What Kind Of Schools Can Be Kept With A Male Betta?

[fshinggrl]

Ok... I've been trying to figure out how to set up my 13 gallon tank which is now cycled. It just occured to me that one male betta would be a good fish to have... but I don't want any other fish to be nippy. I want a peaceful tank. I assume that corys get along with betas. What about any other fish?
It said (book I read) that Bettas are considered surface fish. Corys are bottom feeders. What would go well with a betta for me to have a peaceful tank?

 

[Oscar Betta]

You can add some white clouds, they are very peaceful and will stay out of the bettas way. Here's a pic-

 

[fshinggrl]

You can add some white clouds, they are very peaceful and will stay out of the bettas way. Here's a pic-

I love that answer because that was a favorite of mine. If I remember correctly though, I need at least 6 of them to be peaceful, right? My books also indicate that that they are a top swimmer too.. I assume this isn't a problem.

 

[loraxchick]

the white clouds are a good choice. peaceful and shouldn't bother the betta in the way of nipping. he may chase them around but they are much faster!
just a word, white clouds like cooler temps generally than bettas. so a good compromise would be to set the heater(if you are able) to the "low" end of the betta tollerance, to around 76 degrees.
lots of plants will benefit both species too. places to hide and get away from each other should the need arise. and bettas LOVE plants...the more the better!
best of luck!
cheers

 

[fshinggrl]

Thank you... I assume this can be artificial plants too.

 

[Oscar Betta]

^Yeah.

 

[loraxchick]

silk plants are better and GENERALLY safer than plastic for bettas. plastic plants have sharp bits on them that can tear the bettas fins. but some slik have these too so you will have to look over and handle any fake plants you want to add to a betta tank
another good way to tell if it is "safe" is to run a pair of pantyhose over the plants. if it snags the hose, no go as there are pointy/rought pieces that could snag the fins
cheers

 

[Rezatii]

Great advice from Loraxchick, gotta be really careful to aboid snagging your bettas tail

-Rezz