omg my female is finally pregnant but my male betta won't make a bubble nest what should i do?
and plus will the female die? or will she just lay her eggs by herself? PLEASE HELP!
2007-08-28 16:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The female betta is in no danger from carrying eggs, so no need to worry about that.
As for the male, first, he should be in good condition. You can do that by keeping him in a very clean well heated tank and feeding him a wide variety of frozen foods. After a week or so of pampering, you should see a bubble nest. Use a sponge filter for the breeding tank and keep the water level low, only about 5" deep. Also, increase the temperature a few degrees to help get them in the mood. If I can help further, feel free to email me.
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2007-08-28 16:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Giving proper water conditions in a tank that is heated and has good filtration is what is needed to get a male Betta to build a bubble nest. Water temperature should be on the warm side at about 80 F. and you should lower the water in your tank down to about half to 2 thirds full. Make sure your water surface is still and provide some floating plants. Spoiling your Betta with freeze dried blood worms will also encourage him to build a nest. A happy and healthy male Betta will usually build a nest.
2007-08-29 00:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dustinius 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should try putting the female betta somewhere that the male can see her, He would get stimulated by the female and start making his bubble nest. If he don't start doing it just try another day because he may not be ready to spank ( breed).
2007-08-29 00:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
if the male won't do a bubble nest and don't squeeze the eggs out of her enough then the female will die.
2007-08-29 01:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well my betta makes a great bubblenest when he was alone, but when i put the female in with him (they didnt do anything) he made a huge one after i took her out. so try introducing the female, or put her in a clear bag and have her float in his tank. then take her out. he should make a nice tank. usually they will drop their eggs. but some fish arent that smart.
2007-08-29 00:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by lilcherna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I m now help hope you could share your answers with me? I have he SAME problem!
2007-08-28 23:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Meg 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Adrian is totally right, And thanks Adrian i need it this information too :))))))
2007-08-29 00:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by HEy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