Betta Stories

[CH]

I agree^ Sorority's really require at least 3 bettas but even that rarely works out. In my experience having about 6-12 works nicely but you need a big enough tank with LOTS of hiding spots. 10 gallons in considered minimum size.

For example this was my 12 gallon:

And this was my 20 gallon:

[ajaynac]

I really wish I read up on things before storekeepers start putting ideas in my head. I should have realized that a three gallon tank wasn't big enough. It's hardly big enough for my one male betta.

But I really like the idea of using those small pots in the tanks. My largest tank is a four gallon, so they wouldn't work, but some day when I'm not compressed into an apartment, I may have to try something larger and more sorority-like.

I bought a new female betta yesterday (like I needed another one) that's just over the size of a paperclip. And the newbie survivor-of-the-pairing fish is decidedly jealous, as in flaring and swimming erratically, eating more aggressively and pretty much right at the tip of the glass whenever I'm taking care of the newbie. I swear, this thing is toddler-fish size because I have never seen them so small at the pet store.