Could i keep 2 bettas in a 20 gallon hexagon tank?

[WeedyGonzalez]

Again me n the wife are having a debate. She wants to keep 2 betas in a 20 gallon hexagon tank when I feel if we're gonna keep 2 beta one should be in our long tank the other in our hexagon. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated

 

[PorshaF]

A long tank is definitely better for Bettas than a high, though if you mean the long you posted with goldfish in the welcome thread- I would reccomend only getting one betta and putting him in the 20 alone. Bettas are tropical and should be kept 78°F and goldfish and their relatives are coldwater which do better kept around 70°F

 

[WeedyGonzalez]

Thank u for your input! Much appreciated.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

2 female Bettas can be kept together. Ime, male bettas do not mix well.

 

[Sgooosh]

Again me n the wife are having a debate. She wants to keep 2 betas in a 20 gallon hexagon tank when I feel if we're gonna keep 2 beta one should be in our long tank the other in our hexagon. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated

2 females is maybe fine, get ones that are less agressive.
id just reccomend one male and some plants and some little neon buddies

 

[WeedyGonzalez]

Thank u for your advice! Much obliged!

 

[EllRog]

2 bettas can not be kept together, of any gender. They will fight, its just males are more prone to fight to the death. Wild species can live together harmoniously, but not domestics.

 

[carligraceee]

Thank u for your advice! Much obliged!

I don't recommend pairing two bettas of any sex with each other.
Males will fight to the death, females can as well.
Keep bettas alone in a 5g< tank that is well planted and gently filtered.

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

This post has been deleted due to the poster admitting it was trolling.

 

[EllRog]

2 bettas is better than 5 keep the amount low

Are you trolling?

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

2 bettas is better than 5 keep the amount low

Terrible advice ?

 

[Essjay]

I agree.

One male per tank, no more.
Male and females should only be in the same tank very briefly for breeding, and only then under close supervision with the female removed immediately afterwards.
Many people have tried multiple females in the same tank and it has ended in disaster. This should not be attempted by anyone new to bettas.


Please listen to members like EllRog who have a lot of experience with bettas.

 

[EllRog]

Please listen to members like EllRog

Can you tell my missus to listen to me too? Would appreciate it ?

 

[Essjay]

If she asked for advice on bettas I would definitely tell her to listen to you

 

[carligraceee]

2 bettas is better than 5 keep the amount low

I love how this is exactly what not to do in every circumstance. When keeping a sorority, you need 5+ and males need one.

I hope you're trolling haha