Koi Betta Breeding Journal

[Gen120]

of course! ill make sure to post here when they are ready.

QUICK UPDATE: Tons of fry swimming around and loving Baby Brine Shrimp! I have noticed that they are growing and getting bigger but some of them are still as tiny as when they were born, I guess some eat more than others or I don't know if this has anything to do with males and females but we shall see as the mature. I know I have a long way to go to see their colors coming out but I can't wait! lol

So glad they are doing so well! That's great news! I am going to a fish store in a few months time several hours from here and they have bettas there lol. I might end up coming home with one from there instead. Or maybe I'll just get a double betta tank so I can have both haha

 

[Guanchy]

So glad they are doing so well! That's great news! I am going to a fish store in a few months time several hours from here and they have bettas there lol. I might end up coming home with one from there instead. Or maybe I'll just get a double betta tank so I can have both haha

a double betta tank sounds like an awesome idea! lol

16 days old baby betta! Looks like a pea puffer, doesn't it? lol

 

[Robert Caldwell]

Wow was reading this and thought it was old. Congrats on finding a great looking mate in Rose. I am starting second try in a couple days. Moved breeding tubs and doubling my efforts with two pairs this time. The Koi's and that marble in my profile pic. Looking forward to seeing yours color up.

 

[Aquaman9101]

16 days old baby betta! Looks like a pea puffer, doesn't it? lol

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Looks great, man! Any idea with what to do with the youngin's?

 

[Guanchy]

Looks great, man! Any idea with what to do with the youngin's?

I would definetely sell them. My LFS told me to bring in the ones I couldnt sell or didnt want (which I would probably want ALL OF THEM) lol but that's a plan B. Some people here have said that they would like one, ill rather make sure they go to good homes and people I know would care for them than just bringing them to a pet store.

 

[CandyCane701]

I'm so excited to see what they'll look like when they start getting colors!

 

[Guanchy]

Wow was reading this and thought it was old. Congrats on finding a great looking mate in Rose. I am starting second try in a couple days. Moved breeding tubs and doubling my efforts with two pairs this time. The Koi's and that marble in my profile pic. Looking forward to seeing yours color up.

That's great man, you should start a thread also so we can follow the process!

How many gallons are the tubs? I bred mine in a 10 gallon tank and honestly I wish I wouldve used a smaller tank. But this is part of the process, you learn what works best for you for the next time you breed again.

I'm so excited to see what they'll look like when they start getting colors!

ya! I can't wait either. I look at the tank daily hoping I see some colors lolol but I know that's not going to happen until after 3 months

 

[Aquaman9101]

So how are you going to spread the word?

 

[Gen120]

16 days old baby betta! Looks like a pea puffer, doesn't it? lol

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Oh hes so cute and tiny!!! His little eyes!!

 

[Guanchy]

So how are you going to spread the word?

What do you mean?

When they are ready to be sold I will be posting here, but that would be at about 4 months when you are able to sex them, they are coloring up and I make sure they are healthy etc..

Oh hes so cute and tiny!!! His little eyes!!

haha yeah! so tiny

 

[CaptAnnDuchow]

They are so adorable!!! Nice video also btw

 

[Guanchy]

They are so adorable!!! Nice video also btw

Thank you!

It took me a while to edit because I had so many recordings lol and I didnt want to do a 30 minute long video

 

[Musing]

This is amazing!!!

 

[Guanchy]

This is amazing!!!

Thank you! I need to do some updates on the babies! They are getting big!!

 

[_Fried_Bettas_]

Looks like you should have some good looking babies, I think you will be surprised what variety you will get. I bred koi bettas in the past and believe it or not my female was also named Rose. And I ended up with everything from more kois, to metallic solid colors.

Been awhile since I've been on Fishlore and was just cruising by. I stopped breeding bettas for awhile, now I"m trying to get apistos and corys to spawn. They are a lot less work.

 

[WinterSoldier.]

I was wondering if when they get their colors and you can tell their gender if you could possibly sell me a female (depending on the price) I am looking for a very specific color (preferably orange or yellow) but what ever they turn out is fine! Thanks!

 

[Guanchy]

I was wondering if when they get their colors and you can tell their gender if you could possibly sell me a female (depending on the price) I am looking for a very specific color (preferably orange or yellow) but what ever they turn out is fine! Thanks!

Of course! once they are ready to be sold around 4 months I will be posting them here.

Looks like you should have some good looking babies, I think you will be surprised what variety you will get. I bred koi bettas in the past and believe it or not my female was also named Rose. And I ended up with everything from more kois, to metallic solid colors.

Been awhile since I've been on Fishlore and was just cruising by. I stopped breeding bettas for awhile, now I"m trying to get apistos and corys to spawn. They are a lot less work.

Breeding its not so much work I find that raising the fry is the hard work! Especially those first two weeks I was freaking out and hatching brine shrimps like a maniac lol

and yes that's true, I know someone who also breeds Kois and the fry always come out differently, some kois, some metallic, some cellophane. etc

 

[forestwind1234]

The parents are so pretty!
Once I move and have my tank set up again, could I buy one?

 

[Guanchy]

The parents are so pretty!
Once I move and have my tank set up again, could I buy one?

of course!! I hope I have enough bettas for everyone lol

 

[Aquaman9101]

So will you be shipping?

 

[Guanchy]

So will you be shipping?

yes! USA only



25 days old fry! This one was one of the biggest of the fry so I decided to move him into my shrimp tank and see how he/she does there. So far loving it. Has the whole tank for itself.

