Betta Fish And Neon Tetras?

[LiNa37]

I'm moving my betta to a 10g and I want to add some neons (probably 8). But when I did a google search, some sites say that they're okay together and others say that the betta will try to eat the neons, or that the neons will nip the betta's fins . I don't know what to believe, so I need some advice. Are they okay together or should I just keep my betta alone?

If I can't get the neons, I'll probably get an opaque divider and another betta, but I thought my betta would appreciate the extra 5 gallons to swim around in...

 

[snowflake311]

I have this set up. I have 6 neons wit. My
betta in a 10 gal. It's a great combo do it.

 

[BPB]

No way a male betta could catch neons, however I mixed a female betta and neons and she definitely tried to eat them. Killed several in the process.

 

[LiNa37]

Oh, that's great news! Thanks so much for the quick replies.

 

[lilfishie]

i think with a large enough shoal which your planned one is, in therory it should be fine, but just be aware that some males won't live with anything else