{"id":4548,"date":"2022-09-20T08:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T08:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/?p=4548"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:16:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:16:59","slug":"betta-fish-and-goldfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/betta-fish-and-goldfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Betta Fish And Goldfish Live Together? 9 Reasons Why Not!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-VS-GOLDFISH-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta Fish vs Goldfish\" class=\"wp-image-4551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-VS-GOLDFISH-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-VS-GOLDFISH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-VS-GOLDFISH-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-VS-GOLDFISH.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Betta Fish vs Goldfish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Betta fish and goldfish are both very popular in the fishkeeping hobby and many people wonder if they can be kept in the same tank together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-bulleted\" data-htoc-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-can-a-betta-fish-live-with-a-goldfish\">Can a Betta Fish Live With Goldfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-overview\">Betta Fish Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-overview\">Goldfish Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-temperament\">Temperament<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-temperament\">Betta Fish Temperament<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-temperament\">Goldfish Temperament<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-life-expectancy\">Life Expectancy<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-lifespan\">Betta Fish Lifespan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-lifespan\">Goldfish Lifespan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-diet\">Diet<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-diet\">Betta Fish Diet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-diet\">Goldfish Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-fish-size\">Fish Size<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-size\">Betta Fish Size<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-size\">Goldfish Size<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-tank-size\">Tank Size<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-tank-size\">Betta Fish Tank Size<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-tank-size\">Goldfish Tank Size<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-water-temperature\">Water temperature<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-water-temperature\">Betta Fish Water Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-water-temperature\">Goldfish Water Temperature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-habitat\">Habitat<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-habitat\">Betta Fish Habitat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-habitat\">Goldfish Habitat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-water-cleanliness\">Water Cleanliness<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-tank-cleanliness\">Betta Fish Tank Cleanliness<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-tank-cleanliness\">Goldfish Tank Cleanliness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-water-flow\">Water Flow<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-betta-fish-water-flow\">Betta Fish Water Flow<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-goldfish-water-flow\">Goldfish Water Flow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-final-thoughts-on-can-betta-fish-and-goldfish-live-together\">Final Thoughts On Can Betta Fish and Goldfish Live Together&#8230;?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-can-a-betta-fish-live-with-a-goldfish\">Can a Betta Fish Live With Goldfish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The quick answer is no betta fish and goldfish shouldn&#8217;t live together, there are a variety of reasons why you shouldn&#8217;t put a betta and goldfish in the same tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll go over in much more detail below why they are not suitable tank mates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-overview\">Betta Fish Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Betta Fish\" class=\"wp-image-4552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BETTA-FISH.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Types of Betta Fish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Betta fish come in a whole array of vibrant colors, so you are sure to find one you love the look of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are great beginner fish that don&#8217;t need a huge tank and are easy to take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve done a much more in-depth<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/betta-fish-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1282\"> betta care guide<\/a> if you are considering buying one of these wonderful fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> <em>Betta splendens<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care Level:<\/strong> Easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Semi-aggressive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> 3 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Tank Size:<\/strong> 5 gallons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Carnivore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Temperature:<\/strong> 78\u00b0-82\u00b0 F \/ 25.5\u00b0-27.5\u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.5-7.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-overview\">Goldfish Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GOLDFISH-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Types of goldfish\" class=\"wp-image-4553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GOLDFISH-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GOLDFISH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GOLDFISH-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/GOLDFISH.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Types of Goldfish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Goldfish have been one of the most popular pet fish for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They come in a ton of different varieties, from the common goldfish to the elaborate fancy goldfish with long flowing fins and the cartoon-like celestial eye goldfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most varieties are suitable for beginners, <em>but<\/em> you need to be aware that they need a much larger tank than most people realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> <em>Carassius auratus<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Care Level:<\/strong> Easy-Intermediate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Peaceful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Size:<\/strong> 14 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum Tank Size:<\/strong> 20-30 gallons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Omnivore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Temperature:<\/strong> 65\u00b0-72\u00b0 F \/ 18\u00b0C-22\u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pH:<\/strong> 7.0-8.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-temperament\">Temperament<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEMPERAMENT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Temperament\" class=\"wp-image-4554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEMPERAMENT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEMPERAMENT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEMPERAMENT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEMPERAMENT.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-temperament\">Betta Fish Temperament<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Betta Fish are also known as the Siamese fighting fish, so that gives you a big clue that they can have an aggressive temperament!