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Can a betta and GloFish live together in a divided 10-gallon tank?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male

I am getting a beta fish and my sibling is getting glow fish. Do you have any suggestions as to a 10 gallon fish tank we can purchase with two separate compartments and an opaque divider? Thanks

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 27th, 2017

It wouldn't be recommended. Bettas do best in little to know current, while Glofish enjoy more current and water flow. Additionally, Glofish are a schooling fish and do best in groups of 6 or more. If you split the tank, there won't be enough room. You would also need to keep the tank at the upper end of the glofish range (72F - 80F) since bettas do best in warmer water, 78 F to 80 F.

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