When breeding bettas, can you have decorative rocks in the tank?

Question

Do I need to take the rocks out of the tank or can I keep them in?

Answer 1

In my opinion it's best to have a bare tank except for a sponge filter as any rocks or gravel are places for fry and babies to get trapped and for waste to accumulate.

MM

Answer 2

As long as the rock dun have sharp edges (as when the male get aggressive and chase the female, they may dash and get injured), I dun see why you must take the rock out just for breeding purposes.

In fact a good 'rock' and plants are good for the female to hide from the male when the pairing is not perfect.

Good Luck! Cheers!