Thinking a head

[jade71301]

After my guppies die, which are in a 5 gal tank I was thinking of getting betta fish. My question is how many Female betta fish can I put in my tank without having territorial problems? Also can I put other fish with bettas, even though they use different water conditioners? If so what are the best fish to keep with them bettas. Thanks

 

[homebunnyj]

Actually, they don't need different water conditioners.

For tankmates, stick with calm, small-finned fish. I have harlequin rasboras in with my male betta. I think you have more leeway with females, but a 5 gallon is small, and I would think that she'd be more likely to be irritable if she is crowded.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

You don't want multiple bettas in a tank that size, even females. They'll fight unless they have enough room for separate territories... I had 2 in a 10g and they fought too much to leave them together for even a whole day.

With just 1 female betta, you could have a couple of dwarf platies or some small tetras/rasboras, but there isn't room for much more than that.

 

[animal lover]

I currently have 3 females in 5g tank and they do fine. If you get them all at the same time and frome the same tank they will do fine. I wouldn't get anymore than that though.

 

[jade71301]

If I got them as babies would they be ok. Also if possible do you think I can get a big enough seperater for the 5 gal so i can keep 2 betta fish in there.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

the easiest way to divide a tank is to take the measurmenst from the side panel of the tank and go to a glass dealer or Photo framing shop and have them cut you one. You can silicone it in place but it dose require the tank to be dry.

MAHA