I have a male betta, and he has a big bubblenest! But, everytime i put a female with him she runs awway. No matter what one! Am i overreacting? Should i just let them be? Tell me everything to do! Only experts please!
2006-08-29 12:34:04 · 7 answers · asked by sangokoga1 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
sorry...i mean breeding!
2006-08-29 12:35:01 · update #1
Don't leave the female in the tank with the male. He will kill or damage her extensively. The only time a male tolerates a female is when she has been thoroughly conditioned and has eggs for him to fertilize.
You must keep her away from him and feed her high protein food for about 2-3 weeks so she will produce eggs. You will see when she is ready, she will get quite fat. Then float her in a jar in his tank so he can see her. He will build a nest. When he has the nest completed, slowly release her so as not to damage the nest.
Now you need to watch them very closely for the next hour or so to see if they are compatible. Sometimes, no matter what you do, the male just doesn't get it. If that is the case, get another male. If it works out between them, he will fertilize the eggs and place them in the nest. When she has no more to give him, you must remove her or he will kill her.
The males tend the nest and the young until they are free swimming. After that, he may eat them, so remove him and start feeding very fine food.
2006-08-29 13:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See betta talk. Also note that some pairs just don't like each other.
2006-08-30 01:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the one that said she'll need to develop eggs. He said exactly what I would have said had I gotten here first.
Additionally, go here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/betta_splendens.htm
read that article and the related FAQ's. it's a great site and has a LOT of answers to any questions you may have.
2006-08-29 20:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by stormy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The female will only go near him if she has eggs. Leave her alone in the tank with him..they will not harm each other. The bubble nest will disolve with time, but the next time he blows one, she will have eggs. Good luck
2006-08-29 19:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Umm...Breathing or breeding?? Subtle but distinct difference.
2006-08-29 19:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by acomplexillusion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a certain seson for beatas to be put together
2006-08-29 20:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by cinncinn95 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Breed with him yourself. That's what I had to do.
2006-08-29 19:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by Katie K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