Elephant Ear Betta tank mates
Betta splendens 'Dumbo'
5 rated pairings from the Elephant Ear Betta care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Elephant Ear Betta needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that won't compete for food or territory; ignores bettas
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Slow-moving and non-threatening; bettas rarely bother snails in 5+ gallon tanks
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Docile catfish that occupies bottom zone; minimal interaction with surface-dwelling bettas
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small schooling fish; may trigger predatory response in some bettas, requires close observation
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
May be viewed as prey by aggressive individuals; best in larger tanks with plenty of cover
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