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johnnylaw1984 Enthusiast Posts: 158 Kudos: 168 Votes: 19 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	i have a small community tank, is it posible to add a female betta? are the females as aggresive as the males, i have a few long finned dainos and i dont want them to fight. any info is appreciated
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Females can be just as aggressive as the males, but often they are a good deal calmer. With long finned danios, its a bit of a punt, but you could certainly give it a try. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	What size tank do you have? Depending on the amount of room in there, you might be able to add multiple girls. Just remember, their personalities can vary greatly, just like the males. Girls are generally much more tolerant, though. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
johnnylaw1984 Enthusiast Posts: 158 Kudos: 168 Votes: 19 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	its a 5 gllon community tank, i upgradded my 2 gallon so the fish would be happier
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
fry Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 195 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	i don't expect the danios to fight with the betta, because they are way too fast for her. on the other hand, they might frighten her to death with their fast swims. on the other hand, i'm not that savvy to say if you decide on taking a betta afterall, be aware of the situation. if they can't get along and be happy with each other in a few days, get her out of there, and back to the store.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I could be wrong about this, but I think a 5gal. tank might be just a little small for a female Betta. I have just recently introduced one of my female Bettas to my 29 gal. community tank and although her transition was quite uneventful, I would think that a tank of your size really wouldn't give her many places to go with other fish in it. Just my opinion, I'm sure someone else will reply for you.Good luck Last edited by Jessnick42503 at 05-Oct-2004 20:42
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	I agree with Nick. I don't think there is room for a female betta in a 5 if there are already fish in there. What are the fish in the tank? I wouldn't put a schooling fish, like danios, in a 5 gallon since there isn't enough room to swim, or support the bio-load of a school. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
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