Sex

Breeding a red betta is an incredible journey. You should first determine the gender of the betta. Males have more vibrant colors and long fins whereas female has less bright colors. Choosing the right breeding pair is most important. Before the breeding consider some aspects of the breeding:

Selecting a pair: look for a healthy and mature betta. Males have a vibrant color and females have a rounded belly. To increase the chance of successful breeding.

Breeding tank: betta prefers large spaces for breeding. A tank capacity is at least 10 gallons with soft water and semi semi-soft filter. The water level should be 6 inches so males easily collect and place the eggs in a bubble nest.

Bubble nest: one of the important aspects of the breeding. Males build a bubble nest on the water surface, which means he is ready for breeding. Provide floating plants and small pieces of bubble.

Conditioning: before two weeks of breeding offer them high-quality vitamin-rich food like brine shrimp.

Spawning: when the male and the female are ready to mate; their physical appearance changes. Male color becomes intense and female shothem ws via vertical stripes on the body. The male embraces the female releasing egg. Males collect them and place them into a bubble nest. The process repeats many times.

Post spawning: after spawning remove the female; the male protects the nest and eggs.

Hatching: eggs hatch within 24-48 hours. Fry starts to swim freely for 3-4 days, after the fry swim remove the male as well.

Feeding: initial days fry get essential nutrition form the egg yolks. As they grow feed them a brine shrimp or micro worms.

Growing out: after a few weeks, shift fry to a large space. Provide essential diet and regular water change.