How to Add Male Betta to The Sorority?

 

Male Betta fish may have different behavior when you place it in the sorority of the Betta fish. Make Betta fish mostly have more aggressive behavior than that female Betta fish. They don't allow the presence of the other male in the area that is fixed for it.

They fight with each other for the safety of their life. However, if you place the male in the sorority of the Betta fish, then it is a different situation because it is the group of the female Beta fish in which you are going to place the Betta fish.

If you want to keep the male Betta fish in the 20 gallon Betta sorority tank, then read this article for a better experience.

3 main points before adding a male to the sorority

You may add the male to the sorority of the female Betta fish, but there must be complete knowledge in your mind before doing this. Following are the three important points that will help you to place males in the sorority of Betta fish:

1.     Have A Clear Plan

You must have a clear plan before adding the male fish to the female fish group. You must know for which purpose you are adding the male fish to the sorority. Make the mindset that for which female fish you want to breed.

 If you don't have a clear mindset or plan to add the male Betta fish to a sorority, it will be a bad idea for you. Make a complete setup of the tank according to the breeding of fish. Your wrong planning may kill the small Betta fish in the tank.

2.     Check the Tank Regularly

You have to keep a complete view of the tank because male Betta fish is the most aggressive, and it may cause damage to other fish. Male Betta fish are very conscious about where they live, so try to set the tank completely before placing the fish in the tank.

Doing a regular check-up will help to control the injury of the other Betta fish. So, try to keep a view on the male Betta fish every day or after the small interval for a better result. When you see the male Betta fish fighting, separate it from the other fish.

3.     Control of The Disease

If you add the male Betta fish from an unknown source, then there are many chances that it may spread diseases. Try to sterilize the water regularly for the safety of the Betta fish. If one of the Betta fish becomes ill due to the new fish, it may alarm.

A new male Betta fish may be different from the other fish in the tank. If you bring the male Betta fish from the other tank, it may cause the disease's spread. If you notice any of the illness's symptoms, contact the veterinary doctor.

Conclusion

It may be possible if you want to keep only one male Betta fish in the tank. Placing more than one male in the same tank may not be possible. If you have a female Betta fish sorority in the tank, don't add male Betta fish directly; instead, keep them in a separate tank for some days.