My 1st Bubble Nest

[i3lade4life]

Hello all,

I discovered last night that my betta has created his 1st bubble nest, he is in a community tank with 2 other females and mainly bottom dwellers.
What should I look out for now? There are a few stray plants floating near the nest, normally I would remove them but I dont want to disturb anything.
I would love for these to spawn although I am doubtful they will so any help and info would be appreciated

 

[gibson159]

you shouldn't really keep males and females together other than spawning, you won't be able to spawn the bettas in a community tank either

they need a minimum of 5 gallon tank, also, have you prepared for after the spawn, growout tanks etc, they need at least a 40gallon

thanks

paul

 

[i3lade4life]

No i havent got a grow out tank. Like I said it is my 1st nest and I wasnt really expecting them to spawn.
Why arent you supposed to keep the male and females together???

 

[gibson159]

because they will kill each other, it may not seem it now but there will be a point when they snap...

heres a link to breeding betta

http/www.fishforums.net/content/Bettas/3...ring-betta-fry/

thanks

paul

 

[marlie]

Also... they arent necessarily spawning. Bubble nests and spawning are very different. The latter is required for the former, BUT males will make bubble nests when there isnt a female in a ten mile radius. They just, do it.

And yeah, get himself his own tank and a few more females in there. Its really not a very good idea, and under the stress im surprised he built a bubble nest.

 

[Phoenixbaby]

yeah i agree with marlie, the boys just do it

my boys just make em like there is no tomorro, but have never seen another female, im depriving them lolol