It is best not to raise Chinese betta fish together with shrimp, because Chinese betta fish is fierce in character and has strong predation ability. In addition, they are omnivorous fish, preferring animal feed, and shrimp is their favorite food. Ornamental shrimps are gentle and non-aggressive, so they can easily be eaten by Chinese betta fish.

If the breeder wants to keep the Chinese fighting fish and shrimp together, he can prepare a shelter for the shrimp, so that when the Chinese fighting fish attacks them, they have a place to hide. It is also necessary to ensure that the food of Chinese betta fish is sufficient, so that they can avoid eating shrimp.

Chinese betta fish can mix with tiger skin fish, mandragon fish, fairy fish, red swordfish and Mary fish, all of which are small tropical fish and like higher water temperature, which is similar to the environmental requirements of Chinese betta fish. Moreover, these kinds of fish are mild in character and will not take the initiative to attack other fish. Although Chinese betta has certain aggressiveness, these kinds of fish are also flexible and can avoid the attack of Chinese betta.

Although Chinese betta fish can be raised together with other fish, they will be irritable after entering the breeding period. It is best for breeders to raise them separately after estrus, and then put them back into the original tank after estrus.