75 Gallon Tank Is it okay that I bought a female betta for my community?

Is it okay that I added a female betta to my tank?
Stocking is below.

Do I need to add some taller plants for resting?

She seems to get along well with everyone and due to having the tank for a while I know that all my other fish are very docile.

She also likes to stay near the top and all my others prefer middle/bottom, so she isn't really near them.

She isn't stressed and has actually become healthier since her purchase (less stressed)( fins are spread now and no longer clamped)

She is Also a baby so she has plenty of time to adapt and get used to her tankmates existing.

Do I need to return her anyway? Some people seem to think it's only a matter of time till she snaps and kills someone or vice versa....
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The only ones that may be an issue are the long-finned tetras, as she could nip their fins, but I believe that behavior is more associated with males. Bettas in community tanks are completely based on the betta's personality. I tried my male in a community tank about a year and a half ago. Even though the other tank mates left him alone, he stressed himself out and almost bit his tail completely off. He has been living in a blackwater tank alone for over a year now and is very happy.

All in all, have a backup plan and watch the tank carefully. Otherwise, if you're not seeing any issues, then ignore what other people say. Your experience will not be the same as everyone else's.

 

Bettas do like to rest near the top. Taller plants are one option; or floating plants like red root floaters. There are also floating betta logs, betta leaf hammocks, and betta tunnels that suction-cup to the side of the tank (available from FishGuildCorp on Etsy). The tunnels come in all different colors.

 

She is not necessarily going to be aggressive, as it’s up to the individual betta. If she’s not showing it within the first few days, I don’t see why she would start to be (except maybe barring a drastic change to the tank like introducing a new species). Keep in mind that she may still dart at a fish from time to time (like if they get too close to her), but that’s pretty normal. Keep an eye on the tank anyway just to make sure things continue running smoothly.

Also yeah, most bettas do like resting especially near the top—if you would like to add something for her to lay on up there (a betta log or tall plants or whatever you may think of) she’d probably appreciate it.

 

She is not necessarily going to be aggressive, as it’s up to the individual betta. If she’s not showing it within the first few days, I don’t see why she would start to be (except maybe barring a drastic change to the tank like introducing a new species). Keep in mind that she may still dart at a fish from time to time (like if they get too close to her), but that’s pretty normal. Keep an eye on the tank anyway just to make sure things continue running smoothly.

Also yeah, most bettas do like resting especially near the top—if you would like to add something for her to lay on up there (a betta log or tall plants or whatever you may think of) she’d probably appreciate it.

I'm going to add a new plant and some floaters on Tuesday when my lps opens

 

I would watch the neon tetras around her. They are known to nip the fins of bettas. Hopefully, since she is a baby, she will thrive. Having hiding places will help a lot.

I hope everything turns out well!!! Would love to see pics of your tank!

 

I know others have experienced aggressive bettas, but all the ones I've ever had (only about 5 or so over the years) have been perfectly peaceful in a community tank. Therefore, I tend to think it's more likely than not that your betta will leave your other fishes alone. On the other hand, serpae tetras can sometimes be a bit nippy. So, I'd keep an eye on your betta to make sure she doesn't get picked on.