tank mates

Fish living together

Tank mates are fish or other aquatic creatures kept together in the same aquarium.

Compatibility matters—some species coexist peacefully while others fight or eat their companions.

Aquarium hobbyists research which fish make good tank mates before combining them: Bettas are aggressive and don't do well with most tank mates.

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  • tetrasSmall tropical aquarium fish
  • bettasTerritorial ornamental aquarium fish

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social compatibility

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Animals that kill prey

bullies · feeder fish · prey

social arrangement in aquarium keeping

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