Betta Question? Can you put 2 males together or 2 females together or can you put a male and female together?

Answer 1

Having bred bettas for 10 years, we at times think we know all there is to know about our buisness and bettas. And up until last year I would have said no to your question of 2 males in the same tank.

Last year we visited another breeder here in the U.S. his breeding techniques differed greatly from ours and we werte astounded to see that he kept mature males and females in tanks of about 50 galons. Spawnings of these fish were raised together in theses large tanks. Males were removed only as sold or as jar space became available. These fish were forced to coexist. Encounters were constant, but their short duration and lack of serious consequence are significant. The only obvious disadvantage to be seen were ragged fin edges on some males. Other males show little or no damage; females seem to have been fine as they seem to be subject to attack less, will avoid a challenge more or assume a submissive attitude in a situation like this. These fish were harvested from these tanks as needed as was said, and nipped fin edges heal fairly well in a short time after they are jarred. The breeder did not keep records as to how long bettas could be kept together in this way, but there is no reason to doubt that these fish could go on living together throughout life, given the opportunity. Bettas in his tanks in some cases were at least 6 months old, he gives his bettas the best of conditions, clean water and plenty of good food, he uses heavy filtration of the tanks and changes the water completely at least once a month, he also provides floating plants in the tanks and he occasionally has bubblenests dotting the surface of the tanks, he told us he had seen fry in these tanks, evidence that spawning have taken place in a community situation. It seems that in his tanks we are seeing a microcosm of what might be seen in the wild.

We have never tried this and doubt we will, we are set up to breed much differently, but it is interesting to see some old myths shattered by the innovative approach this breeder has taken.

Answer 2

Males and males, no
Female and male, yes, one each at breeding time
Females all you have space for in a tank is fine

Yes, you can put 2 males together in a very large tank, but rarely otherwise. Sure people have pulled it off before, but as a general rule is doesn't work long term. The exception to the rule: If the males were raised together from fry. Then they will stay together without fighting.

Are females as colorful as males? Not in the wild and not if you are buying inferior fish. They have the same potential for good color if the potential is developed in the breeding line. Anyone doubting that need only to do a few image searches for female bettas any other answer is simply uninformed.

Answer 3

Males simply can't be kept with betta of any sex. Yes there exceptions, but they aren't an option for the casual owner. You basic need to have raised them from birth together. Plus removed all but rare 1-5% mild mannered males, and the more aggressive females. Females will fight, but generally work things out if there is enough cover, and space. Generally each males needs 60 gallons, and each female 5-10 gallons. Also you need to avoid pairs as one will always get picked on. (Thus 1 male, and 4 females in theory could be kept in a 80-100 gallon tank.)

Of course in practice many males are just plain psycho, and some females are very aggressive. I've owned females who beat up males, and bullied 4-5 inch sailfin mollies. I also have a male called Snail Slayer. Generally betta do better with peaceful fast swimming non-betta tank mates.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have a 55 gal tank with 1 male betta, 2 females, 10 guppies, 2 algae eaters, 9 tetras, and a big fat goldfish. The male doesn't care about any of those other fish. But I've never tried another male betta.

Answer 6

You can puit together as many famale betta fish as you want together AS LONG AS you watch and make sure that no bullying or stressing is going on. If you find that one of the fish is stressing al the others out you need to remove it. A good way to tell is if the other fishes fins have been nibbled. NEVER pput male bettas together. They didn't get the name Japenise or Siamise FIGHTING FISH for nothing. NEVER put a male betta with Females he will terrorize them and flare at them aswell. You will also sometimes see you female bettas flare at each other. If you do put some females together make sure that there are plenty of plant and other hiding places for them.
Good Luck and I hope that this helps!!

Answer 7

The short answer to your question is NO to all.

I doubt you have a 50g tank to house two males together. And that is what you would need for that situation. Males are very domineering, and they only stop being domineering when they are satified they are the only male in view. And they will not stop fighting one another. They will stop when the other is dead. Bettas are very naturally curious and they like to swim and explore everything. So, they will eventually find one another.

Females, are touchy. If you know for 110% that the females you are getting were housed with eachother from "fryhood", then they will get along. But, if they have been solitary for, even awhile, they will not like another betta tankmate, female or male.

Bettas are like bears, they like to be alone, solitary. Rarely around one another.....

But, they are the greatest fish to have. Endless hours of entertainment.

P.S. Betta's, male or female, like to be 70 degrees water temp. NOT in a bowl. A small tank like a five gallon will make them very happy and they will come alive. You won't regret it.

Answer 8

No males with males unless you have a seperator that's NOT clear. Clear seperators lead to puffing up at the gills which is not good. Females are fine together and males and females should only be together if the conditions are right - heated large space, rocks, plants, etc.

Answer 9

Betta fish are aggressive in nature. 99% of the time you put two males in a tank, they will kill each other, literally fighting to the death, do not do this. Male and females should not be paired either, unless for breeding purposes and even this should be monitered and short term. The males will be aggressive with the females and they possibly will fight. Females can get along, but there will always be a chance of aggressiveness. Bettas can be kept in a large community tank with other fish, but once again, they are aggressive and may attack/hassle your other fish.

Answer 10

The answer to all of them is yes.

I have kept males and females together in a 20 gallon tank with no problems, other than one of the females liked to boss the male around.

Females can be kept together with no problem.

Keeping two males together is possible, but only if you have a fairly large/long tank. They don't just live in puddles all their lives in the wild.....And yes, they have been bred to be more agressive, but I have seen them kept together in a large planted tank.

By large/long, I mean 6 feet or longer. I would say don't try it in anything else.