Problem With Male Fighting Fish

[Lozzaj]

Hey all,

I am having real problems with my male fighting fish.

We introduced him to a 3ft x 1 ft tank which had 5 congo frogs in. We then bought a some female betta's who shared the tank as well. We then learned the same day they couldn't all live together. So the Female betta's were given to a friend of ours. Ever since they were taken out, the male fighter keeps attacking the congo frogs, to a point where we think two of the frogs deaths are attributed to him!

Why is he being like this?

Laura

 

[catxx]

some bettas are just vicious like that. i'd either rehome the frogs or the betta to another tank.

 

[babybell911]

some bettas are just horible mine killed 2 ottos

 

[wodesorel]

Bettas can be very aggressive, or they can be peaceful, and unfortunately it just depends on the particular fish. I have noticed that once they learn that shrimp can be killed and they they taste good, some bettas will kill all shrimp in a tank within a day. Others will either take one when they're hungry, or some don't touch them at all.

He might be a bit frustrated after loosing some very nice ladies. I would separate the frogs and the betta for a week or so and try it again after he's settled down. It might work, it might not.

Good luck!

 

[samyboy]

up untill a few days ago i had a female in my community tank then she turned nasty overnight betta's are best kept alone

 

[wodesorel]

I don't think that's true about bettas being better on their own. I have one male in with 6 black kuhli loaches and 5 snails, and another in with two different kinds of shrimp and I'm planning on getting an ADF for that tank as well.

It just completely depends on the betta - some do great, some don't. I don't think I'd mix a frog in with the first male, but I know he'll be safe with the second. I think the tank mates also have a big influence on the betta - if you have fish or other creatures that aren't competing with the betta for tank space or food, there shouldn't be a problem.