Betta Breeding Guide
Betta splendens
📊 Datasheet
View More- Breeding AggressionExtremely Aggressive
- Minimum School Size5
- Territorial BehaviourExtremely Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
🐠 Breeding
Creating the Right Environment:
- Breeding bettas requires careful planning and ideal water conditions. Use a breeding tank of at least 20 liters (5 gallons), with a shallow water level of about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) to make the environment more manageable for the male and female.
- The temperature should be kept at the higher end of their range, around 28-30°C (82-86°F), and the tank should include plenty of hiding spots, like plants, to allow the female to escape the male’s aggression.
Bubble Nests:
- Male bettas build bubble nests at the water’s surface when ready to breed. These nests are constructed by blowing bubbles coated in saliva to create a floating structure, where eggs will later be placed.
- Once the nest is built, introduce the female. Mating is a delicate process in which the male wraps around the female, who then releases eggs that the male fertilizes. The male collects the eggs in his mouth and places them into the bubble nest.
Post-Spawning:
- After spawning, the female should be removed from the tank to prevent the male from attacking her. The male will guard the nest and care for the eggs until they hatch in about 24-36 hours.
- Once the fry (baby fish) are free-swimming, the male should be removed to prevent him from eating the young.