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Should I put Cory catfish with my Betta in a 10-gallon tank?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it fine to have three Cory catfish with a betta in a ten gallon tank

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2018

Typically beta fish are very territorial and have to be in a tank alone. Otherwise they will fight and possibly kill each other. I would recommend housing the beta alone to help prevent this. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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