How Do You Raise Betta Fry?
The Siamese fighting fish, or betta fish, is one of the most popular fish available in pet stores today. They are brightly colored and graceful, yet relatively easy to care for. If you buy a male and a female betta, you can breed them and raise the betta fry, to possibly sell. Raising betta fry, however, can be much trickier than caring for an adult betta. Watch the eggs. Baby bettas will hatch within 24 to 48 hours, after the eggs are laid. Once they have hatched, they will feed off of their yolk sac for another 36 hours and after that, they’re free-swimming fry. Remove the male from the tank within 2 days of hatching. If you don’t, the male might eat the fry before you get a chance to raise them. The female betta should have been removed after spawning. Feed the fry. Infusoria is a successful food source, but you’ll need to start your cultures at least 2 weeks before the fish start breeding. You can also feed them newly hatched brine shrimp, which you can find at your local pet store
