Bubble Nests

[MermaidMel]

So why aren't my boys making them then? What am I doing wrong?

 

[Samphire]

They just need to settle I guess. I never thought Rhubarb was making any in the BiOrb, moved him to the 20L square tank and now I see them, his are not as strong as Custards are, maybe put some bubble wrap in (saw that in here) to encourage them?
Rhubarb made his after 100% water change (his hex is unfiltered) so water may have something to do with it.

 

[haleystropicalfish]

It could be a number of things. Here are some of the possobilities:

-They could be to old. If you bought them from a pet store, chances are, they will be old men by now, lol!
-They could be bored. Some males won't even attempt to build a bubble nest unless there is a woman in sight. Figures.
-Sometimes a water change can stimulate them to do so. Try putting them in a different container and see if that get's them going. Be carefull though, you don't want any temperature difference between the two containers.

I really hope this helps. If you're trying to breed betas, make sure the male can see and smell the female for maximum results.

 

[MermaidMel]

It could be a number of things. Here are some of the possobilities:

-They could be to old. If you bought them from a pet store, chances are, they will be old men by now, lol!
-They could be bored. Some males won't even attempt to build a bubble nest unless there is a woman in sight. Figures.
-Sometimes a water change can stimulate them to do so. Try putting them in a different container and see if that get's them going. Be carefull though, you don't want any temperature difference between the two containers.

I really hope this helps. If you're trying to breed betas, make sure the male can see and smell the female for maximum results.

I don't mind if they don't, but everyone else's seems to
I do regular water changes and they have been shifted around different size bowls to see what they liked best too, I don't have any girlies so can't be getting a flirt on lol
I got a fab nest out of Jai once, but not since

 

[PoptartShop]

Maybe yours just doesn't make them because he just doesn't feel like it.
My friends Betta never has made one; & he's over a year old.

 

[devon_charm]

Marble used to make nests but now he doesn't. Dougie as you may have read here didn't even with the girl until i added the bubble wrap. Burt wont till i add a cup and rascal will if he can see a lady and lipstick (yer i know i was running short on names and this just stuck) only will if he is in a quiet place. So it could be the cange of position, the amount of light any thing. sometimes giving them a flash of a mirror every now and then gets them into action

 

[MermaidMel]

aah ok think i'm just learning still, misconception on my part that they all do it, but they obviously don't lol

Rufus is making small attempts, but I think he gets annoyed with the filter they probably ruin them before I get to see them properly, reposition in order methinks!

 

[littlest]

My betta rarely makes bubblenests. He made one of the second day and I was so excited, but he's only made a few since then (I've had him a year). I am sure all is right in his set-up (4-5 gallon bowl, heated to 79F, filtered, low flow etc) but he just rarely does it.

Recently I've been feeding him some more bloodworms after a whileof not doing so and he has made a few bubble nests, although they are small and rubbish compared to others I've seen. I see him trying every so often though. Blowing bubbles at the surface, but they just burst.

When he does make them he always makes them against or under a silk plant which kinda folds over the water so the top bit floats. Want to try a stryophome (sp?) cup but can't find one and don't want to buy a whole pack as they;re bad for the environment (spot the hippy).

 

[devon_charm]

My betta rarely makes bubblenests. He made one of the second day and I was so excited, but he's only made a few since then (I've had him a year). I am sure all is right in his set-up (4-5 gallon bowl, heated to 79F, filtered, low flow etc) but he just rarely does it.

Recently I've been feeding him some more bloodworms after a whileof not doing so and he has made a few bubble nests, although they are small and rubbish compared to others I've seen. I see him trying every so often though. Blowing bubbles at the surface, but they just burst.

When he does make them he always makes them against or under a silk plant which kinda folds over the water so the top bit floats. Want to try a stryophome (sp?) cup but can't find one and don't want to buy a whole pack as they;re bad for the environment (spot the hippy).

bubble wrap works well, i know one of the breeders on here uses it for spawning and i have done so too