Can I Do This

[Fishy friend2]

Can 2 Betta fish live in a 5 gallon Tank divided from each other

 

[LeiLana80]

I personally wouldn't.

 

[Fishy friend2]

Okay so I can't do it 2 and a half gallons is not the minimum for each

I thought 2 and a half gallons was the minimum sorry did not know

 

[micko]

I'm not actually sure on minimum size but I know one person on here who keeps a betta in a 2g

Oh, by the way, that doesn't mean its correct to do so.
I just know they have kept betta's for a long time and have kept it in a 2g. You may want more advice from a more experienced member than me though as I know very little about them.

 

[loraxchick]

I've kept 2 males in a divided 5 gal. Just keep your eye on water stats. And lots of plants.

 

[lilfishie]

i agree, providing you keep a close eye on your stats and make sure its a tight fitting divider it should be fine, i have a male in a 3 gal

 

[Whisper]

Can 2 Betta fish live in a 5 gallon Tank divided from each other

You can but many of Betta lovers would prefer to see them in bigger tanks. The bigger the better is how many of us look at it but what we all should consider is....can we give them a better home than the cups they are in in the stores? So from that perspective, I'd rather see a betta in a 1 gallon tank than a little cup in the store where the chances are very good that poor Betta will die in that cup. They rarely feed the bettas in the stores because:
A: it makes them grow faster
B: it means they have to do more frequent water changes which is a chore when they have about 60 cups to change.

For me, the answer to your question would be yes. You can do that BUT make sure the divide is not translucent. They would be too close and seeing each other so close would stress them out.

My recommendation....Find a little bigger area, get a 10 gallon tank with two non-transcucent dividers and save three Bettas.

If you have the room, 10 gallon tanks are dirt cheap and they allow for a filter and a heater. I personally don't like using dividers but in the name of saving another Betta I wouldn't let it stop me.

 

[Fishy friend2]

Okay I will see if I have the space for a ten gallon thanks for the help

 

[Fishy friend2]

sadly i dont have the space for a 10 gallon so i guess i will stick with the 5 gallon