3 female Betta's?

Question

Well a week ago I got 3 female betta fish and put them in a 3 gallon tank..i know most people will say they need to be in a 10 gallon or bigger...but they are getting along great. It seems like they love each other and i thought bettas didnt really like other bettas especially in a 3 gallon tank. they always swim together even though there is room and hiding places. Why does it seem like every second they are together hapilly? They dont even fight but when i first put them together one of them flared there gills but after that they have been like 3 peas in a pod...

is there any other reason besides the fish not having room is there any other reason why 3 bettas are supposed to be in a 10 gallon tank?
cuz i dont think its nececerry and 3 gallons is fine.

Answer 1

Some females can live happily together, it just all depends on the fish. My cousin had two females together and she took one out. They got really depressed and just layed at the bottem and wouldn't eat. They were fine when she put them back together. One the other hand, I have these two female bettas I tried to put together when they were young. They were really aggressive towards each other and I had to seperate them. They are two and a half iches long now and my most aggressive.

And whoever told you they need 10 gallons is off their rocker. 3 gallons is plenty for them to live happily in. Actually, 1 or 2 gallons would probably be enough if they are small.

Answer 2

3 females in a three gallon? Not a good idea. :x

While it is true that females get along better than males, they will still fight and establish territories. Never keep only two bettas together, as they will continue fighting for a long time, or the stronger will constantly beat up on the weaker. Three females together is pushing it, but can be done in the right tank. A 3 gallon is NOT the right tank.

I always recommend 5 females in a 10 gallon with a heater,filter, and plenty of hiding places as that is the combination that has always worked for me.

If you don't want to do that, you are better off housing them separately in tanks 1 gallon or more. (1 gallon is absolute bare minimum, and I wouldn't suggest it to anyone unwilling to do a water change every two days).

Answer 3

Key word is FEMALE. Male Betta's are the ones that fight. Females dont USUALLY have the same aggression problems. However, if you are going to keep all 3 in a 3 gallon, make sure and do small frequent water changes with water that is aged or treated. Even 2 cups a day would be great.

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Answer 4

I could say.... get 2 male bettas. Or one male betta. Either is first-class, however bear in mind that extra bettas w/ smaller areas = More waste and water alterations. Take my phrase in this although: Three women in a tank that dimension is a recipe for combating women, illnesses and pressure, and, of direction, you pulling your hair out LOL. But rather, 3 in a two.five? Unless you get very fortunate, that's pushing it too some distance. I have 4 in a tem gallon. Always bear in mind that a gallon in line with inch as a rule does now not follow with extra agressive fish. I am very in opposition to humans who believe women are PEACFUL. I have discovered from enjoy that my feminine blend, (4 ladies in a tenG) works good, however now not consistently. I consistently have again-up houses for my women simply in case they're a tremendous perspective in a bit kit LOL. my end is to move with divided men. Remember to decide upon one zero one% HEALTHY fish for communtiy/ shared tanks.... and shop your rescueing for later!!!

Answer 5

Only male bettas fight also my 2 bettas are males so i baught the fish tank that has a divider my 2 bettas started to flare there gills the first time because they did not have any buddies to bond with. and they still flare at each other due to the fact that they are bot males. How did i know they were both male? i looked at there fins they were long. so they were obviously males.

Answer 6

Females are fine with other females. The rule is 1 gal of water per 1 inch of fish. Female bettas are pretty small, so they should be just fine in the 3 gal, especially if they have at least a couple plants to "hide" in if they want. Oh, and remember to do water changes.

Answer 7

The main argument for keeping bettas in such small containers is that, in the wild, they live in shallow rice paddies, and are used to not having any swimming space. While it is true that Bettas live in puddles during the dry season, the puddles are connected, allowing for a complete ecosystem. During the wet season, bettas have ample room for swimming.

The smaller the tank the more likely the fish will become stressed and sick.

Why not just get a 10 gallon tank? Most cost less than10 dollars - you can even find free ones on Craigslist or at garage sales.

I'm glad to hear you're housing your fish together though. It's a common myth that bettas have to be kept in solitary confinement!

Answer 8

Ok the thing is that Male bettas do not get along. Females however will get along just fine. As far as the tank size goes well...yea a 10 gallon would be best but a 3 gallon will do just fine as long as you do regular partial waterchanges. Just keep an eye out for any possible territorial problems or injuries on the other fish. But your females together should be fine. A good rule of thumb is one fish per gallon unless extremely large fish.

Answer 9

It depends on their temperament. In your case you got lucky. Either they had been raised together, were all mellow, or the alpha female won out early on. Generally females will fight only until they establish a pecking order. Of course some females are just as aggressive as the males. Or you can have 2 female who are equally matched, and they are constantly fighting. (Ironicly the rest of the less aggressive girls are left alone.) A larger tank with lots cover generally is recommended to get them past the initial stages.

PS- If you watch them carefully. You'll note they still face off, spread out their fins, and posture. Betta seem to like it.

Answer 10

I have 3 females in a 5.5 gallon tank. They are getting along wonderfully. Actually they tend to attack their thermometer more than they ever did one another lol I think it depends on their individual personalities. I've heard many people have problems and others never do. If you see them becoming aggressive just be prepared to separate them.