Generally speaking, it is better to raise Chinese fighting fish alone. Because their character is very irritable, territorial awareness is very strong, if there are other fish invading the territory, they will take the initiative to attack these fish, causing casualties. In order to avoid the occurrence of fighting, it is more recommended to raise alone when breeding. Moreover, monoculture can also ensure that there is no large water flow in the water. They like still water, which is more suitable for their growth.
Although Chinese fighting fish are more suitable for monoculture, if they must be raised in groups, it is also possible. However, when raising in groups, we must control the density of farming. It's better to use a larger tank to give them enough space to prevent them from fighting. In addition, when raising in groups, we should control the sex ratio, and it is better to put more female fish. This will also reduce the chance of fighting.
In addition to group culture, Chinese betta can also be polycultured with other fish. When mixed culture, it is recommended to choose some fish that do not overlap with its living water layer, such as rat fish to mix culture. Because the living water fish do not overlap, other fish will not invade its territory, which can reduce the probability of fighting. When mixed farming, they should also use large enough tanks to provide them with enough living space to avoid fighting because of insufficient living space.
