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About Brit Brit
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I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, and I know next to nothing about ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
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I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Fish > Breeding Betta Fish
Expert: Brit Brit
Date: 5/15/2008
Subject: Breeding Betta Fish
Question
When breeding betta fish is there a big risk that either of the parents will die?
Answer
Hello Briana,
That depends on the situation. If they have been introduced properly, and both show signs that they want to spawn with each other, there is a much lower risk of fighting (though the male may still tear the females fins while he performs his mating ritual), however, you would still want to remove the mother after they have finished. The mother will eat the eggs, and the father will die fighting to protect them.
If you simply drop two bettas in together - even one male and one female - there is a very likely chance of them fighting and wounding each other, sometimes resulting in loss.
As long as you thoroughly research betta breeding and take every precaution to protect your fish, breeding fish can be very rewarding.
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