Bettababe1011 said:Bettas need a five gallon tank. Also, when mating, you put the female in at a specific time, and take her out when it's done. And not all bettas are overly aggressive. It depends on the specific fish. Some can be great community fish as long as the tankmates aren't nippy or long finned, while other bettas will attack anything on sight.
Oh, and just like every other fish, you should do a weekly water change. And they need a cycled tank.
Bettababe1011 said:Ooh! That sounds really pretty! They also should be kept at a temp of 78-82* F. Mine seem to like 80* best. And I feed mine pellets every other day, and give then mashed and deshelled peas once a week. Hope this helps! They really are neat little fish. Such clowns. One I used to have let me pet him all the time.
Bettababe1011 said:The males have long fins and vibrant colors. Females have shorter fins and are usually not as colorful. You can post the picture too if you aren't sure.