Betta fish can be kept in community tanks if they are kept with the right fish. Community tanks with bettas are typically not for the beginner fish keeper. Not all fish can get along with bettas, with their long flowing fins, you want to avoid keeping them with fish that are known to be fin nippers. Even when placing bettas with tank mates that are typically compatible, there are still always risks. Here is a list of the top 10 most popular betta fish tank mates.
1. Neon Tetras
Size : Up to 1.5 inches (4 cm)
pH : 5 - 7.5
Temperature : 69 to 79 F (21- 26 C)
2. Harlequin Rasboras
Size : 1.5-2 inches (5 cm)
pH : 6.0 to 6.5
Temperature : 74 to 78 F (23 to 26 C)
3. Celestial Pearl Danios
Size : Up to 1 inch (2.54 cm)
pH : 6.5-7.5
Temperature : 73-79 F (23 to 26 C)
4. Cory Catfish
Size : Up to 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
pH : 7.0 – 7.8
Temperature : 72 to 78F (22C to 26C)
5. Mystery Snails
Size : Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
pH : 7.6 - 8.4
Temperature : 68 to 84F (21°C - 26°C)
6. Nerite Snails
Size : Up to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
pH : 7 - 8.7
Temperature :70 to 80F (21C - 27C)
7. Ghost Shrimp
Size : Up to 1.5 inches (4 cm)
pH : 7 - 8
Temperature : 72 to 82F (22C to 28C)
8. African Dwarf Frogs
Size : Up to 3 inches (7.62 cm)
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
Temperature : 75 to 82F (24C to 28C)
9. Rummy Nose Tetras
Size : Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
pH : 5.5 - 7.0
Temperature : 72 - 80F (22 to 27C)
10. Ember Tetras
Size : Up to 1 inches (3 cm)
pH : 5 - 7
Temperature : 73–84 F (23–29 C)