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Questions tagged [compatibility]

The ability for two or more beings to coexist together.

Questions about whether two or more animals might be compatible with each other, or even if the animal is compatible with the owner.

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Is there anything I should know or consider before giving a pet as a gift?

I want to give someone a pet as a gift. I was thinking of making it a Christmas gift, but it could be a birthday gift if I don't find the right pet soon. So I was discussing the options with some coworkers asking things like, "Should I give a pet…
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Do ferrets get along with other pets?

While reading about things to know when acquiring a ferret, I came across this article that says that ferrets do not get along with other pets: Most ferrets don't get along with birds, fish, rabbits, rodents, lizards, and the like, though there are…
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Which fishes can live together with neons?

I have some 50 neons in my aquarium. Recently, I've added some black tetras. They live together very well. What other species could I add so that they would still live "in peace", i.e., without eating each other? There's some free space, so the fish…
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Would a sailfin dragon get along with a cat?

I've read that Sailfin Dragons a quite receptive of human handling and can make pretty good pets. I'm curious if that means they would get along with other animals too. I have two cats, and they're both well behaved around reptiles. They show some…
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Aquaponics: lobsters, clams, oysters and tilapia all in the same tank?

I've really been getting into gardening over the past year and have just started looking at aquaponics. I hope to one day build my own homestead, and want a big greenhouse with a central aquaponics "pond" for raising fish and shellfish. After…
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Can a hamster and a tortoise/land turtle coexist peacefully?

We're interested in keeping a hamster in the house, and I know my wife is fond of small reptiles. Is it possible to keep a tortoise and a hamster in the same enclosure? I'm thinking this is possible. The tortoise shouldn't try to eat the hamster,…
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Are axolotls and plecos compatible?

I found this question on an amphibians forum. The answers provided on there were contradictory and I was hoping we could do better here on Pets.SE. I have had my first axolotl for four months now. She lives in a tank on her own at the moment, but…
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What do I have to consider before getting a sugar glider as a pet?

I am thinking about getting a sugar glider as a pet. What are the main issues I should think about before getting one? Also, I am planning to buy a dog (boxer) later on when we move to a bigger home, will the sugar glider and dogs get along?
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Can I keep a Cockatoo and finches in the same aviary?

My wife and I just built a small aviary and we want to get our Cockatoo a friend. He is 2 years old and loves people. He's not aggressive at all. I also would like to get some finches and start breeding (finches with finches :). The finches would be…
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How does care differ between a Labrador and Cane Corso?

We have a Labrador of 15 months and we are looking for a Cane Corso puppy. Our Labrador is quite big for a Labrador. Both dogs will be male. What I do wonder, is if this the best combination, since Labrador's have a complete different character as…
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Is it best to get another "companion" dog after one passes away?

We have adopted two older dogs, and eventually one will probably pass away before the other. If / when this happens (unless they pass away at the same), should we get a new "companion" dog? A couple thoughts I have on this are (why not to): The…
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Can I keep crayfish and guppy fish together in a tank?

I have an aquarium and keep peaceful fish together like: angelfish; guppy; shark; Hypostomus plecostomus. These are pictures of my fish in aquarium: My fish are living together peacefully, but I intend to buy a type of shrimp and keep it with my…
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Will I have any problems with this combination of fish?

I've got a 6gallon tank housing a total of 9 fishes, 1 Betta 4 Neon Tetras 2 Golden Mbuna 2 Orange Zebras So far all fishes are doing fine, my betta is silent and doesnt harm other fishes also the same for the tetras and mbunas. The zebras are very…
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Betta companions?

I don't want my betta to be the only thing in his bowl. Is there anything I could put in with him that won't hurt him or he won't try and hurt?
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Neon Tetras what other species would work nicely with them

I have a tropical fish tank at the moment with 2 types of tetras in it: Tiger Tetras Neon Tetras and 2 Catfish (not sure of the exact name). I was wondering what type of fish would work well in a living environment manner. It doesn't have to look…
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