On a whim

[GoneFishing]

So, while the wife and I were at the lfs we bought/rescued a betta. It was all my wife saying she wanted it so we got it for our 10g. I have done a few searches on here for cohabitants and came up short. I was thinking of getting 2 Ottos and I think that would pretty much max me out right?

 

[alLexX]

up it to 3 ottos. do you have anything else in it? if not you colud do 3 african dwarf frogs and 6 neon tetras.

 

[GoneFishing]

up it to 3 ottos. do you have anything else in it? if not you colud do 3 african dwarf frogs and 6 neon tetras.

Only other thing I have in the tank is a Moss Ball. so 3 ottos, no adf's since frogs freak the wife out.. and tetras won't pose an issue with their colors?

 

[alLexX]

i dont have any experience with neons,but several members keep them with bettas and have no problems. you could also have some ghost shrimp.

 

[Deep Seven]

I don't have experience with with bettas, but I believe the problem is when the fish has long flowing fins similar to the betta, like guppies.

 

[tarpon]

I don't have experience with with bettas, but I believe the problem is when the fish has long flowing fins similar to the betta, like guppies.

I have also heard this.

 

[Shadowraven]

It shouldn't be an issue with the fish you are planning to keep.

As for the Otos, I agree with alLexX that you should bump up the number to 3. That number of Otos with the 6 Neon Tetras suggested or something similar would be a good mix and would not be overcrowding the tank IMO.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Yep, as long as the other fish don't have long/fancy fins the betta won't take it as a threat (ie another male betta) to its domain. I have Cardinal Tetras with mixed shrimp in my 8g betta tank and they get along great.

 

[alLexX]

I don't have experience with with bettas, but I believe the problem is when the fish has long flowing fins similar to the betta, like guppies.

or when the fish nips fins

 

[severum mama]

up it to 3 ottos. do you have anything else in it? if not you colud do 3 african dwarf frogs and 6 neon tetras.

This would be way too much for a 10 gallon IMO. The tetras should work. Some bettas just don't accept tank mates, but most won't have a problem with some peaceful tetras.

 

[GoneFishing]

Awesome thanks for the suggestions! I think the 6 neons/cardinals will be the new additions. I thought betta saw shrimp as food and was not recommended as a tank mate..?

 

[alLexX]

Awesome thanks for the suggestions! I think the 6 neons/cardinals will be the new additions. I thought betta saw shrimp as food and was not recommended as a tank mate..?

some do,some dont.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Awesome thanks for the suggestions! I think the 6 neons/cardinals will be the new additions. I thought betta saw shrimp as food and was not recommended as a tank mate..?

DW, plants, moss give shrimp an out (hiding spots) and mine are just fine, even the CRS do good with Elvis (my betta).

 

[severum mama]

Bigger shrimp like amanos are most often ignored. Small shrimp like RCS can be ok for a while, but eventually the betta will grow large enough to eat adults. Juvenile RCS will be eaten.

 

[GoneFishing]

Ahh ok, well as it stands now, there is no cover in this tank at all.. Time to make a list.. Thanks again everyone!