Why are my female bettas attacking each other?

Bettas are territorial and aggressive fish; being enclosed in a small tank only exacerbates these features, making them more likely to fight each other. Though female bettas are more peaceful than males, housing two or more together can still lead to potential problems.

Do female betta fish kill each other?

Will female bettas kill each other? Female bettas are generally not as aggressive as males, and they can live together. However, sometimes females do fight. In a betta fish sorority, there’s usually one dominant fish that takes charge, and there may be some fighting while the pecking order is established.

Can two female betta fish live together?

Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. When they live together, the cohort is called a ‘sorority’. Generally, a good number to keep together is 4-6 female betta fish. Often, plants or aquarium decorations can serve as good hiding places for betta fish.

Are female bettas aggressive?

These fish are highly aggressive, and males will fight one another, often to the death. Even females can be aggressive, though they are usually more social than males.

Why do betta fish die from overfeeding?

There are many factors that cause a betta fish to die because of overfeeding. Most of them are just too difficult to figure out, but with the right information, you can stop this problem before it begins. The most common cause for a betta fish to die is due to overfeeding.

What did you do when your first Betta passed away?

When my first betta, Ninja passed I finished cycling my tank with fish food. Before I did that I took the water down to the gravel just about and took out all the decorations threw them away except the barrels and the bridge. Refilled tank added fake silk plants.

Is it hard for a betta fish to cycle?

However, it’s a lot harder on your betta. Either way, your tank needs time to cycle. This is when beneficial bacteria grows in the tank feeding on all the waste such as ammonia and nitrates which are going to poison your betta.

What happens if you put two betta fish together?

They establish a hierarchy by fighting, so there will be torn fins and missing scales, and if done incorrectly, you will have dead fish. Luckily, it is possible to keep them together and only experience minor injuries by providing enough tank space and bettas.