Tank mate check
Can Betta Fish and Goldfish live together?
Verdict: No
No. Betta Fish and Goldfish fail at least one check below, so keep them in separate tanks.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish. Betta Fish is rated semi-aggressive, Goldfish peaceful.
- No temperature overlap (76-82°F vs 65-72°F).
- pH overlap 6.5-7.5.
- Goldfish may not be compatible with Betta Fish.
- Goldfish sets the floor at 20 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
Side by side
| Betta Fish | Goldfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperature | 76-82°F (24-28°C) | 65-72°F (18-22°C) |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Top | All levels |
| Group size | Can be kept singly | Can be kept singly |
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Other pairings
More Betta Fish pairings
- Amano Shrimp with caution
- Angelfish no
- Bristlenose Pleco with caution
- Cardinal Tetra with caution
- Cherry Shrimp with caution
- Corydoras Catfish with caution
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami no
- Guppy no
- Harlequin Rasbora with caution
- Kuhli Loach with caution
- Molly Fish with caution
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra with caution
- Nerite Snail with caution
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus with caution
- Platy with caution
- Plecostomus with caution
- Rummy Nose Tetra with caution
- Siamese Algae Eater with caution
More Goldfish pairings
- Amano Shrimp no
- Angelfish no
- Bristlenose Pleco no
- Cardinal Tetra no
- Cherry Shrimp no
- Corydoras Catfish no
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami no
- Guppy no
- Harlequin Rasbora no
- Kuhli Loach no
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra no
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus no
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus no
- Rummy Nose Tetra no
- Siamese Algae Eater no