Outrageous!! Betta breeding with over 458 baby bettas

There's so many of them I love it! One day I'd like to breed bettas. I think if I had that many fry I'd be stuck in front of the tank all day just watching them go
 

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Just curious what you use to so successfully maintain so many How much/often do you feed on a day?
 

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There's so many of them I love it! One day I'd like to breed bettas. I think if I had that many fry I'd be stuck in front of the tank all day just watching them go
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Yeah I used to just watch them swim but I get bored of it. Maybe when they’re older and they start marbling, it’ll be interesting to watch them change their color.

Just curious what you use to so successfully maintain so many How much/often do you feed on a day?
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I just keep the water clean and change 20% of the water every other day. Also I put IAL in the water and a little bit of Aquarium Salt and I use sterilized water. Because this spawn is large, I feed them 7 times a day. Normally if I have a small or medium spawn, I usually feed 4 times a day.
 
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Time for an update guys. They’re 4 weeks old now and I recorded a short video of them.

They will also turn one month old on this coming Saturday. I will also give an update then. I’ve also introduced to them the repashy spawn and grow gel food and they graze on it like crazy!! 26DCCA13-5BF9-4511-81B6-2EC38BF04673.jpegCEC0721E-1A52-468B-A73E-3871D50FCFB7.jpeg
 
They will also turn one month old on this coming Saturday. I will also give an update then. I’ve also introduced to them the repashy spawn and grow gel food and they graze on it like crazy!!
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What do you do to separate them and give them away? Do you have 458 separate containers or something?
 

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What do you do to separate them and give them away? Do you have 458 separate containers or something?
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Well we aren’t going to assume that all of them are going to be males. Females can live together if they grew up together. The spawn will be split into half or so when the grow out tank gets too crowded as they get bigger. I have several extra tanks for that. Males will be jarred then as their aggression gets out of control. By then, they’ll be ready to go to their new home and etc.
 
Well we aren’t going to assume that all of them are going to be males. Females can live together if they grew up together. The spawn will be split into half or so when the grow out tank gets too crowded as they get bigger. I have several extra tanks for that. Males will be jarred then as their aggression gets out of control. By then, they’ll be ready to go to their new home and etc.
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Seems like a lot of work
 
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Seems like a lot of work
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With this pandemic going on in the states right now, this is the best time to have a project like this to keep me sane I wouldn’t mind taking care of this spawn while being home. It keeps me from getting insanely bored
 
With this pandemic going on in the states right now, this is the best time to have a project like this to keep me sane I wouldn’t mind taking care of this spawn while being home. It keeps me from getting insanely bored
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I can see right now it being manageable. I have a ton of time on my hands as well. I would love to breed bettas but I couldn’t imagine all of the separation of males, all of those water changes and other things like selling etc. I truly would LOVE to do it but I don’t think I have the facilities or resources or money to do it....

maybe some day....
 

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I can see right now it being manageable. I have a ton of time on my hands as well. I would love to breed bettas but I couldn’t imagine all of the separation of males, all of those water changes and other things like selling etc. I truly would LOVE to do it but I don’t think I have the facilities or resources or money to do it....

maybe some day....
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Should note that the size of this spawn at the month mark is pretty unusual for a home breeder. Don't expect to have more than a handful, maybe 20 or 30 at most in your first spawns. It wouldn't be so unusual to not have more than you can count on your two hands in your first try.
 
Should note that the size of this spawn at the month mark is pretty unusual for a home breeder. Don't expect to have more than a handful, maybe 20 or 30 at most in your first spawns. It wouldn't be so unusual to not have more than you can count on your two hands in your first try.
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Hmm that is very manageable. But still, 30 w/c daily with school (after apocalypse) is a lot
 
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I can see right now it being manageable. I have a ton of time on my hands as well. I would love to breed bettas but I couldn’t imagine all of the separation of males, all of those water changes and other things like selling etc. I truly would LOVE to do it but I don’t think I have the facilities or resources or money to do it....

maybe some day....
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Hopefully you’ll get to do it someday because it’s fun and rewarding. Just don’t overthink it. You’ll learn some few tricks here and there as you go along. My first ever spawn was when I was 11 years old and I didn’t have any food for the fry and it eventually crashed. I can’t think of any worse scenario than that.
 
