How long is a betta pregnant?

Answer 1

Betas do not get pregnant. When they mate the female releases the eggs and the male then fertilizes them. The male then will take the eggs and place them into bubbles in his bubble nest he has created. 2-3 days later you'll have baby betas in the bubbles. Couple of side notes, remove female right away after mating with male or she will be killed. Remove male beta right after babies leave the bubbles (but not before as he keeps them in there until gills develop) or the male will eat them. A well fed female betta kept in good conditions will usually fill up with eggs. The eggs will remain there until she is given an opportunity to mate. (If you are thinking of doing this, the usual amount of eggs contained in a well fed female is insufficient, you will need to condition her - please read up on breeding bettas, there is good information at www.bettatalk.com) Occasionally a female will have too many eggs and will release them with no male present. She will often eat them. They are not fertile and should be removed from the tank or they will go rotten and damage the water quality.