Betta_dude

I know I need to move my male betta to a seperate tank. will my female betta be ok in the 38g or is she just as at risk? I was thinking of swaping tanks.

Barbrella

I'm not sure what you're asking, but no bettas with tiger barbs, ever.

jdhef

I would say she is just as much at risk in the 38 as the male is. Betta's really like to live alone. Although depending on the Betta, sometimes you can put them in a tank with Cory's or Oto's.

clinton1621

I 100% agree here, bettas can coexist with some fish even though they dont prefer it, BUT tiger barbs WILL kill your betta without a doubt

Betta_dude

I understand males being at risk, because of their long fins. But why females?

clinton1621

Because tiger barbs are a naturally aggressive fish that target slow moving and weak swimming fish... which is exactly what a betta is, you WILL end up with a dead betta if you try this, male or female it wont matter

Martinismommy

Tiger Barbs are MEAN and I know this from personal experience....Do not put a beautiful Betta in with them....They will eat him up alive......

Barbrella

Female bettas are small and don't swim that fast. They will be a target for Tiger barbs who should be kept only with larger fish and other semi-aggresive fish who can take care of themselves.

Allie

Betta die from stress which bring on illness. If a fast fish of any kind is chasing a betta male or female...between nipping and the stress of being chased the betta is bound to succumb to illness.

COBettaCouple

Barbs are just too aggressive and fast for Bettas, and a number of other fish.