betta bubbles?

Question

my betta keeps making bubble nests, but it hasn't even come close to a female fish!

Answer 1

Bubble nests mean that your fish is happy, well-cared for an comfortable in his environment. You've done a great job cleaning, feeding and keeping his tank the right temperature.

Congratulations! You are good mom! :)

Keep up the good work!

P.S. - If the bubble nests bother you just turn down the temperature of your tank a degree or two and he will probably resist the urge to build his nest. Sometimes the warm temperature of the tank will make them nest.

Answer 2

So far, he is healthy and happy. That is what they do in the wilds of southeast Asia where the water is around 80 degrees. He is hopeful that a well conditioned female will wander into his area.

Make sure you do 25-30% water changes every week to keep him that way. Bettas should have at least 2 gallons of filtered 78-80 degree water to swim in. A small room temp bowl will shorten his life dramatically. In the wild they live up to 5-6 years, in our "care" they are lucky to make it to 3 years.

Bettas are great, enjoy him! They only fight with other males, so you could add a small friend for him if the temp is right. Not a female tho, they only spend time together when they spawn, then he drives her away and takes care of the eggs and fry (babies).

Answer 3

Betta do that naturally, instinctively, so I wouldn't worry about it!
Mine does it all the time, and as a matter of fact, I wanted to give mine male a female, but the pet store owner told me they would fight!

Answer 4

they do it anyway just hoping a female will swim by.
Oh, and they click and make sounds to advertise they are there... He's lonely for some loven'

Answer 5

Time to get the dude a chick .lol

Answer 6

just be ready
GOOD LUCK!!!