Hopefully you’ll get to do it someday because it’s fun and rewarding. Just don’t overthink it. You’ll learn some few tricks here and there as you go along. My first ever spawn was when I was 11 years old and I didn’t have any food for the fry and it eventually crashed. I can’t think of any worse scenario than that.
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Ya, that’s pretty bad. And yes I really hope that I can do it some day too. It seems very rewarding, as you said, and also super fun
 
Heh, my very first spawn had only two survivors from 100+ fry because velvet got into the tank somehow and wiped nearly all out after about a week in less than 24 hours.
I wouldn't worry about the 30 fry (quite possibly less) until you actually get there. As was also pointed out, about half would be females which don't need to be kept separately.
 
Heh, my very first spawn had only two survivors from 100+ fry because velvet got into the tank somehow and wiped nearly all out after about a week in less than 24 hours.
I wouldn't worry about the 30 fry (quite possibly less) until you actually get there. As was also pointed out, about half would be females which don't need to be kept separately.
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You have a good point... But if someday I have a spawn with 100+ I would have no clue what to do estimating 50 males...
 
You have a good point... But if someday I have a spawn with 100+ I would have no clue what to do estimating 50 males...
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But it'd be a waste to never breed for an eventuality that is highly unlikely to happen. If you're successful at breeding once or twice (believe your first attempts won't go that well) you can make a better estimate of whether you are able to get rid of that many fish. And if not, you can always stick to a more survivalist approach where you feed a more limited amount and let nature sort itself out. It's not like any actual, natural spawn would have that many survivors.
Something that people also do to limit offspring numbers and focus on bringing up a few strong, healthy fry with optimal resources is to remove a portion of the nest when they are still in the egg stage and discard it, or to cull a number of the very young fry by for instance keeping a smallish predatory fish in a separate tank.
Either way there are solutions. Not saying that you have to try it, naturally, but it's not like you can't breed if you don't have the capacity for the teeny odds that you'd manage to get a spawn with 500 fry.
 
But it'd be a waste to never breed for an eventuality that is highly unlikely to happen. If you're successful at breeding once or twice (believe your first attempts won't go that well) you can make a better estimate of whether you are able to get rid of that many fish. And if not, you can always stick to a more survivalist approach where you feed a more limited amount and let nature sort itself out. It's not like any actual, natural spawn would have that many survivors.
Something that people also do to limit offspring numbers and focus on bringing up a few strong, healthy fry with optimal resources is to remove a portion of the nest when they are still in the egg stage and discard it, or to cull a number of the very young fry by for instance keeping a smallish predatory fish in a separate tank.
Either way there are solutions. Not saying that you have to try it, naturally, but it's not like you can't breed if you don't have the capacity for the teeny odds that you'd manage to get a spawn with 500 fry.
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Those are great solutions, in fact, I have no idea how, but I've never thought about removing part of the nest. That is a great option IMO. I think I will eventually try breeding bettas but not soon because I currently don't have any space. Thanks for the advice!
 
Wow!! Very impressive! I'm on the East Coast, would definitely be interested in watching them develop / purchase one!
 
I'm already planning on where I could set up a second/third betta tank so I could get one of these guys... And I don't even have my first betta. I might have a problem.
 

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Wow!! Very impressive! I'm on the East Coast, would definitely be interested in watching them develop / purchase one!
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I hope you’ll keep updated with this post!
I'm already planning on where I could set up a second/third betta tank so I could get one of these guys... And I don't even have my first betta. I might have a problem.
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I hope you too will keep updated with this post!!

Alright guys. Weekend update again! I owe it to share this. They’re officially 1 month old!! I recorded a video of them again for you guys to see them. I apologize that the water is cloudy and that is because I just fed them with repashy gel food. It’s really helping them grow healthier. So far they’re feeding on grindal worms and repashy gel food. I will be introducing the beef heart to them when they get a little bigger. They also like to huddle around when I put my finger in the water and they think they’re getting food

 
Can you give an idea how much you will sell them for

would love to buy one
 
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Can you give an idea how much you will sell them for

would love to buy one
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I don’t really know but I know that it’s going to be cheap so everybody could afford it!
 
