Bettas and Guppies, together?

[theeyrietrainer]

I need to wash my betta tank and i dont have any room to put the betta, i am wondering if bettas go along with guppies so i can put him in a guppy tank while i wash his tank

 

[infant340]

hmm i never tried, but u can test it out.

 

[theeyrietrainer]

thats not a good thing if i test it out...heh...oh well, guess i gotta find out meself

 

[PreciousGems]

Bettas cannot be with guppies. They commonly mistake the long fins for that of another betta. This is definately a "do not attempt".

 

[mcshell]

my betta didn't have any problem with my other fish in the tank.
he just kinda 'visit' them one by one, and once he found out they're not betta, he is not flaring at them anymore. He's a good boy!
If you're worried, then just put the betta in another container while you cleaning the tank.

 

[theeyrietrainer]

thanks to the both of you! i will definatly try something!

 

[420Loach]

mcshells idea sounds good, when i clean my betta tanks i just put them in cups until im done cleaning, then i put em back in the tank. it doesnt seem to bother them at all

 

[Iggy]

Betta might kill a guppie, depends on the betta. I agree with Alexa, don't mix them, just put the betta(s) in a cup (using his old tank water) with a CD on top (to keep him from jumping out) while you clean the tank.

 

[theeyrietrainer]

Thanks! well i already put him in a jar, my red one is the more aggressive one so hes fine, but my other blue one, he USED to be aggressive but not as anymore and he's like very scared now back in his old tank...

 

[rb6161]

i have a Red Batta in with guppys for about 3 mounts now and there all getting along

 

[theeyrietrainer]

cool really! i would be wanting to put my betta with my guppies in the future but since so many people said no, i think i shouldnt do it yet

 

[PreciousGems]

Don't doubt yourself theeyrietrainer. I have owned bettas for a long time now, and do consider myself very knowledgeable of them (like many others telling you "no"). Bettas and guppies are a big no-no. Bettas can snap at anytime. Maybe a male makes a betta-like movement, and BAM, that guppy is a goner. Better safe than sorry.

Alexa