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Yes, I introduced a female to cardinals and they started the moment she went into the tank. A way to reduce the risks of this problem is to try adding the tetras last to the tank, but usually once they get comfortable to their surroundings the fin nipping will begin again. A fish that hides all the time, (particularly a fish that isn't known to pro-actively hide away) is not a happy fish.
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How can you tell if bettas are female or male?
the males have longer fins
How do you know it is a female betta?
Female bettas are usually less colorful and have short fins.
Are pretty bettas male?
Female bettas can be colorful, but males tend to have larger fins that they flare, as well as more vivid colors.
Can you get female bettas?
Yes you can buy female bettas. the females have small fins and are smaller than the males. also the males usually are more colorful than the females.
What can live with a betta?
A lot of people believe bettas are aggressive to everything they see. That is not true at all. Male betta's can live with any fish that does not bear a strong resemblance to it(like guppies for example) Female bettas can live with anything. The only exception to this rule is fish that will eat bettas like oscars. They also do very well with African dwarf frogs and ghost shrimp. You can add fish or other animals if you have at least a 10 gallon tank with a filter and not just a bowl. This is my 30 gallon tank setup My half-moon betta Flare 4 zebra danios 5 neon tetras 4 cardinal tetras(The cardinals and neons school) 4 ghost shrimp 1 ottocinclus catfish 3 mystery snails The betta is super chill about all the other fish
How can you tell the sex of a betta fish?
Female Bettas tend to have small fins and duller colors, while males have larger fins and brighter colors.
Betta fish genders?
Female bettas have smaller ventral fins and an oviposter. Males have longer fins (expect plakats) and are usually a little larger.
Are female bettas ugly?
No, they are quite beautiful. But compared to the males their colors are more muted, and their fins are not as showy.
Which betta is a male or a female?
Male Bettas have more colour, are larger fish and have much larger fins than the females.
What is the diifference between male and female Congo tetras?
The males are much brighter coloured and have considerably longer dorsal and ventral fins.
Can betta fish live in a big tank with other fish?
I've always been told that bettas should live seperately which seem rediculous because they don't live like that in nature. Yes, bettas can live with other fish. Male bettas can get along with plecos, some tetras, mollies, guppies (not the fancy sort), etc. They should not be put with fish that have long fins, nor should they be kept with fish nippers (like barbs). Males can not live with other bettas though. Female bettas can live with other female bettas (as long as there are more than two females since they have a pecking order). Female bettas can live with the type of fish I described for the male, as well. Just be careful with tank mates, and have a back up plan if the fish do not get along. Make sure each fish has plenty of space and love, and you should be fine. -Raz
Is it better to put 2 female bettas in a 10 gallon tank with my 3 older female guppies(they don't have colors or long fins) or is 1 male betta better?
Bettas are agressive towards smaller fish, so neither.
