Question by Bumblebee: Killifish and Bettas?
Can these two cohabitate? If not, what would you recommend (not a snail, shrimp, frog or bottom feeder) to go with my betta? (and they can be with other fish!!!) Or could you give me a good website for Killifish? And where you can get them? (not sure of their rarity in pet shops)

I’m not sure of the length of the fins on a killifish. Believe me, I’m perfectly aware about not putting bettas with long finned fish, gouramis, etc.

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Answer by sparrow
I wouldn’t put those 2 together something bad might happen

You might want to take a look at this site for farther reference

http://www.aquariumfish.net/information/how_to_choose_fish.htm

Also this site may help

http://www.tropicalfishandaquariums.com/Compatibility/index.php

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2 Responses to “Killifish and Bettas?”

1. MushroomMaggie says:

   January 3, 2011 at 11:48 am

   I have kept killies and a betta together in a 30 gallon aquarium and had no problem. You should do alright as long as you provide plenty of space and visual barriers so they can stake out territories.
   Killifish can be hard to find in pet shops (most shops only have “golden wonder killies”), so try an aquatics expo or joining an aquatics club.

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2. Sabersquirrel says:

   January 3, 2011 at 12:21 pm

   Most killi are pretty peaceful. (kili means ditch) Bettas are less so, but are poor swimmers, and killi will just out swim them. It would work in a tank larger than 10 gallon assuming the species are classified as peaceful. (See liveaquaria for such info)
   http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=830+1745

   Buying them can be near impossible in a fish store. Try the local non-chain stores. Live Aquaria is a good, but pricey option. Aquabid is another option, but be sure the seller has a good sales history. Also check out local fish clubs and see if there are local breeders.

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