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They prefer to live by themselves rather than with tankmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-temperament\">Goldfish Temperament<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish have a peaceful temperament and will happily live with other similar goldfish or fish that have a peaceful nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to note, goldfish will eat any smaller fish in their tank, so make sure any fish you add will not fit in a goldfish&#8217;s mouth, as it may become a tasty snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-life-expectancy\">Life Expectancy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LIFE-EXPECTANCY-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Life Expectancy\" class=\"wp-image-4555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LIFE-EXPECTANCY-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LIFE-EXPECTANCY-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LIFE-EXPECTANCY-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LIFE-EXPECTANCY.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-lifespan\">Betta Fish Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet betta fish generally live 3-5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-lifespan\">Goldfish Lifespan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet goldfish generally live 5-10 years, but they can often live much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first ever pet fish was a goldfish called Moby and he lived to be 15 years old, and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/70745-oldest-goldfish-ever#:~:text=A%20goldfish%20named%20Tish%2C%20owned,a%20fairground%20stall%20in%201956.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1283\"> oldest ever recorded goldfish<\/a> lived to the ripe old age of 43!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-diet\">Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DIET-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Diet\" class=\"wp-image-4556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DIET-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DIET-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DIET-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DIET.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-diet\">Betta Fish Diet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bettas are carnivores and should be fed a wide and varied diet of meat-based foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A specific betta fish food pellet is a great place to start, plus some additional protein like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia will be eagerly gobbled up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-diet\">Goldfish Diet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish are omnivores, so eat a varied diet of plant and meat-based foods. They enjoy shelled peas, blanched zucchini, and lots of other vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protein should make up around 30% of their diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish are very greedy and eat ravenously, this can lead to buoyancy issues because they gulp in too much air as they eat food floating on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find your goldfish floats at the surface after eating, this should correct itself within a couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve covered in more detail how to fix buoyancy issues in fish in my post on<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/swim-bladder-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1284\"> swim bladder disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-fish-size\">Fish Size<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FISH-SIZE-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Size\" class=\"wp-image-4557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FISH-SIZE-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FISH-SIZE-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FISH-SIZE-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FISH-SIZE.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-size\">Betta Fish Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet betta fish grow to around 3 inches, males have long flowing fins, whereas females have much less elaborate fins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-size\">Goldfish Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many varieties of goldfish, the bubble eye is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/small-goldfish-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4570\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1285\">smallest types of goldfish<\/a> growing to around 4-5 inches, whereas a comet goldfish can reach 12-14 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-tank-size\">Tank Size<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TANK-SIZE-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Tank Size\" class=\"wp-image-4558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TANK-SIZE-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TANK-SIZE-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TANK-SIZE-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TANK-SIZE.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-tank-size\">Betta Fish Tank Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A 5 gallon tank is the minimum sized tank I recommend for a betta fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betta fish are often photographed in small bowls and vases, but it&#8217;s almost impossible to keep the water clean and safe with such a low volume of water, not to mention there&#8217;s hardly any space for them to swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-tank-size\">Goldfish Tank Size<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish need a much bigger tank than the small bowls you often see them in, goldfish are social and prefer to be kept in groups of a least 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish can grow up to 14 inches depending on the type you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A general rule of thumb is 20-30 gallons for 1 goldfish plus an additional 10 gallons (minimum) for every other goldfish added, depending on the variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tank with a larger footprint is recommended for goldfish (longer and wider rather than tall and narrow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-water-temperature\">Water temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-TEMPERATURE-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Water Temperature\" class=\"wp-image-4559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-TEMPERATURE-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-TEMPERATURE-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-TEMPERATURE-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-TEMPERATURE.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-water-temperature\">Betta Fish Water Temperature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bettas are tropical fish and like to be kept in a tank that has a water temperature of around 78\u00b0-82\u00b0 F \/ 25.5\u00b0-27.5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-water-temperature\">Goldfish Water Temperature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish prefer cooler water temperatures of around 65\u00b0-72\u00b0 F \/ 18\u00b0C-22\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-habitat\">Habitat<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HABITAT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Habitat\" class=\"wp-image-4561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HABITAT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HABITAT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HABITAT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HABITAT.