The fish species suitable for co - keeping with bettas include molly fish, platy fish, zebra danios, cardinal tetras, neon tetras, common plecos, and algae eater fish, etc. These fish have their own characteristics, and the reasons why they are suitable for co - keeping with bettas are as follows:
Molly Fish: Molly fish have rich colors, a moderate body size, fast swimming speed, and flexible movements, making it difficult for bettas to catch up with and attack them. They like to live in groups and have strong adaptability, so they can coexist with bettas without too much territorial competition.
Platy Fish: Platy fish are brightly colored and have a gentle temperament. They swim fast and nimbly, which can effectively avoid being attacked by bettas. A larger fish tank and sufficient hiding places (such as aquatic plants and stones) can help reduce conflicts.
Zebra Danios: Zebra danios have a slender body, flexible swimming, a gentle temperament, and strong adaptability to the environment. Their fast swimming ability allows them to quickly escape when bettas launch an attack.
Cardinal Tetras: Cardinal tetras are small in size and swim fast, being able to shuttle freely in the water. They usually swim in schools, which can reduce conflicts with bettas. Ensuring sufficient space in the fish tank and setting up enough hiding places is crucial.
Neon Tetras: Neon tetras have gorgeous colors, flexible swimming, and strong adaptability. Ensuring that the fish tank is large enough and setting up enough shelters can help reduce aggressive behaviors.
Common Plecos: Common plecos mainly move at the bottom of the fish tank and feed on residual bait and dirt in the fish tank. They have hard spines on their body surface, making it difficult for bettas to attack them. They can help clean the fish tank and keep the water quality clean.
Algae Eater Fish: Algae eater fish are small in size and usually live at the bottom of the fish tank, feeding on algae and moss. They have a moderate swimming speed, and their activity area does not overlap with that of bettas, so there will not be too much conflict.
Co - keeping Tips and Precautions
- Ensure the fish tank is large enough: A fish tank of at least 60 centimeters can reduce the aggressive behavior of bettas. Providing sufficient activity space and hiding places (such as aquatic plants and stones) is the key.
- Control water quality and temperature: Ensure clean water quality and suitable temperature to avoid conflicts caused by environmental changes. Regularly cleaning the fish tank and changing the water are necessary.
- Observe the behavior of fish: Carefully observe the behavior of fish and adjust the feeding strategy in time. Pay attention to the selection of bait and the feeding amount to ensure the health of the fish.