Betta Couples

[Orion1066]

My Betta has been lethargic, and generally uninterested in his surroundings, for a while. He mostly stays on the bottom of the tank, or in his tube caves. His appetite is good. His water conditions/quality are all within recommended ranges, and temperature and filtration are have been stable. When all other factors (disease, parasites, etc.) have been ruled out, I have considered adding a female Betta to his tank for companionship, not for breeding. Can they live peacefully together?

 

[jkkgron2]

No they can’t. Unless you are doing this in a very large (like 40+ gallons) heavily planted tank it’s a very bad idea. All it would do is stress out both bettas and one might kill the other.

 

[Orion1066]

No they can’t. Unless you are doing this in a very large (like 40+ gallons) heavily planted tank it’s a very bad idea. All it would do is stress out both bettas and one might kill the other.

Thanks for your advice, and quick response. I do not want to do anything to harm Perry or proposed second Betta. Case closed. Gratitudes.