can my small female betta have another fish in her small tank?if so what kind?

Question

she is a female and she is really small but her color is developing.

Answer 1

It is not recommended, other fish tend to bite their fins and then they don't look so pretty.

Don't listen to the first answerer, there is a reason why they have only one in each container.

Answer 2

You can put other female betta in the same tank. You can also have 1 male betta with her. Do not put two male betta in the same tank. They are known as the siamese fighting fish for a reason and would kill each other.

Depending on the size of the tank you could have other non agressive, schooling species. Check at your local pet shop for specifics on different fish. The rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish (at its adult length) per gallon of water. If your tank less than 10 gallons I wouldn't recommend it though. Other fish do tend to nip their fins as state above (especially in an overcrowded or small tank).

Best recommendation would be to get her a boyfriend. Make sure you do have a girl. The female betta I have had and seen didn't have much color. They are more of a grey. The male has the flowing fins and spectacular color.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 3

I have 3 females in a 30 gallon tank with mollies, 2 dwarf gouramies, and some bottum feeders. One of my females was a bit to agressive against the other 2 bettas, and largest male sailfin molly. She calmed down after a week in time out, and was returned to the tank after the had been added dwarf groumies. (I think the size and finage of the dwarf gouramies convinced her she wasn't alpha in the tank any more.) Now there is only an occasional territorial chasing away between bettas.

I depends on your tank size and the temperament of the betta. I'd only put 1 female per 10 gallons. Otherwise I'd look for slow peaceful community fish. Cories, platties, glass cats... (No goldfish! They need big tanks, and colder water.) Just don't over stock the tank, and remember that most fish, unlike your betta, need a filter to clean and aerate the water.

Answer 4

If you like her and would like more females bettas you can add more if your tank is big enough. Around 5 in a 10 gallon is a good amount. They do fight and attack like males do but not usually as much as they do so you still need to watch out for that. If you dont want more females pretty much any small tropical would be good too but again only if the tank is big enough.

A tank of female bettas is called a sorority tank. You can look that up if you would like to know more about it.

Answer 5

There are a few fish that can be added to a betta tank.

1. Blue Cloud: looks similar to a tetra and will do fine.

2. Frogs: Albino or medium ones will also be ok with Bettas

Answer 6

It really depends on how small your small tank is.

If it is a larger heated tank you can add community tropical fish.

If it is a small bowl, you can try an African dwarf frog.

And yes you can add another female if your have room. Female Betta's DO NOT generally fight. They are not usually agressive.

And male Betta's are usually only agressive toward other male Bettas.

I don't recommend anything else.

Answer 7

~~I had a tetra in with mine and they got along just fine. just besure the tank is large enough for both fish. there should be at least one gal, for one fish. 2 gal for two fish, 5 gal for 3 or 4 fish, 10 gal for 5 to 7 fish, assuming they are all around the same size as your female beta. also, if you are getting tropicals you will need a heater and air pump and filter. tropicals do not do well without those things.~~

Answer 8

A female beta can be put in with any other fish except a male beta. The male is the aggressor. On rare occasions two females will chase each other but they don't seem to hurt each other.

A full grown male beta must be kept alone.

Answer 9

I have heard this is possible. As long as the other fish does not resemble the beta in any way. It will think it is another one and will try to kill it. Best bet is to start afresh. As soon as you get the beta then put the other one in with it. Take extra care to make sure that the beta does not attack it and vice versa.

Answer 10

i have a betta and a feeder fish like goldfish in there...it was weird thogh...my friend tried the same thing....her betta ate it! Dn't risk it! Betta's should be left alone.

Answer 11

beta fish arent really into sharing their fish tanks. They tend to attack the other fish.

It woulddnt be a good idea to get another fish. If you hold a mirror to her bowl she will attack her own reflections. Its kinda funy but you'll c that they dont like that.