In a 10 gallons (40 liters) aquarium, you can add 4-5 guppies and a betta fish without problems. If you have a larger tank, you can add more guppies to it.
What kind of fish can live with a Betta?
Here’s our top 5 list of favorite tank mates for you and your betta fish to enjoy.
- Kuhli Loaches. These eel-like oddball fish grow to about 3.5 inches long and are great scavengers for picking up any excess food your betta drops.
- Ember Tetras.
- Malaysian Trumpet Snails.
- Harlequin Rasboras.
- Cory Catfish.
What fish should not go with Betta?
Some animals you should avoid keeping with your betta are:
- Other male bettas.
- Tiger barbs.
- Cichlids.
- Goldfish.
- Gouramis.
- Puffers.
- Red tail sharks.
- Angelfish.
Do Bettas get lonely?
Do They Get Lonely? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored.
How many guppies can live with a Betta? – Related Questions
Why are betta fish sold in cups?
Because they can and they must separate males. The bettas seen on display are males that fight and mutilate one another if kept together.
Can you touch betta fish?
Betta fish should rarely, if ever, be petted. It’s not good to pet them, as it may remove their natural slime coating, making them prone to certain diseases. Also, never touch them with dirty hands, as bacteria can easily be transmitted through direct contact.
How often should bettas be fed?
It is recommended to feed your betta fish two to four pellets, once or twice per day. Pellets expand when placed in water and are very filling for your betta fish. Freeze-dried or fresh food can be substituted for their pellet feeding 1 to 2 days per week.
Is it cruel to keep a betta alone?
Bettas are territorial, aggressive, and solitary, so they don’t get lonely the way other community fish might. With the proper care, betta fish are happy to live alone their entire lives, and this is almost always the best option when keeping betta fish.
How long can bettas be left alone?
All things considered, betta fish will efficiently self-sustain for 3-4 days, but there can be some worrisome side effects to being left unattended for 10-14 days.
How do you know if your betta fish is sad?
You’ll notice your betta losing his vibrancy and becoming dull when he’s depressed. As well as that you may begin to notice stress stripes on his side and his color just won’t look as good as it did before. These stripes can also be caused by stress, and they’re often known as stress stripes!
How long can bettas stay alone?
Some owners have left their fish unfed 2 weeks or more, but I wouldn’t recommend it. All bettas are different from their age, health, metabolisms, and environments so not all fish can fare as well left unattended. The maximum amount of time away without feeding should be 4-7 days.
Do betta fish need a light at night?
Do Betta Fish Need Light at Night? No. In fact, it’s not healthy to do this. Bettas, like most other animals, need light and darkness to stay physically and mentally well.
How often should you change betta fish water?
But the short version is that small water changes of 10-20% once every 7-10 days are best for your betta’s health. This is also assuming you are running a filter. You can also do water changes of 20-30% once every 2-3 weeks, but smaller water changes are better for stable water conditions!
Do bettas recognize their owners?
They quickly learn to recognize their human companions, they know when feeding time is, and they get excited when you approach their aquarium.
Do bettas like light?
Bettas like light so that they know when to wake up and prefer a darker environment to sleep in. You may have an aquarium light on your tank and if so, it is probably best for you to turn this on when you wake up in the morning and turn it off just before bedtime.
Should I talk to my betta fish?
Name your betta and talk to it.
Bettas are sensitive to the vibrations in water caused by sounds such as human voices, which some take as meaning your fish can learn to recognize your voice and its name.
How big do bettas get?
Betta fish grow to be no longer than 3 inches, typically. Their usual lifespan is 2-5 years. They have brilliantly colored fins, and various tail types. Common colors include red, blue, black, white and orange.
What do I feed a betta?
Frozen brine shrimp and bloodworms make for especially welcome and tasty betta food treats. You can feed your betta fish live food as well, as a way to stimulate them. You can also feed your betta fish flakes for food. Fish flakes are an inexpensive and easy to store food option.
How old are betta fish at Petsmart?
Because a Betta purchased at a pet shop is often one year old already. Males, in particular, are allowed to fully mature, so their fins and colors are well developed. Females may be sold at a bit younger age, but they will generally be at least six months old when offered for sale.
Do bettas like tall or wide tanks?
A wide tank is preferable to a tall one, because Bettas need to be able to easily dash to the surface to take gulps of air. As with all aquariums, your Betta set-up should always be filtered, heated and fully cycled.