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Can bettas fight? Are they suitable for mixing with other fish?

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2021-05-12 01:21:34
Bettas will fight, especially those of the same species, as long as they are raised together, they will fight frequently. Adult male bettas, in particular, often fight over mates. The winner will not be affected, but the loser will be bullied all the time. Therefore, it is better for breeders to breed betta separately in peacetime, only during the breeding and estrus period of betta, and then raise them separately after choosing a good mate.
Can bettas fight? Are they suitable for mixing with other fish?

1. can the fighting fish fight

? The fighting fish is irascible and very easy to fight. Whether it is the same kind of fish or other fish, there will be fighting when they are mixed together. Especially when the male fish is in estrus, the fight will be extremely fierce. Unless the fish tank space is very large, and some stones or shelters are installed in the middle, the fighting fish can be effectively prevented from fighting.

If you want to keep more than one fighting fish, you can keep one male and one female in the tank, because one male and one female are not easy to fight, but during the breeding season, the male fish will keep chasing the female fish, which is likely to kill the female fish. Breeders need to pay attention to careful observation during their breeding period, and if there is a problem, they should be separated in time.

2. Are bettas suitable for mixing with other fish

? Bettas are suitable for mixing with other fish of the same size and gentle personality, because they are irascible. Mixed fish need to move flexibly, and if they move slowly, they can easily be killed by bettas. We should also choose fish with similar habits, preferably tropical fish. Fish suitable for polyculture with betta are Mary fish, small lantern fish, moonlight fish, swordfish, etc. These fish have similar requirements for water temperature and water quality with betta, and their body color is bright, so they are more suitable for polyculture with betta.

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