In the wild, one would retreat. But that isn't possible in an aquarium; fighting continues, to the death of one or both.
Females are only a bit more tolerant of each other. With adequate room, many can be housed together. However, if the tank becomes too crowded, females may start showing territorial behaviors as well. Do not mix males and females in the same tank, other than temporarily for breeding purposes. Betta lovers will sometimes use a "betta condo" to allow them to keep multiple males in a single aquarium.
The condo is simply a small container with dividers; walls are vented to allow water circulation through it. It hangs inside the aquarium, effectively keeping any fish inside separated from the rest of the tank. Controversy surrounds the use of betta condos. Single condos kept in separate locations within the tank are acceptable. However, whenever betas can still see each other through clear walls, any close visual proximity will induce males and even females to flare in a fight stance.
Bettas have excellent vision and can even be challenged by and stressed by bettas in another tank across the room! Most betta owners feel that the stress caused by this unnatural proximity can negatively affect the health of the fish, thereby shortening its life. In the wild, fish never suffer such prolonged exposure to rivals. If condos are used, fish should be separated from all others by more than 12 or 15 inches, and they should have plants to hind behind. The species is native to the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia, living in rice paddies and canals.
In the wild, more than one male would live in a rice paddy. The spot looks like a grain of salt, and is actually the ovipositor tube where the eggs will come out of.
This is a way to identity a female betta fish if you are unsure of the sex. Eggs and Baby Bettas After mating, the pair should be separated. Male betta fish will place the eggs into a bubble nest, which he will create see Male Betta Fish.
The baby betta fish will hatch in about three days. They are called "fry" and are very tiny. Will female bettas fight? Female betta fish can be territorial but are not as prone to fighting as males. In fact, if done correctly, you can even house a group of female betta in what's called a sorority tank. Can you put 2 female bettas in a 5 gallon tank? Yes you can put two female bettas in a 5 gallon aquarium.
Females are much less territorial. You just have to make sure have alot of decorations so they can hide if they are being bullied.
How often should I change my betta fish water? How many female bettas are there? Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. When they live together, the cohort is called a 'sorority'. Can you put guppies with a betta? Ideally, you should introduce only one betta fish into one aquarium, because they can fight each-other. Usually male betta fish are more aggressive, while females tend to be peaceful.
Keeping multiple guppies with one beta fish is the best way to go. This way the betta fish will not be able to focus on one guppy. Why won't my betta fish eat? What's happening most likely is your fish is either eating when you don't see it or the fish has too much stress going on to feed. The betta is a meat eating carnivore. Feeding your fish those crappy flakes or pellets just isn't cutting it.
I would advise getting them some good food like bloodworms or dried shrimp. Can goldfish live with Betta? Short answer, no! There are many reasons why these two fish cannot be tank mates. First of all a betta fish is a tropical fish, originating in the waters of Thailand, the betta needs waters of 78 — 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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