Can Male Betta and Serpae Tetra live together?

Male Betta and Serpae Tetra are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Male Betta vs Serpae Tetra

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Anabantoids

Family

Tetras

2.5″

Adult size

1.75″

5gal

Min tank

20gal

76–82°F

Temperature

72–79°F

6.5–7.5

5–7.5

semi-aggressive

Temperament

fin-nipper

Solitary

Schooling

top

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnMale Betta and Serpae Tetra only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 76–79°F.
criticalSerpae Tetra is a fin-nipper — it will harass Male Betta's long fins.

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