Getting A Betta - Have Some Questions

[IRescue452]

Be careful with gravel. My friend gave me her tank with shiny coloured gravel. Its made for aquariums but the paint comes off in tiny pieces in the water. I took the gravel out after a week because the fish looked lethargic. They were much better after that. I think I know why her fish were always droopy and lethargic. For somebody who loved her fish she sure wasn't too quick to notice this.

[GoldenLuv]

is it true that you can only have one betta in a tank cause if you were to have several in a tank they would kill each other

I too have also been thinking about getting some fish

[Roxyluvsme13]

is it true that you can only have one betta in a tank cause if you were to have several in a tank they would kill each other

I too have also been thinking about getting some fish

Yes. They have ot be separated. Unless you plan on a sorority of females.

[IRescue452]

Males must be alone, no other males or females. Occasionally, breeders can house two docile males together that have been together since birth. Females can live together, but not with males. Once again you come across the occasional over aggressive female who must be alone.

[Jessika]

is it true that you can only have one betta in a tank cause if you were to have several in a tank they would kill each other

I too have also been thinking about getting some fish

Males can NOT live together, but they can live in unison with other types of fish. It is a rumor that they can not be tanked with any other fish. They do make wonderful tank mates for goldfish, some tetras, danios, etc.