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A "Spawning" is when fish mingle their ova (eggs) and milt (sperm) in order to fertilize them and produce young. This can be done in any number of different ways. In the case of Betta splendens the male builds a nest of bubbles and entices the female under it. He wraps himself around the female and she then releases some ova and he releases some milt. The fertilised ova are then placed in the nest by the male. This contiues until the female has no more ova left. When that happens the "spawning is finished and the female must be removed.
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How many betta fish eggs survive?
It is common to have around 200 fry from a single spawning.
How can you tell if it is a baby betta fish?
You would surely be aware if Bettas have been spawing in your tank. If they have, and nothing else has been spawning in there, then in all probablility the tiny fish you can see will be Betta.
Can a betta fish and a goldfish have babies?
No, it is impossible. Goldfish are coldwater and have different spawning techniques than bettas.
How old do betta fish have to be to breed them?
3-4 months. And they usually stop spawning at a little over a year.
How do you know when spawning betta fish is over?
Don't worry about it. He will die when his time is up. Why rush and try to anticipate bad things.
Do betta fish fight opposite sex?
A male Betta will attempt to kill any other Betta in its immediate vicinity. An adult female Betta would be courted and if she responds and breeds with him he will not kill her until after she has spawned. She should be removed from the breeding tank immediately after spawning has ceased.
How do moonfish reporduce?
The moon fish reproduce by spawning. All fish reproduce by spawning.
Can a girl and boy beata fish live together?
Not for long. The male will either will kill her because she is not ready to spawn or kill the female when he has finished spawning her if she is not removed quickly enough after spawning. That is what Betta splendens do by nature so there is absolutely no way around it.
What happens if you get the fighter fish out to quick before he puts the eggs in the bubble nest?
You won't have any betta fry. The FEMALE betta is the one you remove right after spawning. The male stays in the fry tank until they're free-swimming.
Does the female betta fish hold the babys?
No, after spawning the male cares for the eggs and fry for the first few days after hatch. The male chases the female away after spawning is finished and she has no further input on the raising process. A male will often kill a female who's not removed from the spawning tank soon after the process is over as he becomes very protective and considers all other fish including the mother as an invader.
What is the production rate of betta fish?
A female Betta can spawn monthly if she is well looked after. She can produce around 200+ ova at each spawning and will be capable of doing this for around 12 months. Bettas only live around 2 years or so.
What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
