betta companions.

[korweabo0]

while i buy off the pieces of my dream tank for my betta, i want to think up some possible tank-mates for him. i've seen and heard people keep betta's with other fish that aren't in their compatibility zone, so i want to hear all of your stories!
he's going to be my centerpiece fish, and for now he's in a 10g set up by himself. so go ahead and throw your suggestions at me!

thanks!
oh, also - i made this thread a few days back and i'm still wondering about it: [Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

[Sarkazmo]

To minimize issues you should add the Betta after the other's have been in the tank for a bit. Betta are individuals, I've got one that kills ANYTHING you put in the tank with him but I also have another that's living with an RCS and 9 Swordtail fry without even glancing at them.

The personality of the Betta is going to determine just what you can house with it.

Sark

[Brhino]

When someone keeps a fish with tankmates that "aren't in their compatibility zone", they're either very lucky or the situation is short-lived. Not something you should really look at as inspirational. You may know someone who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is in perfect health - would that cause you to think smoking is safe?

Anyhow, I don't know a lot about betta tankmates, they're a tricky combination of aggressive and fragile. I just wanted to warn you that just because you've heard of someone doing something crazy, doesn't mean it's a good idea.

[korweabo0]

i see what you mean.

would i have to remove him from the tank prior to buying the new fish? or would i just slowly acclimate him the same day i buy the fish?

and to add to the above posters post, i am completely aware of that, but i would rather test my luck than not try it at all. i don't plan on buying fish over 40$ to have them die to my betta or something.

[Lady Hobbs]

Betta's are known as solitary fish other than at mating times. So often people think they need "company" when actually they are very happy alone.