So...why won't they Breed? Please Help!!!

Alisha · 08-31-2005, 06:35 PM

I can't figure it out. I have researched this on google, and it only tells me how to breed bettas, not why they won't breed. The male chases the female and flares at her, and occasionally nips at her, and then swims away. She hasn't swelled up with eggs yet, however I just got her a few days ago. He seems ready, but she doesn't...what should I do? What would you guys do?

Imbrium · 08-31-2005, 09:43 PM

You need to condition them before you try to spawn them. That's probably why they're not ready.

**Damon** · 08-31-2005, 10:09 PM

Agreed. They need to be fed high protein, high fat foods. 2 weeks is a good conditioning time.

Alisha · 09-01-2005, 02:56 PM

Ohhh okay..So how would you suggest I condition them? Like seperate her?

08-31-2005, 06:35 PM	#1
Alisha Betta Love Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 311 User Feedback: (0)	So...why won't they Breed? Please Help!!! I can't figure it out. I have researched this on google, and it only tells me how to breed bettas, not why they won't breed. The male chases the female and flares at her, and occasionally nips at her, and then swims away. She hasn't swelled up with eggs yet, however I just got her a few days ago. He seems ready, but she doesn't...what should I do? What would you guys do?

08-31-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	Agreed. They need to be fed high protein, high fat foods. 2 weeks is a good conditioning time. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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08-31-2005, 09:43 PM	#2
Imbrium Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 26 Posts: 384 User Feedback: (0)	You need to condition them before you try to spawn them. That's probably why they're not ready.

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Alisha Betta Love Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 311 User Feedback: (0)	Ohhh okay..So how would you suggest I condition them? Like seperate her?

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