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10 gallon tank with a male betta and...??

2K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  Mecal 
#1 ·
So if I get the 20 gallon tank I'm looking at for my birthday, I'll have an empty 10 gallon. I'm thinking of putting my favorite male betta in the 10 gallon but would like some other fish/bottom feeders. I'm no newbie at fish keeping so I could handle a little bit of an overstocked tank :) but I was just wondering what all my options were. I would really appreciate any and all answers :) Thanks bunches! :-D
 
#2 ·
Glowlight tetras or any type of danio would be great if you're thinking schooling fish. I'd really research it though, because many types will nip your betta's fins. Dwarf loaches, cory cats, or any other peaceful bottom feeder will get along very well with it also.
 
#4 ·
Your welcome, but ultimately it depends on the betta you are adding. Some are stressed out by other fish being around, I have one that couldn't get along with any tank mate I chose for it. But with peaceful tankmates and hiding places, you'll most likely be fine.
 
#5 ·
Yeah it really depends upon your particular betta, but some get along with other types of fish. If you're looking for bottom feeders, I really like cory catfish. I have 5 albino cories in there with my betta, plus 3 otos. The cories are awesome cause they help clean your tank, stay relatively small, and they're moving all of the time so really fun to watch :)
 
#7 ·
White clouds are really nice little fish, too.
 
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