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Jignesh Tamore - 7 years ago

can i put betta with gourami?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It depends which gouramis, some of the dwarf gouramis may be bullied by a betta and the larger species may attack the betta. It is a case of watch and observe, provide plenty of live plants and decorative structure and be prepared to isolate the male betta to a suitable habitat.

D14m0nd M4n - 7 years ago

Are guppies also good tank mates?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They can be attacked by a betta, especially fancy male guppies. Lots of plants and structure helps but male fancy guppy tails usually suffer and you can count on the betta eating baby guppies.

Jasmine yancy - 7 years ago

can i keep a male betta and a female gold fish tail together

Jasmine yancy - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics oh ok yea i didnt get both i just have the betta in a fish bowl. Hes so cute! lol should i put a plant in there. its a medium size fish bowl and its a baby betta. Also shpuld i feed him twice every other day?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jasmine, bettas and goldfish have very different temperature preferences and given the size goldfish get to and their comportment, it is not recommended to keep them together.

nAnU - 7 years ago

I always read that I should buy a less aggressive Betta. How can you tell if it is or not?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You cannot tell, the fact a male displays at his reflection is a natural trait all male B. splendens have. The recommendation is likely related to when you buy a Betta to keep in a community aquarium, in that case as we suggest, watch and observe, be prepared to place the betta in its own small equipped aquarium.

Diego Ruelas - 7 years ago

Thanks, mate!

Joanne Iarussi - 7 years ago

can I put goldfish with my male betta

Kyden Chan - 7 years ago

What about guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Guppies are not recommended, male betta splendens will very likely attack a male fancy guppy.

Keeven Caldz - 7 years ago

My bettas tail broke and he is still alive it is possible?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Tearing of a bettas fins can happen for a variety of reasons, in a community tank a betta being fin nipped is almost common, one of the reasons we prefer they are kept isolated.

Stacy Curtis - 7 years ago

The people at PetSmart gave me 5 free baby guppies to put with my female betta. They didn't mention they'd be midnight snacks. I'm down to 2 guppies.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Stacy, bettas will prey on any small fish they can eat, common to most tropical fish in fact. We suggest you isolate the two remaining guppies if you wish to keep them.

Stacy Curtis - 7 years ago

Weird part is they only disappear at night. During the day when I'm next to the tank everyone is sweet. Then apparently at night the Gremlin comes out.

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Keeven Caldz - 7 years ago

When do you put a female in a breeding time?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Keeven, happy to help! If you can locate some, have seen them for sale on line, adding 1 large tropical almond leaf per 10 gallons is a good idea when breeding, these are leaves found in a Betta's natural habitat, the tanins leached are beneficial to the fish and will support better spawning results.

Keeven Caldz - 7 years ago

Thank you for the information fluval aquatics

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Keeven, some information in summary form for you: attempt the introduction when: the male has built a nest; all conditions are right (temperature, tight fitting top on tank to maintain same air and water temperatures); the female is visibly filled with eggs (the abdomen will be protrude); there is a white nipple protruding from her vent; she is dark with visible barring and most importantly is that she is flaring her gills and trying to rush at the male when he displays and approaches her (meaning she is behind a see through wall so the pair can see each other). A ten gallon tank half filled with water and one small sponge filter operating in one corner at a slow non surface disturbing rate is recommended. Heater and thermometer (temperature should be 79 to 82 deg F). No gravel, easier for the pair to pick up the eggs and put in the nest if they fall to the bottom. Some floating plants, like hornwort for example and low light level lighting. Good Luck! Let us know how it works out - Tom

Cheryl McCormick - 7 years ago

I have 2 gold fish w/my betta fish they keep dying on me HELP !!!!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas really should not be kept with goldfish as the temperature requirements for bettas mean a heater is required. The comportment of a betta is also not compatible with goldfish, in terms of behavior and feeding.

AquaPlanet - 7 years ago

nice video , I have a video on same topic , you can check out mine .

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Thank you, we will!

Vangelo mefi - 7 years ago

What fish are good with glo fish??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Depending on which fish is the glofish, if they are danios then other small species of danios, barbs and tougher types of tetras.

Betta Behaviour - 7 years ago

Guppies and bettas don't mix, so if you have guppies or a betta, its best not to put them in the same aquarium.

n o - 7 years ago

Are females less aggressive?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Normally males are more aggressive.

salty sugar • 10 months ago - 7 years ago

Betta sorority!!!

cathy hskqns - 7 years ago

Just put 6 neon tetras in my tank with my betta. is that okay?

Alexandler S - 7 years ago

at some more tetra's, healthier for them

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes it's ok. We also recommend monitoring for a few days.

Lunar Rose - 7 years ago

I have 1 female betta, and I will soon be getting a 5 gallon tank. Would I be able to put a cory catfish in with her? Also, would it be better to put platys or mollies in with her? Could I do all of the above? Sorry it’s a lot of questions

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes that's fine. Always monitor for the first few days.

G Ratnage - 7 years ago

Can you keep guppies with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend that combination as male bettas will attack and damage male fancy guppy fins.

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Vortex - 7 years ago

I'm planning to buy a 20 gallon tank.
Is it ok to put these fish in the tank?
5 Neon Tetra
1 Betta Fish
2 Ghost Shrimps
2 Zebra Snails
4 Rasboras
3 Cory Catfish

Alexandler S - 7 years ago

Neon Tetra's are schooling fish. It is healthier to have them in a larger school. I would go for 10, you can mix them with cardinale tetra's as well, they will school together. Good luck

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes that's fine. Always monitor for the first few days.

Renkai Deatryx - 7 years ago

Would a halfmoon or crowntail be alright with 4-5 rasbora's and a few khuli loaches in a ten gallon?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

As Rasboras and Khuli fish are relatively passive, it should be OK. However we always recommend to observe your fish during the first few days to see how they share their community.

Leony Nation - 7 years ago

It's not pronounced bet-ta, it's pronounced bay-ta.

Rob Betts - 7 years ago

neet not net

Rob Betts - 7 years ago

net

Carlos Delacruz - 7 years ago

Can i ask if is it ok for the other fish to eat a betta/live food?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Carlos, yes that's fine.

Brian Hunt - 7 years ago

I have 8 tiger barbs in a 32gallon soon to be a 40 gallon I'm guessing not a good match cause they are fin nipping fish right?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Brian, you are guessing right, as Tiger Barbs an aggressive species and should not live with Bettas.

Karens Life - 7 years ago

Hello I need help I moved my betta fish from a 1.5 to a 20 gallon and he bloated up because of over feeding and then started losing color and stopped moving around help!!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

So many variables could have come into play in this situation. Was the 20 gallon tank fully ready to receive your Betta? We suggest doing a few water tests as well as making sure that the tank is at the proper water temperature and keep a close eye on your fish.

Lelouch0reki - 7 years ago

I wonder about bettas and cherry shrimp. Can they be together?

Lelouch0reki - 7 years ago

Thanks.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi, regarding Bettas and Cherry shrimps, we recommend discussing it with your local pet retailer for more guidance.

tyler eisnor - 7 years ago

What size tank did you use in this video I have a 5 gallon tank and I am wondering what fish I can keep with it

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Tyler, the tank in this video is a 15 gallon Flex.

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Sandu Anna - 7 years ago

I'm sooo sad because i was thinking my Betta is feeling lonely and I bought him 2 platyes and he killed them

Nam Truong - 7 years ago

Would a glass catfish be ok in the same tank as a Betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes that should be ok, do take note that glass catfish need to be in a school of their own kind, in our opinion that would mean at least 3 to 5 glass cats for them to feel comfortable. They are shy but when kept in a group they are less so. The aquarium size would have to be at least 10 to 15 gallons in this case.

Shailah Teelucksingh - 7 years ago

Can Gold Fish? I have a blue male betta fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Shailah, not recommended, goldfish are a cold water species and get far too large to be good tankmates for a betta.

Ed Paine - 7 years ago

OK to put Betta with angel fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

With younger angelfish, as the angels grow the tank size and required filtration may create too much water movement for a betta to be comfortable in.

Mockingbird Hill - 7 years ago

I have four small dojos (about 2.5") that someday will be moved to my larger tank as well as four small plecos (1.5", who will also be moved to the larger tank someday) and was wondering if a dojo and pleco would do okay with a mild-mannered betta. I have four 3.5 gallon tanks with filters and bubblers that would make keeping my four betta males so much easier if they could be housed with one betta, one dojo and one pleco per tank. I have a lot of living plants and hiding places for the fish in each tank.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Dojo loaches reach up to 6 inches in length in aquariums and if you have a pleco, it too will likely get very large. The 3.5 gallon tank with heater and plants is great for a male betta but would not support the other fish you mention for very long.

josh Squad - 7 years ago

Can we keep guppies with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Josh, not recommended, a male betta will likely attack a fancy male guppy.

Nahush Modak - 7 years ago

Hello!!!
I know very few will notice this comment but I have a betta in a community and it's fabulous!!!
I have 4 pairs of tetra in my 50 gallon tank living happily!!!
Have a nice day!!!

Castleclasher 80k - 7 years ago

Can you keep them with guppies??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, a betta will likely attack a male fancy guppy.

Email Linda - 7 years ago

The 'get inspired with art' poster ruins the video . I would love to see more videos without the advertising. Really like the close ups of the fish. Good job! Will check out your other videos soon.

The Spy - 7 years ago

can guppies be kept with bettas? pls i need an answer

The Spy - 7 years ago

thanks for your advice i will report if something happens

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not possible unfortunately. Some males are more aggressive than others. You can watch and observe and isolate the male if he attacks the guppies.

The Spy - 7 years ago

is there anyway to tame it not to attack

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend that mix as male Bettas can attack fancy male guppies.

Anthony Flores - 7 years ago

My fish is betta then urs

Shan Bland - 7 years ago

i have a male betta in a 20 gallon community tank with Cory cats and a 9 neon tetras

Yousuf Khan - 7 years ago

Red eye tetra with betta?

Yousuf Khan - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank u

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, Red Eyes will likely fin nip a male betta, even in a well planted aquarium.

Donna Kate Morgan - 7 years ago

Thank you I would like to start a sorority in my community tank u have white skirt tetras
I have the lemon tetras
And blue plattys

Nami Smith - 7 years ago

Are guppies ok with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Nami, we do not recommend that mix. Male bettas can attack fancy male guppies. We strongly recommend livebearers like platys and swordtails for this purpose versus guppies.

ms.Caddi - 7 years ago

How big is this tank???

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is the 15 gallon Flex Aquarium.

Mathias Andre - 7 years ago

Can I mix Betta and Mollies?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It should be ok. Always watch and observe, be ready to isolate a male betta in case.

Jarryd Small - 7 years ago

Can you keep guppies with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jarryd, we do not recommend that mix, male bettas can attack male fancy guppies. Generally we suggest avoiding that combination.

MarkJoshua Oliver - 7 years ago

hi is mixing a male betta with some goldfish a great idea ? and a female betta with guppies great ? or avoid at all cost ? cause i mixed my 2 females they started flaring so i put 1 alone and the other one with the sword tails. Btw if the females are flaring should i be concerned ?

MarkJoshua Oliver - 7 years ago

oh thank you :D i just got worried when i mixed my crowntail and halfoon females together and right as soon as they saw each other its like gills out. So ill just let them figure it out i guest ty for the fast reply.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Betta females flaring at each other is quite normal. Mark, yes, avoid the other combinations.

Callum Murphy - 7 years ago

Can molly fish live with a betta fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It can be tried, it should be ok, as always, watch and observe and be ready to separate the male betta if necessary.

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Abir Aftab - 7 years ago

Nice

Omar Campos - 7 years ago

How is it with feeding? I’m playing on getting Neon Tetras for my beta tank and idk if there’s certain food that they can both eat or if they eat different foods

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Omar, we like questions like this as we appreciate those that care for their fish :) Bettas will feed at all levels but clearly prefer floating food as they have up turned mouths. Neons like to feed on particles of food in the water column as they sink. Fluval bug bites for small tropicals or for bettas would be fine for both as they are slow sinking.

Hambone2020 - 7 years ago

Could I just ask Petco which fish could work with a betta? lol

why not - 7 years ago

can you keep betta with gourami and even things other than fish like yabbies and shrimp?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Shrimp fry will be eaten and some types of gourami may be an issue. If they are a smaller and peaceful type gourami and the tank is well planted it should be fine, as we always recommend, watch and observe and be ready to isolate the male betta if necessary.

Abigail x3 - 7 years ago

Yes you can, I always keep my Betta in a community tank and they do great and nothing happens to them or the other fish. Always pick a Betta that's not aggressive, my Betta always minds it's own business and never nips or hurts the other fish. I always had amazing experiences with them in a community tank. I have like 5 tanks running and they are all doing great.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Abigail, that may be your experience and thanks for sharing, but always watch and observe, in many cases depending on the fish in the community bettas can be fin nipped and sometime a male betta is far too aggressive for some its' tankmates.

Love Gymnastics - 7 years ago

Minos?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended as they are typically coldwater species of fish, incompatible in regards to the required aquatic environment.

Addison McQueen - 7 years ago

My male betta loves his molly tank mates, but my female betta hated all of her tank mates and she had to be separated. It's funny how she's so aggressive and he's not at all

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Addison, such is a betta, watch and observe. You did and took the right action, well done.

Jakob Schilling - 7 years ago

My male Betta Splendens lives alone with in a 30l Tank just with a Devil Horn Slug

Ace Khmer - 7 years ago

What about a female betta? Are females more aggressive?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

In general the female is less aggressive than a male but also makes for a better community fish as it has fins that are of less interest to other fish that might nip at its fins. There are always exceptions, some females can be more aggressive than others so observing is always recommended.

Raven Shine - 7 years ago

How big does a tank have to be for 2 bettas?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You use a 5 gallon aquarium and install a divider to house two male bettas. Two females should be ok in a 5 gallon, make sure to incorporate various plants. Males and females should not be mixed together other than under controlled conditions for the purpose of reproduction.

Demont Venable - 7 years ago

Can I keep a Betta with tetra(Glofish)?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Demont, glofish are not a species but are a commercial term to describe the fish. Is the tetra a serape for example or a black tetra originally? It is the species commonly known as a black tetra is not suitable to mix with a betta.

Demont Venable - 7 years ago

The Glofish Tetras

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Which species of tetra?

Ninjara930 - 7 years ago

I was thinking getting my niece's she Betta a tank mate so she not alonely. I don't what to get.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We suggest you stick with the one female betta, that is really a minimum size of tank. In fact moving up to 1 to 2 gallons for the female betta is a good idea.

Ninjara930 - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics she's in 1/2 gallon tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

What size of aquarium is the betta in?

Caitlyn Brack - 7 years ago

Will guppies get along with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Male fancy guppies are at risk of attack from a male Betta splendens, not a recommendation we advocate. Somewhat larger livebearers like platys and swordtails and bottom feeders like corydoras catfish species are better choices.

Blackrose199717 - 7 years ago

I have a shy male betta and he's in a 2.5 gallon tank right now and I'm being gifted with a 10 gallon tank do you think he'd benefit being in a community tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is likely that he better off having is own private 2.5 gallon. Male bettas have fins that are prone to being nipped, they are not that fast moving and can be affected by stronger filter currents, which would mean adjusting the filter flow rate or setting up tank decor to diffuse it. If you go with some of our recommended species it will likely be fine but do consider that compatibility and the right mix of fish is very important in a community tank.

Gabriel Lewis - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video! Very very helpful! How big was that tank in the video?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Gabriel, thank you. That is the Flex 15 gallon model.

Ulakiest - 7 years ago

How does this apply for female bettas? I have one with a few male guppies and a Gourammi, and she's been rather docile.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The content here applies to what most ask about and in fact should have been clearer in the video. That said female bettas are usually far more likely to be tolerant of other fish but exceptions do exist. I have had females that were highly aggressive and did need isolation.

Raindrop Services - 7 years ago

Just the info I was looking for. Thanks...

Praseetha Babu - 7 years ago

we can put gold fish in Betta tanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, temperature, feeding and aquarium size requirement differ too greatly.

Margaret Corbett - 7 years ago

Also, Clown Loaches are bad Betta companions. Sadly, one viciously killed my Betta.

DankMemeTrain - 7 years ago

Can you keep minnows and danios with betas?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They are not the best choices as they fast swimmers and would out compete the betta at feeding time. Minnows are likely cold water species that would not fare well at the temperature range required by a betta.

Bary Baragon - 7 years ago

I have had a betta for almost a year now, she lives with my Iridescent Shark for a while and i'm planning on moving her to a different tank because the newer filters I got are kind of messing her up. I wanted to make it a community tank but I wasn't sure what would be safe, this helped a lot!

Abby Mathis - 7 years ago

Can you put just like umm... Regular small frogs in with betas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Frogs in general are predators of fish, really depends on the species of frog you are considering, a dwarf aquatic species perhaps, in general we would avoid mixing them with fish.

Demi God - 7 years ago

My normally calm female betta seemed lonely so I got her some guppies as tank mates and she tore the survivor's tail to ribbons. :( I wish I could keep more fish than just one betta.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Good move, some bettas are more aggressive than others and isolation is the best strategy for them.

Demi God - 7 years ago

Thank you for such a quick reply Fluval! I think the long flowing tails and fins of the male guppies may have reminded her of a male betta and she attacked. That's my thought on it. I'm just going to keep her in a 10gal by herself and have a seperate guppy tank since she is so aggressive. :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Demi God, we're sorry to hear that, however typically these two species can mix fine together.

Rukia Kuchki - 7 years ago

If you want a community tank with bettas, The best way is to get the betta in its adolescent stage introduce them to compatible tank mates some people say that there are bettas with temperament issues if you get them as adolescents there's less chance of an aggressive betta.

Nightwing the nightfury - 7 years ago

Can a Bettta go with Bala sharks?

Zack Stalter - 7 years ago

What about goldfish with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Zack Stalter, typically Bettas, being tropical, require a higher water temperature (75-78 degrees). Whereas goldlfish are a cold water species, so we don't recommend you keep them together.

Fresh Falcon - 7 years ago

My Betta lives with catfish: https://youtu.be/DI4m6tScKzQ

Shawn Gates - 7 years ago

I have my betta in a 30 gallon tank. Just today I added 2 cory catfish, 6 neon tetras, and 1 clown loach. The betta was very curious and checked them out thoroughly while they were still in the pet store bags adjusting to the water temp. but he never flared up or acted aggressive towards them. Now they are in the tank with the betta and exploring the different artificial plants and rock caves I have for them. The betta, again, came very close to investigate but never attacked or so much as flared up at the other fish. And they seem to be quite happy. The cory cats hid in the rock caves shortly but soon enough they came out and went exploring the bottom. And the clown loach hid in the rock cave for some time but he too came out to explore. And they all get along. Thanks so much. I am very happy with my aquarium now and I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help. Because of this video I learned which species can be suitable with bettas. And from there I researched more on those species and found sand is a better substrate for cory cats than sharp gravel. I've done a good bit a research and tried my best to ensure all of my fish are happy and comfortable. And so far its been a success. They seem to love it!! Thanks again. Couldn't have done it without your expert advice.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Happy to hear that Shawn! Glad we could help!

