let me get this right, a 5 gallon hex with a male and female betta plus a ram... and no one is flaming yet. even if the male and female dont go near each other one is stressed.. trust me. add the ram..id get a gallon conatainer you have and seperate the 2, for short turn untill you get another tank and well the ram needs to go. IMO you rescued the fish but seems someone should rescue them from you, sorry to sound mean but dang