community tank ?

phishy · 05-27-2005, 09:27 AM

I have a community 29 gal tank with mostly tetras and a male betta,could I put a female betta in the same tank?

osteoporoosi · 05-27-2005, 10:24 AM

Humm.. 29gallons sounds a bit too small, but if your betta is non-aggressive and the tank is heavily planted it might work. But the best would be add 2-3 females, so the male wouldn't stress one female out if they start spawning.

aaa · 05-27-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by osteoporoosi

Humm.. 29gallons sounds a bit too small, but if your betta is non-aggressive and the tank is heavily planted it might work. But the best would be add 2-3 females, so the male wouldn't stress one female out if they start spawning.

if the male and the females are sibling and have not been seperated before, then it is ok. if not, here is a great 3/4 way battle for you to watch. female and male are both aggressive and will fight for the pack order.

Imbrium · 05-27-2005, 11:00 AM

I wouldn't. If it's a heavily planted tank with lots of hiding places, you might be able to do it, but they also might just kill each other. To me it's not worth the risk.

phishy · 05-27-2005, 11:13 AM

Thanks, it is very happy right now I think I will leave it alone

mlefev · 05-27-2005, 09:34 PM

Probably a good idea...lol my last betta was so aggressive he'd head-butt the side of the tank to attack his reflection. If I put my finger in the water he'd attack it too. I think he mistook himself for a pirannah

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05-27-2005, 11:00 AM	#4
Imbrium Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 26 Posts: 384	I wouldn't. If it's a heavily planted tank with lots of hiding places, you might be able to do it, but they also might just kill each other. To me it's not worth the risk.

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phishy Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Age: 47 Posts: 8	Thanks, it is very happy right now I think I will leave it alone

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mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	Probably a good idea...lol my last betta was so aggressive he'd head-butt the side of the tank to attack his reflection. If I put my finger in the water he'd attack it too. I think he mistook himself for a pirannah

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