Betta Breeding Part IV: 5 Months

Napoleon and Aria's fry at 5 months of age.
Music: First Landing By James Horner from New World Soundtrack
Memories By Within Temptation
First Kiss by John Debney for the Cutthroat Island Soundtrack.
Shot on: Sony HDR-HC3 HD Camcorder
Edited With: iMovie '08

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• aquarium
• beautiful
• betta
• bowl
• breeding
• fish
• fry
• spawn
• tank

[RhymesforRoses]

That's amazing. They're alive and you're taking good care of them, giving them ample space. I wanted to breed my little guy too, he's red with iridescent green scales. I know it probably won't go well. It's my first time, I'm doing all the research I can. Any advice? What worked for you that may not be obvious?

[TheGreatPickles]

The first time I didn't have adequate space or a good system set up. If you can afford the space, get yourself two ten gallons ($10-13 each) at least, one for the initial spawning and the other for fill out (maturation) Eventually both will be good for fill out. Second, get real floating plants like duckweed or something some people recommend using a cup. That idea SUCKS. Last, I've found the darker the tank, the faster the process goes. Put a towel on it for a couple days. Seems to help.

[jaill2hell]

hi greatpickels and thx for ur advice i am try now sec time to breed may red mail with a blue female he is doing a nice nest she is showing the vertical strips but she is constanly running after her but she is hiding is the 3th day and nothing do u feed them when u put them to spwan?

thx for ur help

[TheGreatPickles]

I do not feed them when I spawn. Feed them protein rich foods for 3-5 days before spawning and then don't feed them until they are finished.

[jaill2hell]

may betta male is not makeing any bubbel nest and is running all over the place after the female any sugestion pls?

i got all water, termometer,floting plants plastic glass and still nothing pls help

[TheGreatPickles]

Chasing and shredding happens. Make sure the female has a place to hide from him so that he won't be constantly distracted by her moving around and work on his nest instead. also, make sure your tank is in a dimly lit area or put a towel or blanket over it to do so for three or four days and you SHOULD get results. Good luck :)

[BTC141]

The majority of your fry look like females. Good work.

[ilovepuppies312]

@ilovepuppies312 OMG i did mine spawned and the eggs were in the nest but it didn't work out becuase it's to small

[nat50866]

Love your setup and you have some beautiful bettas :)

Was just wondering if you could possibly make (or maybe you have already) a video on when and how you seperate the fry etc. Like the whole process from spawning to raising the fry. I'm thinking about starting the hobby myself but not sure how to go about the seperating and equipment needed to do so.

Thanks :)

[wow10551]

i have a half moon plakent and the female wont breed with him she keeps fealring a him

[ilovepuppies312]

PLEASE anwser asap

do you think bettas can breed at :40 cuz i have a male and female in there and they r divided butthe males making a bubbblenest!

[wazup386]

i have a female and a male betta and my male DID create a bubble nest and everything. my male just keeps on chasing the female, flaring his gills. how long do i have to wait till they're spawning process start? thanks. please reply ^^

[Neonthebetta]

Eh people... stop trying to breed your Bettas....

He's obviously an expirienced breeder. You aren't supposed to breed petstore Bettas...

[ihatestupidvideos]

part 6? =D

[tiklovesaom]

wow so many! u r good! they all look healthy! i need tips how n wen to breed them if u dont mind.

[djsmoketoomuch]

over the breeding tank? right after they've spawned?