Bubble Nest

[ellejay]

Well today I was installing a new home for my shrimp (a java moss covered coconut shell which has been enthusiastically received) and I noticed that my male Betta had built a bubble nest! This is the first time he's done this, but I've only had him for about a month. Unfortunately while I was rearranging the tank the bubble nest was destoyed. Is that ok? I have no females for him to mate with anyway, but didn't want to stress him out by destroying his hard work!
Thanks
Laura

 

[loraxchick]

No harm done. Have just given him an excuse to make another
he must be healthy to have built a nest. Always fun to see them.
cheers

 

[ellejay]

Ah brilliant! He does look healthy but it's always nice to have proof. Thank you!

 

[micko]

Mine makes a new one after every water change. He's in a tank on his own.

 

[Stu81]

I read somewhere online that you should destroy a bubble nest in a community tank to prevent aggression....
Is this true?? Thanks

 

[lilfishie]

most times in communities males won't bubble nest as theres too much current, i can see this being true though as they are pretective of there nest