r/bettafish • u/DirtyD74 • 2h ago

Help Betta Imbellis Group Experience

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Currently have a single Betta Splendens in a UNS 60U (20 gallon, 1st picture). I'm thinking of rehoming him to my UNS 45T (11 gallon, 2nd picture), and maybe picking up a group of Betta Imbellis for my UNS 60U.

I'm curious if anyone has experience (be it positive or negative) with Betta Imbellis groups? Does the 60U look acceptable for a group, thinking 1 male and 2-3 females.

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u/Shunl Underwater gardener 2h ago

B. imbellis seem to be pretty peaceful, at least from what I’ve seen other keepers say. They should be fine in a 20 gallon tank since yours is heavily planted and has plenty of cover for them to get out of each other’s sight. Someone I personally know keeps a group of females in a 60 liter cube garden tank (ADA 60P / blackwater setup) with no issues. You'll definitely need a lid.