Freshwatergal (and others)

[DogFish]

Every sales person I speak to has recommended AGAINST splitting a tank and yet you have done it many times! How do your Bettas handle having a male Betta as a constant neighbour? Do they get tired of flaring? Do you think they find it stressful (I don't think you do, or you wouldn't do it).
I would really like to have more Bettas, but the cost of a larger tank with a heater is prohibitive, and splitting a tank is more financially reasonable. Does the divider hide the neighbour? Do you put plants there to hide the neighbour?
Thanks!

 

[White Whale]

They'll get tired of flaring at each other after a while. That's why they look so bored and listless after a while - because they are used to their neighbors. Besides, why would they sell a 2.5 gallon tank that has inserts for glass "betta dividers" if it wasn't to be intentionally used like that in the first place?

 

[freshwatergal]

My guys flare more at their own reflections in the glass then they do their neighbors. I mean of course they did at first, but now it's not that bad. The divider I use is more of a mesh type thing then anything, and it is kinda hard to see through. Imagine having like a picket fence between you and your neighbor, you can only see them when they are at a certain point. And it's black which makes it a bit more non-see-through. Mine aren't listless, sometimes they will pace each other back and fourth of the divider.

I love my divided tanks, only wish I had room for more.

HTH
Tiff

 

[DogFish]

They'll get tired of flaring at each other after a while. That's why they look so bored and listless after a while - because they are used to their neighbors. Besides, why would they sell a 2.5 gallon tank that has inserts for glass "betta dividers" if it wasn't to be intentionally used like that in the first place?

Ok but I don't want my betta to be 'bored and listless'.
I might try your setup FreshWaterGal, I'll think about it.
There are so many gorgeous Bettas out there calling to me!