Justin Weber - 7 years ago

I put 4 wild shiner minnows in my tank and they seem to get along with my betta. The minnows are also great for keeping the tank clean.

kokohaha360 - 7 years ago

Do the betas go well with angelfish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We wouldn't recommend that as Angels can be aggressive.

Jesse Babyak - 7 years ago

what about gold fish. I know they prefer colder water and my tank sits at 70* year round. I have Mollies, Platies, goldfish, black skirt tetras and a very cool double tail betta. but with non-aggressive fish gang up on a betta if given an opportunity?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We wouldn't recommend goldfish as they are coldwater fish.

Kaide Comal - 7 years ago

two bettas in one tank is that OK ??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Kaide, we wouldn't recommend that, unless it's a male and female during mating season....and even then they would need to be separated right after.

kiran shankar - 7 years ago

thank you for the reply

kiran shankar - 7 years ago

Hi, i have a tank with angel fish,pleco and black telescope i just want to know if i can put a betta fish in my tank

kiran shankar - 7 years ago

thanks for the reply

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The Angel may nip at the Betta's fins. Best to inquire with your local fish retailer.

Fardin Mahmud - 7 years ago

i watched this video and kept my betta with my neon tetras and he killed all of them

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Fardin, we're sorry to hear that. There may have been something else contributing to the loss as it's proven that Neons are compatible. We ourselves have kept the 2 species together successfully for years.

Steve Alas - 7 years ago

I have a 135 gallon tank with 12 clown loaches (2-6in) and one 8 in pleco. None of them swim toward the top of the tank. They're all at the bottom. Could I add a Betta and have him be safe? If so, would I have two females in addition? Thank you.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Steve, great question and we would refer you to your local pet retailer for something specific like that. They would need to know your filtration type and size, for example, as bettas typically do not fair well in larger tanks with powerful filtration.

crazy works - 7 years ago

Can i keep a goldfish with a beta fish..

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It's not ideal as goldfish are coldwater fish, while bettas require a warmer environment.

Fernando Uriza - 7 years ago

Where did you get your tank?

TheHappyDrum - 7 years ago

i had a small silver fish my beta killed it plzz.help

Ramiro Valdez - 7 years ago

What about zebras or neon tetra

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Those are fine Ramiro.

OllieEdmunds - 7 years ago

Is this tank marine or tropical

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is a freshwater tropical aquarium.

Is Bored - 7 years ago

"BETTEH"

Rimaz - 7 years ago

I have below fish in a community tank:
1 Male Betta
1 Albino Tetra
3 pairs of Neon Tetras
4 pairs of zebras

recently Zebras start dying. 2 have already died in 2 weeks. One found dead close to the intake of the filter with tails and fins bitten. Other one found close to the filter but only part of the body was found. and I kept it for couple of hours to see what happens and that was vanished.

So my question is, Does any of the fish in my tank are killing them and eating or are they dying due to some disease and eaten by all of them when they are dead?

also some other zebras in the tank with small parts of it's tails are bitten. (earlier I had two tiny gold fish with these and I removed them thinking they are the ones after the zebras. But even after removing one zebra dead. Please help me.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Sorry to hear of the problems and fish loss. We strongly recommend you start with basic water testing, ammonia, nitrite, pH, and water hardness. Let us know the values, we can work from there.

ST0RM - 7 years ago

1 betta and 1 Cory how many gallons

ST0RM - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics ok thank you

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If it is a small species of corydoras a 5 gallon would be ok. Corys do like to be kept in groups, adding a couple more would be ok in a minimum 5 gallon.

lalacaca2 - 7 years ago

Goldfish & betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, goldfish are a coldwater species and get far too large to be kept with a betta.

Diegoco animation - 7 years ago

How big is that tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

15 gallon Flex.

Penguin Dude - 7 years ago

Hey I'm getting some stuff for my betta what kind of shrimp or snails would you recommend?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Some bettas may attack shrimp so stick with larger species if you are willing to risk it. For snails the common ramshorn should be ok.

IceTea - 7 years ago

What size tank did you use in this video

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

15 gallon Flex aquarium.

Karl Frederick Mir Fernandez - 7 years ago

I have 4 panda corydoras, 6 zebra Danios, 6 guppies, 1 Otocinclus and some shrimps somewhere. I have Hydrilla Valisneria and Bacopa as my plants.. I also have a moss wall and some xmass and Java moss stuck on 2 rock caves and driftwoods

In your opinion can I add a betta? Ow BTW I have a 15g tank 24x12x12

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We would not recommend a betta in your nicely stocked 15 gallon.

Phil Cuore - 7 years ago

i had a school of neon tetras and guppies ... their number declined each week ... so im quarantining my Betta ... im on a 5G tank with drift woods and many plants for their hideout ... it fails terribly ... bad Betta !

100. comment for Compatible Tank Mates for Betta Fish

David Carter - 7 years ago

It just buffers at 0:06 infinitely

Selva Prabhu - 7 years ago

I am having danios and tetras.. can it go with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Danios will out compete the betta for food, not a recommended tank mate in our opinion.

2roly2 - 7 years ago

My 3 merigold swordtail fish Alvin , Simon , & Theodore get along great with my male betta Nigel .

DaNk Punkz - 7 years ago

Can they live with platies and guppies?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Platys yes, male fancy guppies are at risk of being attacked.

Cuttlepluff - 7 years ago

My curious, cautious female betta went into a 15 gal. after starter wcm minnows and a janitor spotted pleco were put in to get things ready. I didn't realize the store might have sold me aggressives even if I said my goal was to finally add a betta at the end. But it worked out! I bought her as a juvenile, and she and the white clouds get along well. For now they are nearly the same size. As for the cranky janitor, the other four stay out of his way when he's working.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing, good stuff, always important to regularly observe and be aware of what is happening!

Rabindra mallick - 7 years ago

Hlw sir

can
fighter fish
can live together with
goldfish tank??

Rabindra mallick - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics okk sir thanks a lot

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, goldfish get too large, prefer lower temperatures vs. a betta and are fast and aggressive at feeding time. Do not keep a betta with goldfish.

Keith Foster - 7 years ago

I put my male betta in a 30 gallon with 9 guppies and 1 female betta but the male went crazy when he got in and chased the poor guppies and had to remove him. got any tips?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Keith, isolate the male as you have.

Varun Shah - 7 years ago

I have betta in community tank. But I had a lot of dead spots in tank and that's why I am planning for a wave maker. Can u please help if betta will accept the new equipment

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Male bettas due to their relatively large fins are not good at navigating current, we think your plan will be a problem for the betta.

Apocalypse Gaming101 - 7 years ago

Can you keep bettas in community tanks?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Please review the video for tank mate suggestions, they do not mix well with many fish. Due to their long fins and limited swimming ability in aquariums that house community fish you need to observe and ensure all is well, in some cases they need to be isolated.

Stephanie P - 7 years ago

Which Flex tank are you using in this video?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The 15 gallon version.

Wobbe gong - 7 years ago

What plants are those on the driftwood

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They are artificial plants

Wobbe gong - 7 years ago

So could you keep black neon tetras, a betta, panda corys and a few plates in a 20 gallon fish tank

Wobbe gong - 7 years ago

what about a female betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes that should work out. As always, observe the male betta in particular and isolate him if necessary.

hmm ok - 7 years ago

Hi all, my community 60L tank has 3 angel fish, 4 guppies, 4 neon tetras and is well planted...can I add a beta fish? I've heard they fight with neon tetras and angel fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Any male Betta splendens can be aggressive and might have to be isolated. Angel fish will outgrown a 60L aquarium and will have to be moved into at least a 120L + aquarium. Guppies are generally not a good choice either. In this aquarium as it is presently we would not advise adding one.

Zekrom YT - 7 years ago

They're still better than me and my roommate.

Marlene Martinez - 7 years ago

I want to get a 3.5 gallon for my betta because my dad put in my betta in his goldfish tank while I was in Mexico he put it in with his fish GOLDFISH and I told him THE GOLDFISH IS LIKE FOLLOWING MY BETTA AND MY BETTA HAS A Beautiful DRAGON SCALE BETTA and the goldfish is bitting his tale of AND MY DAD IS SO FU*king ignorant and he says IF THE FISH DIES WELL IT DIES and I'm so freaking pissed becuase betas are a little bit more cleaner than goldfish since goldfish poop allot btw the tank my dad put the goldfish in is a 3.6 but the goldfish is really small

[] Doveen the Fox[] - 7 years ago

Would Zebra Danios, a Blue Dwarf Gourami, mollies, feeder guppies, and small plecostomus be great tank mates?

[] Doveen the Fox[] - 7 years ago

Thank you! Also, what are ancistrus? Are they loaches or cory cats?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Zebra danios are very quick and would out compete the betta and dwarf gourami at feeding time. In general avoid gouramis with bettas, the dwarf may suffer an attack. A plecostomus is not recommended for a smaller aquarium, make sure to chose a small species of ancistrus. Common guppies would likely be ok but their babies would be predated by the betta. In short, we prefer our suggestions in the video.

Jrom Morg - 7 years ago

Tom sarac can mollies and guppies can live in same glass tank. Can they breed without strain

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes they can, the strain is not an issue for reproduction within each group.

ArtDigistique - 7 years ago

Thta male betta looks like my male betta I used to have (R.I.P. Storm).

Dawson Taylor - 7 years ago

What about an angle fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Typically get too large and may bully a betta, although if there are lots of plants and structure it may be ok, as always observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

Rahil Thakur - 7 years ago

Can we put betta fish with discus together??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They do like the same type of water conditions. That said we as avid discus keepers do not mix them with other species, discus are generally best off only kept with other discus due to sensitivity to a number of diseases.

Lucrecia Roberts - 7 years ago

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petyweestraw - 7 years ago

Well I just went out a got a 55 gallon for my Beta.

Thomas K - 7 years ago

can you put a goldfish in with them?

Thomas K - 7 years ago

ok thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, they prefer different water conditions and have different requirements.

Tomblue Tom - 7 years ago

This gentleman looks so peaceful and kind!

Fresh Falcon - 7 years ago

Very nice video thank you.
Your shirt is a little bit tight.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You are most welcome, comment noted. I have some new shirts and more importantly I am working on reducing the source of tightness :)

Lake Sarah - 7 years ago

i say behtah because thats how its spelled. betta.

Putri Norma - 7 years ago

can I add red tail shark?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Also not recommended, far too large a fish for a 5 gallon. If you like that style of fish a trio of glass catfish (they need to be kept in groups) but in a 15 gallon or greater....

Putri Norma - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks for your reply.. may I ask again, can I keep black ghost fish in 5 gallons tank like that? just 1 black ghost fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

A red tail shark grows far too large and will become very territorial, not recommended.

Amd 13 - 7 years ago

I got a 40 gallon tank with 6 neon tetras, 3 zebra danios and 2 rummynose tetras can I put a beta in my tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

While that is a very low fish load and we are certain the betta even if aggressive would not be an issue for those tank mates we would caution that given the speed and feeding aggressiveness of any danio you would have to make sure the betta receives proper nutrition, they are slow feeders comparatively and in a 40 gallon that might just be an issue.

Geen Naam - 7 years ago

Do platy and betta eat the same flakes ? And if not how do i give the betta different food so the platy don't eat it

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the two fish are in the same aquarium you will not be able to control who eats what unfortunately. The good news is that yes, Bettas will eat flakes as a platy would, however, we strongly advise you feed some other foods as well, bug bites are a great choice due to the natural insect content and perfect granular sizing, some frozen food such as bloodworm from time to time is also a good idea.

Scott Carlson - 7 years ago

I was wondering if my betta fish that I have had for a while would go great with fresh water aqaurium angelfish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Scott, Angelfish get large and feed aggressively. If the aquarium is at least 30 to 40 gallons and planted it may be ok but you will have to observe to ensure the betta has the chance to feed adequately and doesn't get bullied by large angels.

Kaled harbi - 7 years ago

Could i place them with Goldfish ?

Kaled harbi - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics alright thanks i got another question for you , i recently bought the fluval water conditioner , and i was wondering could i use it while the fish are in the tank ?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We advise against doing that.

Amrit Sharma - 7 years ago

Can I keep guppies like 66 with a betta pair ( male and female)?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Female and male bettas should only be together in an aquarium for breeding purposes, they are then separated after spawning. Guppies are not recommended as betta tank mates.

víхєn grímm - 7 years ago

This is way too many fish for such a small tank.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You are most welcome. We always advise observing your fish and when it comes to tank mates and male Betta splendens we always recommend being ready to isolate the male betta, some of them are more aggressive than others, we are sure the employee is following a better safe than sorry approach which we understand. Good luck and please reach out with any questions you may have.

víхєn grímm - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics perhaps you are right about that. I'm new to the aquarium hobby and in my 1 year of experience I keep getting conflicting advise. For example, I went to purchase 6 neon tetras for my 30 gallon and when the employee realized I had a male betta they flat out refused to sell me the fish. They advised me that no other fish is permitted to be a tank mate for male bettas even though I had reassured them that there were plenty of hiding spaces. I'm not sure what to believe. Sorry for jumping to conclusions. I'm sure you all have the experience and well being of the fish in mind. Thanks for the videos.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

This aquarium is actually under stocked, perhaps you are not aware of the volume.

Fish Legend - 7 years ago

Can sun fish live with Berta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not a recommended combination.

TheCyanDragon - 7 years ago

But be careful, because not all bettas are good in a community tank. Some will attack the other fish and some, like in the video, are perfectly fine. It all depends on your bettas attitude

Dtt4 - 7 years ago

Finally, someone who pronounce Betta right.

FishFish - 7 years ago

Hi! I have a couple questions for you, if you don"t mind helping me :)
I have a 10 gallon right now with 2 male guppies, 2 female guppies and 1 guppy fry, and one small amano shrimp. I have an 18 gallon tank already cycled and ready to go.. After it's cycled, can I do five platys, a male betta and four cory cats? There will be black sand, some driftwood, 2 moss balls, along with java moss. I will feed all of them tropical fish flakes. Anything else I need to add?? Thanks!

FishFish - 7 years ago

Thanks so much! Sounds great to me. I'll purchase some BugBites from a PetStore. I will :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That combination of fish should be fine. Always make sure to observe and isolate the betta if necessary, some can be aggressive to other fish. Flakes are ok but we always recommend some variety, so BugBites in the smallest granule is a great natural protein source for Bettas and other fish, its composed of 25% black soldier fly larvae, in other words an insect protein source which is very natural for bettas...Good luck, keep us posted Emily!

Nadia Prentki - 7 years ago

beautiful,tank nice shape fluval

Thies Richardson - 7 years ago

Can I have some glofish in my betta tank

Glenda Redfearn - 7 years ago

Thies Richardson. What kind of colorful fish can i have with my one male beta

Emiru Emiru - 7 years ago

Ivwould like to know what non-fish aquatic species could you put with a betta?? Creatures like shrimps?

Random Person - 7 years ago

Could I house a male or female Betta with molly fish. The tank is a twenty long and I'm trying to convince my cousin to rehome her betta fish to me or buy a larger tank because currently she believes her Betta is "happy" and "healthy" when in reality, I see signs of early signs of fin rot and he seems very lethargic

monte brown - 7 years ago

Thank you

SB Pets - 7 years ago

can u have minnows and danios with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not a recommended mix, danios are very fast moving and will out compete the betta at feeding time.

monte brown - 7 years ago

Can you keep Betta's with Scarlet Badis?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The Badis is a shy species that requires plenty of cover and does prefer similar water conditions to a betta, warmer and a pH range of 6.5 to 7. That said it is a small fish and the betta if aggressive may attack it, as always, be prepared to isolate the betta.

Loryska - 7 years ago

I bought my female betta when she was very young, and I put her in a 10gal tank with two gouramis, a school of male livebearers, a small zig zag eel and recently two cories. I guess because she grew up with these fish, she sees they are not a threat to her territory. But when I added the cories, it took her a week before she stopped pestering them. But otherwise, she seems quite content with her tankmates.

Paul Davenport - 7 years ago

Straight away there are issues with your suggestions. Sucker mouthed Catfish or Plecos evolved in streams and rivers with significant flow, the complete opposite of Betta fish habitat. This would probably lead to lack of oxygen for the Pleco or a very uncomfortable environment for the Betta.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Paul, yes we are aware of where many species of fish evolve but do take note we did not say plecos but did say "suckermouth catfish like ancistrus and otocynclus" which do well in regular "type" currents generated by standard clip on filters. The filter output should be directed at the wood ancistrus like to inhabit. If you watch our video on ancistrus you will note we have several breeding colonies and they are kept in approximately 25 gallon tanks with wood and one hang on power filter. Certainly no lack of oxygen for the fish we mention and in fact they reproduce in those conditions. For the betta the output directed at decor does diffuse and does provide the betta with plenty peaceful lower water movement zones it would prefer.

david w - 7 years ago

i have my betta in a heavily planted 10gallon with 7 small lemon tetras (im setting up a different tank for them). i see him flare up and get super close to them sometimes (alot on the first day) but never actually nip at any of them and never chase them. is that just him "claiming the tank" ?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The betta is displaying which in fact is expected. Keep observing, if he starts to nip and chase you may want to consider keeping him isolated.

Soleman Mohammad - 7 years ago

can i put angle fish with betta....

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Always observe, if the tank is large enough with plenty of hiding places you can try that, most of the time it should be safe to try.

Erika Wisdom - 7 years ago

I have to tell you that there is video in the internet that they put betta fish to fight , its wrong its repulsive. Please report the video. The name its:" My Betta fish fight", pl;ease take a look and report because its sad to that to the poor fishs.

DIEGO VALLES - 7 years ago

would shrimp be able to be kept in the same tank as a betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas will actively predate shrimp fry and smaller species can easily be attacked by a betta.

Ayush Dangol - 7 years ago

can i house the betta with 5 balloon molly and 5 swordtails?? ...plzz reply ✌✌

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It should be ok, as always, monitor the situation and be prepared to isolate the male betta if necessary.

Rachna Narang - 7 years ago

A gold fish with Betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, the gold fish gets far too large and prefers cooler water.

Rachel - 7 years ago

You mentioned species that can't be kept as they'd harm the betta. What about the species the betta would attack? I had some beautiful guppies, my male betta didn't take too kindly to those guppies lol. But they were ok. None seriously injured and were moved to another tank.

Rachel - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics yes I did a bit more research and ended up going with neon tetras. That's worked really well.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

While bettas vary in temperament, let us remember they are called fighting fish for a reason so there is always a chance they will act aggressively towards safe tank mates for them. As you mention, fancy male guppies is one we always recommend staying away from, other anabantids, like various smaller peaceful gouramis you might be tempted to try are generally to be avoided as well. Good question however and as we always recommend, be prepared to isolate a male betta in case.

imamigi - 7 years ago

I put my betta fish with mollies and they started to rip his fins.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

As we regularly recommend always be ready to isolate a male betta.

