Betta Tankmates

[fergalthefish]

my sister is thinking of getting a male betta, she has a 28L tank and has been told suitable tankmates would be corys, neons, tetras and mollies. is this right?

 

[blue_betta]

corrys are usualy fine. mollies can be dodgy (i had a male kill some of my mollies when i had them) and realy need to be kept in slightly brackish water.

neons and most other tetras.. big no no.

 

[fergalthefish]

any others to recommend?

 

[blue_betta]

ive heard danios can be alright, but then it depends on the temprament of your betta.

i kept a group of xray tetras with betta with no problems, but i wouldnt risk it, they are still tetras.

ive heard alot of people say that harlequin rasboras are good with betta.

 

[fergalthefish]

and if she buys corys should she put them in before the betta?

 

[blue_betta]

yup

 

[fergalthefish]

why is that? oh and thanks for ur replies by the way..

 

[Snooks1!]

Ottos, snails, and some smaller plecos will work as tank-mates too.

Some bettas are fine with shrimp as well.

 

[fergalthefish]

how long after the corys should the betta go in?

 

[Snooks1!]

Really shouldn't matter if your tank is cycled.

Give them over night at least I would say, just to settle in.

 

[fergalthefish]

ok thanks for ur help