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I am slowly starting to stock my tank and was thinking about putting my betta in my tank. I'm wondering what fish to stay away from if I do this? I have 4 platys in the tank right now and will be adding harlequin rasboras, panda corys, otos, blue rams, dwarf gouramis, black phantom tetras, upsidedown catfishes, and checkered barbs. If any one has any suggestions that would be great!(I'm trying to keep a peaceful comunity.) Thanks again!

Last edited by Mia at 01-May-2005 02:07

It depends on the betta. Some make great community fish and get along with everything. Some won't get along with any fish but fish they are more likely to have problems with are other labyrinth fish or long finned fish and fish that nip fins. No gouramis, the rams are a maybe, and I've heard of platys nipping fins.

Along with those mentioned abovedon't go with the black phantom tetras, they are definate fin nippers, and I'm not too sure about the checkered barbs, they too might be a bit nippy.

This being said, how big of a tank is it that you wish to put the betta in? I have Lucky the Betta in my 125 with Neon Tetras, Emperor Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, BN, Clown Loaches, and a wide variety of Corydoras...he is doing fine, and loving the life...just make sure that you have some plants that he can rest in when he is tired of swimming...

Best of luck, heidi michelle

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From personal experience, I would avoid live bearers. Didn't have a problem with female bettas in with guppy fry until the female guppies began to drop fry. The betta babes developed a taste for fresh meat, and soon ate their way through all the guppies. I was only able to rescue one of the guppies. Others may have had a better experience than I have had, at least I hope so.

depends on the betta, and also that is alot of fishes depending on the size.

Do platies nips fins??????

Rarely Kidsmom They are more into plants and things like that. Look at the shape of the mouth, how it is more square and flattened across the top

For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

Thanks for the info I will check them out

Last edited by kidsmom at 02-May-2005 11:06

I have a 75 gallon which has 2 large fake plants, 2 java ferns, and a hand full of water sprite. Also some drift wood to hide under, a terracotta pot on its side, and a fake stump with holes all through it. Does anyone know of any of the friendlier tetras, or barbs thanx Also how would you know if your betta is aggressive? He more often than not trys to "get me" when I go to feed him, he doesn't attack but he sticks his gills out and makes himself look big. He's just in a round bowl so I don't know what I look like to him. I may just be scaring him.

Last edited by Mia at 03-May-2005 00:47

you won't really know until you try it unfortunately.

Cherry barbs might be a good choice, and supposedly neons have worked well for some people. In general, do with the bullet shaped tetras and steer clear of the flatter ones. Its only a rule of thumb, but it works reasonably well.

For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett

I have a male crowntail with a pair of cherry barbs and they do fine. If you are unsure, just make sure the fish you put with him is fast enough to get away from him if he does become violent.

I wouldnt put black phantoms with a betta- they can be tempted a bit to much by that long flowing tail, and the dwarf gouramis would be very iffy also. the rest looks fine to me.

YOu could also get your betta a 10 gal tank to get him out of that bowl, add a trio of cherry barbs, and a couple adf's. Just a suggestion. A 75 is a pretty large tank to but a betta in, and will limit your options on stocking it.