Uno Talamor - 7 years ago

Please give me a list so I can go directly to the petshop. Thanks

Sushanta Kumar Samal - 7 years ago

Can I put gouramis

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend it.

Spongebob Squarepants - 7 years ago

well most of the times it depends on your betta's personality, mine is pretty shy, and when it comes across my longfin leopard danios or neon tetras, he just acts as if they weren't there, and then goes back hiding behind his favourite plant

The Budget Aquarist - 7 years ago

checkout my video on 4 betas in a 15 gallon tank.

Mary Peterman - 7 years ago

can I put bettas and goldfish together if it's a bigger tank like a 10 gallon tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not a recommended mix, goldfish prefer cooler temperatures and get far too large to be housed long term in a 10 gallon.

Breton fry - 7 years ago

hey so i have a 10 gallon tank with 2 kissing gourami in it would it be fine to keep a betta in with them and theres a few guppies in there aswell

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The kissing gouramis will outgrow the 10 gallon and should be kept with larger fish in at least a 35 gallon aquarum. Guppies are also a problem if they are fancy male guppies with large tails, the betta may well attack them.

Asian Arawana - 7 years ago

15 yrs ago I had 3 tanks(50,20,10 gallon) where I tryed to breed 2 males and 5 females. I should had just put all 7 in a 50 gallon just to see their story .

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There are some important details to pay attention to when breeding bettas. We suggest reviewing some of the helpful ones on youtube as an example. Typically a female is isolated from a male in a 10 gallon that is filled about 1/2 with water, well conditioned with various quality foods and when she starts aggressively displaying to the male and he has constructed a nest, is introduced. Various live plants and other hiding places should be present, once the spawning is complete she is immediately removed and the male is left with the spawn till they start to free swim. Water temperature at 80 deg R, minimal sponge filter output and water chemistry that reflects somewhat softer water with a pH of about 6 to 6.4

rodriguez krezja - 7 years ago

can i get one betta fish and i only have 2 black tetras in my tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Black tetras are fast swimming and could potentially fin nip the betta, we suggest a few danios are other species of tougher medium size tetras as alternative choices to the betta.

CecilDaBomb1117 - 7 years ago

are Chinese algae eaters compatible

CecilDaBomb1117 - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics ok thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

As they grow they can get aggressive, we feel they would not be the best long term tank mates.

Mustafa Nawab - 7 years ago

Can I put molly's in

Mustafa Nawab - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics what should I put with molly's

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Mollys are sometime kept with elevated levels of salt, those specimens might be a problem, if not they should be fine with a betta.

Chandra_Sama - 7 years ago

She can love you good.. But I can love you "Betta."

but seriously. I say Bay-Dah~♡

Gymtastic Kyan - 7 years ago

what betta would you recommend

halfmoon
rose petal
Elephant ear

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

I like halfmoons but the choice is yours, go with what you find most interesting - Tom

Rebecca King - 7 years ago

I have my boy living with Cory cats and a few rasboras but he seems to over eat in the community setting...any advice for not over feeding a community tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Rebecca, mixing fish together that are compatible in terms of how aggressively they feed would be one. As you mention it is the male betta that overeats try smaller more frequent feedings.

DragonLovingGirl6 - 7 years ago

I have two bettas in two different tanks and both do very well with Endlers livebearers. I have my male in a tank with males (when I bought him he was in a tank with them too) and my female betta with the females.

My female is from another store than the male and was originally kept with other females and they chewed off her fins. She still has a bald spot on her tail where they chewed it down to the body, but the rest regrew into beautiful pink fins and my olders Endler female swims along with her everywhere.

DragonLovingGirl6 - 7 years ago

Plus other betta handlers have told me that those large, colorful tails/fins that irritate male bettas. Endlers are kinda colorful, but their tails aren't nearly as flamboyant.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Endlers are fast moving and as such can easily avoid any assaults by a betta. Fancy male guppies with large tails on the other hand are not and at far greater risk of attack.

Akash Ujjwal - 7 years ago

can i keep betta and Mollies together ????

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Should be ok if the mollies are not accustomed to being kept with a higher salt content, check first. The bettas will eat the molly fry.

Cuda FX - 7 years ago

one mention i missed, is that the neon tetra, shown in the thumbnail, is not a good choice, as they're better suited for bigger (1m/3ft +) tanks, and schools of 20+.
groups in the hundreds make for a dazzling display <3

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Sorry, we forgot one other point to help you out, that is not a neon in the thumbnail but a cardinal tetra.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Neons do well in small schools as well and do make a good choice, in fact in some bodies of natural water we have seen them schooling in smaller numbers. Plants and structure help and as we always say, observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

gaming bob - 7 years ago

can you keep a betta with a rainbow shark

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Absolutely not recommended. The shark will grow too large and very likely become strongly territorial, to which the betta has no defence.

Gymtastic Kyan - 7 years ago

i am getting a betta soon and i am thinking about getting these with it(tell me is safe/okay)

Kuhli Loach or Clown Loach
Platys
Cardinal Tetras

Gymtastic Kyan - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks x

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the aquarium is over 10 to 15 gallons and contains plants the Cardinals should be ok, should be in a school of approximately 6. The clown loach gets far too large for a smaller aquarium, the Kuhli is a good choice. Always observe and be ready to isolate the male betta in case he is overly aggressive.

Tony Rodriguez - 7 years ago

You "Betta" start saying it correctly

Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 7 years ago

I keep my betta in my 55 gallon community. I do have some "fin nippers" but they leave him alone due to where they usually stay at. My betta is a half moon. dwarf guromis can be housed with caution if the tank is huge.

Alexis' Fishin', Huntin', and Farming Show - 7 years ago

so far u have 1 betta (male), 6 zebra danios, 1 black skirt tetra (had him for over a year. his entire school died), and a male dwarf guromi (how do you spell that?)

Kweenqy X - 7 years ago

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The Gymnastics Kid - 7 years ago

Don't get neon Tetras with bettas!

Reasons why?

1.Tetras are known to be fin nippers
2.Bettas don't normally like colourful fish

That is what my local pet store daid

JoJo Burge - 7 years ago

I have a Betta I got him tank mate but he kept puffing him self up I had 1 white cloud mountain I saved the fish why I had one

Julie Brown - 7 years ago

how about female Betta's???

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not for a male betta unless the intent is for reproduction after which the female has to be removed right away or risk damage due to the male.

MoonFeather - 7 years ago

Just warning people glow light tetra are sometimes not good tank-mates for Betta's actually well any tetra can be very nippy they are fast moving and from the barb family (fin nipping fish)blue neon tetra can work, I had a Betta in a 10g with a few glow light and Neon tetra he was fairly aggressive but they would nip and nip at him till I moved him to a pond (it's over 20g and he is happy and healthy). Then I saw a half moon mislabeled as a crowntail and I felt sorry for him because all the fish around him were dead so I bought him and quarantined him then put him in a guppy fry holder to get used to the water before he meets the fish I released him and he was scared then they started nipping at him around his face I was really worried they would have killed him but I took a risk and put him in my 25g guppy and bristle nose catfish tank and he happy and eating well if you want a Betta in a community tank then have a back up tank they are both fine and in big tanks I can't stress it enough have a backup tank please that was my problem I didn't and it could have ended badly by the way my Betta fish is really friendly would he be ok with dwarf gourami but Betta are great fish I would recommend having one there fun to watch and have great personality.

Acirrus - 7 years ago

what about neon tetra i want to keep it with my giant betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

In a well planted 15 gallon + you can try it but observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

GUPPYKIWI - 7 years ago

Another idea is to introduce the Betta after the other fish have been living in the tank a while so the Betta does not have a sense of prior ownership and doesn't pull rank on the other fish.

GUPPYKIWI - 7 years ago

Also, the larger the tank, the better so the Betta is not constantly bumping into the other fish and occasionally nipping at them. It's also smart to have dense foilage so a cornered fish has a place to run to.

Mylifeaslily102 - 7 years ago

Baytah not bedda

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We suggest you hear the president of the IBC, this is a reply we have previously responded with in the name of accuracy, (International Betta Congress) pronounce Betta, he is American, I am Canadian, in fact there is no dialect, it is the correct pronunciation. Please use the link where he is interviewed, you will note that the narrator does pronounce Betta as we do in the video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saiCxypusbA&t=9s

Mooly Nicholsin - 7 years ago

i have a 10 gallon tank with one male veiltail betta in it, this video is very helpful for the types of fish that can go in but im still unsure how many can fit comfortably. if any, i have looked online but i cant find anything. if someone has an answer i would love to hear it!

Mooly Nicholsin - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank you so much! this info. is very helpful :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You can have a small community in a 10 gallon, less is better here. A pair of platys, a trio of small corydoras and a half dozen harlequin rasboras would make for a comfortable mix.

Laura Garnham - 7 years ago

I made the mistake (on poor advice :/ ) of putting my betta and guppies together, over night he managed to kill two of them and half destroy the tail of a third :( he is now, temporarily inhabiting a water jug, and I will go and buy him a new home as soon as the pet store opens. Be warned, they don't mix!

Maddie Fanmail - 7 years ago

Only female bettas can go with guppies because females are less aggressive.

Abigail x3 - 7 years ago

Laura Garnham but I keep guppies with a Betta and I had them for 3 years now and he doesn't touch them at all , the trick is to pick a Betta that isn't that aggressive, mine is an angel. Also have loads of hiding places like rock caves, and a lot of plants.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Laura, sorry to hear that, we always recommend against that mix as well as always advising to be ready to separate a betta, there are chances they act aggressively which means they must be separated.

Sukhraj Sangha - 7 years ago

Are guppies good with bettas

Sukhraj Sangha - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics ok thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, have a look a few posts above, Laura just had a very bad experience with that.

Super Fortman - 7 years ago

My betta is with zebra danios

Super Fortman - 7 years ago

I mean it looks fine.....

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend that mix, the betta will not compete with danios at feeding time.

Alexandy Gomez - 7 years ago

love the shape of the tank

Daniel Mc Sween - 7 years ago

Alexandy Gomez I want to make a diy version

TheTruGamer732 - 7 years ago

Are guppies fine?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, a male betta is fairly likely to attack male fancy guppies and it could be lethal, not advised.

midhun mv - 7 years ago

I have a 8'' globe contain 4 guppies, 2 gold black molly,1 blue zebra,1 gold zebra,1 pink zebra,2 Auratus Cichlid all of tiny size.
I wish to keep a betta also.so my question is should I keep betta on a separate globe ? or which of the fishes is apt for a companion for the betta? or should I move some fishes(which fishes?) from the globe so that I can keep a betta in it too.?
@Fluval Aquatics or anyone who can guide me is much appreciable.

Thx

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There seems to be a lot of fish in this small 8" globe. I would recommend keeping the Betta in a separate tank.

Shyam Popat - 7 years ago

can't they stay in plastic bag for 3 day?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas would survive for 3 days with plenty of oxygen in the bag. The lesser the period of time the better, remember that over 3 days it is likely the temperature of the water may be significantly lower, which will also stress the fish.

alroy chettiar - 7 years ago

how big was your tank sir

alroy chettiar - 7 years ago

i live in india sir i needed to know what kind if fish can i keep in a 1.5 foot tank ?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Alroy, here is the link to the fluvaaquatics.com product page for the 15 gallon, please review as all the available specs and information are included: http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/15006-flex-aquarium-kit-15-us-gal-57-l/#.WV5LlRUrLcs
Enjoy!

alroy chettiar - 7 years ago

inches sir ?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It was the 15 gallon version.

Lennard196 - 7 years ago

How did you lower the flow of water? The flow is too fast for betta's? richt?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There is no flow regulator on the Flex filtration system; but if you are concerned aout the flow for a Betta, you can simply re-direct the output nozzles in one direction, leaving the balance of the tank a little calmer.

Iron Spectrum - 7 years ago

can i put a betta and 2 neon tetras in a 2.5 gallon tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Josh, no problem mixing a betta with 2 neon tetras.

ikswozaw ekim - 7 years ago

What about Danios and Guppies?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Danios can fin nip, with guppies that do not have large fins it can be tried, always observe and be prepared to separate them.

Diana Daniels - 7 years ago

Anna: why is it necessary to be so nasty? Asking a question about pronunciation is perfectly reasonable. The Internet seems to have encouraged increasing numbers of people to be rude.

Anna Karlavage - 7 years ago

I've got a juvenile silver dollar with my female betta

Playr Joe - 7 years ago

can I keep a female fancy guppy with a male betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There is no real issue keeping a female guppy with a male Betta.

Flickster The Flox - 7 years ago

are bettas ok with white skirt tetras?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They would likely not be a good choice, medium sized fast moving and potentially fin nipping, in our opinion, not recommended.

Sarkazmo Loafy - 7 years ago

The prime factor in whether a Betta will be compatible with a tankmate is the Betta itself. Some are laid back, never start any trouble, others are murder machines that'll try to kill everything in the tank, snails included. Sometimes they even start out nice but snap and go off on a murder spree. Happened with a beautiful blue veil I had. I ghost shrimp pinched his tail and went for a Betta ride. The next morning every shrimp was killed and he actively tried to kill the big snail in his tank until he succeeded after weeks. I'd have taken the snail out but I thought for sure he was safe. :(

Ryan Dever - 7 years ago

Can you mix a shortfin betta male with a peaceful angelfish ?

Isaac Ixtupe - 7 years ago

My bettas just made a nest in my community tank. I need help...should I do? I have a 29 gallon tank. Or where can I get more info such as website or books. Anything would help.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That is expected of a male betta and no specific action is required because of it. You can always separate the male to a specific aquarium set up properly for breeding and introduce a conditioned ready to spawn female at the right time if breeding is what you wish to attempt.

Anthony Pashkov - 7 years ago

Great video, thanks! What is the size of the tank displayed and what minimum size of a tank would you recommend for adding tank mates?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Anthony, it is the 9 gallon Fluval Flex, and if its a few small specimens they could be kept in 5 gallon or more.

Damian Perez - 7 years ago

Me gustan estos documentales

Michael Clarke - 7 years ago

how can I prevent fish ick?

Michael Clarke - 7 years ago

how can I prevent fish ick?

Michael Clarke - 7 years ago

Thanks a lot!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Michael, ick is a parasite so the best prevention is to first make sure any new fish you purchase does not have any visible white spots anywhere. Second, on arrival place new specimens in a quarantine aquarium (no substrate, a few clay pots for hiding) for two weeks (with proper filtration and heating of course), if no ick is visible after that period it should be ok to introduce the new fish to your intended aquarium.

Makaveli - 7 years ago

Mine kinda worked I have a red crown tail with 3 guppies 2 platy. He would be by himself didn't like the company but didn't mind it. If anyone got too close sometimes he would flare up not chase or anything just warning them. So I had to separate. Didn't work as I had hoped. It was nice looking at different colors in one tank

Scott Believer - 7 years ago

What about putting one female Betta in a 29 gallon tank heavily planted with Amano shrimp ?

Scott Believer - 7 years ago

Thanks. !

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The shrimp fry would be eaten and some females could attack small shrimp species.

Liam does stuff 12 - 7 years ago

How about glass catfish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They are peaceful but need to be kept in groups of at least 3, we don't see a problem with glass cats.

m T - 7 years ago

where did you get that tank ? I really like , how many gallons

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is the 9 gallon model and also comes in a 15 gallon size.

Rippin Bass - 7 years ago

Can I put mollys with my beta

Rippin Bass - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank you

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes mollys are compatible with Bettas.

Miguel Borbon - 7 years ago

Hey guys i just started a sorority tank and they get along pretty well. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpTZK5xAKA

Wobbe gong - 7 years ago

Could an african dwarf frog and an otocynclus be in the same tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Frogs are predatory, it may eat a fish that small.

Alesia Bakken - 7 years ago

does anyone know if betta would be OK with glo tetra

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes, it would be alright to mix a Betta with Glo Tetras.

Sonya Smith - 7 years ago

bettas keep chasing my platys

Isaac Ixtupe - 7 years ago

I have a male and a female Betta. The female Betta is pregnant. Are they ok to have them in the same tank? Also I have 4 GlowLight Dinios, 4 Neon Tetras, and 2 Amano Shrimps. Will they all mix in well in a 20 gallon tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No (unless they are separated in that tank), there is a specific procedure for breeding male and female bettas, the female must show willingness to approach the male, and is then removed right after as she will be attacked by the male after spawning, the males takes care of the eggs and fry until they are free swimming, after that he needs to be removed. The glowlights are tetras and they mix well with neons and amano shrimp.

AudreyA - 7 years ago

Can I out other fish along with my Betta fish in a 3.7 gallon tank because I would love to but I want them to have enough room?

just another day - 7 years ago

hi there, nice video, i have a tank thats got one male betta and about 40 neon tettras, i find they keep my betta happy. i move him from his home to his breeding tank, that way im keeping him happy. i have him in the breeding tank at the momment, he's just moved the eggs in to his nest and looking after them, pop over to my channel and take alook, its live, so you could tell me what you think :)

Rayven Coronel - 7 years ago

so its final i will pit a betta on my 5 gallons tank.and add it with coryfish.

Grace Whaley - 7 years ago

Is there a minimum size for tank mates? I have a 3 gallon tank, so I'm worried that's too small for any more fish.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

At 3 gallons, we recommend not mixing in fish. The "rule of thumb" depends on species and your preference, but you should allow 1 gallon of water for every 0.5" of cold water fish or 0.5 gallons of water for every 0.5" of tropical fish. Fish are usually sold as juveniles so you will need to allow some extra space for your fish to grow.

Lily - 7 years ago

How about guppies? I really don't want to stress my betta out...

Jarod Boening - 7 years ago

Would a beta be ok with gourami in a 54 gallon aquarium. Will it get along with a little larger community fish if it is a calm, less protective beta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend Betta splendens males in general with larger community fish as they are relatively defenseless with the large fins and naturally impaired movement.

AstonishingAidan • - 7 years ago

i have 1 gallon tank

the fishes are

Golden Das
Guppies

Logan Ody - 7 years ago

If I have a 15/20 gallon tank (not sure which) how many neon tetras can I have in with a betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

A school of 8 to 10 would be ok with 1 male betta, preferably with a good planting of live plants.

Nathan Wahid - 7 years ago

Can I put a betta with fancy guppies?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend that as male bettas would likely attack male fancy guppies.

Jaden Huang - 7 years ago

i have 1 question for all of you,should i put tank mates with my betta with a 2.5 gallon tank.I personaly think i shouldn't because i think the tank is not big enough to hold tank mates.PLEASE TELL ME!

Jaden Huang - 7 years ago

Ok thanks for the help.I will try to get a bigger tank in the future.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The male betta does not require tank mates and that is a border line size aquarium to consider doing that in. A few small corydoras catfish could be added.

Vishnu P Vichu - 7 years ago

can i put neon tetrass with the batta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes but hopefully the aquarium is 5 gallons or greater, recommended to keep live plants or similar tank decor.

Vishnu P Vichu - 7 years ago

sry betta

Wobbe gong - 7 years ago

How many gallons is that tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That is the 15 gallon version of the Flex.

