Brown's Betta

Brown's Betta

Betta brownorum
✓ Compatible
Coral Red Pencilfish

Coral Red Pencilfish

Nannostomus mortenthaleri

Can Brown's Betta Live With Coral Red Pencilfish?

Brown's Betta and Coral Red Pencilfish are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 4.5–5.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.5" and 1.2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Brown's Betta: top, Coral Red Pencilfish: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Coral Red Pencilfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 10 gallons

ParameterBrown's BettaCoral Red Pencilfish
Temperature75–82°F75–82°F
pH3.5–5.54.5–7
Max Size1.5"1.2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelTopMiddle
Min Tank5 gal10 gal

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