I was wondering what kind of luck people have had with introducing new female bettas to already established sororities.
I've had a 10 gal sorority up and running since before Christmas, with 6 females who got along quite well aside from the initial territory spats. Last week, I noticed one of my females, Valentina, missing. I checked the whole tank but couldn't find her anywhere, so I guess she must have jumped out somehow and my cat got to her.. The hole near the filter has since been covered..
But anyway, my question is..Since there is now an uneven number of females, should I try buying a new female and introducing her? They don't seem to be fighting at all despite Valentina's absence, but I am also worried that if I get a new female, they'll gang up on her and be like "Ew, new girl!" XD
Comments? Thoughts? :-D
I've had a 10 gal sorority up and running since before Christmas, with 6 females who got along quite well aside from the initial territory spats. Last week, I noticed one of my females, Valentina, missing. I checked the whole tank but couldn't find her anywhere, so I guess she must have jumped out somehow and my cat got to her.. The hole near the filter has since been covered..
But anyway, my question is..Since there is now an uneven number of females, should I try buying a new female and introducing her? They don't seem to be fighting at all despite Valentina's absence, but I am also worried that if I get a new female, they'll gang up on her and be like "Ew, new girl!" XD
Comments? Thoughts? :-D