Betta Breeding - How I Pick The Best Fish to Breed (Traits Overview)

[@BlackenedMelody]

Thank you for going through your process, it was really nice to have that visual guide of what you were talking about confirmation wise. Loved these last two videos, very fun and interactive feeling!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I appreciate it! :-)

[@bettablue2660]

Thanks. I learned a ton from this video. Great job.

[@DanThanDone]

I like how your videos are getting so interactive and deeply informative about breeding and genetics.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! I want to do more educational videos like this

[@DanThanDone]

@@SimplyBetta Will look forward to that! I am a new breeder and your video taught stuff I can't easily find online which could only be shared by experienced breeders. 😀

[@hazelhunt4362]

This is really interesting because I can get carried away with the colour and tail shape and it’s really interesting to see the fish in an other angle

[@h.3531]

Now I understand how people rate show level Betta and willing to pay hundreds for one. My female Betta is just a rejected fish by a breeder in my area. They are kept with hundreds of others in a tub, waiting to be given to LFS. She is given to me free by the breeder, I think these rejected Betta fish are more suitable to people that doesn't bother about show level fish, like me. LOL..

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey sometimes the ones who didn’t make the cut are the best little fish :-) that’s how I feel about all my dogs LOL

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

I wish I knew a breeder like this!

[@hall0thwen]

my favorite of my boys is a double tail with a spine issue. took him home from my lfs thinking he wouldnt make it & now hes living his happiest and most peaceful community life. hes an absolute character too!

[@TazHall]

When you're literally shipping your fish 😁

[@SimplyBetta]

lol

[@swastiknayaknayak3048]

Hello

[@possum2620]

@@Followerguru-r6i ew

[@dawnruhl8405]

That’s funny, I liked C because I think she would have room for more eggs. I love hearing your reasoning and how you came to your conclusions. This was interesting and fun

[@atab101]

I was planning on getting my first betta breeders and this video helped a lot

[@musician200X]

I love this video! I loved seeing your thought process and the editing was awesome. I also chose C and A actually when I saw it on Instagram, so that was exciting

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad you liked it!

[@christineketay2130]

Great video. Makes it so much more clear how to select not only the best betta to breed but also how to assess spawns as they grow as to who stays and who does not. Thank you for sharing this!

[@nickrafuse984]

wow, that was really great to see actual explanations on this process. You've made my future breeding efforts much easier!

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure!

[@kes9612]

Absolutley great video!!! Your one of only two people that ive found on youtube that actually show how they choose for breeding according to IBC standards, societal preferences, and of course your own unique style. So informative👍 most just assume its all about color and the rookies only breed for color without really doing any research and damn the consequences later when they cant care for the fry and more than not have bad form.

[@lyndetoom7856]

I can't believe I guessed right! Those females were even a tie for me! Total luck I'm guessing.

[@danebrowne8017]

It's amazing that I subconsciously choose male C when I first saw the photo and then you explained how you make your choice and it was like my eureka moment, keep up the good work, Bettas are my favorite fish!! Greetings from 🇧🇧

[@rolandrees6965]

I went with her same pass. I liked Male C. Female A&E were both highly bred keepers , in my opinion.

[@iwantallthedogs3291]

This is, by far, my favorite video of yours. I did not vote on your pairings in the last video, as I knew nothing about betta conformation. I have dogs that I show, so I have an appreciation for this stuff. I hope you do this again someday. Great video! In dogs we call a humpbacked animal roach backed.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much! I need to do more educational videos like that, there’s so many interesting things to talk about when it comes to husbandry.

[@tkwilson83]

Winner, Winner.. Chicken dinner! I'm so glad my two were chosen. I chose Male C with Female A because of their beautiful form.

[@victoriadrake3582]

Love how you go through things so methodically x

[@SimplyBetta]

:P

[@GirlTalksFish]

Very interesting! Great to hear what you look for especially since I know nothing about the best features for betta fish.

[@cudawantd1]

The way you explain complicated things is amazing so that anyone (even me!) can understand!!

[@M4X_dan]

Good choices! I'm glad you went with female A. She has a better dorsal fin in my opinion. Can't wait to see how the spawn turns out! Love your videos! Keep it up! :D

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! :-)

[@amandaverma7283]

Really enjoyed this video because I've never really known what goes into choosing a "good" betta so I learned quite a bit... thanks for sharing a bit of your process with us!

[@osueric2]

I really wish I’d seen this video before jumping head first into aquabid!!! Well, at least now I have a good idea of things to work on. I tried to study the IBC website but it was information overload! Thanks for your videos!

