Why does our Beta build a bubble nest at the surface of the water when it lives alone in its tank? I don't even know if this is a male or a female? How do you tell them apart? Is it a sign that it needs a mate?
2006-09-18 13:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by gertrude 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Males are generally longer in fin, and are the ones to build bubble nests. Also they tend to flare their "gills" more often than females. Females are less commonly sold than males. The really key is the egg spot, but it's hard to see.
Your betta isn't lonely. Building a bubble nest is instinct when ever he's bonded with a territory. In nature male betta need to be ready to mate if a female wanders by. Mating is pretty rough at times, and can easily result in over 100 offspring. Males and female can't be kept together long term. (In nature the male betta defend the nest, and drives the female away after mating. This can be deadly in a tank/bowl.)
2006-09-18 20:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Betta's do that to build a nest. It doesn't "need" a mate, it's just doing what comes naturally. If it's fins are long and colorful, it's a male. It they're short and dull in color, it's probably a female. I would guess it's a male because they are usually the ones to build the nest, not to mention that most pet stores don't even sell the females as they aren't as popular.
2006-09-18 20:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bubbles sre normal. You can tell a boy from a girl by looking at fin color. Males are more colorful. You can also put a mirror up against your tank where the fish can see it, if it puts on a fight display (opens its gills and fins) then it is a male.
2006-09-18 20:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive compulsive disorder, all males do this and it doesn't harm them if they have no mate. Here is a picture of a female http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1014
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2006-09-18 22:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i could tell u.. coz ive alwiz wondered... mine have alwiz done tht as well..
oh... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fighting_fish#In_the_aquarium
tht site tells u some... the bubbles are bubble nests.. and the males build them to raise their babies. hope the site helps. :)
2006-09-18 20:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by rag doll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Betta. You really need to look up some information on your fish.
2006-09-18 20:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i make bubbles to HA
2006-09-18 20:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by chefgoudah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