Betta Breeding Info

[iluvmybabiez]

So let's say I all ready have a male and a female. They are in two different tanks and have not seen each other yet. Should I put the tanks side by side to let them see each other and/or put a divider in a tank and let them see each other through a divider? After that, I should wait until they show signs of desiring to breed. Should I them place the female in the tank with the male after he has made a bubble nest and wait until he chases the female away after breeding to get her out? Are those the right steps? Should I do anything to help if they have created a bubble nest with eggs? What if the male does not do all the work he should be doing? And what age should I separate the fry from the dad and each other? And do I mainly tell the male and female apart from the coloring? Sorry about all the questions.

I'm not 100% sure, but I've heard not to place their tanks together because it may make them attack the glass trying to get to each other. I would place them both in the same tank and use a divider.

This should help you

http://m.wikihow.com/Breed-Betta-Fish

 

[Outdoorkls]

That makes sense... I guess they might hurt themselves doing that. Thanks for your help!

 

[iluvmybabiez]

You're welcome

 

[Outdoorkls]

So what information do you think would be really helpfully to me?... All though you have really helped a lot!

 

[iluvmybabiez]

It's been a couple of years since I tried to breed mine... I'd say it takes patients, LOTS of patience.

Anytime you try to breed bettas there is a chance of seeing them rip each other apart, sometimes until the death of one or the other.

I'd study, get things prepared, of course you'll need some money set aside for supplies, and try your best.

 

[Outdoorkls]

Thanks! You have helped me a lot!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Head over to Ultimate Betters. 'tis a forum. There will be more than enough information there to get you well on your way. I used to breed mouthbrooding bettas. 'tis easy, not like Betta splendens, which are more tricky due to the aggression.

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What are you currently feeding your fish, OP? A good feed program is essential in conditioning fish for breeding purposes. What size are the tanks they are in and what tank do you intend to use as the spawning tank? Do yo have just the one female? It can be helpful to keep a small group of females (their less aggressive nature makes it generally quite possible to house them together in a community tank) so that you can increase the chances of having a female come into breeding condition.
On a sidenote, mouth brooding fishes are absolutely fantastic to work with and breed -- some of my favorites are the mouth brooding African cichlids. For that matter, any of the fishes that exercise parental care of the eggs and fry are in my "must try" list for anyone wanting to try breeding fish.