View Full Version : Mouthbrooding Betta channoides
Inka4040
03-10-2010, 8:14 PM
Was moving these guys into their permanent setup today, and found this male. Hadn't seen him in a while, and had assumed that he'd eaten his clutch like the other one did. By my count it should be about 10 or so days along now, so hopefully that'll mean fry sometime this week.
mellowvision
03-10-2010, 8:20 PM
nice, you should take some more shots!
Lab_Rat
03-10-2010, 8:21 PM
Very nice! The wild bettas are so cool.
countrychick
03-10-2010, 8:23 PM
neat!
BioHazard
03-10-2010, 8:32 PM
Awww, NICE! I love those guys.
Inka4040
03-10-2010, 8:51 PM
Mellow, I tried but after a while, the orange light just scared him into the grass. That's literally the only one that came out in a passable manner.
Really nervous about moving the guy, but he can't stay where he is now. There's a pair of aggies in there who look to be close to mating. Thanks for looking everyone.
msjinkzd
03-10-2010, 8:56 PM
he sure has a mouth full!!
rich311k
03-10-2010, 10:11 PM
Great fish.
jpappy789
03-10-2010, 10:48 PM
very cool!
odinthejd
03-10-2010, 10:53 PM
nice looking betta!
mellowvision
03-11-2010, 12:44 AM
if you move him, try to keep him in water the whole time... maybe net him, but keep him in the tank, and let him swim into a cup, then move the cup... I'd imagine you'd have a lot more luck with him keeping his eggs that way.
Inka4040
03-11-2010, 12:58 AM
Thanks everyone! Mellow, I'm definitely going with the cup method. Not entirely sure right now where I'm moving him to though.
myswtsins
03-11-2010, 10:08 AM
Congratulations and good luck, I'm looking forward to more good news & pictures AFTER the release (don't want to scare the little fella!)!
Inka4040
03-11-2010, 5:59 PM
Thanks Mys! I'm gonna be moving him today when home from work. He'll be living in a plastic strainer posing as a breeder trap for the next little while, so it should be easier to get shots of the guy.
Rbishop
03-11-2010, 7:07 PM
Congrats!
Death Pony
03-12-2010, 10:33 AM
So cool!
You should be able to turn the assist lamp off. I never use mine for the same reason.
Inka4040
03-12-2010, 10:52 AM
You should be able to turn the assist lamp off. I never use mine for the same reason.
Wow, really? I never knew I even had that option lol. Gotta break out the user's manual when I get home I guess lol.
Well, after all the hard work finding him and gingerly cupping him out of the tank and into his strainer, it took him all of 20 minutes to find his way out of it. In the interest of stressing him out as little as possible, I just threw a whole bunch of loose plants and moss in there. Hoping that many of the fry will survive, as none of the inhabitants are that voracious of predators. Either way, I'll be sure to keep you guys updated!
Inka4040
06-12-2010, 2:59 PM
No surviving fry from the last batch, but they're at it again. This clutch has been brooding since the 6th, and I'm considerably more prepared for fry this time around. Lets hope we get some swimmers!
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Really cool lookin! Love the music lol