Are betta fish happy to be alone?

When I go the pet store, I always see beta fish in cups, by themselves. Are they happy to be alone. Are there any fish that you can put in a tank with them to keep them company?
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Some betta fish prefer to be alone while others are happy with company. Female bettas can be kept together, but males become aggressive. A happy fish swims around and will respond to you when you come close to the tank.
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