Betta And Guppies In The Same Tank

Yes guppies and betta fish can live in the same aquarium.

Betta and guppies in the same tank. I only keep the 10 gallons for quarantining the smaller fish. Breeding guppies in a tank where a betta fish is present it is very challenging. While female bettas are still aggressive they won t be as aggressive as males.

I learned awhile back that having a cycled back up tank is a smart thing to do especially when trying new fish out together. Betta fish are fiercely territorial so the fact that guppies generally gravitate to a different area of the tank makes for a harmonious relationship. The betta in the corner its vibrant colors majestic finnage and ease of care have lured you to consider whether or not the betta would be a suitable addition to your tank of guppies.

However you will have to take time to feed your betta separately and you will also need to purchase live plants for the tank. But as i wrote before you should add only a single betta fish. This is the best combination of guppies and bettas you can have in your tank.

Also always opt to choose smaller non aggressive breeds of betta to keep with your guppies. Oh my main tanks are between 20 55 gallons. So if you re desperate to house bettas and guppies together this is your best.

Guppies mostly inhabit the midwaters of the tank occasionally venturing upward whereas your betta lives mainly at the surface or upper area of the setup. If you have a larger tank you can add more guppies to it. Female bettas female guppies.

And female guppies are less likely to trigger aggression in female bettas.