TedsTank

Well folks "Gouramiguy" guessed the new type of fish I have now. I have gotten captured by the Mouth Brooding betta Species!!. The male holds the eggs in his mouth until the wigglers are too large and able to fend for themselves.

They do not make bubble nests, and have evolved in streams here bubble nests would be ruined. The spawning procedure is very similar to Betta Splendens except he keeps the eggs instead of spitting them into the bubble net.

I have Betta Channoides and Betta Dimidiata.

And no pics yet, as they are young and not too well colored.

bolivianbaby

Congratulations, Ted! Looking forward to pics when they color up some more.

Tony G.

wow! lol i would've never thought of a betta

TedsTank

These types are species. Hydridization is frowned upon...they are in endanger of disappearing thru developement and some are already banned. It is a shame. The hope of most keepers is to keep them pure and not develope "fancies" with them.

From Indonesia, Borneo, etc.

Tigerlily

They sound very cool! I'm very new to all things Betta. Is it okay to ask about a source?

Slug

I love Betta Channoides, always wanted some. Good luck with them!

peacemaker92

That's cool!

Red1313

I love wild betta species and the mouth breeders are really neat!
Congrats and can't wait for pics and updates!

Shawnie

wow ted congrats!!!! cant wait for pics ....been waiting for my LFS to find some but they keep saying t hey cant..which means im sure they havent bothered looking LOL ....the bettas of our dream world who can be community fish!! im excited for you!

Gouramiguy17

Yes!!!! You are so lucky, I'm sure mm is so jealous(don't deny it). So are you going to try to breed them