AboutBrit Brit Expertise 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.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
Details, details, details!!
(It does state what I need on the Ask A Question Page)
Experience 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.
Education/Credentials Petsmart training
Adult Diploma
Question HI I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF U CAN GIVE ME UR BEST ADVICE ABOU MY BETTA FISH!!! I HAVE A FEMALE AND MALE BETTA FISH! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW WOULD I KNOW WHEN MY MALE AND FEMALE BETTA ARE READY TO MATE? HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY FEMALE IS READY TO LAY HER EGGS? NOW WHEN I FIRST PUT TOGEATHER IN A TANK THEY WOULD FIGHT, BUT IT ONLY LASTED FOR LIKE 5MIN. NOW THEY GET ALONG GREAT BUT EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE HE WILL FLARE AT HER BUT THEN PASS HER RIGHT UP SO IS DAT A GOOD THING? WELL PLEASE WHEN U GET A CHANCE PLEASE ANSWER ME BACK I PROMISS ILL APPRICIATE IT!!!
THANKS ALWAYS NIKKI!!!
Answer Hello Nikki,
First - please don't type in caps next time - it will make it much easier to read and concentrate on your question. Generally you do not want to just throw a male and female betta into a tank together - you are lucky they have not killed each other. If they have not bred yet, then they will most likely never breed. Bettas are like you and me, we have to LIKE or be attracted the other gender in order to do any sort of "mating" with them. If the bettas are simply not attracted to each other they will never mate. In the future, it's best to have the male and female in separate tanks, next to eachother so they can see each other. That way you can you determine how they respond to each other without risking their lives. The female will develop three black lines on her body, and usually swim with her head down (that is a submissive act) when she is attracted to the male and ready to spawn. When the male is ready, he will build a bubble nest. Then when they are actualy spawning, the male will actually wrap around her, very traumatic most of the time and usually tearing her fins, and will squeeze the eggs out of her. Eventually, once all of the eggs have dropped and they are done spawning, he will begin picking up the eggs in his mouth and spitting them into the bubbles in his bubble nest. At that time you would want to remove the female, as she will only try to eat the eggs and the male is actually the one who cares for the eggs.
So always remember to do your research before trying to breed any animal, and to make sure you have plenty of homes ready - the female betta can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
