McTurtle Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've had a female and male betta in separate 5 gallon tanks that face each other on end. My female was striping up and interested but my male couldn't be bothered, so I never tried to breed them. Recently I got a new male betta and he started blowing a nest. So my female is floating in a breeder tank inside his tank and he is going to town on his nest. It's at least 3 times the size it was. I'm hoping to introduce them tonight. I'm just terrified they're going to damage each other instead of breeding... There's a big sword in the tank for them to hide in... so nerve racking! Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Candles and Berry White. But who really wants to have children! The diapers, the burping not to mention the midnight feedings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTurtle Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 And they all have to have their own rooms down the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 When I was breeding Bettas I used heavily planted 10gals for breeding so the female could get away if need be. In your case, I'd just make sure I released her when I had time to look in every hour or so when lights are on. If they're getting along OK when you're home, chances are they'll stay that way (tho, it's by no means a guarantee). Watching them spawn is pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattsBettas Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I find that decorating he spawn tank is a balance between the female being able to escape the males line of sight, but not so much that they can lose each other. If they don't spawn this time take them out and fully condition them- lots of frozen food and pellets three times a day, and let them see each other for fifteen minutes a day. Breeding bettas is super exciting. More work than lots of other fish but more fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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