In this article, you’ll learn which fish species make good Betta tank mates and are compatible with either a male or female Betta. You’ll learn which Fish we recommend because they get along, are safe, and will comfortably live with your Bettas.

You’ll also learn which Fish to avoid because of territorial or aggression issues. By the end of this post, you should have no problem choosing the ideal betta fish companion.

Lastly, we’ll answer some of the following questions; what Fish can live with bettas? What Fish can you put with a betta? Fish that get along with bettas?

Further Reading: If you’re setting up a new tank for your Betta make sure you know what the ideal Betta Fish tank size is and give your little buddy some room to swim.

Let’s begin.

Betta Fish Tank Mates Overview

A few things you should know about your betta fish.

To keep your betta happy you’ll need to make sure he has enough space that he can call his own territory.

Betta fish can have very different personalities, some are more aggressive than others and may tend to harass one another, and others may not.

The Betta is a fish with lots of vibrant colors so when selecting tank mates to keep with male bettas or female bettas in a community, you’ll want to provide Fish that are not aggressive and don’t have any long fins or colors that may intimidate the males.

Animals such as snails, shrimp, or frogs can be kept with Betta fish and they aren’t going to require any special conditions as they have similar habitat requirements as Bettas.

Here are a few of my favorite to start with.