Keeping Bettas in a Community Tank

[ndw]

I was wondering if anyone keeps females in with other fish in a community and how that's going, as I'm considering getting a group of 5 or more in my tank with the small shoal I have at the moment.

 

[Finntastic]

I don't know about females but I have a male in my 40 gallon community tank.

 

[ndw]

I've got my male in a community and he seems ok I just thought having a group of females in my other would look cool but not sure how they will be

 

[Finntastic]

Yea, I have been thinking that to. I can check on aqadvisor.com

 

[Finntastic]

It says that they will become aggressive.

 

[ndw]

Aw That's a shame.

 

[ImACoolguy]

AqAdvisor is just a general recommendation. It is possible to do a female sorority and have some mild colored fish that the Betta doesn't see as too colorful. You have a much better chance with a female than a male.


Caleb

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[TheresaM]

I know there are a few people who keep females. Check out these AA search results: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/search.php?searchid=7235548

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Seen as everyone on this tread is gonna be knowledgable on bettas I was wondering if anyone keeps females in with other fish in a community and how that's going, as I'm considering getting a group of 5 or more in my tank with the small shoal I have at the moment.

It depends on the fish. If you get them from a chain pet store they are generally more aggressive because they have been isolated. I did have a female Betta in a community for a bit and her and all of the tank mates were happy so you could potentially give it a try! just make sure to have a couple backup tanks to put the Bettas in if they pick fights. Good luck!


20g long Shark tank
10g Betta