One Male, Will He Be Happy?

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sheilakathy quote	subscribe [rss]	subscribe [email]	#1	Posted 07 Oct 2012, 10:39 pm
I have a 10 gallon tank, 1 male betta, 6 neon tetras, 2 mystery snails and an algae eater. I don't feel ready to try breeding the betta, nor am I up to keeping 2 tanks. Will he be happy living his life without any female company? He seems happy so far and I have had him for several months. He recognizes me and comes to the front of the tank whenever I sit and watch them all. He knows when I am going to feed him too, he's smart! I named him Rubio because he's RED. sheilakathy I LOVE my FISH! Sponsored links
WVHoopie quote			#2	Posted 01 Dec 2012, 1:24 pm
Usually they are kept separate unless breeding them even the female has to be removed from the breeding tank the male does it all. A lot of animals lead solitary lives except when breeding occurs. He should be fine had them before in a desktop tank and a community tank. I remember an aggressive female swordtail who tried to bully mine he put her in her place with just a fight display. I may not be as young a I think I am BUT at least I am not as old as I sometimes feel
BettaLove<3 quote			#3	Posted 15 Jan 2013, 8:32 pm
Yes, your male should be fine. Indeed, a male betta will attack any other betta unless it is a female who is spawning. Therefore, he will probably end up attacking and maybe killing a female unless she happens to be in season.