Duo GameS - 7 years ago

mine betta eats my tetras :(

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If you have a very aggressive betta you should keep it in isolation, some are very aggressive.

Prosandconsofbreathing - 7 years ago

I have a male betta & I would like to put a Dalmatian molly on with him. Would that work?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes but mollies usually prefer some salt addition to their aquarium, therefore we prefer Platys as a choice.

Amedeo Claudia - 7 years ago

my betta killed my pygmy cory catfish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Sorry to hear about that, although it is highly unusual. As we always specify, be ready to isolate an overly aggressive betta or equally if the betta itself is being picked on.

Wafflestien91 - 7 years ago

What aquatic species can I keep with a Betta that aren't fish.... Crabs, Mollusks, Snails, etc.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Snails are no issue, mollusks can be tough to feed and some crabs are very predatory.

Wafflestien91 - 7 years ago

What are some fish I should keep clear of when I get a Betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

In general fast swimming fish that may fin nip and out compete the betta at feeding time.

MrStillings - 7 years ago

What about Angels?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They are cichlids and do get quite large, not an optimal tank mate in our opinion.

MYSTIK GEOME - 7 years ago

Can female bettas be kept with neon tetras

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

In a 5 gallon plus tank with plants and decor likely yes. Always be ready to isolate an aggressive betta if needed.

JPs VlogUK - 7 years ago

I am looking st getting some anyway , I just hope they are sold here once the UK at a good price

Tawhid Yacoob - 7 years ago

thanks for your advice

ArtOfCamelot - 7 years ago

What size is the tank in this video?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is a 15 gallon.

Tawhid Yacoob - 7 years ago

which fishes should we not keep with betta fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There are many but as some abbreviated advice, do not keep with bettas: fast swimming potentially fin nipping species (ie tiger barbs, larger danios); territorial sm/md to large cichlids; larger tetras (ie bleeding hearts, black tetras, etc..).

PuffyTigerToy - 7 years ago

Zebra fish? Guppy?

PuffyTigerToy - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Zebra danios are such fast swimming and aggressive eaters that we doubt the betta would have time to feed. Guppies with fancy large tails are likely targets for attack. Both of these are not recommended.

Jules Dolan - 7 years ago

Can they be kept with a fancy goldfish? Like a lion head?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jules, no they should not be as their temperature requirements are very different as are size incompatibility and filtration requirements.

Nick Motta - 7 years ago

Looks like this is the 15 G Flex model. Pardon my ignorance, but is this a sustainable 'population' of fish, in this particular tank? Not trying to be passive aggressive at all, just actually wondering if I could try and replicate a similar number of fish (same/similar species) in this model. Looks great and seems to have a good balance of fish and space. Also, I assume all these particular fish in this tank, enjoy similar conditions, temperature, flow etc. Thanks for any help.

Nick Motta - 7 years ago

Thanks for confirming. Appreciate your time and reply. Keep the videos coming!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes it is a very realistic option for a small community tank. Fancy male bettas with their large fins usually prefer a little less current but adjusting the output nozzle and arranging tank decor can create a more subtle water movement.

tiger xx slayer - 7 years ago

can gold fish be betas mates????

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That is not recommended, the temperature, feeding and size makes them not compatible. Please review the video for some good suggestions for Betta tankmates.

Lushiano Fajardo - 7 years ago

can a gourami fish be in a 9 gallon tank or 15 gallon tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes there are some really nice dwarf species such as the Honey Gourami that do well in smaller tanks such as this. Make sure to diffuse the current output of the pump by placing some driftwood or rock structure in its path and preferably incorporate a copious growth of low light level plants.

ssuraaz gautam - 7 years ago

can we keep betta fish with guppeis

ssuraaz gautam - 7 years ago

oh ok thx

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is not recommended as there is risk in a male betta attacking a male guppies fins.

TrailRidingGamer - 7 years ago

Is a placostumus good?

TrailRidingGamer - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We would recommend a smaller species of ancistrus, often commonly referred to as bushy nose pleco.

Matthew Smith - 7 years ago

Silver tipped tetra?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes, should be ok, do great in a small school like most if not all smaller tetras. In this case the group is recommended so they chase each other as would be normal for them to do.

Aline Greeley - 7 years ago

what about guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended with Bettas as male guppies can have their fins seriously attacked by a male betta.

One Punch Man - 7 years ago

is female betta the same?can live with other fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Female bettas are in fact a better choice as a community fish, better mobility for one thing, so they are less prone to be fin nipped and in general less aggressive versus a male.

Ariana Clark - 7 years ago

would neon/glow tettras be okay? they're small and speedy but are peaceful and I've never heard of them nipping...

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Adriana, they should be but provide some plants and decor, if anything if the male betta is aggressive he may chase them in this case. As always recommended, observe and be ready to isolate any aggressive fish, their temperaments do vary.

The Rickiest Rick - 7 years ago

ive got goldfish with my betta

anusboiii - 7 years ago

How would two or three female Black Mollies do with a female Betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We see no issue but do remember the female betta will predate any molly fry it can.

Jay Just Gamin - 7 years ago

I say bae-touch

srez ! - 7 years ago

can I keep guppies???

srez ! - 7 years ago

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srez ! - 7 years ago

bro at my place I don't get tank pants and bio soil

srez ! - 7 years ago

True I just tried and he passed away

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended as fancy male guppies can have their tails attacked by some male bettas.

Hasna Syakira - 7 years ago

i have 11 betta fish, 5 male, i mix it with lemon fish chiclid, platy and tiger barb, but they were doing fine, as long as i keep them full

E Johnson - 7 years ago

Hi there, I wanted to know what kind of predator fish could be placed in a 29 gal tank along with a Neon Gourami, Blue Ram, Cory Cat Fish, but predominantly to keep the Platy population in check due to a recent explosion? ~ Thank you

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Rather than consider a predator for what you are looking to control, why not just keep male platys for example?

Cichlids 5 Aquatics - 7 years ago

I recommend female Bettas because they are less aggressive and don't get bullied as much

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Female bettas are an excellent choice, good recommendation!

nicholas buttigieg - 7 years ago

will discus work with betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not see a compatibility issue and they both like soft, acidic warmer water. Just ensure the betta is free of any disease, discus are rather sensitive.

my channel - 7 years ago

can i keep goldfish with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended for many reasons.

rebecca durbin - 7 years ago

i was told that (depending on the beta) that a african dwarf frog is a good bunk mate. my betta has mostly been alone in a tank. my kids in my classroom named it shark. they 2 12 -3 years.

Georgia Kleyn - 7 years ago

are guppies compatible with bettas?

Georgia Kleyn - 7 years ago

+Fluval Aquatics ok, thank you!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend guppies as male guppies can have their fins attacked by some male bettas.

Davit King - 7 years ago

I have a planted betta tank and I want to get snails and/or shrimps. Is that okay?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Select larger shrimp species and be advised their young will be eaten by bettas, snails are ok.

Kelly Criscuolo-DeButts - 7 years ago

The only problem I've had keeping platies with a betta is the betta got too fat from eating platy fry all the time.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Bettas ok with discus? Can I keep my King betta with one discus and 7 cardinal tetras in a 130-litre tank?

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

You just got a sub!

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Thank you

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

I keep and breed discus, one adult discus per 25 to 30 gallons is fine. The cardinals and 1 betta are really not much of an addition in terms of space demands.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Yes I agree too! are you sure I am not overstocked?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes, the tank size is ok but we would suggest no more fish are added.

Yen Xion - 7 years ago

Thank you! is that tank size acceptable to keep that amount of fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

While discus get quite large they are peaceful with other species of fish, it should be ok if the betta is healthy.

Lick my Nevamind - 7 years ago

wat about guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend it as fancy male guppies may have their tails attacked.

Mohd Najwan Aqil Nobli - 7 years ago

ive tried it before to mix in the same tank and the betta keep biting my neon tetras.. so u need to discovered more about betta that can live with it.. but the purpose i commented this about the neon tetras only but not the other fish that u were said

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

This is always possible when it comes to mixing a betta with other fish, precisely why we always recommend when questioned about what can be kept with a male betta, to observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

Paula T - 7 years ago

hi
can you guys make a video about axolotl care and whatnot? I know I may sound stupid cuz y'all talking about fish but if you do know stuff about them please make a video

i love your videos btw keep up the good work :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Paula, thanks very much! We fully understand the request, we don't have any axoloti at the moment in the Fluval Aquatic Cave but that could change and if it does.....we heard you, compliments help too!

jessica c - 7 years ago

i have a baby girl betta which i got from petco and i was wondering if i can put the same type of fish you named in this video, with the baby betta i have now i'm just concerned because she's small

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Jessica, it is likely your female betta is at least an inch long, if she is we would not worry.

Brianna Walker - 7 years ago

and how many fish maximum can I have in a 32 litre fish tank??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Brianna, the old general rule is 1 inch of fish per gallon (3.78L) in a mature stable aquarium. However there are many variables that affect the rule, we really prefer you consulting a trusted fish knowledgeable source for more specific guidance. 32 liters is a small aquarium that should only contain small peaceful species of tropical fish, for example a small school of 6 yo 8 neons or harelquin rasboras and a small species of corydoras ( a trio would be ok), a few live plants would also be beneficial.

Brianna Walker - 7 years ago

I have got 4 neon tetras at the moment

Brianna Walker - 7 years ago

so I can have them together??

Brianna Walker - 7 years ago

do siamese fighting fish go well with betta??:\

Brianna Walker - 7 years ago

can you put a female betta and a male betta together??
and thanks for the advice and answers to my question!!:) :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They are one in the same if the Betta is Betta splendens, 1 male per aquarium.

Kendall Lindsay - 7 years ago

So I have 2 male platties and I want to combine their tank with my betta. You think thats okay? The platties are rather large...

Kendall Lindsay - 7 years ago

Okay, thank you for the advice

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the aquarium is 5 gallons ore larger, yes that should be fine. Always monitor though, some male bettas are very aggressive and may need to be isolated.

Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago

I have a male crowntail betta. he lives in a community tank with a snail, mollies, swordtails, and a tetra whose school died.

Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago

"pugsly" the tetra follows the betta like a puppy. they get along perfectly.

Alexis Wilson - 7 years ago

I say bay-tah

Curtis: with no last name - 7 years ago

what about neon tetras and cardinal tetras

Curtis: with no last name - 7 years ago

sure thanks, thats exactly what i have got

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They should be ok, make sure they are adults and have a school of 5 to 6 of them, the aquarium should be at least 5 gallons in size with heater and filter...

Jenny_ - 7 years ago

Can 2 emerald corys live with a betta in a 5 gallon?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jenny, yes that is ok. Provide the corys with a sand substrate, avoid sharp edged or coarse gravel.

Aqua King - 7 years ago

Warning: My neon tetra decided to go territorial and killed all my other neon tetra!! I now keep green neons and they are much calmer, also tetra can get all sort of deseases that can spread to the Betta like -fin rot... Small bristlenose pleco would be fine I think until 10 months of age, and also most people keep them with male and female guppies and they are calm but it all comes down to individual species, some Betta will even kill your fish just to have the tank to himself, hope I helped , but this is just my opinion on what I've seen in the past.

Chandrashekar A.V - 7 years ago

hey wats up do these bettas live vith koi fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Koi get to be very large fish and prefer much cooler water versus a betta, no we would not recommend it.

Tom Critter - 7 years ago

you say platies are good, but what about guppies?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend guppies as males with large fancy tails are subject to attack from some male bettas. Platies are a little larger and a little tougher, they usually mix ok but do not take any combination for granted, observe and be prepared to isolate a male betta.

Fawnstorm Aj - 7 years ago

I kept a goldfish and a beta together and they were fine o3o

Paula Patrīcija Dembovska - 7 years ago

can I keep an axolot and a betta male in the same aquarium ? (with some peaceful fish)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

An axoloti is not recommended, it will predate live fish, a male betta would be an easy target. Water temperture requirements are also different.

Austin Bertuca - 7 years ago

If I have a male betta and a Cory in a 5.5 gallon tank, could I add 2 tettras/platty to the tank? The male betta is not in the tank yet.

Austin Bertuca - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks for the help. I've been looking around and couldn't get a definite answer and what one would be better.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the tetras are a smaller peaceful species, yes.

James Dundas - 7 years ago

what about the Harlequin Rasboras do they work well with them

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

James, yes, we like that choice.

geezpaiige - 7 years ago

Can you have guppies with betta fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend it, Bettas will predate baby and small guppies, plus they may attack a male fancy guppies fins.

Tony Jacob - 7 years ago

can u put guppies and gold fish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Goldfish are a coldwater species and get far too large, not a recommended mix.

gopal shankar - 7 years ago

can we put turtle

gopal shankar - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No you should not, in fact aquatic turtles will prey on any fish they can.

Thomas Oegema - 7 years ago

Can you keep a red cherry shrimp with a betta in a 10 gal

Betta Beauties - 7 years ago

Even with lots of hiding spots, my bettas hunted and ate the cherry shrimp :/

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas will bother small shrimp and actively predate their young, larger shrimp species could be tried.

Jada Clark - 7 years ago

Can you keep those little minnoes with a betta fish?☺

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Do you mean the platys in the video?

J Brown - 7 years ago

could you keep a male betta with some long finned varities of tetra, such as long fin black widow, congo tetra and diamond tetra?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jessica, we don't recommend any of those three tetras, too large, too fast and would potentially attack a male Betta splendens fins as well as seriously out compete the male betta at feeding time. We recommend smaller more peaceful species.

Tait Johnson - 7 years ago

Can glofish live with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the glofish are zebra danios we feel they are a bit fast moving, go with something a little calmer, how about Harelequin rasboras?

ObscureChan - 7 years ago

My betta hates all fish.

SuperAsdke - 7 years ago

How would Bettas react to a Violet Goby, and Pictus Catfish?

SuperAsdke - 7 years ago

A Gobioides broussonnetii

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The pictus is not recommended, as for the goby, can you provide a scientific name?

Truck - 7 years ago

cory cat with betta?

Truck - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics also my fish are diring rapid
got 3 neon tetras to put with my cory and they died I have a aqueen 2.5 tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Absolutely!

Shree Jalaram - 7 years ago

which al type of fish can be kept with famale betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Good question, we recommend you follow the same logic for female bettas. While they do not have the same limitations as fancy varieties of domestic Betta splenden male varieties with their potentially huge tails, the comportment is similar towards other species of fish. The one exception is the fact that you can keep several females together in aquariums of 5 gallons and up, but, make sure to use adequate decor and preferably some hardy species of live plants, same caution, always observe as some females are much more aggressive than others, be prepared to isolate an aggressive fish if necessary.

EquusHeart - 7 years ago

Where can I find a good quality betta? I don't really trust the pet stores.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There are some pet stores that do buy from private breeders, while more expensive the fish are of higher quality and painstakingly raised. We suggest networking with more specialized fish shops, you will likely come across some good sources. You can also try on line resources for bettas, the International Betta Congress is a good place to start and you can join, www.ibcbettas.org

Phoenix Falcon - 7 years ago

will a female betta leave my red cherry shrimp alone and eat the pond snails?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Small shrimp are at risk, snails are not.

Manish chandel - 7 years ago

I have in my aquarium 4 Red swordtails, 4-Rummy nose Tetras and 6 Neon Tetra's.... Want to get a betta also, will that be a good idea?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

A female will not have the long and more taxing fins domestic male Betta splendens have to deal with and in that sense would make a better community fish, they feed more competitively, etc..

Manish chandel - 7 years ago

The aquarium size is 15 gallons......( Sorry i failed to mention that),
Also should i go for Male betta or the female?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Assuming your aquarium is large enough, in this case, 15 gallons or greater, we see no problem with that combination, but, as always recommended, observe the betta, some are more aggressive than others.

feliciiaab - 7 years ago

Would it work to have a betta, a few guppys and a few neontetras in a tank? Obviously adapting the tanksize to what is needed for the fish.

feliciiaab - 7 years ago

Okay, thank you again for the answers. It was really helpful!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes, that mix would be ok, but always observe the betta, some are more aggressive than others. Like the Spanish Water Dog, also a great breed, thank you!

feliciiaab - 7 years ago

Thank you for the quick reply! Ah, okay, then I will avoid keeping them together! Could I keep betta, platys, neontetras instead? And maybe those corys if the space allows it? Actually it's a spanish water dog, he's a really sweet little thing. German Wirehaired Pointer is a great breed, I understand why you like them!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The guppies we don't recommend, their fry will be eaten by a betta and males may have their tails attacked, adult neons are fine, always recommended to observe and ensure the betta is not overly aggressive...btw, is that a German Wirehaired Pointer in your avitar? My favorite breed, have one too - Tom

Radhika Kinare - 7 years ago

can Molly's be with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Shilpa, Molly's are sometimes kept with salt addition, whereas a betta would not be, we advise our recommended species as better choices.

Ari Suseno - 7 years ago

hi, how many betta fish (male & female) in one tank ?
thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

One male to a tank. Females can be kept in groups but they need decor, live plants and some room. They should be observed, some females (as in males) are much more aggressive than others.

MYSTIK GEOME - 7 years ago

can I keep them with neon tetras

MYSTIK GEOME - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thanks for replying so fast and for the advice I liked and subed

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes it should be ok, but never assume, some bettas are more aggressive than others. Make sure it is a minimum 5 gallon and provide plants and decor.

Thomas & Minstrel Eventing - 7 years ago

Thank god someone actually pronounced it right

Thomas & Minstrel Eventing - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics that's ok

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Lily, thank you.

Mark Baines - 7 years ago

whats the substrate in this tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We used sand in this aquarium.

David Riccio - 7 years ago

how many gallons is that tank???

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

This is the 9 gallon Flex.

Jesus is Lord - 7 years ago

I was asking to!!!!

rbc21 - 7 years ago

i suggest not mix betta with guppy and angelfish coz betta's just hate their guts

Tsukuyomi tomaki - 7 years ago

Can an albino , neon rainbow fish , red tail shark and a zebra fish work well with a male betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We would not recommend that, too fast moving. Rainbow sharks can get territorial and do get too large, we feel the betta would not compete well for its food with these fish and would likely get attacked at one point by the shark.

Hunter Congdon - 7 years ago

and so no angle fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

You would have to been more specific, if you mean rope fish, again, large.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Angel fish get fairly large so we would avoid that mix.

Hunter Congdon - 7 years ago

also what about a rope eel

Hunter Congdon - 7 years ago

yeah I hope you see that

Hunter Congdon - 7 years ago

how about rope eels and bettas

LaCheekyWolf 365 - 7 years ago

Do guppies do ok with bettas? Because I have guppies and I'm wondering if the do ok with bettas.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas will actively eat baby guppies and may attack male guppies with large tails, not recommended.

Leroy Sinclair - 7 years ago

Yay I have platys

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Should be fine but always observe, as we say all the time, some male bettas can be more aggressive, have a back up plan if you have to isolate a particularly aggressive male.