The fry are so different in sizes, it almost look like they are two different batches of fry that were hatch at different time. Some are the size of this one in the picture and some are just as tiny as when they hatched. I wonder if its due to some eating more than others. I'm planning to fish out the very tiny ones and keep them in a breeder box to power grow them

 

[AlleyOH]

Put me on the list for a female or 2 please! Can’t wait to see how they turn out color wise!

 

[WinterSoldier.]

I can't wait!! I really hope I can get an orange female, and I am really glad they have plakat tails, that way I won't have to worry too much about putting tons of plants in the tank!

 

[Guanchy]

Put me on the list for a female or 2 please! Can’t wait to see how they turn out color wise!

got you! thanks!!

I can't wait!! I really hope I can get an orange female, and I am really glad they have plakat tails, that way I won't have to worry too much about putting tons of plants in the tank!

hahah yes! I love plakat bettas

made a list of potential parents for the babies! If anybody else is interested please let me know. I was talking to the owner of one of my local fish store and he told me that his local breeder for bettas would not be breeding anymore that he would like me to breed bettas for his store! How exciting is that.

 

[Ohio Mark]

Yay! I'm on the list! Woo hoo!

 

[ETNsilverstar]

I'm interested, but I don't want to "claim" anything right now. Might not be ready for anything until a second or third spawn...lol

 

[Guanchy]

I'm interested, but I don't want to "claim" anything right now. Might not be ready for anything until a second or third spawn...lol

haha got it! whenever you are ready. I'm definitely going to breed more in the futrue.

 

[AlleyOH]

made a list of potential parents for the babies! If anybody else is interested please let me know. I was talking to the owner of one of my local fish store and he told me that his local breeder for bettas would not be breeding anymore that he would like me to breed bettas for his store! How exciting is that.

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How exciting!

 

[Tigursevin79]

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Hey Everyone! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

So I succesful bred my male and female betta this past week which I'm super excited about! I dicided to share with you guys the experience in this thread and the fry growth as well!

Here is my male (yellow) and female (red)

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And here is the set up:

10g tank, fill to about 30% of water.
Tons of Indian Almond Leaves.
Lots of Java fern in a corner of the tank for the female to hide.
A heater
Tight lid with a lamp
A breeding box to first introduce the female

Before introducing them to the 10 gallon I fed them for about a week lots of blood worms because its rich in protein and its great to condition the pair for breeding! (I'm sure must of you know this, but in case a new member is reading the thread)

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And here is a quick video of when I first introduced the female into the tank

And last here is a picture of the male guarding the eggs


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You can see some of the eggs under the bubble nest

Still have any available hit me up with pics I'm intrested.

 

[Guanchy]

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Still have any available hit me up with pics I'm intrested.

Ill add you to the list. They are only 1 month old now they won't be ready until they arr about 4 months

 

[Addie42]

I can't wait to see the babies!!! Ur vid was great by the way
sucks I don't live in the states

 

[WinterSoldier.]

How are the babies doing? Pics? Updates??

 

[Demeter]

Add me to the list as well!

 

[aBettaNamedRoy]

[/QUOTE] made a list of potential parents for the babies! If anybody else is interested please let me know. I was talking to the owner of one of my local fish store and he told me that his local breeder for bettas would not be breeding anymore that he would like me to breed bettas for his store! How exciting is that.

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Super exciting, thank you!

 

[Guanchy]

Babies! They are a month old today and getting so big. I have noticed that some of them are still super tiny and as the other ones get older they have been chasing them around. I'm planning to take some of the smallest out into a breeding net and save as many as I can.



if you notice this one is the biggest out of all of them and you can see some red coloring

 

[DreaminginBlue]

Wow, they really are getting big! They’re absolutely adorable, too. I’m excited to watch them as they grow.

 

[CandyCane701]

I wonder if the size differences are males vs females, or maybe some just eat more.

 

[Guanchy]

I wonder if the size differences are males vs females, or maybe some just eat more.

I believe its because some eat more than others!

 

[Dawn Michele]

They are so cute!!!

 

[aquafrogg]

Look at their little tummies!! So cuteee

 

[Ohio Mark]

Awwww!!!!

 

[Robert Caldwell]

Can't wait to post pics of mine but it will be a few weeks. I can barely see them but then again my eyes are not the best.

 

[Guanchy]

Can't wait to post pics of mine but it will be a few weeks. I can barely see them but then again my eyes are not the best.

The first few weeks will feel like they will never grow lol after 1 month u will start noticing growth

 

[Isobelle]

They’re so cute!

 

[Guanchy]

They’re so cute!

Thank you! I'm a proud grandpa lol

 

[Demeter]

So January 1st was the day yours spawned? My pair spawned Jan 10th and I feel they are quite a bit smaller than yours. Maybe it’s because I just keep looking at them so much they stay tiny in my eyes I could watch them all day.

 

[Guanchy]

So January 1st was the day yours spawned? My pair spawned Jan 10th and I feel they are quite a bit smaller than yours. Maybe it’s because I just keep looking at them so much they stay tiny in my eyes I could watch them all day.

hahah yes, December 31st!! 2018 babies!! lol do you have a thread for yours? would love to see some photos.

 

[Demeter]

This is my entire betta spawn stuff, skip to page 5 for the most recent spawn.
Baby Betta Progress Log

 

[WinterSoldier.]

Updates? More pictures? How are they developing? Can you see any more colors

 

[DioAquatics]

Just read through this thread. Awesome looking betta! I thought about breeding betta before (platinum white betta) but I don't have the time, space, or money right now for it.