Betta and Goldfish?

[solie]

So I haven't done this, but I was just curious what the result would be? Would they get along or fight? It would be in a 10 gal.

 

[mhaynes01]

goldfish are cold water fish(well cooler than the requirements for bettas)

so there needs would not allow it

btu in terms of them getting along i dont thnk they would usually goldfish are bigger

 

[William]

Goldfish will suffer in the topical temp water that betta's need.

Betta's would freeze in the cooler water Goldfish need.


Not only that, but Betta, specially Male Betta, will aggressively attack goldfish because they usually have rather large, flashy fins.. compared to the betta.

 

[Endgame319]

There is an article on this topic on the main page of www.bettatalk.com

 

[oscarbreeder]

Nice link Endgame.
Thanks for sharing.