Can Persephone Betta Live With Three-Lined Pencilfish?

Persephone Betta and Three-Lined Pencilfish are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.0–5.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Three-Lined Pencilfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 10 gallons

ParameterPersephone BettaThree-Lined Pencilfish
Temperature75–82°F75–82°F
pH3.5–5.55–7
Max Size1.2"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelTopTop
Min Tank5 gal10 gal

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