Betta fish reproduction only takes place when the right conditions are met. It needs to be done carefully in order to be successful. Make sure to have the right materials prior to beginning the betta fish mating process. Betta Fish reproduction materials you will require:
* A male and female Betta - around one half to a full year of age.
* A ten gallon tank with oxygenator and a heater.
* Rich Betta food.
* At least one separate smaller tank for the female.
It's vital to prepare the Bettas by providing them with the best quality, rich Betta fish food. Feeding them one or two times a day is enough. If you give them too much living food, such as tubifex worms (an excellent pre-spawning food), they can contaminate the water and possibly create bacteria and other unsafe conditions.
For approximately four to ten days, put the two fish Bettas in separate containers where they can see each other but cannot intermingle.
The next step is to prepare the large tank for breeding. It is best to use an empty tank with a few plants but no pebbles on the bottom. You may need to purchase a heater to get to the necessary temperature of 75-80 F. A water oxygenator is also necessary. An oxygenator maintains clean water and is safer for the babies than a water filter. Half a foot of water in the mating tank will do - don't overfill the tank. The male Betta fish will create a bubble nest before mating so placing a big leaf or foam piece in the fish tank will help him.
When the male and female meet, the male Betta fish will twist his body, open up his gills, and spread his fins if he is excited. Once you introduce the two Betta fish, the male should start creating the bubble nest within the first two days. If there is no embrace after 3 days, put the fish back in separate tanks, feed them rich food again, and then make another attempt.
The start of the Betta breeding will look like the male wrapping his whole body around the female (the process is called the embrace). Every embrace will result in ten to forty eggs until the female Betta is out of eggs. Once the female Betta has no more eggs, the male will sieze his territory and chase her away (so she doesn't eat the fertilized eggs out of hunger). Throughout the Betta mating process, the male will use his mouth to catch any dropping eggs and bring them back in the bubble nest.
The male Betta will keep doing this for the next two days. It should require approximately two days for you to begin to see the Betta babies. To be safe remove the male Betta so he doesn't hurt his babies. Congratulations on the successful breeding of your Betta fish. Take excellent care of all the Betta newborns!
* A male and female Betta - around one half to a full year of age.
* A ten gallon tank with oxygenator and a heater.
* Rich Betta food.
* At least one separate smaller tank for the female.
It's vital to prepare the Bettas by providing them with the best quality, rich Betta fish food. Feeding them one or two times a day is enough. If you give them too much living food, such as tubifex worms (an excellent pre-spawning food), they can contaminate the water and possibly create bacteria and other unsafe conditions.
For approximately four to ten days, put the two fish Bettas in separate containers where they can see each other but cannot intermingle.
The next step is to prepare the large tank for breeding. It is best to use an empty tank with a few plants but no pebbles on the bottom. You may need to purchase a heater to get to the necessary temperature of 75-80 F. A water oxygenator is also necessary. An oxygenator maintains clean water and is safer for the babies than a water filter. Half a foot of water in the mating tank will do - don't overfill the tank. The male Betta fish will create a bubble nest before mating so placing a big leaf or foam piece in the fish tank will help him.
When the male and female meet, the male Betta fish will twist his body, open up his gills, and spread his fins if he is excited. Once you introduce the two Betta fish, the male should start creating the bubble nest within the first two days. If there is no embrace after 3 days, put the fish back in separate tanks, feed them rich food again, and then make another attempt.
The start of the Betta breeding will look like the male wrapping his whole body around the female (the process is called the embrace). Every embrace will result in ten to forty eggs until the female Betta is out of eggs. Once the female Betta has no more eggs, the male will sieze his territory and chase her away (so she doesn't eat the fertilized eggs out of hunger). Throughout the Betta mating process, the male will use his mouth to catch any dropping eggs and bring them back in the bubble nest.
The male Betta will keep doing this for the next two days. It should require approximately two days for you to begin to see the Betta babies. To be safe remove the male Betta so he doesn't hurt his babies. Congratulations on the successful breeding of your Betta fish. Take excellent care of all the Betta newborns!
About the Author:
Jason Andrews is a lifetime Betta Fish collector and breeder. He currently [creates|writes] a blog that focuses on extending the Betta Life Span beyond the typical 3-5 years. He is especially focused on conditions of the water for Betta Fish as well as always maintaining a clean Betta Fish tank.
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