Bettas making Predator faces at each other

[King Neptune]

Just moved my Bettas to a 10 gallon with a divider. They are doing well but want to hang out at the divider and flare up at each other. Will they eventually get used to each other or do I need to do some DIY nonsense to make a darker divider? Any help is appreciated.

 

[ImACoolguy]

Just moved my Bettas to a 10 gallon with a divider. They are doing well but want to hang out at the divider and flare up at each other. Will they eventually get used to each other or do I need to do some DIY nonsense to make a darker divider? Any help is appreciated.

Bettas naturally fight each other. They are very territorial. Even in breeding the female can be killed. I'd use a black divider so they can't see each other.


Caleb

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[King Neptune]

Sigh...ok DIY it is lol. They cant get to each other at all but I dont want them to stress.

 

[King Neptune]

Is there any paint out there that is aquarium safe? If i spray painted the divider black I think it would be good.

 

[ImACoolguy]

Krylon Fusion spray paint is aquarium safe. As per a thread on ReefCentral.com


Caleb

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[King Neptune]

Awesome my local walmart has it. Thanks for the Help!

 

[Dallascowboys16]

Awesome my local walmart has it. Thanks for the Help!

Just make sure to let it cure for 24 hrs after spraying.

 

[King Neptune]

Will do. Thanks again for the help guys!

 

[F.Sam]

Oooor.. Make the divider into a mosswall on both sides that's what I would do haha! Will take some time though.


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[Trainer_Ruby_]

Oooor.. Make the divider into a mosswall on both sides that's what I would do haha! Will take some time though.


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And add some oto's to keep it under control


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[Brookster123]

You could get some flexible cutting boards and fashion a divider out of that. No paint to worry about (krylon would need 48 hrs. Cure imo). Cut slits for flow and call it done.. they're not called fighting fish for nothing; )

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