How Heavily-Planted Should A Betta Sorority Really Be?

[JustAFishServant]

I assumed sororities should be heavily-planted to the point where a Betta can hardly see another through dense brush. Then I watched a video stating how a fellow aquarist always had problems in their sororities when too many plants were added. The tank was still heavily-planted but had an open area in the front. This got me thinking...a sorority should have plants to provide hiding places and a boost to the biological load, but maybe too many allows for each to have her own separate territory, therefore when they meet, a territorial dispute begins...

I had a sorority awhile back with hardly any plants. The tank was a 20T with 5 females until Aella decided she wanted some sashimi...Once she was removed, that gave the others a chance to get to know one another. I couldn't believe they weren't sisters - they got along too well! There were plenty of hiding areas below but none of the girls used them. They'd rather cuddle with one another waiting to be hand fed...

So...maybe less plants does work! I'd like to hear some opinions from experienced sorority keepers on which method works best for you! Anyhow, thanks for reading, my fellow Fishlorians, and have a great day

 

[BigManAquatics]

Makes sense. I mean, they don't need to have it so they never see each other, just enough they can easily get away. Makes sense too to have some open, like a common area, then they can all have their own little dorm rooms, so to speak.

 

[Fishflake85]

I assumed sororities should be heavily-planted to the point where a Betta can hardly see another through dense brush. Then I watched a video stating how a fellow aquarist always had problems in their sororities when too many plants were added. The tank was still heavily-planted but had an open area in the front. This got me thinking...a sorority should have plants to provide hiding places and a boost to the biological load, but maybe too many allows for each to have her own separate territory, therefore when they meet, a territorial dispute begins...

I had a sorority awhile back with hardly any plants. The tank was a 20T with 5 females until Aella decided she wanted some sashimi...Once she was removed, that gave the others a chance to get to know one another. I couldn't believe they weren't sisters - they got along too well! There were plenty of hiding areas below but none of the girls used them. They'd rather cuddle with one another waiting to be hand fed...

So...maybe less plants does work! I'd like to hear some opinions from experienced sorority keepers on which method works best for you! Anyhow, thanks for reading, my fellow Fishlorians, and have a great day

I have a sorority of 7 and they all seem pretty chill with one another now that I have eliminated the bullies. I have some live floating plants but not too many so that I can't see the bottom of the tank when I remove the lid and some that I have on the tank floor. No one seems to have a selected territory, go in rest and then leave. Just like with the other ceramic decor so I guess it just depends on the fish you have and their temperments

 

[coolio3991]

I assumed sororities should be heavily-planted to the point where a Betta can hardly see another through dense brush. Then I watched a video stating how a fellow aquarist always had problems in their sororities when too many plants were added. The tank was still heavily-planted but had an open area in the front. This got me thinking...a sorority should have plants to provide hiding places and a boost to the biological load, but maybe too many allows for each to have her own separate territory, therefore when they meet, a territorial dispute begins...

I had a sorority awhile back with hardly any plants. The tank was a 20T with 5 females until Aella decided she wanted some sashimi...Once she was removed, that gave the others a chance to get to know one another. I couldn't believe they weren't sisters - they got along too well! There were plenty of hiding areas below but none of the girls used them. They'd rather cuddle with one another waiting to be hand fed...

So...maybe less plants does work! I'd like to hear some opinions from experienced sorority keepers on which method works best for you! Anyhow, thanks for reading, my fellow Fishlorians, and have a great day

The more plants the better. I also recommend having some tank mates that are really fast. Ut wont pick on the bettas. I use endlers. The bettas would start fighting then a endler or a cherry barb would zip by and the bettas would stop fighting idk why but it works. Have a nice carpet and a bunch of fast growing plants like rotala. And get a bunch of plants with big leaves so they can rest. My 4 females are very happy together matter infact they can always be seen swimming together. I'd recommend an odd number of females. What size tank are you planing.

I assumed sororities should be heavily-planted to the point where a Betta can hardly see another through dense brush. Then I watched a video stating how a fellow aquarist always had problems in their sororities when too many plants were added. The tank was still heavily-planted but had an open area in the front. This got me thinking...a sorority should have plants to provide hiding places and a boost to the biological load, but maybe too many allows for each to have her own separate territory, therefore when they meet, a territorial dispute begins...

I had a sorority awhile back with hardly any plants. The tank was a 20T with 5 females until Aella decided she wanted some sashimi...Once she was removed, that gave the others a chance to get to know one another. I couldn't believe they weren't sisters - they got along too well! There were plenty of hiding areas below but none of the girls used them. They'd rather cuddle with one another waiting to be hand fed...

So...maybe less plants does work! I'd like to hear some opinions from experienced sorority keepers on which method works best for you! Anyhow, thanks for reading, my fellow Fishlorians, and have a great day

I'd say a good balance of open space and plants is best. I use a 20 long and there is plenty of hiding spaces and a good mix of plants.