Some Betta help.

Hi everyone, I'm new to Bettas, I'd like to know if there are any specifics about tank size, male to female ratio, tank style and anything else you think a noobie should know.
Thanks

recommended tank size over 3 gallons for a single male or single female - housing more than one male together or males and females in the same tank can result in death

males and females should not be housed together unless they are in a spawning tank (then only for a few days - with the female seperated first)-- spawning them takes a lot of research and equiptment for dividing males from at 8 weeks of age - whenever the fry start fin nipping and showing aggression - SPAWNING should only be undertaken when fully researched to save fish stress - or death

a group of 4 females can be housed together in a 8 gallon tank (minimum size for 4)- you cant have no more than 4 in that sized tank but you cant have any less either as they need that amount of numbers to spread aggression - the bigger the tank and the greater amount of females you can keep together the better

bettas need a cycled filter and heater - 23-30 degrees
and plenty of water changes with dechlorinated water

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Hi gaawie

Agree with Pip, although i would say the temperature should be a minimum of 27c/81f

My tank is always at 79ish.