I noticed this morning that my Beta has a ton of bubbles at the top of his tank...why is this?? We have 2 tanks with a Beta in each, and this one particular fish has bubbles in his...Something that I should be concerned about? We have only had him for maybe a week or so.. And I have changed his water once already....
2006-09-25 02:59:07 · 12 answers · asked by JulyMommy 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Mature males build bubble nests in case a female happens to come by
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2006-09-25 05:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In nature betta live in large shallow ponds, rice paddies, or slow flowing streams. The males stake out a territory, and mate with any females that comes along. (Or drive them off it they aren't interested.) Once a males has a territory he will tend to build a bubble-nest to be ready just in case. Just remember he's a betta not a human. He's not looking for a mate. He is a loner. Mating is very rough, and afterwards he will kill the female if she stays in the tank. This assumes the female does beat him up, or 1 or both decide to thunder dome it. (2 bettas enter, 1 betta...)
PS- This is a good sign, but note that some males are more into nest building than others.
2006-09-25 11:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bubbles are blown by beta to carry eggs. The male will blow many bubbles and if there is a female around, the male will "squeeze" the eggs out of the female by curling around the female. He will then fertilise them and carry them into the bubbles. He will then carefully look after the eggs and keep blowing bubbles. He will also chase away the female during this time. So maybe it is time for you to find a female for the male to mate.
2006-09-25 10:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by fishingdog7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bubble nest! He is preparing a nest for the eggs he's gonna fertilize with his lady betta. You should call the local pet shop which sells these fish & ask for advice. They may even want to buy this male from you.
2006-09-25 10:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called a bubble nest, males make them so when a female lays eggs he can put them up there and take care of them. It doesn't mean he needs to mate though so don't worry. It is actually a sign that he is happy and healthy.
2006-09-25 10:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a male and he is making a nest for a potential female...in case she passes by. Every time you change the water he will rebuild it. Normal healthy behaviour. The male is the main care giver for the betta eggs and babies.
2006-09-26 19:27:21 · answer #6 · answered by Cichlid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this normally happens when the oxygen level in the tank goes down the fishes do this type of things the best thing to do is to change the water.
2006-09-25 11:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by featherboy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all male bettas do this i think its because they are blowing the bubbles to fertilize eggs or something like that
2006-09-25 17:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by crrousey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably have a male betta. they create bubble nests as part of their breeding routine. this is common, mine does it too.
2006-09-25 10:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's because the fish breath.
This forms carbon dioxide. You should(if you don't already) get some waterplants to clean it, because the plants live off the CO2 and give oxygen back to the water.
2006-09-25 10:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by James N 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