8 Ideal Tank Mates for Your Betta
Mystery snails and nerite snails are excellent tank mates for bettas, as they clean algae, consume uneaten food, and have a hard shell for protection; Minimum tank size required is 5 gallons.
Ghost shrimp and red cherry shrimp are great companions for bettas, aiding in tank cleanup and thriving in aquariums with live plants; Minimum tank size required is 10 gallons.
These peaceful frogs coexist well with bettas, preferring to live in small groups and coming up to the surface to breathe; Minimum tank size required is 10 gallons or more.
Non-aggressive bottom-dwelling fish that do well in community tanks, best kept in groups of at least five individuals; Minimum tank size required is 10 gallons or more.
Shoaling fish that prefer living in groups of at least six, spending most of their time midwater and interacting minimally with bettas; Minimum tank size required is 15 gallons.
Gentle and peaceful fish that thrive in groups, ideal for community betta tanks due to their calm nature; Minimum tank size required is 10 gallons.
Feeder guppies are gentle, robust, and may live alone or in groups, making them good betta tank mates. Avoid fancy guppies to avoid male bettas (attention); Minimum tank size is 10 gallons.
Bettas like this peaceful algae eater. Clown plecos are beautiful, easy to care for, and tough for sharp bettas. The common pleco can grow to 2 feet, so get a clown pleco or smaller!