Tank Size For Betta Harmony

[sumocopter]

Hi folks,

Here's a question that's been bugging me for ages. So we can't keep two males together (for obvious reasons) and should even be careful with females. BUT I guess that there are more than one male in each paddifield, and a host of females!

So how big would a tank need to be to be a peaceful, harmonious betta spendens species tank. Several males all with their own territories and bubble nests, females around the place, maybe even some breeding. And what tank conditions would be best? I guess as close to the still shallow muddy bottomed waters of home?

Don't know if I'll ever have a tank big enough for this and it's certainly not an ambition, just interested to know if anyone has ever tried it and had any success?

Cheers

PC

 

[Cazgar]

Tbh I don't think it could be done at all no matter what size tank

 

[sumocopter]

So what's the difference between a natural habitat and a monster tank?

 

[Cazgar]

Natural habitat is much bigger, more opportunities to get away from others.
No matter how hard we try we can never provide a truly natural set up in our tanks

 

[Fishy friend2]

12 by 12 should be the perfect size

 

[Cazgar]

So a 12 foot x12 foot tank you think would be suitable for several males & females to all live in harmony?

 

[Dieses Madchen]

I know there is a betta keeper on the forum that has several females and 1 male in a heavily planted tank together...im not sure of the tank size, but i know she doesnt recommend it

 

[Fishy friend2]

I know there is a betta keeper on the forum that has several females and 1 male in a heavily planted tank together...im not sure of the tank size, but i know she doesnt recommend it

65 gallons its fussynickies

a 12 by 12 should be enough for 2-3 males and 5-6 females

 

[Cazgar]

I'd like to see someone attempt it, but I doubt anyone could have that size tank, so the original question is moot

 

[Man of fish]

Wouldn't you also need to stain the water?

 

[snake007]

A 900g would do.

 

[Fishy friend2]

Wouldn't you also need to stain the water?

and heavily plant it, and add tons of caves, and add a fairly good amount of floating water, and....... well, you get the point

 

[Fishy friend2]

I'd like to see someone attempt it, but I doubt anyone could have that size tank, so the original question is moot

hmm. a tank of the size i mentioned is dwarfed by the two at our local hunting shop, they are both around 55-60 feet, long, 10-15 feet wide, 10 feet tall

 

[Cazgar]

Wow that is one humungous size tank!

 

[Fishy friend2]

yeah, its pretty cool! they have bass, redfish, common plecos, oscars, red tail cats, which i swear are at least 3 feet long, and many more