I don’t really know but I know that it’s going to be cheap so everybody could afford it!
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Ok I would like to buy one when its available. I do no breed just enjoy there beauty and personality. I am buying a WaterBox t aquarium for them do you have any experience with that tank?

I bought 4 babies at petco bc I felt so sorry for them bc they were ini just bad shape. I knew they were hard to take care of and wanted to try to help them. They were TINY. I truly did not think all would survive bc they were not in great shape but they all did and they really are beautiful. My plan was to put all the girls togerher in a sorority tank but they ended up not being all girls which is what the container said they were. 3 boys and 1girl. I really enjoyed watching these ugly ducklings grow into beautiful swans. I loved the un known. With that being said at what age will you sell them at? Thanks
 
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I bought 4 babies at petco bc I felt so sorry for them bc they were ini just bad shape. I knew they were hard to take care of and wanted to try to help them. They were TINY. I truly did not think all would survive bc they were not in great shape but they all did and they really are beautiful. My plan was to put all the girls togerher in a sorority tank but they ended up not being all girls which is what the container said they were. 3 boys and 1girl. I really enjoyed watching these ugly ducklings grow into beautiful swans. I loved the un known. With that being said at what age will you sell them at? Thanks
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that was very nice of you rescuing those poor baby bettas. I just hate how petco labels their baby bettas as a girl or boy because they’re too young to know what their gender is going to be and most importantly, they shouldn’t even be sold at such a young age because they require extra care and they’re too fragile. I also don’t have any experience with waterbox that you’re talking about and I usually re home the baby bettas when they’re 2.5-3 months but that also depends on how big they’re going to be by then. It also gives the new owner a chance to see them marble or develop at that age.
 
that was very nice of you rescuing those poor baby bettas. I just hate how petco labels their baby bettas as a girl or boy because they’re too young to know what their gender is going to be and most importantly, they shouldn’t even be sold at such a young age because they require extra care and they’re too fragile. I also don’t have any experience with waterbox that you’re talking about and I usually re home the baby bettas when they’re 2.5-3 months but that also depends on how big they’re going to be by then. It also gives the new owner a chance to see them marble or develop at that age.
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I am trying to expand my gene pool for my koi bettas, and would love to buy one of yours when they’re old enough! I’ll be following this thread, for sure!
 
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I am trying to expand my gene pool for my koi bettas, and would love to buy one of yours when they’re old enough! I’ll be following this thread, for sure!
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That’s what I’m planning on doing with this spawn. I’D like to do “line breeding” with this spawn like get a koi Nemo or a red galaxy to enhance or emphasize the line and getting away with inbreeding and possibly hurt the health of the offspring. At least that’s the plan unless I change my mind. Keep following this project!
 
I bought 4 babies at petco bc I felt so sorry for them bc they were ini just bad shape. I knew they were hard to take care of and wanted to try to help them. They were TINY. I truly did not think all would survive bc they were not in great shape but they all did and they really are beautiful. My plan was to put all the girls togerher in a sorority tank but they ended up not being all girls which is what the container said th ey were. 3 boys and 1girl. I really enjoyed watching these ugly ducklings grow into beautiful swans. I loved the un known. With that being said at what age will you sell them at? Thanks
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I wish pet stores like petco and pet smart would have to follow strict guidelines of the cause and amount of bettas they have. And I agree they should NOT be allowed to sell babies. . Count me in for buying a betta. thanks
Kym from BOSTON AREA
 
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Quick update guys. Evidently some of these babies have already marbled into a full cellophane and some are in the process. It’s interesting that they have already marbled at such a young age. I normally see them marbling at 2-2.5 months old and they’re only a little over 1 month old

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Looking good. I just bought a 20 gallon tank to divide for more bettas. Giving me something to do these days lol
 

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This thread makes me want to try betta breeding, but the only issue is that I don't know where I would sell/get rid of the fry once they outgrew the tanks.
They look great!!
 
