Breeding

[CAC]

Hi im thinking of breeding, but im unsure of how to cull the offspring as i dont want 300+ babies...
is there any way round this, as i dont want to be killing like 250 babies, id feel so harsh, its just i dont have enought room to keep 300..
any ideas would be great, as id like to look into getting a pair for breeding..
thanks for your time,
mikey

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

take out some of the eggs not techniccally culling just reduceing the rate

 

[CAC]

see woldnt mind doing that but, what if in the eggs you took out, are some awsome bettas??...

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

its the risk you take besides until they hatch they are not bettas

 

[CAC]

Ok ill think about it...
whats the average survival rate???

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

you can tell by the colour of the eggs i think ive never actually bred yet im currently looking at breeding stock

 

[CAC]

Allright, thanks for all your help

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

no problem

 

[Amerce]

Let the male betta do the culling, leave him in the tank for a week or more and he will sort things out for you.

 

[BWBettas]

Also, leaving the male in, he will weed out the weaker ones and the stronger ones will be able to fight for theirselves. Leaving you nice strong fish. But as i say to everyone, READ, READ, READ about breeding bettas. Since the 5-6 months ive been here; at the beginning id see the odd spawn diary but most where showing off pets. Now i mostly see... Spawn Diary, I Have Eggs!, Fry Are Ready!, Breeding Attempt. Then everyone wonders where it goes wrong. Even i made this mistake at first. READ READ READ!!!

Bret

 

[bUcky]

just buy an oscar, technically YOU wont be killing the babies. ahaha just joking