My Betta Spawning Diary - new fry pics 11/4/09

[speedie408]

It's been almost a month now and finally I coaxed my Bettas into doing the nasty . They didn't like each other at all in the beginning, but after a careful force marriage, they conceived for me. Here are some pics... I'll keep posted on the status of the spawn in this thread if anyone is interested. Thanks for looking.



Daddy's always trying to look good for the ladies.


Daddy & mommy chasing after an egg


I think overall she dropped around 80 eggs! **edit** I lied, theres over 200 babies Stay tuned!

[Lnd]

Nice, did you put anything for male to build his nest under? (Styrofoam cup cut out or Katapang leaf). Beautiful halfmoon !

[speedie408]

Originally Posted by Lnd

Nice, did you put anything for male to build his nest under? (Styrofoam cup cut out or Katapang leaf). Beautiful halfmoon !

I tried styrofoam but he wouldn't build under it at all. I did not have any leaves as well but he's a good nest builder so no worries. He's been moving the eggs daily into different areas.

[mistergreen]

hey, cool. Plakats!

do you have infusoria/bbs/microworms handy?

[speedie408]

My 10g tank water is full of infusoria and I got some bbs eggs on hand. I've never tried microworms but would love to know where I can get some.

[mistergreen]

microworms and vinegar eels are really easy to raise. I hear vinegar eels are even easier. I might have to try them one day.

check the SnS.

[blackandyellow]

Spawning bettas is such a great show

I never attempted to raise the fry but just looking at the courtship ritual and the change in temperament once the male is ready is just amazing.

[speedie408]

Well, I've got danglers today. This batch is especially strong. They all stick fairly well to the bubble nest. He's an awesome dad too. He hasn't ate 1 egg/baby yet.

[speedie408]

Today my male lost it... there's just too many kids to look after! The babies got too uncontrollable and are starting to swim horizontally (freely). I took him out. I'll try to snap some pics today.

[speedie408]

They've been hunting infusoria for the past 2 days but today I fed them some newly hatched BBS (baby brine shrimp). The stronger ones stuffed their stomachs full of BBS lol. There must be over 200 babies in there now that I see them clearly.

[Lnd]

very nice! I just try my luck with my male again. he ate 90% of the eggs and is currently raising the remaining 20-30 lol

[speedie408]

Originally Posted by Lnd

very nice! I just try my luck with my male again. he ate 90% of the eggs and is currently raising the remaining 20-30 lol

Lnd,

It'd be in your best interest to get a new male. Trust me... once a cannibal, always a cannibal.

[Lnd]

Yea I probably will, this guy worth alot lol >< off spring of best in show betta in 2008.

[Lnd]

Oh my other male.. platinum CT, wont breed and got beat up by a female. No luck with males at all lol

[speedie408]

Yeah. Bettas are notorious for not being good parents. From my experience, 1 out of 5 males will become a good breeder who won't beat up the bride too badly, won't eat the eggs/fry, and will tend to the eggs properly (fanning, moving, nest maintenance).