is it ok that not all the eggs are in bubbles but just floating at the top?
anything i should know going into this phase?
2007-03-02 08:27:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The loose eggs should be fine, the male will try to put them back himself. Make sure the female is removed at this point.
To prevent fungus from growing on the eggs, or from growing on the males torn up fins, you should add Aquari-Sol to the tank. You will also need to treat the female to prevent fungus from growing on her fins as well.
After spawning, the male will spend most of his time trying to keep the eggs in the nest and may not eat during this time so feed sparingly if this is the case. Approximately 36 hours later the fry will begin to hatch and 24 hours after hatching you can feed them their first food. Their first food can consist of baby brine shrimp, daphnia, microworms, or liquid fry food for egg layers. You will need to feed the fry 4 to 5 times a day, and change their water several times a week because of the extra feedings. It would be best to remove the male once the fry are free swimming, which is when daddy will no longer be able keep his wayward children in the nest.
You can introduce adult foods (be sure to grind into a fine powder) once the fry have reached about ¼ of an inch in length. At around 4 weeks of age you will be able to tell which are males, since they will most likely be flaring at each other, and this is when you will want to move the males to the jars you have waiting.
Breeding bettas can be a wonderful experience for both young and old alike, as long as you are ready for the extra responsibility that it entails.
2007-03-02 08:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind most of the eggs won't hatch. Generally the eggs sink, and the male is constantly putting them back in the nest. Also you should make sure you have food for the fry.
2007-03-02 10:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprise that you don't have Magicman1's reply..Haha.
Allyalexm's answer should be detail enough for you.
Point to note also- Get you baby food ready. Without constant baby food in their early days will greatly reduce the number of your fry..
Good Luck and Enjoy the new exciting experience! You are Father Now!!!
2007-03-02 13:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