In a suitable aquarium, one male betta can be kept with
small, peaceful community fish. Special consideration should
be taken that tankmates do not chase or nip at the betta's
fins, and large colorful fish should be avoided to reduce
the risk of the betta wanting to fight. Female bettas can be
kept in a community tank with other peaceful fish or as a
sorority with multiple female bettas as long as the tank is
large enough and there are plenty of hiding places. Male and
female bettas should not be housed together.