Could I keep 2 female betta's in a 1g. tank?

Question

I have a f. betta now, Wanda (how ironic.) She formally lived in the 1 g. for a few days, but she looked pretty bored with her surrondings. So, I moved her back into my 10 g. But, she is imcompatable with the fish in there (or so I read online...) and I really want the best life for her. I know, I know, a 1 g isnt that big. But she seems very small in it, as the tank is tall.

I want to 'rescue' one of these f.betta's from walmart, because the one I was at treats them horribly. They get a little over an inch of water. Would it be wrong for me to purchase one and keep it with the female I have now? I plan to keep them both in the 1 g, and I am moving Wanda back into it in a few days when the tank is a little better off.

Btw- I do know about raising fish. I know, it may be small for them. So dont insult me, please. I just want whats best for these fish, and surviving in a plastic cup is just not a good life. I just want your opinion on this subject... would it be wrong???

Answer 1

Forgetting about the size of the tank, keeping 2 females together isn't a good idea. They need to be able to establish a pecking order and with only 2 fish one of them will be dominate and the other would always get picked on. If you would like to keep females together you would need at least 3 but 5 is better.

Now on to the size issue, a 1 gallon tank isn't big enough to keep them. Since you would need more females anyway it would be even more cramped. A 10 gallon would be great for them and for the tank itself it is only 10 bucks, you just have to make sure they all have a place to hid with either plants or caves.

I actually just saved a female betta from walmart around a week ago, half of them were either dead or dieing and I just had to have her. I kept her in a tank by herself for a few days and the heater broke so I moved her in my 20 gallon guppy tank and is just fine. I plan on making a tank just for female bettas eventually.

Answer 2

A 1g is purely too small for ANY fish. No fish could be saved in a 1g. female Bettas are nevertheless territorial, purely much less so than men. they'd desire to the two be saved singly or in communities of 5 or greater. ONE Betta desires a minimum of 5 gallons. you are able to virtually squeeze 4-5 right into a 10g, yet rather for a collection you like a minimum of 15-20 gallons with dense planting.

Answer 3

The one gallon is too small, I'm sorry to say, even for the 1 betta, so that probably isn't a good idea.

Female bettas are generally very peaceful fish in a community tank. My suggestion, depending on what kind, and how many fish you have in your 10 gallon, is leave her there. You can rescue the other female if you wish and put her in the 10 gallon too, but they shouldn't be in the 1 gallon.

Answer 4

3 would be better than two. As you know about fish and water changes you can just increase the filtration and water changes to keep the tank clean and provide a few hiding places for them to escape from each other. 2 would allow for 1 dominate fish and 1 submissive and the latter would eventually be killed or die from the stress.

MM

Answer 5

Females can be kept together in a large 10g+ tank in groups of 3-6. Make sure that there is plenty of plant cover and hidey holes for them. They will establish a peking order and chase and nip, hence the need for a place to escape too. If they get too violent you will need to separate them. With any luck all will work well for you and you will have a fine community tank. Bettas have various temperments and no two will be the same, alot of luck is involved getting them to cohabitate.

Answer 6

I have had females that lived together peacefully. Others that fought -- one gallon seems small for two, but then I get your point about rescuing the poor things in Walmart. Some people just buy them to watch them fight. Is it possible to get another inexpensive one gallon and set them side by side, so they can see each other without harming each other? Good luck with whatever you try. Beth

Answer 7

Betta's attack other Betta's whether same sex or opposite sex. Once m & f mate, ooops-one is gone. I love bettas as they were bred not only as fighting fish in china but for their coloring which is phenominal.

I have bettas but not together in the same tank. I do however have them with other fish without any problems at all. My bettas have been tank mates with algae eaters and gold fish. Although there are quite a few fish bettas cannot tank with, go to a specialy aquarium shop that specializes in fish and is knowledgeable in fish and you will find that many species get along well with bettas.

The history of bettas you will find that they like murky shallow water so cleaning the tank is not necessary and can be harmful, yet I clean my tank once every 3 weeks and I have had my betta for over 2 years. Being in shallow water as such you saw at the store isn't going to hurt them as they are not active fish and normally dwell in very shallow murky waters. I do agree with you that mass merchandizing stores do not take care of their fish as they should nor are they knowledgable as to the proper care and maintenance. That is why I go to a professional fish store.

Answer 8

Beta fish need to be in their own tank, they cannot coexist with another Beta, hence the name Japanese Fighting Fish, they will seriously hurt each other. Good Luck.

Answer 9

You cannot have two betta fish together reguardless of the size of the tank or the gender of the fish. They need to be kept alone.

I guess I should mention...they are a "fighting" fish. They do not get along with other fish, at all.

Answer 10

nooooooo way!! trus me it isnt a good idea.One of them will soon come out the loser.