betta splendens

I was thinking about buying a betta splenden but I currently have some angel fish in the tank i wish to put them in. Can I put these types in the same tank and could you suggest any other good tank mates.

 

The tank is 24". I currently have an angel fish a bala shark and a swordtail.

 

I'm guessing a 20 gal. high since my 20 long is 30 inches. Am I right? If so, I don't know if a betta would be a good idea. If any of your angels pair up, they are gonna terrorize every other fish in that tank, and probably especially the betta since his long flowing fins would be considered a threat.

 

I also think when you're buying the betta choose one thats in a tank with other fish already - then you know he's ok with others!

 

Yeah, bettas are hard to put in with other fish. Believe me, I've tried. Either the betta has done the terrorizing or the betta has been terrorized. I have three and they're all in their own little tanks now.