[@AnnasChannel605]

This is so cool! I'm new to betta breeding, and looking without the details, I picked Betta male C as well, he just looked better!. And for the female E looked really nice. 😄

[@onyxiarose]

This has been the most helpful video on picking bettas for breeding. Thank you. There isn't anything like it I could find. So informative!

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate that! :)

[@garageaquatics2023]

Hey Taylor, I'm just now watching this. This was amazingly helpful. Thanks! Did you ever create a follow-up video of the results? Thanks again! 🙂

[@deannfrey3469]

Awesome cross and great breakdown. Can’t wait to see them grow up.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@benoitdohmen5581]

Hey simply betta, How did you get in to betta breading? And what advise would you give to someone that wanted to stat breeding bettas of there one? And what would you do different now, when looking back at your fist spawn? keep on making your video's, i really enjoy them and you're one of the reasons I'm getting a betta my self. best from the Netherlands

[@SimplyBetta]

Hello! That question can make its own video, I’ll think about it for my February daily video challenge and put it on my idea list. I hope you do get a betta! One of my favorite breeders is in the Netherlands, you can see his fish at bettaterritory.nl

[@benoitdohmen5581]

I'm looking forward toward the video wen/if it comes out. I wil definitely look bettaterritory up.@@SimplyBetta

[@ronistitch6510]

Im so ready for that video

[@Cleeon]

@@SimplyBetta I visit, read and learn from that website several years ago, if may I ask, you from Netherlands ?

[@elenacobian4397]

I got a show fish from Thailand for 12.50. He’s an ‘adopted’ betta because he used to be a fin nipper but now that he’s in a big tank no nipping and gets along great with my kuhlis.

[@ShadowLynx516]

Yey! my pair won! good dissection of your choices!

[@SimplyBetta]

LOL thanks, good choice!

[@collinsaquatics6609]

Thank you for the in-depth info on how you picked your choices. Now I know what to look for in general when picking fish!

[@SimplyBetta]

Excellent, I’m glad I could be of use

[@thomaszaccone3960]

I like this video. You bring out points that short of escsped me in the past.

[@SimplyBetta]

I hope it was very useful

[@NessysSanctuary]

Thank yo so much I never understood why people chose the Betta because of form. I chose because I liked the colour I know understand. I feel a lot more confident if ever I should breed (Not for show )

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad this video was educational!

[@moniquemifsud1554]

I really loved this video, never seen something like this before and it broke it down really easy for someone like myself who has never actually understood the choosing process. Thanks for the great video

[@SimplyBetta]

Great, I’m glad you liked it :-)

[@nullusanxietas2379]

I've been VERY lucky. I just picked up a deep purple/blue possible dragon morph female. I remembered your advice on top-line shapes, but she was an impulse buy. So far she's very good breeding stock. Now to find her a suitable hunk 🤔😉

[@SimplyBetta]

Great! Good luck

[@kongvue3062]

I never thought of that. I just breed them. I should try that on my next breed.

[@SurprisedPikacheesecake]

Love this. Thank you for putting out such an in depth video on the process.

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure!

[@Dovietail]

Love the notes on confirmation! Yay science! Yay selective breeding! Yay knowing what you're doing!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

[@presouz1740]

I just love you to pieces your voice is very calm and sweet and endearing and I love your passion

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww thank youuuu

[@peachpanda96]

I didn’t see the first video but at first glance I thought C and E were the best pair. That makes me pretty happy that at least I recognize the features people look at

[@crittergirl3647]

Super well explained...well done!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@ArowanaD7]

remarkable video! thanks for sharing me some knowledge of betta shape and stuff

[@EdithSparrow16]

Thank you so much for doing this video iv been looking for one just like it for a while now, im looking to go into betta breeding in the next year or so (when I get a bigger house) and wanna know my stuff before hand on how to choose the best fish to be healthy and happy and well as pretty

[@phyiire]

This was a really helpful and informative video! I've had trouble finding information like this, with clear examples from breeders. I just got Akai, my red black star warrior betta in from Thailand and I am officially in love haha. Anyway, your channel is great and helped me a lot while doing research before before buying him! So thanks so much for the great videos, look forward to seeing more of them!

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad this video was helpful!

[@labella9291]

My opinion, female A has a better dorsal, it looks fuller. I agree with your choices. They are the ones I would have chosen myself.

