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yes, if you want them to breed. If one is not ready, the other will kill it
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In a 15 gallon tank with filtration and heat you can usually keep One male and no less than 4 females. Have plenty of decorations so the females and males can stake out territories and feel safe.
Breeding can be complicated so resesrch before you try.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Can snails live with betta males and females?
Bettas LOVE to eat snails.
How do bettas breed if they're so aggressive?
they just do, the males are aggressive getting the females attention
How much do bettas cost?
Bettas or fighting fish, can cost anywhere between $8-$12 depending on the pet store. I am not sure if males cost more than females or vica versa though.
Do bettas get lonley?
male bettas dont get lonley females do get lonley u should have atleast 5 females in the same tank *male bettas dont get lonley
Can male bettas get preagnant?
No they cant. Female bettas carry eggs that the males squeeze out of them during mating, then the males fertillise them.
Why do boy bettas hate other boy bettas?
bettas are very territorial fish, the males fight for their territiory.
Can male bettas and female bettas live together?
Male and female betta fish should not be kept in a tank together unless the tank is large enough for a female to escape attack, there is a partition or they are breeding. Males will kill the females. They are very aggressive and are not schooling fish.
Can you put two bettas inone tank?
you can put two girl bettas in one tank but not the males
What distinct markings are on female bettas?
Female and Male bettas can have many and prehaps almost all colors and markings, however the two most distinguishing factors are that females look like identical to males except with almost no fins, and are much smaller in size. Also, females sport vertical stripes when they see or come in contact with a male betta and are ready to breed.
How can you tell if bettas are female or male?
the males have longer fins
Can females and males have chlamydia?
Yes, both females and males can get chlamydia.
