Is It Ok To Put A Guppy With My Betta Fish

[-FighterFishh]

I used to keep a betta with a fancy guppy, but then the betta snapped and ripped the guppy to shreds.
Bear in mind that if you do decide to do it, it may not last.

 

[Fishy friend2]

I think it depends on tank size. At first I was shocked to hear that my lfs was saying it is alright to keep guppies and bettas together, but the tank my friend has with a male betta and three male guppies all get along great. It could just be the betta is nice. He has a cave to hide in when he wants to get away from the other fish and I think the little group of guppies makes the guppies more even with the bettas size. Again, could just be the tank I saw was an exception.

just because youve seen it happen once, doesnt mean that you should tell oithers that its okay to do that, as they are not compatible and tank size is not a big factor in why they arent or are compatible. honestly it all comes down to personality. some bettas will go homocidle and some are very accepting of other fish. the only way that tank size will have an effect is if the tank is 40-50 gallons, as this is enough space for a male betta to establish a proper territory. in which he stays in one area, and doesnt come over into the other area as often, meaning that the guppies know where they should stay in the tank, but when he does find them he will attack as he would when another betta is in his territory

 

[Dieses Madchen]

I think it depends on tank size. At first I was shocked to hear that my lfs was saying it is alright to keep guppies and bettas together, but the tank my friend has with a male betta and three male guppies all get along great. It could just be the betta is nice. He has a cave to hide in when he wants to get away from the other fish and I think the little group of guppies makes the guppies more even with the bettas size. Again, could just be the tank I saw was an exception.

just because youve seen it happen once, doesnt mean that you should tell oithers that its okay to do that, as they are not compatible and tank size is not a big factor in why they arent or are compatible. honestly it all comes down to personality. some bettas will go homocidle and some are very accepting of other fish. the only way that tank size will have an effect is if the tank is 40-50 gallons, as this is enough space for a male betta to establish a proper territory. in which he stays in one area, and doesnt come over into the other area as often, meaning that the guppies know where they should stay in the tank, but when he does find them he will attack as he would when another betta is in his territory

+1

I've said it before. Research is the best way to find these things out. Just because one person is doing it, doesn't make it right. If one person is having harmony in a situation that is generally not expected to work, it can really be assumed that person is lucky, or that hell just hasnt broken out.

 

[Fishy friend2]

after a couple of weeks of having my guppies and bettas together, one just suddenly dropped dead....... i wonder what happened

 

[Jammiedodger]

I find it's all down to the betta... I recently experimented by getting a betta in with my snakeskins, purely because the betta was in a guppy tank at my LFS Fortunately, due to him being brought up with guppies he is very tolerant and has never showed aggression but occasionally for the reflective glass on the back of the tank

 

[Jammiedodger]

I've said it before. Research is the best way to find these things out. Just because one person is doing it, doesn't make it right. If one person is having harmony in a situation that is generally not expected to work, it can really be assumed that person is lucky, or that hell just hasnt broken out.

But I digress, listen to the guys, the betta will more than likely tear into guppies... I'm just lucky to have a placid little guy