Breeding.

[Declan]

Hi all,

I am soon going to be getting a tank for my room, I think it will be approx 10 UK gallons.

I currently have two female fighters in my community tank, and I would like to have a go at breeding, I am just doing my research before commit to anything and cause the fish unnecassery *sp?* stress.

Assume I have cycled the tank, it is all set up, plants, ornaments, everything, before I put any fish in there.

How would I go about doing the breeding?

Thanks, D.

 

[Imcanadieneh]

There is a lot of things you need to know before breeding bettas. Honestly I know that it is nice having people help you out with questions t may be easier to look at articles and research it for a few days then the things you don't know ask those questions here. I tried breeding a while back and it was a lot of work. It didn;t work out which was a bummer but it took a lot of work. With the conditioning and getting them aquainted and what not its crazy! lol

 

[Declan]

Mods --- Sorry I didn't realise I had but two topics.

Sorry.

 

[ThePiggy]

Breeding and rearing betta fry is in the FAQ section at the top of the betta forum.

 

[Declan]

Is a 28L tank alright?

Thanks, D.

 

[Netty]

28ltr is only 6 gallons so would be way too small.....especially if you end up with 100 or more babies

 

[Declan]

28ltr is only 6 gallons so would be way too small.....especially if you end up with 100 or more babies

Thanks Netty,

What could I keep in there then?

Thanks, D.

 

[Netty]

We've got a 28ltr which has been divided and has one Betta in either side. Definately wouldn't be suitable for breeding in though.

You would need a spawning tank and a growout tank of at least 20gals and lot and lots and lots of jars for when they are old enough to separate.

 

[Declan]

We've got a 28ltr which has been divided and has one Betta in either side. Definately wouldn't be suitable for breeding in though.

You would need a spawning tank and a growout tank of at least 20gals and lot and lots and lots of jars for when they are old enough to separate.

Thanks,

I have come to the conclusion, I cant do that in my room!

What could I keep in there then?

Thanks, D.

 

[Netty]

Depends what you want really. That size would be great for one male Betta or divided for 2.

 

[ThePiggy]

28 liters is ok for the spawning tank. You will need a 150 liter grow out tank for the fry to live in as they grow.