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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Betta live with Silver Tip Tetra?

Betta

Betta

Betta splendens

semi-aggressive~7cm
Silver Tip Tetra

Silver Tip Tetra

Hasemania nana

peaceful~4cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Betta + Silver Tip Tetra: Known incompatible pairing. Silver tips are confirmed fin nippers, and even a proper school of eight does not stop them targeting a betta's flowing fins. The pairing fails inside weeks. Real tanks add variables Fishori cannot model; treat this as a high-risk read, not certainty.

Compatibility score

30/100

Profile confidence: low

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

60L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 60L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C24–28°C shared
BettaSilver Tip TetraShared window
pH
Range6.5–7.5 shared
BettaSilver Tip TetraShared window
Temperament / behaviour

Silver Tip Tetra is a fin nipper and Betta is vulnerable to nipping — long fins are a common target even when water parameters match.

Assessment details

  1. Known incompatible pairing

    Top issue

    Silver tips are confirmed fin nippers, and even a proper school of eight does not stop them targeting a betta's flowing fins. The pairing fails inside weeks.

  2. Temperament difference

    Betta is semi-aggressive, while Silver Tip Tetra is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely.

  3. Fin nipping risk

    Silver Tip Tetra is a known fin nipper and Betta has long, flowing fins. Silver Tip Tetra will likely harass Betta.

  4. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Known incompatible pairing”

Known incompatible pairing

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Silver Tip Tetra can escape if harassed.
  • •Avoid keeping Silver Tip Tetra with long-finned fish like Betta.
  • •Silver Tip Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.

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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Silver Tip Tetra): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.

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Betta + Silver Tip Tetra — common questions

Can Betta live with Silver Tip Tetra?
For most keepers, no. The verdict is RISKY: at least one check fails hard for a typical home tank. Choose a different pairing, or read the assessment details on this page to see exactly what fails before deciding.
What tank size do you need for Betta and Silver Tip Tetra together?
Plan around 60 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Known incompatible pairing. That is the check that fails outright for this pair. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Silver Tip Tetra can escape if harassed. Avoid keeping Silver Tip Tetra with long-finned fish like Betta.