  However, as they are schooling fish, you may hit stocking problems in a 10 gallon.
 
That's my two cents.  Perhaps someone with more experience with bettas can also weigh in.
 
EDIT:  Have you considered cories?  I believe bettas leave them quite alone.
You're right about the cories and tetras.
She has female bettas though lol. They're much less aggressive.
I think 3 more would fully stock your tank so just the 5 bettas should be ok.
 

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