[@AngellusBlack]

Since you documented and showed us the fish you selected to breed, is there any way you could do like a mini-series of this particular spawn? Like one video where you prepere the breeding tank, one where you condition them, one where you show them mating, the first, second, third week of the fry, etc? I remember this is why I started watching Kasia's channel, when she documented her first koi spawn. I have a feeling that if you were to make such a series you'd get a lot of new people interested.

[@SimplyBetta]

I like that idea!

[@happynursemama]

Great choices Taylor. I chose Male C with Female A as well, their babies will be stunning.

[@MegaMindyLou]

Will you follow up with their breeding setup and eggs and babies? Might be fun to watch this little family and if you get the forms you’re looking for.

[@SimplyBetta]

I should when I spawn them next!

[@ilovefish8442]

I love all of your bettas!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Second to reply... Lol.😊 Hi Simply Betta Did you read my comment to the 1st video. Your decision was exactly as i stated on my reply even keeping same females. You selected the same 2 bettas i would select as breeders. If you didn't get chance to read it you should. Best of luck with 2nd spawn.

[@SimplyBetta]

CrowntailHalfmoon I probably read it, but there were a lot of comments! :)

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

@@SimplyBetta Well you should read it lol if u didn't. Hope you do. I'm thinking you didn't read as its a long explanation not short answer.

[@cheapskatetanks8200]

This is really informative. i kinda want to know about this for a long time and u make it easy. Because I dont know what is the characteristics of high quality betta.. all i know was whether it looks beautiful to my eyes or not.

[@SimplyBetta]

In the end, your opinion of what is beautiful is all that really matters :-)

[@littleflowergirl5636]

Thank you for this video. I hope their spawn will be beautiful. Also you thought me so much about their structure and fins!! 😁

[@SimplyBetta]

That’s great! Thanks :-)

[@veteranbetta738]

Great explanations! Thank you!

[@SimplyBetta]

My pleasure!

[@gelmarfactorgonzaga2163]

Im hesitant breeding my black female because google says most of them dont hatch. Im glad to know someone actually did

[@pyyy4140]

Can a male betta fish breed more than once? And how much water do we add when they breed?

[@BlessedWithPets]

I regret buying pet store fish to breed but I have to sell some to be able to afford good breeder fish. But my only fish that are in good condition to breed are my female crown tail and my male veil tail. So I’m going to try it out and see if I can sell some to get a little extra money to buy some good quality fish. What do you think about this pairing? The male is purple, white, blue, and red and the female is completely red. I’m interested to see how they come out. She’s got a large belly full of eggs and he’s already made his bubble nest and I plan on putting them together tomorrow. Just let me know what you think, thanks.

[@kamamartowijoyo9004]

This is really helpful thank you

[@Littlewings1211]

So close! I chose male C and female E 😂

[@Dpeppers]

Littlewings - same

[@SimplyBetta]

Littlewings - That would’ve been a fine pick too!

[@gothboy174]

So informative and interesting!

[@SimplyBetta]

jmihn Good to hear!

[@theaquaticbeast9843]

I love seeing your picks from the spawns, you should do this with every spawn I would like to see other picks

[@SimplyBetta]

TheAquaticBeast98 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jsjsijbjdjdj3472]

I have a question can I keep a male betta witch 2 female betta in a tank together

[@AlecElizabethYukii301]

i notice theeare all aesthetic choices - what about gentic health choices? does choosing for aesthetics have any conequences on health?

[@SimplyBetta]

Well my final checkmate was vigorousness, that is a fish’s health and energy. Some aesthetic choices are tied to health, such as strong bodies. Some are totally just for fun, like fin shapes

[@milonichandrasiri8627]

My all the betta babies died after the a week of egg patching. Can i know the reason and a way to prevent that issue.

[@laithao2092]

Question! Is it healthy to breed siblings? Would they bring health complications?

[@soniahoward7129]

I really enjoyed watching this video, thanks 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

This info is also useful when we choose our companion. Thank you :-)

[@jessiw6733]

So do the parents have to be the same kind of fish?

[@ahmedfawaz503]

How do I know which male do I choose to breed with my female

[@ContennasChaos]

Wow! That was very interssting! It´s a shame that Female B was my favorite, but I guess thats personal prefference! Please show the spawning and outcomes of this pair. Would be interessting to see the hole way of this spawn!

