Can Two Beta Fish Live Together?

Question

I wanted two know if two beta fish can live together because we bought one,and we wanted another one.The thing is we aren't sure if u can have two living in the same tank.

Answer 1

No. Two males will fight, as will a male and a female if they aren't ready to spawn. They should only be kept together if you're actually trying to breed them, and they should be kept separately both before and after the eggs are laid.

It is possible to keep females together, but you should have at least three, and they should all be introduced to the tank at the same time. They will fight a little at first, but develop a chain of command in a few days, and usually get along with only minor problems after that. But if there are only two, that means it's the same one that's always being picked on. Three is usually okay, but 5 is even better as long as you have a large enough tank that they can get out of each others way if a little fighting occurs.

You can keep bettas with other fish if your tank is large enough. Cory catfish are good because they usually stay along the bottom and the betta stays at the top. If you've got the room, get at least three of these because they like to be in a group. They can also be kept with African dwarf (not clawed!) frogs.

Bettas can really be kept with most any fish that's peaceful and about the same size (barbs and tetras will nip fins if kept in groups less than 5-6, so I'd avoid these!) as long as they have the same temperature needs (bettas like 76-80, so don't mix them with goldfish!).

You could keep two males, but only if you have a divider in the tank that they can't see through.

http://www.bettatalk.com/ - good website for betta info!

Answer 2

Two females can but not 2 males or a male and female even if you have a very large tank. The females do better in groups of 3 or more. Betta's are very aggressive to other Betta's. The only way you can ever have males with males if they have been together since spawning and never separated. You could put other tropical fish in with the male. Just make sure the other fish don't have large fins and are peaceful. Here are some web sites that will help you out...
http://www.healthybetta.com/
http://www.bettysplendens.com/articles/page.imp?articleid=1647
http://www.cbsbettas.org/bettas.html

Answer 3

Nope, they can't be kept together. The only time a male betta will allow a female in his territory is when they are both in breeding condition. After the eggs are laid, he chases her away again. Technically they could live in a HUGE tank, where the male has his own territory, and the female stayed in the other 1/2 of the tank, but you want about a 4ft long tank before you try that. Females can live together, but it's safer to keep them in a large group (5+) as they can be quite aggressive too. The bigger group spreads the aggression and stops any one fish getting bullied all the time. Ian

Answer 4

The beautiful beta fish are aka Chinese fighting fish. You can probably have then in the same tank however, there must be a glass or acrylic divider between the 2 fish. When the fish see each other, their fins will become ridged and stand up. Ask your pet supply store where you buy the fish if this can be done.

Answer 5

Two males canNOT be together,However,You can put more than one female together.
I personally have bought two females,and they did not get along. We had to put a spacer between them.
That probably don't make much sense,But some females will get along,however others won't.
A male and female will be fine together,But if they have baby's,The males may eat the baby's.
Hope this helps ^^;;

Answer 6

look two or more beta fish can live in big gropus and if you also put a males a nd female togheter the male will also try to kill the female beta so if you are trying to breed them do thid put them in the same bowls put with something in the middle like a glass or hard platic remember it has to be transparent or it wont work

i wish you best luck
P.S. i recommend you to keep them in a closed bowl with little hole because they can commit suicide jaja really)

Answer 7

two males will fight to the death. a male and female usually work out well together, but if they start producing babies, you have to remove them because the male will eat them. The males are the ones with the pretty colors, so if that's what you're looking for, then you Have to make sure they are separated.

Answer 8

the males with kill eachother, but one male and one female would mate and the female will have the babies but as soon as she does you have to take the female out of the tank and the babies or the male will kill both. Dont even put their tanks close, cuz they will try to swim through the glass... even though its amusing dont do it! I put my beta in the tank with my other fish (goldfish and other fish) and my male beta is fine and loves it, theres alot more room to swim and is not stuck in thoughs small things that they sell them in at Walmart!

Answer 9

you can't keep two males in the same tank and as far as keeping a male and female together, thats not too good of an idea either. males and females should only be kept together while breading, after that, they should be seperated.

Answer 10

no. males cannot live together, they will fight. you have to keep them separate. they make little fish tanks with two or more compartments just for betas