How to Breed Betta's

[@DomStewartWhite]

I got my firsr betta spawn already 2 weeks old and i been watching so mant videos just to make sure im dong things correctly and honestly this video is the most informative and brokendown with multiple options that i have seen! Great work! You deserve more exposure lots of people would benefit from this

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks Dom, I really appreciate the comment / feedback. Happy breeding

[@ShadohBettas]

Another great video mate. I use a very similar technique when breeding. Those Kmart tanks are the perfect size too. Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with spotting eggs and newly Hatched fry. A lot of the time I use my phone camera and zoom in as far as I can to help see (doesn't always work... Lol) As you say, if I see only one, I work on the assumption there is more.

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Shadoh Bettas, had a good laugh as I also try the mobile phone technique, but not with much luck. Thanks for the comment.

[@slavalavi7865]

Great work , and very good job . Thank you Sir

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks for the feedback

[@chankhin-ik7jk]

Hello, what type of light do you use? it look so nice and bright.

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi Chan, just bought of ebay. Cheap :-)

[@igordjordjevic8715]

Do you feed a Betta in a spawning tank

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi, I do, but very little. Frozen BS

[@Oleman72]

How many times a day do you feed the fry for the first 2 weeks

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi, I make sure there is daily infusoria untill they start taking larger food, e.g micro worm, BS etc.

[@darrenvanderlee3708]

What do you do with all the fry ? Sell on Gumtree?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi, 98% of the Betas I have given away. :-)

[@kkutube1972]

Do you care or monitor/test the amonia, nitrite and nitrate during breeding.. I got worried and put them back in the good tank. Thanks.

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi Keith, I don't test any of the parameters. I don't feed heavy and I think that makes a big difference.

[@beccasmith252]

Brilliant vidio!!, can I start on powdered protein foods then go to baby brime shrimp?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks Becca, if I am breeding in tubs or without filter I stay away from any powder food as it seems to foul the water to quick. If you have lots of plants, you may be able to get away with it.

[@danafarris5432]

Hello from Canada .what type of Water ? tap water, tank water or ro water?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi Dana, I use aged tap water for everything. Aged being the water has stood in a bucket for at least 24 hours. I do add a declorinator to the aging water.

[@jigglypuff57puff55]

For infusoria I leave buckets in garden permanently. I put leaves or soil in them to start the culture. In these buckets mosquito larvae are often found which I feed to my adult fish. If your stuck trying to start a new culture quick your roof gutters will already have infusoria in them to start the new colony . Also I was wondering did you breed your paradise fish in the same way as you do your siamese fighting fish?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks for the advice of the infusoria. I always struggle with my cultures. The paradise fish bred the same way, but some other challenges. Hope to upload the video on breeding paradise fish soon.

[@plpedro93]

Are you in South Africa?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi, nope in Australia

[@caroljohnston8229]

Are they also called Siamese Fighting Fish?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi Carol, yes they are.

[@RaceSmokie]

Thank you

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

My pleasure

[@mizuocean]

For infusoria, I don’t use tank water because it has micro predators that eventually eat all the infusoria. I use a special culture that doesn’t have any predators in it. A local breeder gave it to me

[@gedGOD]

Great video. What age do you start to see the colours and pattern on the young ones?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks Eddy. Depending on growth rates I start getting a good indication of colour at about 8 weeks

[@plpedro93]

Hey man I’ve been struggling for about a month to get my bettas to breed and I’ve watched 100s of videos and read all the forums and no luck.

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Have you tried the way I do it?

[@dirtywrx8478]

You need to condition your pair for a week or two. Feed them really well. Bloodworms will get them to eat a lot. Let them see each other a few times everyday. Once the female has a big stomach with vertical stripe. The male has also started building a bubble nest. Time to put them together. While they are conditioning you need to set up a small tub with 4in of water, heater at 80, a small bubble wrap and one indian Almond leaf. Make sure you cover the top with a lid or plastic to keep the humidity. Put the male in the tub first. Than put the female. Cover it and leave them for 3 days. You can check up on them everyday but just make sure not to spook them. It will usually take the second day for the male to build the nest. Usually they will spawn the second or third day. Check on the third day and observe to see if the male is only under the nest. If the female is hiding and skinny. Also look a the bubble nest if you see white spots in the bubble. If you do than take out the female. The male will have to stay with the eggs for another 3 days until the fries could swim.

[@Welcome2myWorld74]

omg same here. i’ve tried many times. many ways and just no luck :( keep trying. i’m in hopes it’ll happen at sometime :)) hope😅

[@MissChelle]

Awesome video. I’m picking up my very first betta tomorrow & am bingeing your videos so I know how to take care of him properly. I have other fish, but first time betta mum. I don’t plan on breeding but still interested in knowing everything I can about them. What do you do with so many babies once they are grown? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️🇦🇺

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

My pleasure and thank you for the awesome feedback. Good luck with your Betta :-)

[@Freestylegifters]

You from South Africa Deon :) ?

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi, I am indeed. Originally Cape Town, now in Australia.

[@danieljonah3333]

Great video Deon Louw. A valuable video for Betta breeding. Thank you

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Thanks Daniel, appreciate the feedback.

[@rickbrandon1822]

Thank you it looks like I’m on the right track

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Awesome

[@unique35m]

I will give a try. infusoria Vinegar eel Micro worms Would u pls write how many days Untill we can give the other fish food

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

I use infursoria for the first 5 days or so, but also add a bit of vinegar eel from about day 3. Depending on the fish type I start feeding microworm or BS from about day 7 or 10. Once I see those pink bellies it is just BS and I use microworm if I run short on the BS. Hope that makes sense.

[@unique35m]

@@TheUrbanFishkeeper Thank you for the answer. I wish you healthy life and hobbies

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

@@unique35m thanks Mustafa

[@Barath_Vajan_21]

Hello i am from Tamilnadu, INDIA....Is live feed is compulsory for parent betta before breeding ? so many youtubers in INDIA said that live feed is compulsory for parent before breeding....btw i am going to follow your method now....RIP my English 😂....And can you show your own breed adults ? Great video....going to watch all your videos.....

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi Hyper Kid and welcome. Hey your English is good. I do use frozen food for my adults, blood worm and BS. I have never had a problem conditioning for breeding using frozen foods, so in my opinion it is not a must and successful breeding can be achieved without live food. Live food is always a good option for any fish provided it comes from a clean source. Good luck with the breeding.

[@Barath_Vajan_21]

@@TheUrbanFishkeeper Thanks for replying....i will share my experience after breeding.....

[@TheEstokada]

Great video, I do in the same way:-)

[@TheUrbanFishkeeper]

Hi betta Pro, glad I am not the only one :-)

[@muhammadhazyem2138]

squeeze ur dirty filter frok one of ur tank into a tub of tank water. u get infusoria instantly