Thanks for the feedback all.
I actually added guppies to that list because despite the fact that many sites said they were safe, many posters on the boards I visited said they had a lot of problems, and more than a few had their male betta actually kill their guppies. It can work out depending on tank size and fish personalities, but reading of multiple experiences of problems made me decide to add them as a particular risk for problems. Not to seem defensive, but I based that off multiple 'horror' stories shared on various forums. However, due to the fact that people's experiences can vastly differ, I should probably just condense that to say that when adding bettas with any other fish, do watch them very closely and be prepared to take him out if there are any problems.
As far as the current, again most bettas do not like a strong current, some enjoy a mild current, and some completely languish under any current. I advise a gentle current if filtering, and being prepared to block it to a degree if the betta is obviously not tolerating it. My boy Orion didn't seem to care at all, but Draco crammed himself in a corner and clamped up until I got it slowed down, using this: http://www.petfish.net/currentkill.htm
Anna, you will have to post piccies of your new guys. I'd love to add more myself but I can't fit anymore tanks on my desk or even in this room, and the other rooms in the house have too much fluctuation of temperature, so I'd have to worry about adding heaters and all that. My plate is full as it is
Edit: I found one specific thread about some people's (both successful and bad) with guppies, but overall most keepers advise strongly against it. Guppies and bettas
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