breeding a 7-month-old male with a 1.5-year-old female

[flumon]

I've got a 7-month-old crowntail male and a female that's about 1.5 years old. Thing is, my male doesn't seem interested in the female at all - he never flares up at her. I'm wondering, why isn't he making any bubbles?

[flamet]

I've got a 7-month-old crowntail male and a female that's about 1.5 years old. Thing is, my male doesn't seem interested in the female at all - he never flares up at her. I'm wondering, why isn't he making any bubbles?

Bettas tend to breed better when they've grown up together. I'm not too optimistic about these two. If you still want to try, consider adding a divider to the tank, and bump up the water temperature for a week. Feed them live foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms - mosquito larvae is great too, probably good for the fry as well. After a week or two, remove the divider and see what happens. Some people also swear by doing large water changes - 50-75% every day or every few days. No guarantees it'll work for Bettas, but it's worth a shot. Good luck, I'm curious to see how it goes.

[coltin]

I'd like to build on what's already been discussed. Providing your betta with a varied diet is essential - I recommend feeding them 3-4 times a day, using a mix of frozen and live foods, just make sure to defrost the frozen ones first. Maintaining the ideal water temperature is also crucial, so aim for 26-28C or 79-82F. Adding some floating plants to the surface can help create a suitable environment; I've found Water Sprite to be particularly effective. It's also important to minimize water movement and surface turbulence, as this can disrupt the nest. Daily water changes can help simulate the effects of rainfall, which can be beneficial. Ultimately, it's essential to be patient and give your fish time - after all, they have their own preferences when it comes to finding a partner, and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

[flamet]

I'd like to build on what's already been discussed. Providing your betta with a varied diet is essential - I recommend feeding them 3-4 times a day, using a mix of frozen and live foods, just make sure to defrost the frozen ones first. Maintaining the ideal water temperature is also crucial, so aim for 26-28C or 79-82F. Adding some floating plants to the surface can help create a suitable environment; I've found Water Sprite to be particularly effective. It's also important to minimize water movement and surface turbulence, as this can disrupt the nest. Daily water changes can help simulate the effects of rainfall, which can be beneficial. Ultimately, it's essential to be patient and give your fish time - after all, they have their own preferences when it comes to finding a partner, and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

I think I finally got something right for once. I've been doing a lot of research and trying different things to get my betta to breed, and I just wanted to share what I've found so far. I've been feeding them 3-4 times a day with frozen and live foods, and that seems to be working well. I've also been keeping the water temperature between 26-28C, which I've read is ideal for breeding. I've added some floating plants, like Water Sprite, to the surface of the tank to help create a calm environment. I've also been doing daily water changes to simulate rainfall, which I've heard can help stimulate breeding. And I've been trying to minimize water movement and surface turbulence, as I've read that can break up the nest. I'm just hoping that with a little patience, my betta will finally start showing some interest in the female.

[goldminer]

Maintain the temperature between 26-28 degrees Celsius, or 79-82 Fahrenheit.

[flumon]

I'd like to build on what's already been discussed. Providing your betta with a varied diet is essential - I recommend feeding them 3-4 times a day, using a mix of frozen and live foods, just make sure to defrost the frozen ones first. Maintaining the ideal water temperature is also crucial, so aim for 26-28C or 79-82F. Adding some floating plants to the surface can help create a suitable environment; I've found Water Sprite to be particularly effective. It's also important to minimize water movement and surface turbulence, as this can disrupt the nest. Daily water changes can help simulate the effects of rainfall, which can be beneficial. Ultimately, it's essential to be patient and give your fish time - after all, they have their own preferences when it comes to finding a partner, and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

I appreciate the advice. I've been feeding the male for 2 weeks now and he's not showing any interest, but I got the female 2 days ago and she's actually approaching him.

[flumon]

I'd like to build on what's already been discussed. Providing your betta with a varied diet is essential - I recommend feeding them 3-4 times a day, using a mix of frozen and live foods, just make sure to defrost the frozen ones first. Maintaining the ideal water temperature is also crucial, so aim for 26-28C or 79-82F. Adding some floating plants to the surface can help create a suitable environment; I've found Water Sprite to be particularly effective. It's also important to minimize water movement and surface turbulence, as this can disrupt the nest. Daily water changes can help simulate the effects of rainfall, which can be beneficial. Ultimately, it's essential to be patient and give your fish time - after all, they have their own preferences when it comes to finding a partner, and sometimes it just doesn't work out.

I have 7 month crowntail male and i think female is 1.5 year old. My male is not in interest in female. He never flare at her. Why he is not making bubbles?

[flamet]

I've got a 7-month-old crowntail male and a female that's about 1.5 years old. Thing is, my male doesn't seem interested in the female at all - he never flares up at her. I'm wondering, why isn't he making any bubbles?

If you want them to breed, I'd still say separate them for now. Feed them live food, bump up the temperature a bit, and do some water changes. Hopefully, that'll do the trick.

[flumon]

@coltin and ryan
I just saw them and my male's fins are damaged but the female looks fine. Can betta females damage males? I was monitoring them for 2 hours earlier and she was just approaching him, not aggressive or anything.

[flamet]

@coltin and ryan

I'm getting a bit worried about my male's fins, they're damaged and the female seems fine. I was watching them for a couple of hours and all I saw was her approaching him, no signs of aggression. Can betta females actually damage males? Was it something else entirely? I'm not sure if there's something in the tank that's causing the damage, or if it's just the female being dominant. I've heard of fin rot, but I'm not sure if that's the case here. If you need a photo, I can try to get one.