How Do You Breed Betta Fish In An Aquarium?
So you want to breed betta fish. Maybe you’re doing it for a hobby. Maybe you’re doing it for the money. Maybe you’re even breeding them to enter the prize fry in betta shows. Whatever the case, you’re at the right place. Here is an in-depth guide on how to breed your betta pair in your standard aquarium. Condition your breeding pair for at least two weeks. My preferred method is to keep the male and female in separate jars but positioned right beside each other so that they can see each other clearly. This, combined with a protein-rich food such as live/frozen bloodworms or black worms, stimulates spawning and encourages the female to produce eggs. A day or two before introducing your pair, prepare your breeding tank. Fill your 10 gallon tank with about five inches of water and insert your submersible heater, which should be set to 82 degrees. If you are using a tank divider, insert it in the middle now. Next, add the live or plastic plants to the tank to provide the female with hidin
