Betta Patoti tank mates
Betta patoti
6 rated pairings from the Betta Patoti care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Betta Patoti needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy similar water column space without competition
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom dweller that helps with algae and does not compete for food
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Provides shelter and breeding sites while being safe from herbivory
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Creates naturalistic habitat and provides cover for fry and small fish
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that school together without threatening patoti
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.