Betta Fish Facts
Betta fish are egg-laying species. They are a member of the Gourami family. These Bettas as also known as Fighting Fish. Both males and females try to fight each other if they placed in the same tank. These fish first identified in Thailand and Vietnam in paddy fields. They are one of the most colorful types of fish among the ornamental fish.
Betta fish become sexually mature at about 6 months of age. A popular question among people is how long do betta fish live?. The reason is their lifespan is shorter. Below 1 year of age is the best time period for the breeding process.
There are 3 betta fish types. Fighters can categorize based on their tail appearance. They are,
- Normal tail
- Crown tail
- Half-moon tail
Male animals can quickly identify by their colorful and long tail. Females’ tails are comparatively short and less colorful.
Fun Fact
Male bettas are more aggressive to fight each other. Several females can keep together in some consequences. A male can place among several females. Fun fact is a male should not keep with another male who has similar body condition as they mistake each other.
Betta Fish Breeding
Mature ready-to-spawn brooders must select first. Take a same sized pair. Don’t take a large male and small female. Also make sure that both animals are actively behaving. There we can ensure that they are free of diseases. Then fill the rank with 6 inches of water depth. Add to the spawning tank a floating leaf or polythene as a substrate. Put both male and female animals into the tank. But make sure that female animal must put into a glass bottle before putting it into the tank. The reason for that precaution is to prevent attacks between them.
Now, male betta fish can see the female and it stimulates the male. Then the male animal will build the bubble nest. After that female betta fish is released from the glass bottle. Then she will lay eggs after copulation. Male animal fertilizes the eggs after the female animal laying them. Then male collects those eggs and will place them in the bubbles. Female must remove from the tank after spawning.
After 2-3 days, fries come out from the eggs. They start to swim and search for foods. Then we must feed them properly.
Final Phase of Breeding
It is better to feed with paramecium in the first 4-5 days. Then feed artemia up to 2 weeks. It is also known as brine shrimp. After a few weeks, you can feed them with mosquito larvae or any artificial foods.
Separate males and females at one of month age. Then transfer them into large tanks. After the raring period of 4-5 months, they reach the size of 4-6cm.
Conclusion
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Also read previous article on Shrimp Hatchery Management.
