female betta as a centerpiece?

[KhloeM]

hi! so that title is confusing, but i will explain! my 10 gallon is empty and i've decided that i want to start fresh with a community-ish tank!
here's my stock that i'm sure about
•school of 8-12 ember tetras
AND
•1 centerpiece fish

my question is about the centerpiece fish. the options that i'm considering are as follows:
•1 peacock gudgeon
OR
•1 dwarf honey gourami
OR
•1 female betta***

*the female betta is what i wanted to ask about. i have male bettas but have never had a female. i was wondering if a female betta would work in this tank. would she be too aggressive and/or too active? please let me know, and don't be angry with me if that is a totally ridiculous idea because i honestly don't have a clue if it will work! thanks!

 

[Trainer_Ruby_]

It all depends on the betta. I keep female bettas with my fancy guppies and haven't had any problems.


Keep calm and drum on

 

[Saekalive]

Any female betta is subject to personality, if you plan on trying it, be prepared to have a separate tank to keep the girl in if she doesn't like the tetras

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[KhloeM]

thanks!! i do have an empty 5 gallon that could serve as a backup tank, however i'm leaning towards just playing it safe with one of my other two options so that i can just have a peaceful community

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

The female should work, the embers are pretty fast and will dodge the betta!

However there is a chance (very small chance) that you get a betta that tolerates no fish and will make life miserable for the others.... In that case I'd try to exchange it at your lfs....

 

[FishieKeeper429]

If you are to get any tetra for a peaceful community I totally agree with ember tetras. I keep 8 with a male betta and they are quick so he doesn't even bother charging at them. But it really does depend on personality. Females do tend to be more peaceful too. I think it's safe to try.