two bettas in a partitioned tank?

Hello,

I already have one male betta.. I was offered another male betta from
someone who can't keep him... (moving)

I'm running out of tanks and tank space.. is it ok to put both betta in the
same tank (5 gal tank) with a mesh partition between them?

or would that be too cruel and stressful since they'll keep flaring at
eachother through the screen?

Linda

"linda mar" wrote in message
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Hello,

I already have one male betta.. I was offered another male betta from
someone who can't keep him... (moving)

I'm running out of tanks and tank space.. is it ok to put both betta in
the
same tank (5 gal tank) with a mesh partition between them?

or would that be too cruel and stressful since they'll keep flaring at
eachother through the screen?

Linda


Decorate the tank with some tall plants, slate, etcetera, so that they don't
have to see each other all the time and they should be ok. Also, a glass or
acrylic divider would probably be better, and easier to keep clean.
levittd

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Also, a glass or acrylic divider would probably be better, and easier to
keep clean.
levittd

Unless of course you meant rigid plastic grid. I was picturing mesh like the
stuff nets are made of.
levittd

yes. I was thinking about the rigid plastic grid type that will hold its
own shape...

seems like this is do-able. :-) now time to go shopping for the divider...

linda

"levittd" wrote in message
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Also, a glass or acrylic divider would probably be better, and easier
to
keep clean.
levittd

Unless of course you meant rigid plastic grid. I was picturing mesh like
the
stuff nets are made of.
levittd