Should I move my betta into a 10 gallon???

Alisha · 08-06-2005, 10:26 PM

I am thinking about buying a 10 gallon for my betta. He is currently in a 2.5 gallon. ( Although I SWEAR it looks bigger ) If I did, could I put any females in with him? I know that after they spawn, he will beat her up

...but what if I have good hiding spaces and I have 2 females in there instead of one? *I don't know if this would make it better or worse* I just don't know if he need the WHOLE 10 gallon to himself...

Gunnie · 08-06-2005, 10:31 PM

You can't put a female in the tank with the male. The only time he won't beat her up is when they spawn. You could probably have a male with females in a much larger tank with lots of hiding places, but not a 10 gallon tank. There are other fish you could put in the 10 gallon with him, and he would be your showpiece in the tank. Cory cats do well with bettas.

Alisha · 08-06-2005, 10:38 PM

Okay thanks. Any other fish do well with them? Or are they truley happier by themselves? I just want him to be happy. And not lonely.

Damon · 08-06-2005, 10:54 PM

a schoold of white clouds or other small ditherfish will work. Stay awa from barbs as they are notorious fin nippers.

aaa · 08-07-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alisha

I am thinking about buying a 10 gallon for my betta. He is currently in a 2.5 gallon. ( Although I SWEAR it looks bigger ) If I did, could I put any females in with him? I know that after they spawn, he will beat her up

...but what if I have good hiding spaces and I have 2 females in there instead of one? *I don't know if this would make it better or worse* I just don't know if he need the WHOLE 10 gallon to himself...

answer to the female question, the answer is no. they only get along when they mate. they beat each other up before and after spawn. and no, the 2 female thing will not work. it will only make it worse since it will turn into a 3way battle. plus betta really do good by themself. if you feel that he was lonely, add a few white cloud as other said. betta in nature defend their own nest so they do not live with others in wild. i am not a big fan of betta in community tank because betta may beat other fish up or the other fish beat up betta. i always think betta should keep it simple. a gallon jar of clean water with no decoration or gravel and let them flare a few minutes a day and they seems happy about it.

08-06-2005, 10:26 PM	#1
Alisha Betta Love Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 311	Should I move my betta into a 10 gallon??? I am thinking about buying a 10 gallon for my betta. He is currently in a 2.5 gallon. ( Although I SWEAR it looks bigger ) If I did, could I put any females in with him? I know that after they spawn, he will beat her up ...but what if I have good hiding spaces and I have 2 females in there instead of one? I don't know if this would make it better or worse I just don't know if he need the WHOLE 10 gallon to himself...

08-06-2005, 10:54 PM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	a schoold of white clouds or other small ditherfish will work. Stay awa from barbs as they are notorious fin nippers. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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08-06-2005, 10:31 PM	#2
Gunnie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 156	You can't put a female in the tank with the male. The only time he won't beat her up is when they spawn. You could probably have a male with females in a much larger tank with lots of hiding places, but not a 10 gallon tank. There are other fish you could put in the 10 gallon with him, and he would be your showpiece in the tank. Cory cats do well with bettas.

08-06-2005, 10:38 PM	#3
Alisha Betta Love Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 311	Okay thanks. Any other fish do well with them? Or are they truley happier by themselves? I just want him to be happy. And not lonely.

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