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Is it okay for male & female betas to be put together2007-11-24 23:37:41

I recently purchased a male & female Beta, and put them in a tank together. The first day everything seemed fine. They appeared to be somewhat agressive twards eachother, but it appered to be mostly chasing.

When I got home today, however, I noticed that what fins the Female had were all torn up. Now I know males tend to pick at fins of other fish, but is it normal for the male to do this to the female? I immedatly seperated them, but I was wondering if it's okay to put them together. Is this just a dominance activity or will the male continously go after the female?

I do have a tank divider, and will use it to seperate them if need be, but I just wanted to know for sure if my best bet is to keep them apart.

Answers:

NO, and I am surprised the fish store sold you them and didn't bring that to your attention. Separate them at once, but at this point the female will probably die.

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Fighting fish are supposed to be separated from everything.

Why do you think Petco puts each of them in tiny individual containers?

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Get a book on Betas or look it up on the internet. Male and Female betas can be put together but only when they are ready to mate! You would have to look up signs of this! Otherwise he will not stop until she is dead! good luck

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We encourage people to have at least a 5 gallon or bigger tank, and have other fish in the tank as well. Plants for hiding are also necessary. In the store, we keep 4-5 females in a 20 gallon with one male and have no problems. We have plants in the tank also.