Nephilim - 7 years ago

Woah my Betta went nuts when I put it in an aquarium tank, killed 2 tetras but he's ok now

F.O.X - 7 years ago

what about shrimps

F.O.X - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics damn. oh well i'll have to get something else

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The smaller the species the higher the risk factor, we would avoid shrimp.

Darth Belal - 7 years ago

I had a Betta in with Angelfish and never had a problem......

Yesenia Pelayo - 7 years ago

What about mollies and rainbowfish? are you they okay to keep with a betta?

Yesenia Pelayo - 7 years ago

ok thank you

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Rainbows are fast moving and would likely devour all food before the betta was aware it was in the tank, therefore not highly recommended. The mollies may have been kept with a sizeable dose of salt added to their water, not the best for bettas, we suggest following our suggestions in the video.

Abeer Sanduja - 7 years ago

can a betta live in a 3 galllon tank with 4 fancy guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend that combination, the betta will actively predate any guppy fry and might attack fancy male guppy tails....

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa sujata - 7 years ago

cane guppy fish stay with Betta fish??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend it as male bettas may attack male fancy guppies and they actively eat guppy fry.

deeptendu chandra - 7 years ago

I plan to have a betta male and a black ghost knife fish. are they compatible? what other fish i can keep with them? it's a planted tank full of plants.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

The black ghost knife can get to almost 2ft. in length, we would not recommend that combination. Larger loaches, larger Tetra species (Congo), head standers and fish of that nature are much better choices.

Lee GameZ LGZ - 7 years ago

depends on the Individual fish's personality! I've had some that are fine with other fish and one that spent all the time attacking other fish! Had to give that one it's own home!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We agree, this is why we always recommend observing and being ready to take action if necessary. These recommendations are general suggestions that usually work out.

MARIA TAVAREZ - 7 years ago

what about fancy guppies with the big fan tails??

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Maria, we don't recommend it.

Hoki Kia - 7 years ago

hi i gt a question about wild bettas like macrostoma or channoides.. what other fishes able to share a 3 feet tank with them.. considering the bettas prefer brackish water

Hoki Kia - 7 years ago

sure thanks for the tips

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We are not sure where you have heard that but in fact these fish prefer softer more acidic water, not brackish water. Loaches, corydoras catfish, rasboras are examples that can work with these fish, taking care to ensure they are appropriately sized, macrostoma can easily get to 4 inches in length.

robinsonscondo sales - 7 years ago

Can it be with guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend it. Bettas actively feed on baby guppies and male guppies with large fins are at risk.

kamran jaseem - 7 years ago

can you put a betta fish in a goldfish tank please answer my question

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We do not recommend that, bettas need warmer temperatures than goldfish in addition to the fact that goldfish get far too large.

filthyanimal - 7 years ago

I once had a blind veil tail betta kept with a small group of zebra danio without an issue, though I've been told danios can be fin nippers! I suppose a crowntail betta would have had more trouble with them. Another thing to keep in mind is the aggressiveness of your particular betta, as I've had one bully the corydora cafish away from their food pellets. Always have a backup tank incase your betta decides to be a butt! Sometimes they just don't mix well with other fish for whatever reason.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We agree! Always be prepared to intervene if necessary.

Alexandra Johnson - 7 years ago

What would be good to put with a Betta in a 20 gallon tank? He is pretty docile. I had him with an algae eater and he didn't mind himself all.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

A group of harlequin rasboras would work and perhaps a pair of platys. The platys are livebearers so do keep in mind the betta would prey on newly born livebearer fry.

Stumack - 7 years ago

I had a betta with small mollys one time, it wored mostly fine but one of the male mollys tryed to mate with the betta when I put him in. After a few minutes the betta had enough and started fighting the horny molly. He ripped a bunch of scales of off him. Luckily the molly didnt try to mate with him again and they lived peacefully after that incident :)

jen22 - 7 years ago

My betta seems very calm and docile and only stays in one corner of his 10 gallon tank, do you think i should try adding a tank mate? I want this larger tank to be utilized and the betta just stays in one spot.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Jenna, you might want to try a trio of small corydoras, such as pandas.

Emma Mccormick - 7 years ago

Can bettas have coral in their tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Real coral is not recommended as real coral is principally composed of calcium carbonate, this would harden the water. You can however find plastic decorative coral, this would be ok.

Isabelle Riedell - 7 years ago

can I still keep any of the fish you mentioned in a 5 gallon tank with my betta?

Isabelle Riedell - 7 years ago

Okay thank you.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes you can, limit the quantity.

Sara King - 7 years ago

lovely tank I've always been told betta's don't mix with other fish

Sara King - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics ok that's good to know

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

They can but never assume it will work out, always observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

s_ r - 7 years ago

i kept guppies with betta perfectly fine.depends on betta and guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas will actively predate baby guppies and male guppies with large fins are at risk from being attacked.

Arnold May II - 7 years ago

I always wondered this

la nena _ - 7 years ago

how about a mystery snail?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We see no issue there.

Nita Kivimäki - 7 years ago

betta and glofish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Not recommended, due to the size of goldfish and their temperature requirements being very different.

Arowana 11 - 7 years ago

Together

Arowana 11 - 7 years ago

How do u keep a pair of betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Apart, males will vigorously chase females in most cases and it can be damaging to the female. Females are typically introduced only when conditioned for breeding and in a specific set up for it.

Chonni Wichittrakanrung - 7 years ago

Would it be ok if I put a male betta and 5 neon petras in a 6 gallon round tank?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No problem mixing 5 neons with a male Betta

Ricardosr - 7 years ago

how about neon tetras with my female Betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No problem mixing neons with a female Betta

Lovameixx Wu - 7 years ago

i put my betta in my 16gallons goldfish tank... he is doing fine...

Crystalpony98 - 7 years ago

Can I have the beta and another beta in the same tank???

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas do not do well with other Bettas especially two males. You can keep a male and female together during breeding season however you should seperate them once mating is finished.

Movarr - 7 years ago

hi this is Mo-var from you tube i have a female veil tail beta fish and i want to start a community fish bowl its a half gallon
i already have a heater and all the supply what should i do

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

A half gallon is a little small to start a community tank. We would recommend you upgrade to a larger aquarium (i.e. minimum 5 gal).

HerpZilla Reptiles - 7 years ago

it really depends on the Betta too. I keep my male with Six white cloud minnows and some ghost shrimp in his 6 gallon tank because he's a good boy, I had some neon tetras and corydora's in there too but I moved them to a much bigger tank of mine and got some relatively inexpensive "feeder as they call them" cloud minnows and ghost shrimp. but some Betta's might absolutely devour "or at least try to" any fish. and absolutely no fish with long flowing fins like guppies! this can actually trick your Betta into thinking they are also Betta's and we all know that won't end well for the guppy.

Shey's Betta - 7 years ago

I don't get how you can promote this. Bettas are stressed out by other fish. They should be kept on their own ... the tank mates acceptable are snails and shrimp (if he doesn't eat them).
I had bettas in community tanks and they all died quickly. Now that I'm experienced (12 years later) I keep all my bettas in tanks to their own and they get old af!
If you love your betta, give him a single home. Also... the tank in the video is way too small vor Platies and Corys!!!

alichi - 7 years ago

I had rotten luck with male bettas in an 5g endler/snail tank. I finally just switched to a female betta and gave my 2 other males I tried before (both at different times ofc) their own tank and then just added my girl to my community tank. Her temperament was MUCH better than my males who would flair up at anything and even go after my snails.

Brianna DeCotis - 7 years ago

ive seen some videos and sites on the web about african dwarf frogs will they be a good species for bettas alot of people say they can be kept with a betta i have my betta in a new 10 gallon tank he is a male and do want to start a community tank but i would like to have some cool looking creatures that aren't fish as well any advice?

Nikitas Grammenidis - 7 years ago

can I put my male betta in a 5 gallon tank with guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes you can

Jayden Cool - 7 years ago

What about blue gouramis?

Tara - 7 years ago

Woah I never knew this was a fluval channel. I thought it was a normal aquatic channel! Not a bad thing ;)

Grimalkin Felidae - 7 years ago

I have a Fluval Accent and I have a fantail and a betta. I've watched them incredibly closely since putting them together a couple of months ago. Skittles (my goldie) completely ignores Borealis (betta). Borealis also tends to just hide in the décor most of the time anyway. Temp is good for both species (24C) and Borealis knows when I feed them so he hangs around the top at that time haha so feeding both is not an issue. Love my fishies and I'm prepared to move the betta if it goes south

Melissa H - 7 years ago

is there a specific way to introduce new fish to a Betta? sorry if that's already answered

Melissa H - 7 years ago

Oh I see! That's not bad. Well at the moment I don't have any fish, but I've had a few Bettas in my life, I just never even thought about compatable tank mates. I figured introduction with a Betta would take much much more then what you mentioned. Thank you for the response!!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Hi Melissa, I would recommend you simply float the bag containing the new fish for 20 minutes and then simply add it to the tank. What type of fish are you introducing?

Elijah The Eagle - 7 years ago

Also an algae eater and a couple snails

Elijah The Eagle - 7 years ago

My big tank has

3 adult guppies 1 male 2 female

Around 25 baby guppies in total

Elijah The Eagle - 7 years ago

Will a female be good with these fish because I have a female

Killian Hackett - 7 years ago

Our male betta died recently after only a few days in the tank we have 3 guppies but they didn't seem to bother him , we also have barbs I suspect it was them are they non compatible?

Souvik Sinha - 7 years ago

I have a male betta in gold fish tank & he is doing great

PugsterJosh - 7 years ago

Can you keep a school of neon tetras?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Yes, go with adult neons in a 10 gallon and plants, should be no issue.

Rebecca Redshirt - 7 years ago

Currently, I have a male betta in a 3.5 gallon tank. I know my tank is on the smaller side, but I was wondering if there is anyway I could still have a tankmate or two with my betta? If so, what would be the best type for a tank this size?

Rebecca Redshirt - 7 years ago

Thanks for the response! I was pretty unsure about getting some fish for my betta, but now I have an idea on where to start, thank you. :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Rebecca that is perfectly fine for a male betta. Yes, a group of 2 or 3 dwarf corydoras catfish for the bottom would be nice, use a fine sand for the corys, they will love it, avoid coarse or sharp edged gravel.

Northernvlogsquad - 7 years ago

So would guppies and a beta be okay?

Nahush Modak - 7 years ago

Not unless you want your betta to look like vin diesel!!!
No betta and guppies should not be kept together!
The betta tries to eat and chase them away as their vibrant colors (or colours!!) Are like a threat to betta
Hope this helps!

priyanka sarvaiya - 7 years ago

No. Bettas will kill guppies

Blackrose199717 - 7 years ago

I have a really shy Betta do you think he'd do better in a community tank? He's living in a 2.5 gallon tank now and he just hides under his bridge but I'm being gifted with a 10 gallon tank and would like for him to be out more. Any suggestions?

Finny Bean - 7 years ago

Daniel Mc Sween - 7 years ago

Loreal L. The latter sounds like a great idea. It'll be a surefire.
I think you want to take a risk for an interesting tank though. My advice would be to start with the sorority divider plan. Then in a while divide the betas in half with only one divider (one male per side) . See how the males get on with each other and the females they are with and you'll know if you can go ahead or not. When you're doing risky things like this make sure and observe them for a while and pay attention for any foul play. *perhaps put all the females on one males side to spread out the aggression too.

In the wild betas are kinda together but can have more than a square meter of territory for themselves. The fifty gallon can't really compare. Maybe add some pants and read up about reducing aggression in fish. If you want I could give you the skinny version here.
GOOD LUCK!

Loreal L. - 7 years ago

I have acquired two male bettas now in separate small tanks. They need a larger tank so I upgraded to a 50 gal tank. Can I successfully add these two mails with other females or am I asking for trouble? Should I simply divide them off at each end and put sorority in the middle?

bboy billo - 7 years ago

Daniel Mc Sween same

bboy billo - 7 years ago

Daniel Mc Sween

Daniel Mc Sween - 7 years ago

bboy billo yeah I always find myself in the pet store as well. I find pet stores quicker than Harry Potter gets the snitch.

bboy billo - 7 years ago

Daniel Mc Sween Ok you convinced me i am going to get 1-2 more.If we had start this conversation 4 hours ago i would have get them today because i was in my local pet store to get hamster food and fish food lol

Daniel Mc Sween - 7 years ago

bboy billo Ime they're really hard to breed. They're native here where I live and I've got five and they haven't bred yet. I've had a dozen before. Get a few they play with each other like Koi do and it's really nice to witness.

bboy billo - 7 years ago

Daniel Mc Sween hmm i was thinking about getting 1 more but i don't want babies

Daniel Mc Sween - 7 years ago

bboy billo should get a few more of the fish at 1:19. These like emerald corydoras company

EreBeMonsters - 7 years ago

What size tank is that in the video ?

bboy billo - 7 years ago

My betta and my two male long tail fancy gyppies are doing great together i also have 3 neon tetras and one of the fish that they show on 1:19

madi_ sway - 7 years ago

Personally, I have kept my half-moon male with 3 male fancy guppies and 1 female. He is very docile and likes the company of other fish, so he got along well with the guppies, despite their long flowing fins and bright colors. Some bettas are far too aggressive, and will kill guppies on sight, so if you try it, try using a clear separator and see how the betta and guppies react to one another.

Lee GameZ LGZ - 7 years ago

depends on the individual betta's personality! some are fine but others may need "solitary confinement" lol

luvygirl20 - 7 years ago

umm you shouldnt. i had my betta with a few guppies and the first month it was the guppies bothering my betta, then it became my betta attacking my guppies. there was a period of peace for like 2 weeks but it ended when the betta got more aggressive. i have to isolate them now.

Jenni __ - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics Makes a healthy snack for the betta tho lol

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't recommend it for a few reasons. Bettas will actively eat guppy fry. Fancy male guppies are at risk of attack, especially from a male betta. The recommendations in the video are far better choices and in fact as always we do caution about how some individual bettas can be significantly more aggressive, always observe and be ready to isolate the betta if necessary.

Northernvlogsquad - 7 years ago

DeeGeeDee lol yeah, because I wanna have my guppies safe for breeding and have a nice beta

DeeGeeDee - 7 years ago

I want to know the answer to this too...

Crazzy4Tools TV - 7 years ago

BC in the house

dexter collins - 7 years ago

what's the best fish for a fifty gallon tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Dexter, there really isn't a "best fish", there are many choices. What are you into? Smaller schooling fish, predators, bottom dwellers, etc...would suggest you approach the decision that way, let us know what you prefer....

Alex Kniefel - 7 years ago

Will a betta get along with a fish like a killifish

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There are many killifish, from extremely tiny up to 6 inches in length...you would have to be specific but in general we offer better choices in the video.

Endfinx - 7 years ago

Can u put a guppy w/ a betta

Endfinx - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics oh I thought a betta would try to eat a small fishs will put anything he can think he can fit in his mouth in it

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We generally do not recommend guppies with bettas, the video provides you with recommended choices.

Anita Santana - 7 years ago

i have a question. I got a 40 gallon comm tank for my beautiful red double tail betta, Rambo. i wanted him to have more room and plenty of live plants. I added one cory catfish and 7 glolite tetras with no issues. shortly after i was told that congo tetras would be perfectly suitable tankmates so i added 2 female congo tetras (because their colors are much duller than males). so far they all coexist nicely. Rambo does like to chase the congos from time to time but never flares or seems very agressive at all. just seems like hes exercising to be honest. and they never show any agression toward him. no harm done. but they are very fast and i worry about when they grow bigger. might they come to nip at his fins as the get bigger and faster or would they remain docile?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Anita, it is tough to predict but there is risk with Congo tetras, they do get large and are very fast. In keeping male and female congos together its normal for males to display and chase and nip each other and females, as you have only females (hopefully not a juvenile male) it should be ok now, but we don't recommend that combination. We are far less worried about Rambo chasing the female congos, he is far slower than they are....

Vineeth Vijayakumar - 7 years ago

can we keep a male Betta and 4-5 guppies in a natural planted 10gallon tank ?

Also, while buying a make betta, how can we know the age of Betta's and if they are healthy ?

and how to select a Betta that is ideal for a community tank.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

There is no real way to know how a betta will act towards other fish in a community tank unfortunately. There are better choices for tank mates, generally guppies are at risk with a betta. As for health and age, young males will have a smaller body for thing and for health, look for good response to any food dropped in, healthy movement in the container or aquarium and clean non blemished ragged fins, no spots or red patches on the body. Lethargic fish not swimming about or displaying would not be a good sign, they should look alert.

angel reyes - 7 years ago

I am new to have fish tanks but can someone tell me if its ok to have a betta fish in a 10 gallon tank or should i buy a betta tank

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

It is perfectly fine to keep a betta in a 10 gallon, you do not need a specific betta tank (you should maintain the temperature we recommend with a heater and thermometer). Just be careful if you mix in other fish, this video does give you some suggestions.

angel reyes - 7 years ago

APinchOfDecay ok thanks!

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

That's a sweet spot for a betta! 2.5gal is the smallest you can keep a betta in, So you're doing good so far!

Al's Critters - 7 years ago

If the betta is able to live with other fish you need a minimum of 20 gallons, preferably a 20 long tank(30"). Bettas are warm water fish and like 78F water, thus the fish chosen must also be compatible

FreddyIzLive - 7 years ago

are mollies and Dalmatians compatible bettas in a 5gal tank?

forever.love.animals xoxo - 7 years ago

What Bettas do better in a community tank, males or females?

forever.love.animals xoxo - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics Okay thanks!

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

When you say Betta we will assume the fancy domestically bred Betta splendens. A female is a better choice in that she doesn't have the fins and limitations of a male's spectacular fins. That said always observe, some females can be aggressive too and may chase or bully smaller or shy species of fish.

Savannah Wolfson - 7 years ago

I'm really enjoying your movies! Lots to learn. Are all Betta tank mates compatible with the kinds of plants you keep with your Betta fish, such as Java Moss? Total newbie over here.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Thank you, we appreciate that. Bettas will not bother or be affected by plants, in fact some floating plants are a good thing for males especially as that helps them build a bubble nest.

AthenaLolita2 - 7 years ago

What size tank is that?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That is the Edge 15 gallon model.

Arif Khan - 7 years ago

I have white half moon betta. I put pair of otocinclus with him. A month after my betta eats one of otos fins and then he died. Mine is very aggressive I mean forget about platy or neons.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We agree, that betta should be kept in isolation.

Sofia Castillo - 7 years ago

would glofish be okay?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If you mean danios, they are not the best choice, they are very fast swimmers and would likely out compete the betta for any food put in the aquarium.

Rainbow GHOUL - 7 years ago

can glofish and guppies go with a betta fish? please answer it would help alot

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

glofish if they are danios would out compete the betta for food, not our recommendation. Fancy male guppies could have their fins attacked by a male betta, so also not our recommendation.

Smurf aka Sam - 7 years ago

So some neon tetras and a beta are good together? Or no?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the aquarium is at least 5 to 10 gallons with plants and decor a small school of adult neons should be ok. As we always mention though, make sure to observe the male betta, some are more aggressive than others, be ready to isolate him if necessary.

