Will male bettas kill their babies?

When the spawning is complete the female will look for a place to hide. At this point in time she is to be taken out of the tank or else the male can kill her. The male will then pick up the eggs and ‘blow’ them into the nest and thereafter he will guard them until they hatch.

Do betta fish kill each other after breeding?

Even fish who do mate usually rip each other up quite a bit during the mating. As long as they haven’t done their deed, it is alright to leave them together. Even if after they have spawned, the male will usually chase the female away from the nest. Males killing females are uncommon but do happens from time to time.

How long before a male betta can breed again?

They’ll both be between 4-12 months when you’re ready to breed them. Male shows no signs of lethargy or disease.

Can you put a male betta with a female?

While you can keep male and females together, the chances of it working successfully are slim. The only time this should be attempted is by experienced fish keepers, who know what they’re doing. If you want to keep male and female bettas in the same tank, then it would be a lot easier to use a tank divider.

Can a male betta fish get pregnant?

When a male betta fish is ready to breed, he will create a bubble nest. These bubble nests will float on the very top of the tank, and appear like a cluster of small bubbles. Once made, male betta fish will often stay under the nest as they wait for a female to mate with.

Can you put two bettas together?

Can two betta fish live together? Yes. You can keep two bettas together, provided they are not both male. Keeping two males together will surely end in a fight to the death.

How do betta fish mate without killing each other?

Ok, so the low down here is that betta fish reproduce in the same way as all other fish do. First the female squeezes out her eggs, then the male swims over to them, sprays sperm on them, and thus fertilizes them.

Do female bettas come together to mate?

Wild male and female bettas only come together for any length of time to mate, and female fish leave the area immediately after. Female bettas actively avoid male fish except when they’re conditioned for breeding (gravid) and thus “receptive” to the male’s aggressive advances.

What to do if your betta fish won’t breed?

If the female Betta destroys the nest for the second time, look for a different pair to breed. If the female is impressed and stays back, then the male will chase her. Mild chasing and biting are natural, but if things get out of hand, remove the female from the tank. Thus, keep a close watch on them.

How to tell if a betta fish is male or female?

The male and female bettas you pick should have perfect body conditioning, with no missing scales or patches of fungus to be seen. They should be plump but not obese, and their fins should be smooth and free from any jagged edges or injuries. Healthy bettas heal quickly, so damaged fins could be a sign of a sick fish.

Can two betta fish live together in the same tank?

The aggressive nature of Betta Fish makes them low in the compatibility spectrum. Two male Bettas shouldn’t be kept together in a single tank; however, two female Bettas can co-exist comparatively in a better way.