Betta fish mating

Betta Fish are one of the easiest fish to reproduce that exist, so if you are inexperienced in this process, don't worry, this type de peces will make it quite easy.

The first thing you should do is know how to choose the male and female that you want to combine so that they reproduce. I recommend that you choose two specimens that have great vitality and strength, that you have been feeding with live food and vegetables, for at least two weeks before carrying out the mating process, so that the species that are born from them are almost a replica perfect for both parents, both in the fins and in the colors of their body.

Once you have chosen both fish, the male and the female, you must preparing the aquarium for breeding. This type of pond should not exceed 20 liters and the height of the water should be below 15 centimeters. Similarly, the aquarium should not have any type of substrate and its temperature should be between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius (if you need a heater you can buy it here).

On the other hand, you must take into account the hardness of the water, which should not be above 8 dGH.

If you have a water filter that produces some type of current, it is better that you eliminate it since they could destroy the nest that the male will try to build. It is also very important that you divide the pond into two parts: one for the male and one for the female, and that you make sure to put a floating plant on the male part so that you help your fish prepare the nest more Quick.

It should be noted that male betta fish mature sexually 3 and a half months after their birth and begin to build a kind of bubble nest as a sign that they are ready to mate. Later the females will use this type of nest to store their eggs.

When the male and female have their first encounter, he will show his dominance by being aggressive towards the female. Don't worry, it's a normal reaction, but you should make sure that neither of you is hurt. Later the female will be ready to spawn and will spend a lot of time around the nest of bubbles built by the male, while he will try to wrap his body with hers, as if to protect her.

Once the female begins spawning, the male will fertilize the eggs and place them in the bubble nest. Generally, it is the male who guards the eggs until the little fish hatch and protects them from the female who will try to eat them.