Nabhan Jailani - 7 years ago

what abouf ghost knife?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We would not recommend any knife fish, they get too large.

Jamil Rahman - 7 years ago

Could i keep neon tetras with a male betta in a 5 gallon and if so how many neons could i keep?

Jamil Rahman - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics ok thanks for the help

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We estimate approximately 6, not more. Make sure to keep plants as well.

Big butts - 7 years ago

MY GUPPIES HAD BABIES WHAT DO I DO

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Congrats! Start by isolating them in a 5 to 10 gallon aquarium with a heater and an air pump driven sponge filter. Feed them a minimum of 3 to 4 times a day the amount they consume in about 2 minutes, small regular feedings will sustain the best growth and health. Best results are always achieved when feeding them live brine shrimp at least once a day. Move the group to a larger tank in a month or two depending on how many there are. Best of luck, enjoy!

yomus master - 7 years ago

my betta keep niping my mickeymouse platy..

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

In this case make sure you have plenty of live plants and structure, if he persists in chasing and nipping the platy we advise separating them, some male bettas are more aggressive than others.

Chloe Tan - 7 years ago

yomus master some bettas are more aggressive than others, make sure ur tank is big enough and that you introduce them properly! there are a ton of videos about it other than this ones

DaniëĽ Ranger - 7 years ago

can we keep gold fish with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No it is not recommended, goldfish are a coldwater species and grow far too large to be kept with a betta.

Cat Krugar - 7 years ago

can guppies and bettas be kept together?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Fancy male guppies are at risk of attack from a male betta. Guppy fry would also be on the menu for bettas.

willowct2002 - 7 years ago

Are the GloFisH ok with a beta?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If they are zebra danios then not a good choice, they will rapidly consumer all food, the betta will not compete at feeding time, generally really fast moving species can be an issue with bettas.

KAYDEN COOL - 7 years ago

Can I have guppies with my betta???

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Bettas will eat guppy fry and will likely attack fancy guppy male tails, not a recommended mix.

Slytherin Blight - 7 years ago

can I put one with my angelfish x

Slytherin Blight - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank you I'll get him tomorrow

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

An angelfish in a 30 gallon+ size aquarium with plants and decor should not bother a betta.

Paul Rafael - 7 years ago

my Betta killed my goldfish

DatzKid - 7 years ago

Does it matter what the color of the fish is?

DatzKid - 7 years ago

+Fluval Aquatics Ok thx

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We have not seen that to be an issue. Fast moving medium to large species of more territorial aggressive fish are to be avoided as well as smaller slower moving fish with long fins like fancy male guppies for example.

Hailey - 7 years ago

Try to avoid fish that are too bright

Bilal Sayed - 7 years ago

neon tetras eats bettas fin? is that true?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Neon tetras are not a fin nipping species, we have yet to see this happen.

Delilah Gonzalez - 7 years ago

can anybody tell me if I put in a 30 gal tank my betta fish with congo tetras, chineese pleco loaches, african and dwarf frog, will that be a good community for my betta fish?

Delilah Gonzalez - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics okay thanks

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We don't advise a betta with Congo Tetras. Isolating the betta in his own enclosure within the 30 gallon tank to allow the advantages of filtered water and correct temperature might be an option you can consider.

Matthew Celotto - 7 years ago

What kind if tank is that and where can I get it?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

That is the Flex 9 and is shipping in various countries. Please visit fluvalaquatics. com, select your country and then the support tab. You will have contact options, please call is you wish, we will help you locate one.

Khaja Sami Uddin - 7 years ago

My betta won't allow anyone in it's tank! Whenever I introduce any other tank mates to it, it starts flaring it's gills and attacks them. It seems it made the tank it's territory

Hailey - 7 years ago

You have to properly introduce them not just plop the fish in

Gicu Lăutaru - 7 years ago

i puted my male betta fish in a aquarium full of koi fishes( i keeped him alone his entire life) he looks scared in first 2 minutes but he was ok . I put him back alone because the koi fishes are 3 times bigger then betta and im scared they will attack little betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We are happy to hear you removed the betta from the koi aquarium.

Michelle Jones - 7 years ago

Omg... Pleas stop saying Betta the way you do... try "Bay-ta" instead of "Bet-ta "

PerezRiosguitar - 7 years ago

Michelle Jones Except bet-ta is the correct way to say it.

PinkFurryHat - 7 years ago

I have three kuhli loaches and a betta in a five gallon (just transferred from my 2 gallon today) and they havent had any problems. I love them because they're like adorable mini eels. :3

Nazeema Banu - 7 years ago

angles

Nazeema Banu - 7 years ago

can we put goldfish with betta

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No it is not recommended, goldfish are a cold water species that get far too large.

Chris Rodgers - 7 years ago

Best advice with Bettas is always have a back up plan ,i have a crowntail living happily with German Rams ,corys,an neons. i have a half moon that litterally obsessed over the corys an chewed their dorsal fins, chased the German Rams relentlessly, an ignored the neons because he was too busy with the others. The half moon appeared friendly an the crowntail appeared aggressive prior to trying this . Always have a back up tank if you try this alliance of fish.

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Chris, another good example and not taking any mix for granted, totally agree, be prepared to take action.

KoMar551 - 7 years ago

Hi just got me 23 vista - tank is awesome but i have a question about platy fish - i have 8 but with half moon betta - 2 or 3 are nipping betta's fins, they won't let him alone. is this normal??? tank is not overstocked so everybody has room. will this cause issues and get betta stressed out?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

If the bettas fins are being damaged then you should isolate the betta and give him his own aquarium. Continued nipping at damaged fins will lead to infection.

BambiSaur - 7 years ago

Each betta has its own personality, im very blessed with my plakat Betta Arin, he is in with chili rasbora, endler guppies, green neon tetra and pygmy corydoras and a few Ottos and is completely peaceful with them. Also my crowntail betta Drogon, is I'm with tiny clown killifish - small enough to be eaten! and some endler guppies. Though I have had a friend who's betta killed all his harlequin rasbora! Each betta is completely individual

BambiSaur - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics yes very true, thank you! :)

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We agree with that, we have also seen mild to wild temperaments when it comes to keeping Betta splendens. As always, observe and take action if necessary. Thanks for sharing.

Tankmaster12 - 7 years ago

glofish work,

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We would really need to know which species of tetras, medium to larger tetras can be fin nippers. That would be the cardinal tetra and yes, in a 5 gallon aquarium a small school of them with plants and some decor could work with 1 male betta. As we have mentioned, bettas can vary in temperament, observe and be ready to isolate the betta if is aggressive towards tank makes or vice versa.

Tankmaster12 - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics like the glofish tetras not the thin ones the hachet looking one that wont work right? and do the normal tetras in the thumbnail work

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

We assume you mean zebra danios as more than one species of fish these days is referred to that way. Not the best choice as they are such fast swimmers they would impeded the betta from feeding properly.

Tankmaster12 - 7 years ago

Daryan Modeste - 7 years ago

can betta fish go in a tank with gold fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

No recommended, goldfish are a coldwater species and do not prefer the higher temperatures bettas do. Goldfish also grow far too large to be kept with a betta.

Yorick Jude - 8 years ago

Thank for share this knowledge

Inder Mena - 8 years ago

Can Molly fish be kept with betta fish

Inder Mena - 7 years ago

I have heard people saying that betta fish kills molly. Is that true ?

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Molly's can benefit from somewhat harder water and some aquarium salt addition, not the best choice. We would recommend more the fish we reviewed in the video.

Raja Bhattacharya - 8 years ago

I want to keep some fish together in a tank. Arranged as per priorities Goldfish, Betta Splendid, Ghost Knife, Angel Fish, and Neon Tetra. I plan a 6 Feet (Length) by 2.4 feet (Height) by 2-1/2 feet (Depth). I also want to use an under gravel filter (with gravel and a little soil) along with short grass and 4 ~~5 stems of other plants with a small portion of driftwood and 1~~ 2 coral type rock (those which have holes in them). Please let me know if it is possible and how can I keep all these fish together. In -tank separation is okay with me.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Hi Raja, some aquatic plants can grow without any substrate. In fact with goldfish which tend to eat most aquatic plants a good choice would be a large species of Anubias for the tank you were referring to. Anubias can be attached to rock and driftwood and will grow on those types of surfaces. It is a very robust plant with durable hard leaves, low level lighting is also sufficient for that family of plants.

Raja Bhattacharya - 8 years ago

Thanks a lot for the reply. Will plants grow without the soil and maybe with liquid macronutrients and only gravel with an under gravel filter? I must have Goldfish so who can stay with Gold Fish.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Raja, seems like you will have challenges there. Soil with an undergravel filter will be a mess, we would not advise it. You also want to mix a cold water species like goldfish with tropical fish, not advised. We recommend making a decision to stock your aquarium based on compatible species and go from there. No coral rock either for the fish you mention. That is a large aquarium so you could go with Angel fish, Ghost knife and some schools of larger peaceful tetras, like bleeding hearts for example, neons would eventually be predated by the knife fish.

Yvonne Spanks - 8 years ago

Question:. What size tank is that?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It is the 9 gallon version of the Flex.

Rob5490 - 8 years ago

I have a molly fish, can mollies get along with a male betta? And do they need the same water conditions? I have very hard water.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Mollies do prefer salt in the water but should be ok in hard tap water. No in fact bettas and mollies do prefer different water conditions but as long as the pH is relatively close to neutral (7), if the water is hard a betta should adapt.

BPG Gaming And More!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 8 years ago

how about a half moon female that's what I have. Also don't put your Betta in a tank with other Bettas and with plants that curl I know this because my sisters Betta die from being stuck, and also Bettas fight

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

Sororities can actually work with bettas. Of course, they'd have to be heavily planted and all females, but it'd work in a 20gal long.

Nj fish guy - 8 years ago

can I keep betta with my hybrid guppys don't have betta but planning to get

Nj fish guy - 8 years ago

+Fluval Aquatics thanks man I have fancy guppies most

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

The betta will eat baby guppies. Also if the male guppies have large fancy type tails the betta may find that a tempting target, perhaps consider keeping the betta in his own domain.

Sabrina - 8 years ago

I am a first time aquarist and I've always wanted an aquarium for as long as I can remember. So last last I finally went out and spent few hundred dollars and bought myself FUVAL SPEC V tank, substrate, decorations, live plants, water heater, FLUVAL sponge to cut the harsh flow from filter and finally 2 mystery snails and a beautiful PARADISE beta fish <3. Couple of days later after setting up my tank, I came to know about the Nitrogen Cycle the new tank must undergo in order to sustain any kind of life. Scared, I started doing about 25% water changes everyday and bought myself the API test kit. About 3 to 4 days later I tested the water and it had 0 ppm Ammonia in it. I think since I've been changing the water so frequently that I'm NOT giving the ammonia chance to build up in the tank , thus preventing any ammonia consuming bacteria from forming. So I haven't changed my water in about 3/4 days and I'm starting to see ammonia around ~0.5 ppm range now. But I'm scared that my beta fish will be impacted by the time the whole cycle is complete (from ammonia -->> nitrite --> nitrate). Do you have any suggestions on what I should do? What level should I let the ammonia accumulate up to before doing 25% water change? How long before ammonia consuming bacteria appear? Can you please make a video on nitrogen cycle? Thank You <3

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Sabrina, the best thing to do is dose your tank as recommended on the label of Fluval Biological Enhancer, that will ensure you are seeding your SPEC filter with optimal strains of nitrifying bacteria. Then you will see thanks to your smart purchase of an ammonia test kit that the ammonia should drop, however, by all means, drop the level right away with continued regular water changes. Your fish is rugged, Paradise fish are tough and can breathe atmospheric oxygen, so they do tolerate new tank conditions better than more delicate tropicals that are not anabantids. The regular water changes are good and will not inhibit the establishment of essential bacteria, make sure not to disturb your foam filter media for the first two months, after that when you need to clean it do remove some water into a clean bucket and rinse the foam media in that removed tank water, this will help support better bio-filtration. For the time being do not add other fish and sparingly feed to reduce nitrogen input. Enjoy your new SPEC!

Brian Anuvattanachai - 8 years ago

What is the rule of thumb when stocking fish per gallon?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Although traditionally the general rule of 1 inch of fish per gallon is used, this rule does not take into account adult size of fish, fish behavior, the particular species of fish (5 inches of Oscar requires a much larger tank than 5 inches of neon tetra) along with many other variables. There are excellent on line resources like howmanyfish.com that discuss the variables and even provide limits based on surface area and more, we recommend you explore some resources to get the full picture. If on the other hand you can provide what your tank size is and the fish you are interested in we can certainly give you an approximate safe estimate.

Vebera - 8 years ago

my betta male is all the time flaring to his own reflection in the tank's glass when I turn on a light. i'm afraid that he can bit of his fins bc of stress. what can I do?

Vebera - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank you so much. I hope so bc he's very pretty halfmoon. have a good day

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Some males react more frequently than others, it is very likely that in a few weeks your male will likely not react as much.

Vebera - 8 years ago

my betta male is all the time flaring to his own reflection in the tank's glass when I turn on a light. i'm afraid that he can bit of his fins bc of stress. what can I do?

Vebera - 7 years ago

Kikyo4815 thank you and yeah I try to use aquarium light rarely now. He used to flare on every side of tank. Now it's better. He got used to his new enviroment but I still try not to turn on aquarium light often :)

Kikyo4815 - 7 years ago

Vebera also, are you sure he's flaring and not glass surfing? Glass surfing is when they swim back and forth against the side of the tank, and it can look like they're chasing their reflection. It's a sign of stress and it can be caused by poor water quality or ammonia in the tank, among other possibilities.

Kikyo4815 - 7 years ago

Vebera is it only one side of the tank that he does it on? Try putting something like paper against that side of the tank, it should stop him from seeing his reflection. You could also try moving the tank somewhere else, if it's the light from the room that is causing this. If it's an aquarium light, stop using it and just make sure he gets enough daylight.

Izzy Gordon - 8 years ago

Hi, I hoping to get a Siamese Fighter/Betta Splendens - I've never had one before but have kept plenty of tropical fish. I currently have a bristlenose catfish, are these alright to keep with a fighter?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes a bristlenose catfish (small ancistrus species) is a perfect tank mate for a betta, assuming the tank is at least 5 to 10 gallons in volume and has filtration and heating.

Travis Eby - 8 years ago

Hi. I have a Fluval Spec 5 gallon tank. I bought the artificial fluval driftwood decoration as well as some Cichlid stones to fit at the end. I am thinking I might put 5 neon tetras and a pleco sucker in the tank. Would it be okay to also put in a betta fish? or do these species not get along.?

Travis Eby - 8 years ago

Thank you very much!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Travis if the neons are adult size it should be ok (consider black neons, a little larger and quicker), we do say "should" because some male bettas are more aggressive with other species than others, please observe to ensure there are no issues. As for the suckermouth catfish you are mentioning, make sure it is a small species of ancistrus, a common plecostomus gets far too big for your aquarium.

Daiz4 Dayz - 8 years ago

I'm planning on getting 2 Betta fish n getting a 5 gallon tank that has a divider n I wanted to know if it would be good to put other fish in the as well??? Or maybe just getting 1 Betta with other fish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Daisy, good to hear you made a decision, best of luck, enjoy the community tank with a male betta!

Daiz4 Dayz - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics Thank you, but I think ima get a 10 gallon tank n make it a community tank with my Betta inside

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We would keep the divider and keep 1 male betta on each side, no other fish. There are so many neat varieties and colors of bettas, we would go for two.

Gabrielle Noble - 8 years ago

Hello! Im just wondering how many gallons the tank in this video is? I am wondering If a 5 gallon tank would have enough space for my betta and some new tank mates?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Gabrielle, the Fluval Flex is available in both 9 gallon and 15 gallon volumes. The video features the 9 gallon model.

Jess Berndt - 8 years ago

do neon tetras go good with betta males?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes they should be ok but make sure the aquarium is at least 5 to 10 gallons and there are plants and some decorative structure, keep the neons in a small school of approximately 4 to 6.

DawnieArtz - 8 years ago

Jess Berndt I'm so sorry for what I'm about to do... it should be "go well"...

Pls don't hurt me... my friends are rubbing off on me

Steve Gus sir // - 8 years ago

Can you keep a beta with guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Bettas will actively seek out guppy fry and eat them. Fancy guppy males are at risk from attack by a male betta, generally we don't suggest it.

Ali_daboss52 - 8 years ago

Are guppies and mollies ok

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Guppies and mollies can be kept together.

Katie Flint - 8 years ago

Great video!
I think all Betttas are different too!
My Elephant ear absolutely hated the albino Corydoras I added into my tank, yet he's fantastic with the guppies and ghost shrimp which people tend to say you shouldn't put with a Betta!
Luckily my dad had a tank my corydoras could go into!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Katie, thank you, yes, as we keep saying, observe to see if any particular fish bullys its tank mates and be prepared to intervene, glad you are observing and managing your aquarium!

Killer Shark - 8 years ago

What about a colisa fish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We assume you are referring to the dwarf gourami and we feel it should be fine in at least a 10 gallon with plants and decorative structure.

Patrick Arnold - 8 years ago

Love you tank gave mine to my niece she has aspergers, it keeps her clam :) So I am saving my pennys to get a new tank from yall.

Fionaclark1092 Clark - 7 years ago

Patrick Arnold what a lovely gesture,your the man !!

Anusha Bandaru - 7 years ago

Patrick Arnold petco has their dollar per gallon sale now

vintae vintae - 7 years ago

Awesome (:

Solomon Conroy - 7 years ago

I have aspergers to and im setting up a betta N-tetra tank!

Honeysimmer - 7 years ago

Patrick Arnold my younger brother has aspergers too he really wants a turtle and im in the middle of setting up a betta and neon tetra tank

Jose Java - 8 years ago

podriais poner traducción simultánea en español!!

Heidi Eriksen - 8 years ago

My Betta are really agressive and he eaven attacks the mirror in his tank and hurt some of my other fish(moved to a plan B tank) should i cover up the mirror and leave him alone? Seems like he won't accept any other fish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

This is not unexpected for a male betta, yes isolate him and being as he seems to be a higher strung fish then we would agree that the mirror should be covered up.

Dirty Ewok - 8 years ago

what kind of tank is this in your video?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It is the new Fluval Flex, please visit fluvalaquatics.com, select your country and use the contact page to get help on finding a retailer in your area that offers this kit, it is shipping.

Cairo Dubar - 8 years ago

This is totally different from what we do here in the Caribbean...our Betas tend to attack anything and everything that moves...so if i put them with any other fish they tend to chase them around until they literally rip them to pieces...so we keep them seperated at all times

Lime Pie - 8 years ago

Can a betta be paired with small shrimps like crystal red? Or will he try to eat them?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

The betta will eat any shrimp babies. It depends on the betta, some are aggressive and may nip at the shrimp.

Megan _1703 - 8 years ago

@CarlShayneCastillo guppies are fine mollies will attack

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Male fancy guppies with large tails can be targets, we would advise caution. In any case it is always suggested to observe, do not assume your betta will not be overly aggressive or that another fish may not target the male bettas long flowing fins.

