How can I breed Bettas, I love those fish and I wanna have some of my own. How?
Betas are cool and you are wise to ask before you begin trying to breed them. Good stock is the starting point and the best stock in the world is available from IBC breeders. But those aren’t cheap and you might want to start with pet shop fish. Another option though is joining the IBC (International Betta Congress) and requesting a free pair of fish. If available from a breeder that donates them, they will send you a pair, you just pay shipping. Pretty cool of them IMO. As for breeding, this is how I have been doing it for over 20 years. Breeding tank: A 10 gallon makes a good breeding tank for bettas. Place in on a dark surface and set it up with no gravel or decorations. Use a small sponge filter and a heater. maintain the heat at 78-82, the temperature is not really that critical. Using a hood is a good idea to hold in heat and moisture. Conditioning: Condition the male in the breeding tank. Condition the female in a separate tank and be sure they cannot see each other. Feed well o
