WhoFlungPoo
New Member
I recently moved my Bettas (male and female) from simple fishbowls to an undergravel filtered, divided 2.5 gal aquarium. They have been together for about a week now and I observed the typical flaring of the male and the disinterest of the female. However, today I had just changed the water, rearranged the decorations, and stepped away from the tank to make a phone call. As I was on the phone I noticed some activity going on in the tank. I took a closer look and witnessed my female had somehow grabbed the tail of the male and was yanking on it through the barrier. I quickly run over and I guess my movement startled her enough so she let go. I examined the male for injuries but he looks ok. Has anyone ever see anything like that before with a female Betta? I haven't mated them yet (i may or may not depending on their behavior with each either) but could this frisky behavior have any sexual meaning behind it? Or is she just attempted to be dominated over the shared tank? The male doesn't even have a bubble nest so I tend to think it was the later.
your thoughts?
-Greg
your thoughts?
-Greg