Breeding

[brooksbychris]

as the title say the male will not start building his nest, i have four female in a trap so he can see them all. the females have the little white egg spot thing near the vent. i am just stuggleing getting him to start building his nest. any help would be good
thanks chirs.

 

[GuppyDude]

These four females arnt in the same breeding trap together, right?

I think just one would do it for him if he were interested. Four probably wont solve much, some males just dont build bubble nests all that often.

I had bettas who lived in clear view of one another for years without so much as a bubble, while others would cover the waters surface with foam. Really depends on the fish.

 

[abbowilk]

one of my fish has the same problem, he just doesnt seem to be bothered about the females

 

[jollysue]

Well, I feel obliged to warn that Betta breeding is a complex process. If you don't have much Betta experience, a mentor and read lots and lots of spawning threads, it may take a tradgic turn. Even with experience and knowledge it can do that.

Some breeders will steal bubble nests from a nest builder for the couple.

 

[zoekin8yg]

Sorry but I have to say you really dont sound prepared. Read the FAQ topics on breeding and read everything you can find on the internet. Its not a task to take on lightly.

 

[Zafirah]

Do you have other males that are building betta nest? Because you could try transplanting one of their nests so that he has one to get him motivated

 

[Dorkhedeos]

it might take a while before it starts making the nest and i believe 4 females will actually make it worse