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-habitat\">Betta Fish Habitat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Native to Asia where it is warm year-round, betta fish are found in the shallow waters of rice paddies, ponds, and slow-moving streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting a tank up for a betta fish, make sure the water is warm and that there are no sharp objects that can rip their delicate fins or<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/how-to-cure-popeye-in-betta-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1286\"> injure their eyes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They appreciate live plants to hide and nestle amongst, some great choices are anubias nana, Java fern, duckweed, and water sprite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-habitat\">Goldfish Habitat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Native to eastern Asia, goldfish are found in most freshwater bodies of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up a tank for goldfish, you don&#8217;t need a heater, some varieties can happily live outside in a pond, even during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They like plenty of open swimming space, rather than a tank packed with decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of an airstone or 2 to help increase oxygen levels is recommended in goldfish tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid any decor that has sharp edges as it may rip their fins and fancy varieties like the bubble eye goldfish can injure their eyes on sharp or protruding objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-water-cleanliness\">Water Cleanliness<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-CLEANLINESS-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Cleanliness\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-CLEANLINESS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-CLEANLINESS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-CLEANLINESS-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-CLEANLINESS.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-tank-cleanliness\">Betta Fish Tank Cleanliness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bettas aren&#8217;t particularly messy fish, and it&#8217;s easy to keep their tank clean with a sponge filter and regular water changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any fish, make sure your tank is<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/how-to-cycle-a-fish-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1287\"> fully cycled<\/a> before adding your betta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-tank-cleanliness\">Goldfish Tank Cleanliness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish are known to have a high bio-load, they are large fish with a healthy appetite and what goes in must come out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tank must be fully cycled before you add your goldfish, or you will quickly end up with ammonia poisoning on your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tricky to keep the tank clean and water parameters at safe levels for goldfish, especially if the tank is too small or <a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/what-happens-when-you-overstock-your-fish-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5755\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1288\">overstocked<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfish need a good quality filter and regular water changes to keep the<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/aquarium-nitrogen-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1289\"> ammonia and nitrate levels<\/a> in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-water-flow\">Water Flow<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-FLOW-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Betta vs Goldfish Water Flow\" class=\"wp-image-4563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-FLOW-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-FLOW-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-FLOW-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WATER-FLOW.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-betta-fish-water-flow\">Betta Fish Water Flow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because betta fish have such large fins, they can struggle in a tank that has a high water flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend using a sponge filter for betta fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a HOB filter, try and reduce the flow rate if your fish is struggling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-goldfish-water-flow\">Goldfish Water Flow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As with betta fish, fancy varieties of goldfish with large flowing fins, and round bodies can struggle in a strong water flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common or comet varieties of goldfish that are faster swimming and slender can cope with a higher flow rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some frequently asked questions about bettas and goldfish are:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594325744\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will a Betta Fish Kill a Goldfish?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, a betta fish will not kill a goldfish.<\/p>\n<p>They may fin nip and harass a goldfish, but due to goldfish being much larger it&#8217;s unlikely this would lead to death.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594336681\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What Fish Can Live With Goldfish?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Peaceful fish, non-fin-nippers, and fish that can tolerate cooler water.<\/p>\n<p>If you have fancy goldfish, you need to choose slow-swimming fish, that won&#8217;t outcompete your fancy goldfish for food.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best goldfish tank mates are:<br \/>Bristlenose pleco<br \/>Dojo loach<br \/>Hillstream loach<br \/>Platy fish<br \/>Rubberlip pleco<br \/>White cloud mountain minnows<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594469982\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What Fish Can Live With Betta Fish?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Bettas can be very picky as to whether they will tolerate a tankmate or not, I&#8217;ve had bettas that have been fine with a tankmate and some bettas that will not tolerate anything else in their tank!<\/p>\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t add a tank mate unless your betta tank is 15 gallons or larger, to give each fish its own space.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best tank mates for betta fish include:<br \/>Bristlenose pleco<br \/>Corydoras catfish<br \/>Green neon tetra<br \/>Harlequin rasbora<br \/>Khuli loach<br \/>Mystery snail<br \/>Pork chop rasbora<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594535696\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do Betta Fish Get Along With Goldfish?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They are both fin-nippers so are likely to harass and nip each other if kept in the same tank.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594598463\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Goldfish Eat Betta Food?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, goldfish can eat small amounts of betta food, but because betta fish are carnivores and goldfish are omnivores a betta fish diet would be too protein rich for a goldfish.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1663594656313\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Bettas Eat Goldfish Food?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, bettas can eat some goldfish food, but a goldfish diet doesn&#8217;t contain enough protein for a carnivorous betta fish to survive and be healthy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-final-thoughts-on-can-betta-fish-and-goldfish-live-together\">Final Thoughts On Can Betta Fish and Goldfish Live Together&#8230;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it&#8217;s obvious by now that you can&#8217;t put a goldfish and betta together in the same tank, due to them needing very different tank setups, diets, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both fish are very popular and make great pets in their own right, just not in the same tank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aquaristgeek.com\/freshwater\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1290\">freshwater section<\/a>&nbsp;for more compatibility guides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can betta fish and goldfish live in the same tank? 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