My Betta this week has been blowing tonns of bubbles - he has a huge collection of them in he corner of my 15 gallong tank. Is this a sign that he is content - or a sign he is lonley and lookin for some lovin?
2007-04-20 02:06:05 · 10 answers · asked by ian s 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Both, but mostly that he's looking to attract a girl friend. Bubble nests are sometimes used as a territorial marker, but even then it's also a display of his readiness and ability to breed.
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2007-04-20 02:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bubble blowing is totally universal Betta habit. It potential he's healthy and happy. I feed my Bettas 4-6 toddler pellets as quickly as an afternoon, without nutrients sooner or later a week, and that they stay an undemanding of five years. I additionally on no account use mirrors on them. It stresses them out, in the event that they react to it. sounds such as you're doing a quite reliable activity. reliable good fortune!
2016-10-28 13:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply means that the water conditions are right for him and for breeding. Dont just rush out and get him a girlfriend though. There is TONS of things you would have to do to breed him and a lot of heart ache to follow. They are not easy fish to breed and raise to adult hood..they arent like guppies or mollys..
Simply if your male builds a bubble nest he is happy, mature, and the water is great...don't worry about destroyinmg his nest with a water change..he will build a new one. Shaz
2007-04-22 13:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit of both. When a Betta blows a bubble nest it means he's happy and settled...and wants to breed.
He's happy forever blowing bubbles though, let him do it!
2007-04-20 02:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's more of a territorial thing. Bettas aren't very social in nature. (Basically they build a nest, and mate/beatup any females that come along.) My males aways build nests after their weekly smack talk session. (They do seem to enjoy getting their mad on.) Some are really into building nests. I wouldn't worry either way.
2007-04-20 04:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is definitely looking for some lovin! That is what males do when they are ready to reproduce. They make the bubbles to protect the females eggs.
2007-04-20 04:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by babyj248 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No need to mate unless you really want to deal with tons of bettas, it becomes an addiction. He's very happy just watch and enjoy him...
2007-04-22 17:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by fury2g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to look for a couple of girlfriends, though you may want to get informed, Betta's are as aggressive with their mates as they are with other males.
2007-04-20 03:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by kityndigo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he wants to breed, he is content, and happy where he is, good job!
2007-04-20 02:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by Twilite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he wants to make babies. let him make a huuuge nest..
2007-04-20 03:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