Are betta sororities bad for female bettas? Do they get stressed?

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Are betta sororities bad? I mean mostly on the fish? I heard that it's just a major cause of stress on the bettas and unatural, are you basically just hurting the bettas more than anything by having a sorority? What I wanted to do originally was to have a 75+ gallon tank with about 15-20 female bettas along with some corys, would this just be a bad idea on the fish and hurt them more than anything? Also are spotted leaf fish compatible with female bettas such as in this tank?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Female betta sororities are not "bad". They can be tricky to set up though. A 75 gallon tank is more than adequate for 15-20. Try to get them as close to age and size as possible and introduce them into the tank as a group. Provide PLENTY of cover (plants, hiding spots). Initially, there will be some squabbles and nipping as they establish their own heirarchy. Remove any that are overly aggressive. A betta tank may be too warm for Corys. Bettas do best between 78 F and 80 F whereas corys like water a bit cooler, 65 F to 75 F. A spotted leaf fish would not be recommended. It would likely eat the smaller bettas once it is grown.

Are betta sororities bad for female bettas? Do they get stressed?

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