baby bettas

Yes, that setup should be fine. Just keep in mind that the tank will need water changes according to the fry, an adult male doesn't need as many as the fry. And size doesn't usually determine when you seperate them. Its usually when you start to notice conflicts. Not quite sure about their growth. It really depends upon the parents.
 
my computer sucks and i can't see the replies
 
ahh there i got it :) thankx for teh help :D SO THE BABIES WILL BE BETTER IN BETTR WATER CONDITIONS AND EVERYTHING? sorry for the caps
 
swr said:
ahh there i got it :) thankx for teh help :D SO THE BABIES WILL BE BETTER IN BETTR WATER CONDITIONS AND EVERYTHING? sorry for the caps
Click to expand...

Yes, the fry will need more water changes than the adults. About 20% every day or two for about a week and then 25% every three days after that. Once they are 3weeks-month you can go with your average 25% each week.

I suggest you formulate a plan before hand. The link I gave you should show you a nice setup for the breeding tank. There are also a couple of measures to take after they breed. You remove the female right away and leave the male in for about day. Once again, how long you leave the male is up to your judgement. You could either have a wonderful daddy betta or a terrible one.
 
betta

ok i will look at it :) i already got the girl fish when the tank is cicled i will put them in :D
 
So, just wondering. Do you have an outlet for the fry when they get older? They all will eventually need to be separated. Betta's are something I haven't bred and doubt I ever will. I have enough of a problem with guppies, Kribensis and Mystery snails. Thought I had outlets for them and they fell through. joy. It looks like a giant aquarium in my house now. Got totes and tanks all over the place. I'm about ready to evict the kids from the toy room and convert it into a mini-zoo!!
 
swr said:
ok i will look at it :) i already got the girl fish when the tank is cicled i will put them in :D
Click to expand...

Be SURE you have the space and the ability to house A LOT LOT LOT of baby bettas. Really research this before you do it. Baby males need to be separated because they will fight and kill each other if they are not. Some females will also act up. Each tub needs to be around 75 degrees constantly when they are separated, and if there are temp fluctuations it will harm them. They also need containers with lids, which means you will have to take each lid off to feed, 3x a day for maximum growth. You will also need to change out their water every or every other day - EVERY TUB, plus the tank in which your females will still reside. If you can't guarantee the room temp will be 75 degrees, you have to heat the water in some way.

The way I decided to do that was with an electric blanket. Some may disagree, but this keeps my tubs at exactly the right temp all the time. Here is a picture, and this isn't even all of them. Your spawn could contain 500 babies. Are you ready to care for that many, EVERY SINGLE day?

Raising bettas is a TOUGH job - one I won't be doing again. I wanted babies from my bettas from Thailand ONCE, and I'm glad it's not happening again. LOL It's WORK and it will continue to be work to keep them healthy and well, and to eventually sell and ship them. It's rewarding, but don't think raising baby bettas is all fun. Good luck!

BettaTubs.jpg
 
I like the electric blancket idea. Personally I'm putting mine in a well lit closet as the heat remains more stable. And you say you're not prepared to kill any fry, but what about deformities? You will have to make a cull at some point.
 
betta

i will only raise them one time too i havew thought of putting them all in one bucket and putting water in it with the cups of course hehehe....and putting a heter that keeps the water up at 74-76 :)
 
i will put them in jars so they have room to swim around and everything :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom