is my male too big for my female betta?

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i think he's too big. this is probably the last time i post a question for a while because im getting my tank set up for breeding (yaay :D)
but i can go out for another one tommorow (monday) and get one smaller if this one is too big. ANd are there any succesful betta breeders that used a 5 gallon tank cause i can buy a 10 gallon too lol. Well thank you everybody especially magicman, fishiefin, andd copperhead for all the help. Hopefully i'll be a mommy soon. :D

he's quite a catch huh? :D got him from t.j :d lol.

eeek srry i forgot to mention bettachris lol thaks alot peoples

bah! how i could i also forget evelynmarch26? lol thank you (for like the 100th time)

Answer 1

While the male is not too large, the female does look a bit small and not really in top breeding condition. I would suggest you remove her to another tank for a week or 2 and feed her heavily on frozen foods until she gets quite plump looking, then try breeding them.

Very nice looking female by the way!

I would suggest you go ahead and get the 10 gallon tank. A 5 gallon can be used, but there is a much higher chance of the female getting beaten up badly during mating and it's also very cramped space for the fry after breeding.

If I can help further, feel free to email me.

MM

Answer 2

He looks like a suitable mate to me. I have always been successful breeding in a 10 gallon tank filled with only about 5-6 inches of water. You must think about the fry when it comes to a grow out tank. 10 gallons will hold more fry much longer than a 5 gallon.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

No it's not to big at all, beautiful bettas you got on your hands actually
I would recommend getting a 10 gallon tank, i'm sure it would work in a 5 gallon, but since you're new to that i would go with a 10
here is also an article for you to read, and a few videos on it
http://fishlesscycling.com/articles/breeding_bettas.html



Hope that helps
Good luck


EB



Feel free to email me for further questions

Answer 4

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