Lifewithpets - 8 years ago

This is such a beautiful tank. We keep several tanks with different types of fish with our betta fish. Not all bettas will accept tank mates but most will if you choose suitable tank mates and have a large enough tank set up to a bettas requirements.

jesus Esparza - 7 years ago

JackieFuckingChan yes

Jimena Cuevas - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics can I put guppies

ALIEN-Oo-_-oO - 7 years ago

Idk why no one is mentioning it, but as far I know is best to add in the betta last, so he feels less territorial, is what i plan on doing on my tank, add some tetras, then the betta. I had a 10 gallon tank years ago with a betta, i added some tetras and he killed them, so now im trying it differently, and also more hiding spots.

Landon Norris - 7 years ago

Rippin Bass i was told bettas and mollys would be fine. I have a male veil tail Betta with two mollys and it did not go well. I had the beta in the tank first and decided to add the mollys (one male, one female). Within two days the female molly had ripped up the betta's fin so badly that he wouldn't swim at all (would just sit at the bottom corner of the tank). I know the female is pregnant so I'm not sure if that caused the issue, but with my experience I would strongly recommend not putting bettas and mollys together.

Rippin Bass - 7 years ago

Also I have a delta tale male

Rippin Bass - 7 years ago

Can I put in mollys

JackieFuckingChan - 7 years ago

what kind of fish do you keep with them? are ghost shrimp alright?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Correct, some male bettas are aggressive and would need to be isolated.

L L - 8 years ago

I thought... it was only other betta fish that would be a problem. No, I put my betta in with a gold fish, and the betta ate the gold fish fins off . awful !

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

Goldies and bettas can't co-exist. That's just the way it is. The betta will see the goldie as a rival for his long flowing fins.

missykim - 8 years ago

I would never have thought that Platys would be okay with Bettas. I assumed they got too big, and were too "flashy"; possibly stressing the Betta.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

No issues in our tank, that male betta was a very calm fish. However, as we have mentioned many times, do not assume it will work out with any fish when including a male betta, some are really aggressive and do need to be isolated.

Abusivesquirrel - 8 years ago

Dear: Fluval Aquatics can you tell me what kind of fish can be in a community tank with a Carinotetraodon travancoricus (Dwarf Puffer). I got a 125 liter tank with bigg driftwood and enough green

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

They are generally not good community fish. Fast moving species of medium sized tetras or danios would be the best to try but with caution.

K P - 8 years ago

Glad to see people keeping bettas in community tanks!

shirshabooskey - 8 years ago

Ikr. They look so lonely at the store.

sacha simpson - 8 years ago

well time to get another tank

Chris Florez - 8 years ago

Damn, I wonder how Goldfish and Bettas interact. Would keeping a male with 1 or 2 goldfish be okay in say a 10 gallon tank, where they wouldn't have to fight for space?

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

Sorry bud, goldies need a 25/30 gal minimum. Plus, bettas are super territorial and would flare at a goldie for his fins. Plus, the betta would probably be eaten.

Heather Berggren - 8 years ago

x321 Rampage , jesse domnar My friend has a Fantail Goldfish and a Betta together in a 45gal community tank and they are doing just fine..... I don't know about having them together with no other species..... or in such a small tank, but it is certainly not impossible to have them thrive together in a community tank :)

Madame Hagfish - 8 years ago

Chris Florez you can't keep a Betta and goldfish, it's impossible. The goldfish have a requirement for colder temperatures and Betta for warmer.

P-Diddy - 8 years ago

Betas with Guppies

P-Diddy - 8 years ago

Artemis 97 thanks!

Artemis 97 - 8 years ago

Bad idea. The betta will think the guppies are a rival, with their flowing fins, and attack them.

Jonah Pineapple - 8 years ago

how big is that fish tank. how many fish could i add in with the betta in a 38 litre tank

Jonah Pineapple - 8 years ago

ok thanks for the help

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Hi Jonah, that is the new Fluval Flex, available in both 34L and 57L volumes. The one in the video is the 34L. You could easily keep two pairs of platies, a trio of small cory catfish and a few neon tetras for example.

Tony Mantana - 8 years ago

how big is the tank?
my tank is 5 gallons and a have a betta and cory catfish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It is the 9 gallon or 34L Fluval Flex aquarium.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

Yes! I so want the flex!

JJ Aquariums - 7 years ago

Neon Tetra Aquarist same

Kae Hume - 8 years ago

i've heard that some tetras can be nippy, so that's the only species listed here that i would be concerned about

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Totally agree, thanks for helping out!

bosnakedisniksic - 8 years ago

That's why he said smaller tetras. Tetras that are shaped like neons, cardinals, glolights, silver tips, etc are good choices. Larger and flatter tetras like the skirted tetras, serpae tetras, and congo tetras are not good choices. Also, keeping tetras in larger schools of at least 6, but preferably 10, keeps their aggression down.

Aline Greeley - 8 years ago

can an mystery snail be kept with a betta in a 5.5 gallon with heating and filtration?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes, we see no problem with that.

Aline Greeley - 8 years ago

ok thank you :)

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Alynne_thegamer Most bettas dont mind snails so yeah id say so.

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Alynne_thegamer Most bettas dont mind snails so yeah id say so.

KoMar551 - 8 years ago

hello - what types of betta tank mates can you guys recommend for a 5 gallon tank?

Lnovia F - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics I have the spec V and a male betta, how many harlequin rasboras can I add ? I know they're schooling fish and thrive in group of 5-6, but that and my betta? Is it possible ?

s_ r - 7 years ago

cory and platy are to active for 5 gallon.

KoMar551 - 7 years ago

Kayla jackson yes i had a male betta with 5 neons and 3 small bottom feeders male betta was my very old fish and he died. i bought another male but he was too agressive towards neons so i had to return him for another one guy and the same thing. i moved neons to my other tank and replaced them 5 guppies but male betta was nipping a lot so i had to take him back and now i have a female betta 5 guppies and 3 bottom feeders in a 5 gal tank and everyone is getting along.

in my 23 gallon tank i have male and femal bettas 5 platys 10 neons and 3 bottom feeders and the whole.community does well

you can see that each fish has its own character some are more friendly and social than others.

neons guppies platys should do well.

Kayla jackson - 7 years ago

KoMar551 did you have any luck with other fishes in your tank I also have a 5 gallon tank and I'm going to get a betta and would really want more if I can please let me know ASAP thanks

KoMar551 - 8 years ago

thank you!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

The fish we cover in the video are suitable for a 5 gallon.

Mazter Tautz - 8 years ago

how about molly, Guppy and Swordtail Sir?

Mazter Tautz - 8 years ago

Thanks Sir, :)

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Sorry, when you mentioned your combination we were thinking those 3 together which is fine, but, with a male betta to be accurate, avoid male fancy guppies as they could well be attacked by a male betta.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We see no problems there.

michaelness - 8 years ago

can you have glofish with Bettas?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Because the glofish you are likely referring to are actually zebra danios we would not recommend it, the danios are very fast swimmers and would likely consume all food before the betta had a chance of feeding.

Alisson - 8 years ago

My male betta splendens is happy in a 5 gallons tank with 4 females platies, a little black snail and a baby Ancistrus (the last one will leave the tank when he'll get too big don't worry). I shared a video on my channel !

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Sounds like a peaceful community, thanks for sharing!

Thibault Boeraeve - 8 years ago

My platy fought with my betta al the time

gatito lolito - 7 years ago

Yeah my beta fish hated with a pasión my two platy fishes I had to return them to pet smart before one of them die :(

Kayden Wagner - 7 years ago

Thibault Boeraeve idk how i managed but somehow i got a beta to live in a comunity with 3 inch silver dollars and a few semi agressive fish

Thibault Boeraeve - 8 years ago

Vicky B aww that's sad to hear

Vicky B - 8 years ago

My female guppy fought with my female platy! Took a part of her tail and dorsal fin off! It's been 6 months her both have grown back but the color isn't 100% what it used to be. They have been separated.

Thibault Boeraeve - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics It was the platy that was attacking the betta so I gave the betta his own tank.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Always observe, if there is conflict isolate the aggressor. Good to see you are keeping an eye on how your fish get along.

Susan Mishra - 8 years ago

can 2 male kept together??

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

2 male Betta splendens should not be kept together. If you have a 5 gallon tank for example and want two male bettas, you will need to install a tank divider.

Zakaria Simpson - 8 years ago

I've heard that although it is rare it can be done u just need to friendly males

Aqua Marine - 8 years ago

NEVER AND I MEAN NEVER PUT GOLDFISH AND BETTA FISH TOGEATHER THEY HAVE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT NEEDS AND THEY WILL DIE!!!!

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

+DeluxeGroupie Goldies are temperate.

SnailMaiden - 8 years ago

Goldfish are coldwater fish (max. 75°f), Bettas are warmwater fish (min. 73°f). This is only one reason why they shouldn't be kept together.

Heather Berggren - 8 years ago

My friend has a 45 gallon tank. she has parrots, a gourami, a pleco, 3 rainbows, a fantail goldfish and a beautiful betta.... everyone is thriving and gets along great! So, I'm sorry Aqua Marine, but this is false info..

FANTA$TIC - 8 years ago

can bettas and hockey stick tetras like together????

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It should be ok, however observe and ensure your betta is getting a chance to feed properly.

Donald Trump - 8 years ago

what about Aroana and tiger fish (small)

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

No small fish should be kept with an arrawana.

Leighanne Coxall - 8 years ago

Great video, very informative!
Could you do a video on the tank itself? It's a beauty!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Leighanne, thank you, we think so too! In fact we have done the video on the Flex, coming very soon, please check our Youtube channel regularly.

T VO - 8 years ago

This Should have been made so long ago

Darknessfalls - 8 years ago

What about guppies? Are they peaceful enough?

s_ r - 7 years ago

Roryyy Mercury yha,very small ones and like 1 or 2 a week

Roryyy Mercury - 7 years ago

Fluval Aquatics
Good idea to feed my baby guppies to my betta? My 35 gal tank is getting crowded with guppies

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Male guppies with large tails could be subject to attack from a male betta and bettas will eat baby guppies.

Dejan Ristic - 8 years ago

what fish is in the up left corner on the begining of the video?

Dejan Ristic - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics across of male beta,the three color fish.Thanks.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

That is the male betta.

Dee Jones - 8 years ago

I had my male in with my glofish and that almost ended very tragically for my glofish but they were rehomed to my 75 gallon that has comets,mickey mouse molly, platys, lyretail, 2 kissing gouramies, golden mollies, giant danios, and pleco which they all acclimated to rather quickly and went on about their lives lol. thanks for the videos! I use alot of your products for all my aquariums!

Dee Jones - 7 years ago

my one male betta was too aggressive and it didn't work the one that I have in there now doesn't care about any other fish he's pretty calm for a betta

Dee Jones - 7 years ago

Vicky B mine have been ok but it's supposedly not recommended:/ my aquarium has plenty spots for the glofish to hide if need be but they've all been in the same aquarium for around a year now and no problems

Vicky B - 7 years ago

Lol. They're ok with the tetras? I'd really love to get another betta but not at the expense of a life.

Dee Jones - 7 years ago

Vicky B I have both lol I have 4 GLOFISH and a few goldfish

Vicky B - 7 years ago

Dee Jones are you saying GOLDfish (the kind that looks like the ones at a carnival) or GLOfish (that have fluorescence that are uber bright especially under a black light)? In your original post you said GLOfish then someone GOLDfish and you said yep and continued to agreed and said they like cold water. So which is it? GLO fish or GOLDfish? I'm very curious as I have glofish and would like someone's personal experience on this.

C DAWG - 7 years ago

Dee Jones yea i have goldfish with platys, giant danios and they all do fine together.

Dee Jones - 7 years ago

They are all doing fine. The comets swim all day and are still growing lol. Can't be too bad on them and I knew about them liking colder water but I saved them from a feeder place so I figured they'd be happier in a warmer temp then dead lol

Garmisch P - 7 years ago

Because goldfish live in much colder waters than most gouramies and plecos, which could be a problem, but if he's doing fine, seems to be no problem.

Dee Jones - 7 years ago

Yep been 2 years and counting lol I do water changes about every 3 days and keep the community tank temp between what they all like. never have had a problem and they all get along great. why?

Garmisch P - 7 years ago

Dee Jones you put a goldfish with those other fish?

MrKazuma52 - 8 years ago

unless I missed you saying this, I would also keep any fish that have really nice fins similar to that of bettas (such as Guppies)

fish that have similar fins as betta will make the betta see it as another male betta and try and fight it

Otherwise, excellent video on tank mates!

MrKazuma52 - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics I can't believe how badly I wrote that comment haha, I was trying to say I would recommend against keeping any fish with fins similar to that of male Bettas with Bettas due to the Betta more than likely will attack those types of fish.

my comment makes it seem I'm trying to say keep them together, woops! don't want to do that!

and I was just saying I believe you missed that point in the video! to help people out :)

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Sorry, we left out the word guppies before "large fins".

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We caution against keeping male bettas with large fins, please let us know the time in the video that you referring to, we'll get back to you.

Glenn Douglas - 8 years ago

I've started a tank a 10 gallon 2 weeks ago and I have a betta with some neon, rasbora and a planko And its working out great. So the other day I bought a 20 gallon. Just waiting on your c2 water filter in the mail. I Would like a little bit bigger fish any ideas? I was really thinking cherry shrimp and panda Cory. Any other friendly fish I could add to the tank that won't out grow??
Fresh water by the way

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Glenn, as a 20 gallon is still a small aquarium we think you might enjoy a pair of dwarf honey gouramis and a small school of 6 to 8 Espei rasboras. For the bottom a trio of Corydoras Sterbai. We like live plants and so will your fish, so a background of corkscrew vallineria and some Cryptocoryne becketii for the foreground.

Glenn Douglas - 8 years ago

Ok thank you. I won't use shrimp any recommendations for my 20 gallon

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

While the Cherry you are anxious to consider are very interesting they do limit you on fish, in fact we could not suggest any fish bigger than neons and smaller rasboras. In fact, even smaller would be better. Also remember if the Cherry Shrimp breed the fry will be food for even small fish, so perhaps re-consider keeping the shrimp if its fish you prefer or vice versa and shrimp only with the Panda corys.

Paul Mace - 8 years ago

Thank you for the info! I keep my Betta fish with Endler guppies and platies, he looks very happy in with his tank mates

Abeer Pearl - 8 years ago

can i keep gold fish with betta fish?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

No it is not recommended. Goldfish get too large and prefer cooler temperatures vs. what the Betta should be kept at.

chelsiewebster666 - 8 years ago

My male betta has killed two neon tetras in the last month haha :(

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

chelsiewebster666 Awwww poor things

Laurie Paquin - 8 years ago

chelsiewebster666 maybe he's not the best to live with tank mates:/

Minik Dam - 8 years ago

Please send me a Fluval t-shirt. I love Fluval so please get me one!!

Abdulrahim Alloush - 8 years ago

Can I put Betta with guppies and mollies??

Abdulrahim Alloush - 8 years ago

thank you for this information

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Ramos, caution with guppies, male guppies with large tails may end up being attacked, they are also less able to escape attack because of their fins. We prefer platys for keeping with Bettas, mollies would be ok as long as they are not being kept with salt addition, they often are (meaning adding salt with your betta is not recommended for general keeping).

Caren Hall - 8 years ago

I tried my male betta with a few albino corydoras...the bastard attacked them. The betta is now being kept alone in with my plants. I wish he'd told me when I got him that he'd hate any tank mates, but what can I do? He shows up beautifully against the plants!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing, an example of why you need to observe and not assume any mix of fish is a given, good that you isolated this male betta.

scoobydoo316us - 8 years ago

QUESTION: i bought a betta that was labeled baby male. it is growing out its tale but is getting points on the top and bottom tail. how do you know if its going to be a crown tail vs getting tail rott? it acts totally healthy. making a big bubble nest. swims to me for attention. so seems good health.

scoobydoo316us - 8 years ago

thanks. thats what i was thinking. had bettas for years but never this type. never had a betta with tail rott either so guess been lucky.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It sounds like a healthy fish. A crown tail has very obvious filaments where as fin rot would appear as uneven decomposition of the fin(s), a very jagged look or sometimes very sudden erosion with the fins obviously being consumed and missing, usually accompanied by low activity level, sluggishness, slow to no feeding response and similar.

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

Hi, I am trying to convince my mom into letting me get a male Betta and then also a sorority tank. How many females can you keep in a 10 gallon? if not females how many other fish can I keep with the male? Few fish ideas are neon tetras,balloon mollies, platy, or albino Cory catfish. Also do nerite snails come out of the water because I was thinking of 1 or 2 of those but my hood has holes in it for the filter and stuff.

XJustice Leaguex - 7 years ago

Carly Lizards try buy the male and female at the same time! or else the male will find his territory and if u get females later on they will be attacked by the territorial male

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

Ok ill try

zioro1235 - 8 years ago

Carly Lizards sometimes you can keep 7 or less females together but their fins will be scratched or you can get a male and female I am doing a vid about it soon so come check it out it will be uploaded soon

DokiYukuSenSen - 8 years ago

10 gallons is fine for the male betta but not the sorority tank, I recommend a 20+ gallon for a sorority. Also make sure you have more than 2 or 3 females, always monitor your tank and put plenty of hiding spaces both high and low. So make sure you have decor at every level of the tank. This prevents a female from chasing another female all around the tank with no place to hide as well as a secure place for fish to come up and eat as well as territories.

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Neon Tetra Aquarist Sorry if it came across that way but im trying to help. A long time ago i tried a sorority in a 10g but it didnt last for long. I had lots of hiding places ect and live plants but the fish would still fight alot so i ended up taking it down before they killed each other. Because of their agressiveness i dont think 10g is big enough unless the females are docile ones. If you can swap the tank for a bigger one it would be better but if not then be very careful and try to pick females that react the least to each other. :) Also by plays do you mean platys? if you do then they are doing well. One of the adults died and im not too sure why. My other one is fine and i have 10 6 month old fry which are quite big now so i shall be getting rid of most of them soon.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

Jack, Please be a little less 'direct' when talking to beginners like Carly, for you might scare them out of the hobby. I now you value the lives of her bettas as do I, but she needs to do more research (and yes Pink Pets has a lot of videos on this topic for beginners like Carly) and learn by trial and error. Female bettas can be aggressive, of course, but with lots of hiding places this can be... well, not avoided... but less of it will occur. I feel that being told that her tanks are not enough in that manner will not get your point across, which is also where most forums go wrong. Shoving information down ones throat does not teach them, but makes them more prone to failure and then quitting. Of course I would love for her tank to be a twenty long instead of a ten, but such is life

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Neon Tetra Aquarist I strongly advise a 20g long or bigger for a sorority. 10g sorority tanks usually do not work unless you get very submissive females, which is rare in bettas. She said one of her fish was getting old when it was almost a year old, which isnt that old for a betta considering they live for up to 5 years. Her fish also had stress stripes too. You're likley to have lots of fights in a 10g. 20g+ gives them more room to avoid confrontation.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

Carly Lizards Your welcome bud! Ten gallons can work, though please heavily plant it if you do. Pink Pets is probably
the perfect channel for you! Sorry if I could not help you a lot, for I lack experience with bettas

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

Neon Tetra Aquarist thank you!

