Why do bettas make bubble nests besides for breeding? Is he happy? Or upset? Is there an alternative reasoning for his bubble making besides to mate?
2007-07-10 10:29:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
If a male Betta or any male Labyrinth fish thinks it is breeding season they will start by preparing a bubble nest to hold the eggs till the eggs have hatched. If the water surface is still and the temperature of the water is warm then a healthy male Betta is going to build a nest. It is basically a sign that he thinks it is time to breed and it is a good indication that he is healthy.
2007-07-10 12:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dustinius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When there is not a mate present, the male will make a bubble nest to impress a female. When there is a female present, the bubble nest will protect the eggs.
Nosoop4u
2007-07-10 10:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, a bubble net marks the males territory to some extent, but even that is related to breeding. The only real purpose is for breeding. If you have a male making a nest, he's looking to attract a girl.
MM
2007-07-10 10:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bettas make bubble nests for attracting a female and for protecting the eggs if he already has a mate. the way to tell if a betta is happy is if he is active, swimming around blowing bubbles, and also if he is eating all his food.
2007-07-10 15:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by mallissa_rocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bettas and other labyrinth andsome catfish build bubble nest for breeding.. The spit used to form the bubbles provide a coat over the eggs as a fungus prevention. It also allows the eggs to develop.
2007-07-10 10:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