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Honestly, when you breed fish like bettas, you should expect a large number of fry. It's not uncommon for them to produce over a hundred, so it's crucial to have a plan in place for all of them. I'm not trying to criticize, but it's just something to consider for future breeding.

Getting the fry to the free-swimming stage is often the most challenging part, so kudos to you for successfully raising so many. I had a tough time with my males eating the eggs and wigglers, so I can relate to the struggles.

To make the number more manageable, you might want to consider culling some of the less desirable or runty fry. This will help you get to a more reasonable number that you can sell off.

I'm not trying to come down on you, but when you breed fish, you've got to have a plan in place - know the numbers you're dealing with and have a clear idea of what you'll do with the fry. Before you even start breeding, you should be aware that you might end up with a large number of them. What's your plan for housing all these fry when it's time to separate them?

I'm all for breeding fish, it's a great way to reduce our reliance on imported stock from Asia. The less we import, the fewer diseases we bring in, and the healthier our fish will be. I mean, think about it, those fish are often raised in stagnant pools with sewage and chemicals that were banned decades ago. Not exactly ideal conditions.

Breeding your own fish, like you've done with your Bettas, is a great way to go. It's easier to sell Bettas, but some species, like cichlids, can be a real challenge, especially if you have a large batch. So, it's crucial to be mindful of how many fry you're keeping, and make sure you can sell or give them away. But with Bettas, I say go for it, breed them and supply the local shops. I'd much rather buy from a local breeder than import from overseas any day.

I'm not convinced this is a good idea. I highly doubt any pet shop would be interested in buying 50 fin_tanks of the same tail type and color. And giving them away to friends? That's a one-time thing, at best.

If you're serious about breeding Bettas, do it for the right reasons. Focus on breeding for form, tail type, and color. To achieve this, you need high-quality fish to start with, and a proper setup to house the males until they can be classified. Throwing a random pet shop female in with a random pet shop male is a waste of time.

You're going to need a serious setup to house the males from just one spawning.