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

Carly Lizards The channel Pink pets has a great deal of information on sororities on it

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

Jack smith thanks

Jack smith - 8 years ago

Carly Lizards 10 gallons is too small for a sorority. Get a 20 gallon long or bigger with plants/hiding spots and you will have a higher chance of success. It could work in a 10 gallon but would likely be stressful.

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics oh no we were thinking of a male in a ten gallon community and then a different 10 gallon sorority tank.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes we do have suggestions, as mentioned in the video, small species of corydoras (the albino corys are fine), smaller tetras and rasboras, platys would be perfect. We don't advise you mix a male and any females together in a 10 gallon tank.

Carly Lizards - 8 years ago

If you have a suggestions please tell me I don't want any of the fish to get hurt.

Tamaki Suoh - 8 years ago

my aquarium contains.........
-betta's(1 male ,1 females)
-goldfish(2 males, 2females)
-angelfish(3 females, 2 males)
-guppy(6males, 6females)
-swordtail(1 male)
-janitor fish(1 I don't know if it's male or female)

APinchOfDecay - 7 years ago

+Caren Hall I'd agree with your comments, but one thing, goldies are temperate. They don't seem to mind warmer temps.

Caren Hall - 8 years ago

Watch it with the male then, actually I think both parents are known to eat the eggs.

Tamaki Suoh - 8 years ago

Caren Hall my Betta female already laid eggs ^_^

onerection - 8 years ago

dont keep female and male together

Caren Hall - 8 years ago

Bettas and goldfish aren't the best. Betta fish REQUIRE 70+degrees, goldfish generally require the water be cold and unheated. They can survive together, but as bettas and the guppies(not so sure about the others) will be much happier with warmer water and the goldies will be better off in cooler water they're generally not compatible.
CAUTION with the male and female betta in the one tank, even if it's massive. The female will need heaps of hidey holes and ways to get around an aggressive horny male when you turn up the heat. Male fish are well known to kill females when they aren't in the mood, females and males are usually only kept together for breeding and quickly seperated, breeding is vicious with these fish!

RvB betta - 8 years ago

Also if you were to 2 betta together what's the best way?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

2 females can be kept together in a 5 to 10 gallon aquarium but you need plenty of structure and plants. Some females are more aggressive than others, you would be well advised to watch them closely in the beginning. Males need to be kept separately, their common name of the Betta splendens is the Siamese Fighting Fish, for good reason.

RvB betta - 8 years ago

Are guppies ok to keep with Bettas cause I've put them together, and it seemed ok.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Large finned male guppies are at risk from attack for male Betta spendens and baby guppies will be eaten by bettas. Adult female guppies should be ok with bettas.

Christopher Nai - 8 years ago

How about tankmates for a female betta sorority (5 females) , i have 3 corys in it. I dont want snails or plecos

Christopher Nai - 8 years ago

i just bought a molly. Now they are together with no issues

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

A variety of different platys, some smaller tetras or rasboras can be kept with them. Do note that any livebearer babies, like you would get from a female Platy would be eaten by bettas.

Lacy Jinks - 8 years ago

I have an established cherry barn tank. 2 males 7 females. Could a male Betta fit in?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Lacy, that is an interesting one. While we would avoid any barbs when it comes to male bettas the Cherry barb is a very peaceful fish. If you want to try that combination they we strongly advise you to monitor the fish to see if the barbs are interested in fin nipping the male betta, if they are, you will have to isolate the betta.

Tom Dunne - 8 years ago

Can you do some videos about clown loaches

Tom Dunne - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics yeah they are amazing fish I could sit at watch them all day

Caren Hall - 8 years ago

Don't forget the kuhli loaches!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Tom, great fish, we will put that one on our list, perhaps a video on loaches in general.

boss bully boy - 8 years ago

Rasbora Het. (Harlequin) are great tankmates as they share wild space as well.

i would say more than anything is to watch the environmental requirements for tank mates too especially temp. difference.

Aarunish Sinha - 8 years ago

Can I keep a betta with my goldfish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Aarunish, we don't recommend it, goldfish are a coldwater species and bettas are tropical. Their temperature requirements differ as to their compatibility in size, feeding habits and more.

Dhruv Dey - 8 years ago

goldfish,sharks,suckers can also live with bettas

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We would not recommend the first two you mention, small species of suckermouth catfish such as ancistrus would be ok.

James Evans - 8 years ago

Can I keep a betta with gourami

Heather Berggren - 8 years ago

My friend has a 45 gallon tank. she has parrots, a gourami, a pleco, 3 rainbows, a fantail goldfish and a beautiful betta.... everyone is thriving and gets along great!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

If it is a small species of gourami and the aquarium is 10 gallons or more with plants and structure, it should be ok. As always, closely monitor the aquarium in the beginning to ensure the particular fish you have are not overly aggressive, they do vary in temperament.

Angie Simmons - 8 years ago

James Evans no they can get aggressive with each other, ive tried doing that and my betta kept flaring at the gourami , so I wouldn't try it

Chaboii Leopold - 8 years ago

hehe I pronounce it "bay-tah"

Marli Hacker - 7 years ago

Me too

Im_n60030 - 7 years ago

Chaboii Leopold Me too

Lainie Wilson - 7 years ago

Same

Lainie Wilson - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai Sams

Haj Gamer - 7 years ago

It is bet ha

Kara Burrough - 7 years ago

Thank you! Seriously I don't get why people pronounce betta bay-Ta because it is beta that is pronounced bay-Ta (alpha beta bravo) (or alpha beta omega)

Kara Burrough - 7 years ago

Omegaverse for the win? Or R U just using alpha beta bravo? (Brava? Brava? Idk... I omegaverse it becuz I iz weird

Allarounduser809 - 7 years ago

Wheres the alpha fish lol

Romantic Freak - 7 years ago

I pronounce it Bay-tah and Be-ta

I have a speech problem.

ekul Z - 7 years ago

Slow senpai
He is pronouncing it correctly. It's refreshing to hear, thanks fluval aquatics!

wolfy AnimatesgamingYT - 7 years ago

catz Keet we can say it however I am American so I say it like that

wolfy AnimatesgamingYT - 7 years ago

Heather Berggren you can say it anyway

wolfy AnimatesgamingYT - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai me too

catz Keet - 7 years ago

It is pronounced BETTA bet-ta as in letter, setter, nettle, the name Etta, two t's after a vowel means the vowel is SHORT. This a rule of English pronunciation. To be pronounced Beyta it would need to be spelt Beta as in the Greek letter Beta. Americans may pronounce it differently....it's still WRONG not that that's likely to stop em.

-fabian- - 7 years ago

Keriel Watson they never said this was wrong, they just stated how they pronounced it
this comment chain is quite sad to watch
"americans change ways things are pronounced and think everything else is wrong" is completely untrue
Besides, whether this is right or wrong isnt what should be discussed, the comment was just to share their idea and this probably wasn't what they intended for

Sarkazmo Loafy - 7 years ago

He pronounced correctly. You're wrong. BETA is a letter of the Greek alphabet.

Keriel Watson - 7 years ago

Heather Berggren may wanna check your facts hun. Fluval has it right ;)

Lgt Tipp - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai i

Osthato Bulpus - 7 years ago

Also, it's fuckin Fluval! How much more official can you get?

Jake D - 7 years ago

I love it when companies have a passive aggressive reply! XD

Fluval Aquatics - 7 years ago

Heather, may we suggest you hear the president of the IBC (International Betta Congress) pronounce Betta, he is American, I am Canadian, in fact there is no dialect, it is the correct pronunciation. Please use the link where he is interviewed, you will note that the narrator does pronounce Betta as we do in the video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saiCxypusbA&t=9s

Fluffkin - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai me to lol

Diana Daniels - 7 years ago

Me too. I think I think alpha beta. Baytah sounds Betta :)

Jake D - 7 years ago

Jessikah Maher pronunciations dont matter, as long as you know what they are talking about

Denise Pollitt - 7 years ago

Jessikah Maher . Haha, couldn't agree more. Well said.

Jessikah Maher - 7 years ago

Heather Berggren the fact that he is an expert proves that the way he says it is the correct way. I don't even understand why Americans feel the need to change the way words are pronounced and then assume that everyone else is wrong.

Grimalkin Felidae - 7 years ago

Same.

Sprite the Bird - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai same

Batman Robin - 7 years ago

Slow Senpai Ikr that is how I pronounce it but I think it is pronounced bet-tah

Megan Rose - 7 years ago

It's pronounced bet-uh. This is because of the double consonance (tt). The word beta is pronounced bay-tah.

peech - 8 years ago

it has two 't's. Do you pronounce fetta as fay-ta?

Elaina DeWitt - 8 years ago

Slow Senpai Same XD

galaxy star - 8 years ago

I also say BE - TU

DawnieArtz - 8 years ago

Slow Senpai every time he said it like "bet uh" I just kept repeating it like "bay tah"

Heather Berggren - 8 years ago

@ Slow Senpai.... I was DYING to see someone address this mispronunciation! I cringed every time he said it....... I would assume it is merely a "regional" dialect adjustment, except (having traveled/lived all over the country) I've NEVER heard this before.... I know it shouldn't bother me so much......but (especially with him on YouTube representing as an expert), JUST WHY????? LOL

Yen Xion - 8 years ago

can you please have a look at this combination for my 48 gallon tank???:

x3 panda catfish
x6 neon tetras
x1 betta
x3 balloon mollies
x12 platies
(apologies for poor fish name spellings. please read it would really help!!!!!)

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics Most can, for captive bred ones are more forgiving.

boss bully boy - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics which Cory thrive in 75-80 degrees?
according to planetcatfish theres only 2-3 that will and they arent very common at local LFS

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Corydoras will do perfectly well at a range of 75 to 80, higher than 80 is not recommended.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

If the mollies are doing well without salt addition then this combination in that tank should be ok.

Yen Xion - 8 years ago

boss bully boy i see thanks

boss bully boy - 8 years ago

Poke Munitty i had to get rid of my Pandas for this very reason and its more a long term manifested issue.

Yen Xion - 8 years ago

boss bully boy ok thanks man

boss bully boy - 8 years ago

Poke Munitty Betta require a higher temp (75-80) than Cory can handle as they prefer 70-74 range

DPineAppleSquad - 8 years ago

Will neon tetras be okay

DPineAppleSquad - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thank you,I will be getting a 10 gallon aquarium for Christmas and what kind of tank is that in the video and how many gallons

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes, include decorative structure and plants and an aquarium of at least 10 gallons.

DPineAppleSquad - 8 years ago

Will neon tetras be okY

Dee Jones - 8 years ago

DPineAppleSquad no I just made that mistake and had to get mine out of the 10 gallon that I have now my betta has the 10 gallon and my tetra have moved onto the 55 gallon. anything that is bright or has fins like the male betta the betta will attack because it sees it as another male trying to take its place.

trinitystar2468 - 8 years ago

would a german blue ram or a german gold ram be ok? they are very peaceful fish, but they are brightly colored and i know some bettas will flare at bright colored fish

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Rams can be territorial and chase other fish away from a selected breeding site, if it is one ram in a minimum 20 gallon it would likely be ok.

Karen Talbot - 8 years ago

Nice video! Can you tell me what kind of substrate you used in this tank? Thanks!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It is a natural sand.

ESE MARKETING - 8 years ago

i want that kind of tank.. pls send me some :(

Yen Xion - 8 years ago

Question: Ok so i have a 48-gallon tank. i have a fair few plants and a Cambodian temple statue for the tank as well as a few rocks. i would like a community tank of 1 male betta and a few guppies (6 ish) can anyone give me some advice please!!!!!!!!!

James K. - 8 years ago

Hey!can i have betta with neon or that small fishes?

James K. - 8 years ago

great!thank you!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

1 male betta with a small school of adult neon tetras in a tank of 5+ gallons with plants and structure is an option, other small peaceful tetras can work as well.

Keanu's Aqua life - 8 years ago

Would a zebra danio be okay?

Keanu's Aqua life - 8 years ago

then I'm not going to put one in, thanks for your replies. check my tanks out on my channel pls!

boss bully boy - 8 years ago

Keanu's Aqua life i had to get rid of my Z.Danios (male/fem) because they kept nipping my betta.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

They are so fast moving the betta might be challenged getting any fish food...

Prabakaran B - 8 years ago

what about guppies and molly

Prabakaran B - 8 years ago

in my previous tank i had betta 2 pair and varieties of molly, guppies and 3 pair cicklids and2 platty and 2 sword tail and of course i had tank cleaner and tiger loach

my amature tank it was..

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Mollys ofter prefer salt in their water, the betta not so much and male fancy guppies may not look so fancy anymore if the male betta finds that large broad finnage not to his liking....Large female guppies should not be an issue, platys and swordtails would be better choices.

uncle_magic_123 - 8 years ago

what tank is that in the video

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

That's the all-new Fluval Flex, it's available in the UK only now, but will be available in North America sometime in December/January.

stormet54 - 8 years ago

Are endlers ok with a betta?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

The babies will be eaten and depending on the betta, it may chase some of them from time to time.

hannibeary - 8 years ago

how many gallons is the tank in this video?

hannibeary - 8 years ago

Jonas Ogräs thank you! :)

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Jonas is right! Thanks for providing the link below.

Jonas Ogräs - 8 years ago

It's a Fluval Flex, probably the 15 gallon version.
http://ca-en.hagen.com/Fluval-Flex

Raihan Sekh - 8 years ago

Can I put some neon tettra with male betta fish?

Midnight Tails - 7 years ago

Be careful though as honestly most tetras are nippers, I've had neons kill a betta of mine before, would not wish the same to happen to you. Neons just move too fast for the poor betta I've found (I'm not the only story I've heard with bettas being killed by tetras).
The only things I'd put in a betta tank are peaceful bottom dwellers like cories, and some select shoaling fish like celestial pearl danios. There's not many species I'd put with a betta as they either nip the betta, or the fish are too colourful and get killed by the betta.

Tina Sibraa - 7 years ago

Careful putting neons with a male betta, I added my betta with some neons and he killed 2 of them :( I think he is just an aggressive one, I have had a male betta with neons in a different tank and they got along fine, just depends on what your betta is like.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Yes you can, given you set them up in an aquarium with heating and filtration.

Raihan Sekh - 8 years ago

Thanks hannibeary for giving me the info.... :)

hannibeary - 8 years ago

Raihan Sekh i was wondering the same thing. i've seen videos with them together so it should be fine, but make sure your tank is large enough to give them plenty of room!

Rose Red - 8 years ago

Is it better to use real plants or artificial?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Real plants are always recommended but plastic ones are generally the choice when the existing aquarium lighting is possibly insufficient.

FintasticFish - 8 years ago

Ms Happy Yes.

Rose Red - 8 years ago

Can u keep small white shrimp with betta?

Vicky B - 7 years ago

I wouldn't. My glofish tetra has gotten a full grown female red cherry shrimp in her mouth before and ate the poor thing. If a glofish will do it I can't imagine a betta not. In my shrimp tank I keep cardinals, rasporas, and female guppies. The female guppies have been with them since they were fry and haven't ever bothered them, they swim right next to them. I'm not sure if it's because of the breed or because they were raised with them.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Fish will eat shrimp if they can, as long as the shrimp are large enough it should be ok. If the shrimp breed their babies will not be safe in the presence of most fish.

priyesh singh - 8 years ago

Can u tell something about Amezon puffer I ve got 2 pairs but they didn't survive long in my 60 gallon tank

priyesh singh - 8 years ago

Their tank mates were copper barb parrot fish n Amazon cichlids

thakur chand - 8 years ago

can i put a gold fish with betta male fish ?

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

We do not recommend that for a number of reasons.

thakur chand - 8 years ago

thanks

medallo143 - 8 years ago

Probably not. Goldfish tend to have long fins and some are slow swimmers, so they can get picked on by the betta.

RJ Fernandez - 8 years ago

thakur chand bettas and goldfish require different water temperatures. Both are freshwater fish, but not recommended.

Speedy - 8 years ago

fluval is my absolute favorite aquatic brand

Carl Shayne Castillo - 8 years ago

how about mollies or guppies?

Tankmaster12 - 8 years ago

Carl Shayne Castillo I had a betta 2 mollies 3 tetras and 1 blue lobster all at once it was a very nice tank

medallo143 - 8 years ago

What size tank do you have?

Cameron McDougal - 8 years ago

Actually have mine with a few guppies he doesnt seem to have an issue with them most of the time, occasionally he flares up but the guppies just swim away when he does and then its all good again.

Miranda Random - 8 years ago

Carl Shayne Castillo I'm not sure I've never had any, but I've seen other people do it successfully, I would look it up on a forum or something.

Carl Shayne Castillo - 8 years ago

How about Mollies?

Miranda Random - 8 years ago

Betta's sometimes do well with guppies, it worked with mine

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Male guppies with large fins a risk. Platys are a better choice.

Ong Junwei - 8 years ago

Carl Shane Castillo I heard from the shopkeeper that we can't put any colourful fishes with the betta

medallo143 - 8 years ago

You should stay away from fish with long fins (guppies). I think mollies would be good if platties are good.

DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 8 years ago

Hi .. I have male bettas in my fry tanks..

iam jacks complete lack of surprise - 8 years ago

snazzy new shirt.

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Thanks, working on an wardrobe upgrade!

Karen Wicks - 8 years ago

luv your videos thank sooo much! I'm new at this i just received a 54 gal.corner tank. can angel fish go with bettas how many betta can i put in? also are their any other freshwater wish so i can have them not so shy and swim around more of top of tank thankyou

Betta Beauties - 7 years ago

There are many beautiful female bettas. Instead of a male, you could put 1 or 3 females in a community tank. Just be sure that the girls you choose aren't too aggressive and to give lots of hiding spots if you choose to add 3 or more female bettas :)

Karen Wicks - 8 years ago

Fluval Aquatics thankyou am learning sooo much from your site thankyou!

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

It should be ok to keep angelfish with a male betta in a 54 gallon. Angelfish have relatively small mouths are more of a threat to small species. Hatchet fish are a surface dwelling species that can be considered. One male betta only is recommended, they are also commonly called Siamese fighting fish because males will fight with each other.

Christina Johnson - 8 years ago

I have 2 platys, a guppy, an albino algae eater, a nerite snail, and 3 glo light tetras in a 10 gallon tank, all doing fine together!

Christina Johnson - 8 years ago

Yes, I'm aware of that

Fluval Aquatics - 8 years ago

Christina, sounds like a nice community. Our guess is that the albino algae eater may become a bit of a nuisance as it grows.

Christina Johnson - 8 years ago

I just re-read my comment and forgot to mention that I also have a beta! No signs of stress, and no aggression...so far! It is a bit much, but at the moment everything is small.

medallo143 - 8 years ago

Seems a bit overstocked