If you’re looking for a pet fish that’s a little more exciting than a standard goldfish, there are plenty of fantastic and eye-catching specimens from which to choose. In a completely biased opinion, two of the most splendid freshwater fish are the glofish and betta. What Is a Betta Fish? A betta, or the Siamese …
Can Glofish and Bettas Co-Exist? (Questions Answered) Read More »
You’re probably concerned about your lonely betta fish. I had a betta for years, and I felt so bad leaving him in his little tank all by himself. I began researching what other fish I could put in with him and eventually came up with a nice little list of potential mates. In this article, …
Do betta fish need company in their tank, or are they happiest when kept alone? Well, betta fish are also sometimes called Siamese fighting fish, and that’s for a good reason! Bettas are fiercely territorial, aggressively chasing away any interlopers on their patch and sometimes fighting to the death. In fact, in Thailand, their country …
10 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish: The Suitable Companions Read More »
No, you cannot keep a betta fish and turtle together, even if it’s temporary. If you try to put a betta fish with any turtle species, the odds are that your fish won’t last even the week. Why Can’t I keep Betta Fish And Turtle Together? The reasons why you can’t keep a betta fish …
As a fish keeper, you may be wondering if your Betta fish could use a tank mate. Even fish get lonely. You may be wondering if a Rainbow Shark would be a good companion for your Betta fish. Read on to find out! Can Your Betta and a Rainbow Shark Live Together? Unfortunately, rainbow sharks …
Rainbow Shark and Betta 101: Care Guide, Food, Tank Size and Tank Mates Read More »
Betta fish are very popular types of fish for many fish owners. Finding tank mates for bettas can be very difficult due to the betta’s aggressive nature. When looking for companions for your 10-gallon betta fish tank, it’s important to pick suitable tank mates for your betta fish to prevent aggression and ensure the health of …
Here Are 20 of the Best 10 Gallon Betta Tank Mates Read More »
Male Betta splendens are notoriously ferocious fish. Their other common name, ‘Siamese fighting fish,’ is derived from their tendency to rip another male to shreds given half a chance. Yet, you may be relieved to know that there are a few tank mates that may still be suitable to live alongside your betta – depending …
Will a Betta Kill a Pleco? Finding the Perfect Tankmate Read More »
As a betta owner, you’ll know that bettas are curious, intelligent fish that can become bored and lonely if they don’t have any tank mates. Zebra danios are pretty, lively fishes that provide an attractive display. So, would a school of these lovely fish make good companions for a betta fish? Keep reading to find …
Zebra Danio And Betta: Can These Species Live Together? Read More »
Most people think of bettas as being too feisty to live with others. However, there are a few tankmates that can live with bettas. The mystery snail and betta usually mind their own business when they live together, so they make perfect tankmates. They even work in smaller tanks, making mystery snails an ideal first …
Celestial Pearl danios are beautiful, peaceful nano fishes that make a very attractive addition to a community tank. But can these fish get along with betta fish? Despite their reputation for being aggressive, Siamese Fighting fish or bettas are generally happier with some peaceful tank mates. A lonely betta can easily get stressed, and these …
