female bettas and endler fry

[theinjected1]

Quick question. I have a 10 gal. "sin bin" (endler breeding tank) that I am thinking of housing 2 or 3 female bettas in while the males tend to the home tanks. Am I going to have a problem with the bettas picking off the endler fry?

Thanks.

[@marko@]

most likely, but not neccissarily. i have guppies in my community tank with boesemani rainbows, danios, and other greedy fish but the fry are completely ignored.

[lauraleellbp]

My bettas always loved fry. Would hunt all around the tank for them.

[Suzie Q]

You need to have at least 3 female betta in the tank (4 or 5 is better). That way the aggression is spread around. Now saying that...the more Betta the less fry. I had 14 girls in a 55g with my endlers and they devastated the population! I have now removed my females into 2 separate tanks to breed. I have about 30 or more fry at the moment and have removed/rehomed 6 of the the betta and plan on replacing the endlers as soon as I have enough to ensure my colony will survive. I have also added more plants for the fry to hide in.

My betta have gotten along fine with the endler adults.

[theinjected1]

Looks like I am going to have to set up another tank for the ladies. My wife is going to LOOOOOVE that

[lauraleellbp]

Depending on the females, you may also need dividers. I also agree with SuzieQ- anytime I've ever tried to keep 2 or 3 females in the same tank I've always had one become dominant and bully the others to the point of jumping out of the tank!