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[hakisuma_chan]

Is keeping three female betta in a bowl okay? It's the size of a bowling ball, approximately. When I put them in together at first, they didn't really do anything, but then one of the females started chasing the other two around. I separated her from the other two, then another one took over the chasing. So now all three are separated.

I've read that sometimes females can be nippy when put together, to establish rank, but I'm still afraid of keeping all three together. Help, please? Do I buy separate homes for each or let them establish ranks? Or is that even true?

 

[lisie]

You need at least a 10 gallon tank to house females together, and you need at least 4 of them (and no more than 6 in a 10 gallon tank). A bowl of any size is way, way too small. Remember, female bettas are still bettas, and are aggressive and territorial. You really should have researched before you tried putting them together.

 

[Kovitlac]

I understand how people get a lot of mixed signals from different resources. Sometimes it's hard to tell what's reliable and what isn't. Hopefully you are able to get that bigger tank and they can still live together. Good luck!

 

[Himmel]

Is keeping three female betta in a bowl okay? It's the size of a bowling ball, approximately. When I put them in together at first, they didn't really do anything, but then one of the females started chasing the other two around. I separated her from the other two, then another one took over the chasing. So now all three are separated.

I've read that sometimes females can be nippy when put together, to establish rank, but I'm still afraid of keeping all three together. Help, please? Do I buy separate homes for each or let them establish ranks? Or is that even true?

Just love how ppl come here for help with thier fish and get jumped on wow. We all make mistakes so lets help those who need it .


I personally keep all my females in 1 gallon tanks alone but tahts because I have lost one due to fighting RIP .



Hope things work out for you

 

[hakisuma_chan]

Is keeping three female betta in a bowl okay? It's the size of a bowling ball, approximately. When I put them in together at first, they didn't really do anything, but then one of the females started chasing the other two around. I separated her from the other two, then another one took over the chasing. So now all three are separated.

I've read that sometimes females can be nippy when put together, to establish rank, but I'm still afraid of keeping all three together. Help, please? Do I buy separate homes for each or let them establish ranks? Or is that even true?

Just love how ppl come here for help with thier fish and get jumped on wow. We all make mistakes so lets help those who need it .


I personally keep all my females in 1 gallon tanks alone but tahts because I have lost one due to fighting RIP .



Hope things work out for you

Aww, I'm sorry! I've lost a few goldfish when I was younger, and it made me really sad. And they're not even as pretty as betta! ;o;. Thank you for your advice. And I have a female that I'm planning on breeding, and to se if she and the male are compatible, I put their bowls next to each other. The male flared and his fins and tails expanded and danced around the bowl, and the female went right up to the glass in front of him and flared back. Her body colour darkened, too, and I can't really tell if she has vertical stripes or not. I just know they're not horizontal. Are they good? ^ ^; Sankyuu!~

 

[lisie]

Just love how ppl come here for help with thier fish and get jumped on wow. We all make mistakes so lets help those who need it .

If you're referring to me, I didn't "jump on" anyone. I gave the facts, what you need in order to keep female bettas together, and pointed out what was done wrong. If you have a problem with that, what *should* I have said? And people *should* research before they try things like that. If you ask me, it's not common sense to put three fish of any type in a bowl, let alone bettas... but oh well.

 

[Wisperian]

I'd listen to lisie. Either get a larger tank, or seperate them. Himmel, how is she "jumping" on people? She's just telling the facts straight fowardly. Of course people make mistakes but its just really common sense to know that bettas are mostly naturally agressive and you shouldn't put them together.

 

[Bettaguy]

Hmm, it sound like your female bettas are getting too little space.

What do you mean by the size of a bowling ball? Like chopping a bowling ball in two and using one of the halves as a fish bowl? Or twice that size?

 

[RandomWiktor]

Elsie posted good information regarding keeping females properly, so I will not comment to that effect.
However, because you mentioned breeding, allow me to advise that you read the instructions on betta breeding posted in the FAQ. You do not want to breed in a bowl; a well-planted 10g tank works best for most people. And, because I am thinking you may not be well versed on betta behavior due to the folly with the females, please make sure to read up on breeding behavior so neither the male and the female are harmed. Remember, the bettas must be conditioned for at least two weeks, the female must be egg-laden with breeding stripes, the male must have bubble nested, and the female must be kept in a glass chimmeny for several days so the bettas get used to one another. Some people are more sloppy with their breeding methods, but considering the fact that injuries and deaths do occur during breeding, it is better safe than sorry.

 

[hakisuma_chan]

Elsie posted good information regarding keeping females properly, so I will not comment to that effect.
However, because you mentioned breeding, allow me to advise that you read the instructions on betta breeding posted in the FAQ. You do not want to breed in a bowl; a well-planted 10g tank works best for most people. And, because I am thinking you may not be well versed on betta behavior due to the folly with the females, please make sure to read up on breeding behavior so neither the male and the female are harmed. Remember, the bettas must be conditioned for at least two weeks, the female must be egg-laden with breeding stripes, the male must have bubble nested, and the female must be kept in a glass chimmeny for several days so the bettas get used to one another. Some people are more sloppy with their breeding methods, but considering the fact that injuries and deaths do occur during breeding, it is better safe than sorry.

Yeah, I'm breeding them in a 55 gallon tank filled 6 inches with water, the female in her own little jar. The male hasn't built a bubble nest yet; he spent the whole day flaring at her, and sometimes she as horizontal stripes, sometimes she has vertical bars. I have conditioned them with freeze-dried food, since I am not able to produce live food for them. Thanks for the info!

 

[jollysue]

Just curiousity: if you are unable to condition the parents with live food, what did you plan to feed the fry?

What is your plan for a grow out tank and for the jars for 300 babies?

 

[hakisuma_chan]

Just curiousity: if you are unable to condition the parents with live food, what did you plan to feed the fry?

What is your plan for a grow out tank and for the jars for 300 babies?

I can't feed them live food now because

1. It's shipping right now
2. It's too small anyway (bbs, infusoria, microworms)

And, as I have stated above in another reply, I am using a 55 gallon tank, so a grow out tank won't be a problem. The jars I can buy any time.