[@SimplyBetta]

Noted! Hey it’s all about personal preferences

[@jhordanyap-aizon0165]

I like your videos please make more videos so that i can understand the betta culture.. im a new bee for this hobbies

[@jhordanyap-aizon0165]

Im from the Philippines

I have never bred Betta's, yet I found this very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimplyBetta]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@vethchoub9640]

Well you ship me some inbox me on Facebook veth choub

[@BabySaintVP]

I know I'm late but what if the plakat has fin Rot will it still breed because I received 30 Plakat bettas all blueish blackish and big I also received gigantic female bettas but will they breed the smaller captive bred ones

[@karljoseph2083]

Very interesting to see how you make your choice in betta breeding good video 👌

[@beeyang9974]

Can you breed your black dragon into a koi betta next, love to see what they look like, thank love that video

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

That was interesting. 😊

[@gouramisandothers2592]

I have a red veil tail betta male I’m thinking about getting a blue female veil tail

[@wirrish6132]

Can you do this with crowntails??

[@jolieklyzub5835]

Where do you get your imports from...I always wanted to buy an import...but not sure who to trust?

[@amberc6540]

Any tips for an aspiring breeder? I’m spending my allowance on a very small sorority and a male, along with some tanks. I’m not doing this for show quality fish, I’m doing this for profit.

[@ZDanimations]

I cull "hunchbacks" when they are severe like that

[@Kelsncat]

I would love to see you continue this! Possibly show us the offspring and how you continue your decision making!

[@SimplyBetta]

Might just have to do that

[@elizainezrubio]

This helped me so much! Thanks!

[@alexaplaysroblox7560]

My betta fish has a white body and teal fins he is also perfect / how ? He has all the checkmarks !

[@itsmonkeytime5032]

I’m thinking about breeding bettas at some point, I have a male veil tail, he looks exactly like my Profile Picture. I got him on the 9th and I plan to get a female soon, so how do you think I could introduce them to each other? Do I put them in separate tanks or separate cups and let them see each other, or do I put them into the same tank?

[@skeehee]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏾✌🏾

[@Alexis-gj6kz]

I guessed correctly!!! :) This video was GREAT and very educational. Thanks so much for posting this!!! :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@MegaGANOEXCEL]

Love your videos

[@RantFree]

Can you make another video and add the dorsal fin into the criteria please 🙏🙏🙏

[@etlogandguavs1029]

can i breed a koi betta male with a dumbo betta female?

[@reijnrieneveld]

what do you do with the fish that don't make the cut?

[@SimplyBetta]

Pet store!

[@rodmedsantos]

Are you kidding me? Great stuff. Can't wait to watch the same process apllyied to non-plakats. The ideal conformation of the (long) tail is still a mistery to me.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! Soon I'll analyze a HM spawn of mine. That will be fun :)

[@mbouarouy]

Thanks this video is very informative when it comes to the breeding process. ❤

[@SimplyBetta]

Glad you liked it!

[@clamskaboo5120]

Good video, imo I think breeding plakats is better since they don’t really get rosetail/x factor and can swim better. Just keep in mind that some dragon scales can develop tumors and that melano/pure black females aren’t fertile. Also, the stockier body might be an indicator of doubletail.

[@SimplyBetta]

You’re not just an insect nerd! Hello fellow fish nerd

[@clamskaboo5120]

Simply Betta lol thanks!

[@harika2641]

nice analysis...

[@SimplyBetta]

Shiva Ram Thanks! I hope it was easily understandable

[@SimplyBetta]

Shiva Ram Thanks! I hope it was easily understandable

[@bedamo91]

Very nice 👌!!... Where can i find some nice king bettas (giants)!!

[@jimmcdonald6036]

Watching this video for the 3rd time. Amazing info packed into one little video. I'm looking for some healthy Bettas to breed and this defines what I'm looking for.

[@250cchd54]

I am new to this, thanks for your videos!

[@SimplyBetta]

250cchd54 Glad you liked it!

[@debhufnagel5912]

How many came out of that spawn?

[@sarahgrosek152]

After you have chosen a fish, what do you do with the others? I’m so fascinated with this hobby and would love to own bettas one day! You got a new subscriber!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Hello! Thanks for subbing :-) now that I’ve chosen, I think I might sell the other ones

[@frankmontoya8838]

Will crown tail breed with veiltale female bettas?

[@SimplyBetta]

sure!

[@zithoroth]

I love this vedio!!! I learned so much!! And the details were so clear!! The vedio should be called "betta match maker"🐟🐟 lol im excited for this match!!! Hope to see updated vedios of their babies!!

[@SimplyBetta]

I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@professionalamateurhour8907]

can you make a video about how to choose a fish to breed based on colour?

[@SimplyBetta]

That’s a good idea, I do want to do more educational videos about the genetics behind colors