Betta Sorority Not Working
Edit not trying to shame you op but it s.
Betta sorority not working. No they do not always work in the long run and it s a risk that you have to take when establishing a sorority. Peaceful community fish such as shrimp corydoras catfish guppies african dwarf frogs and small varieties of tetras all make suitable tankmates for male and female betta fish and can. Anything under 10 gallons will not work due to room and bioload issues.
1 2 3 bettas are fighting fish. 1 2 why should you avoid betta sorority. It can be the result of one of them getting older and grumpy or one of them trying to take the spot of alpha betta.
Why i recommend a 10 gallon is because in a sorority you will need at least 4 6 girls or more and a 10 gallon can hold up to 6 girls comfortably. The females are likely to be stressed. The biggest reason to avoid betta sorority tanks is the stress it s going to place on your bettas.
It s not unusual for a sorority to suddenly fall a part. Setting up the sorority tank. Here are some of the main reasons betta sorority tanks aren t as great as you think.
1 2 1 the bettas are constantly stressed up. Female bettas are as aggressive as males and are also territorial. The minimum tank size for a betta sorority is 10 gallons more is better.
1 2 4 they often get injuries. They will flare up. If they re not in a big enough tank with enough hiding places then they re constantly going to be aggressive.