What else would be compatible with a beta fish?

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Runner6

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I have a fish tank that long ago I kept one beta fish in. I would like to have another beta, but it seems such a waste to put one beta in that tank. Is there any other fish or water creatures (like tiny frogs or something?) that are compatible with beta? Because I know they cant be with another beta....

The fish tank is not large, but big enough for a few small fish that aren't going to grow bigger than a beta.

Any tips or advice?
Thanks!
I guess I should add that this is a pretty small tank, and I'm not using a heater with it, just a filter. So the water will be a little warmer than normal room temp, but not much (because I run a space heater in my room constantly) So I'd need something pretty hardy I guess....I kept a beta in it with no heater for a year and it was fine.
 
What is the volume of the tank?

There are many fish that can be kept with bettas but what you get will depend on your tank size. You need a heater to keep a betta fish. They are prone to sickness without one and a year is not a very long life.

By the way it is spelled with two Ts and actually pronounced bet-tah but often mispronounced bey-tah.
 
without a doubt you cannot keep a african dwarf frog which is generally the frog most people get as aquatic frogs. you could get some less colorful more peaceful bottom dwellers. im assuming you have around a 5 gallon tank meaning you cannot get a full sized cory. what i suggest is a corydoras habrosus, pygmaeus, or hastus. you cannot get a colored fish or an aggresive fish because they will fight, for example male fancy guppies, and zebra danios are a deffinate no.
 
These are some that would make great tank mates for Bettas:
Olive Nerite Snails
Otoclinus Catfish
Corydoras Catfish
Mountain Minnows
Apple Snails
Ghost shrimps


You might be able to get a African dwarf frog.

I found this online

African Dwarf Frogs: These tiny aquatic frogs are considered one of the best candidates for a betta's tank mate. The share the same preference for stagnant, warm, soft water, and are not as likely as other fish to attract a betta's aggression. They also contribute minimally to the bio-load, a plus for those with 2.5g tanks. However, it is essential to keep water conditions pristine, as they are very prone to bacterial infections with even moderate declines in water quality. What's more, as with invertebrates, African Dwarf Frogs have no tolerance for copper. Finally, be sure your ADF is getting sufficient nutrition; because both bettas and ADFs are carnivores, they will be at odds with each other for food competition. It may be wise to feed the betta or frog in another container, as food competition can illicit aggressive behavior
 
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