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Looking good. I just bought a 20 gallon tank to divide for more bettas. Giving me something to do these days lol
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I thought that pet stores are closed? In my area, it is.
This thread makes me want to try betta breeding, but the only issue is that I don't know where I would sell/get rid of the fry once they outgrew the tanks.
They look great!!
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definitely give it a try! And thanks!
Wow that is a lot of babies
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thanks
 
I thought that pet stores are closed? In my area, it is.
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I think some places consider pet stores essential business because people need to buy pet food and stuff. I know in my area even my LFS is considered essential business so I guess it varies from place to place.
 
I'm following along here as well!!

I'm considering another Betta as well, I'll make room!! When will you decide what you will be selling/rehoming/shipping them for?
 
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I'm following along here as well!!

I'm considering another Betta as well, I'll make room!! When will you decide what you will be selling/rehoming/shipping them for?
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Whoever wants them can have them when I think they’re big enough to be moved out. I definitely don’t want to ship them out when they’re not big enough. The last thing that I want to do is send a dead fish. The latest that I could move them out would definitely be at the age of 5 months. Thanks for following! We’ll watch them grow together!
 
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Okay guys. Weekend update. I have recorded this video today and I apologize for a 720p quality. I intended to do 1080p but I didn’t want to wait for an hour again for it to upload. They’re 5 weeks old and they’re big enough to be held. You’ll also see the nice cellophane that I like. It looks like the majority of them are marbling. I’m super excited to see their colors! It looks like the cellophane in this video is a male because there aren’t any eggs in this belly but they’re too young to gender them yet.
 
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They’re also going into a bigger grow out tank in a few days. I was going to get a 40 gallon breeder tank at petco but everything is locked down and I’d rather not take that risk. Instead, I’ll move them into a big tote and it sucks that I won’t be able to see them through the side like in the aquarium but I have to work with what I have. I also made another baby betta dish for the other side.

They sure are getting big!
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Yes they are. They eat just about anything that they could eat!

They’re also going into a bigger grow out tank in a few days. I was going to get a 40 gallon breeder tank at petco but everything is locked down and I’d rather not take that risk. Instead, I’ll move them into a big tote and it sucks that I won’t be able to see them through the side like in the aquarium but I have to work with what I have. I also made another baby betta dish for the other side.
 

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I’m hoping that by the time they are ready for shipping, the conditions of the world will be better. I didn’t know how to phrase that. Hopefully they would survive a trip from Pennsylvania to California.
 
Yes they are. They eat just about anything that they could eat!
They’re also going into a bigger grow out tank in a few days. I was going to get a 40 gallon breeder tank at petco but everything is locked down and I’d rather not take that risk. Instead, I’ll move them into a big tote and it sucks that I won’t be able to see them through the side like in the aquarium but I have to work with what I have. I also made another baby betta dish for the other side.
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FYI. I needed to pick up a few tanks at petco and they do curbside pick up. And they are having there 1 dollar a gallon tank sale going on.
 
FYI. I needed to pick up a few tanks at petco and they do curbside pick up. And they are having there 1 dollar a gallon tank sale going on.
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WHAT, sign me up!
 
WHAT, sign me up!
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They have a dollar per gallon sale and its going on now go online but if it says out of stock just call the pet store and ask them what do they have in stock. They will have it already for you right at the counter just have to pay and leave or maybe you can ask to do credit card over phone.
 
They have a dollar per gallon sale and its going on now go online but if it says out of stock just call the pet store and ask them what do they have in stock. They will have it already for you right at the counter just have to pay and leave or maybe you can ask to do credit card over phone.
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My fish might in for a real treat.
 
good luck. I am saving 2 spots in my new 20 gallon tank for a male and female to buy from you. so excited. Am I allowed to ask were are you located? Im outside of boston.
 
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Sign me up for one! I just set up a new 5 gallon!
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sure thing if you are patience enough to wait until they get big! i am uploading a video right now on YouTube for the update and I just took that video today.

I’m hoping that by the time they are ready for shipping, the conditions of the world will be better. I didn’t know how to phrase that. Hopefully they would survive a trip from Pennsylvania to California.
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I know what you’re talking about the pandemic but yes I hope it’ll be over soon and i believe I have shipped some bettas before to California and it took about 3-4 days via priority mail and it arrived safely and well. I have obviously added an extract of IAL and first defense to alleviate and reduce the stress. I’m uploading the video of the fishy for an update. Make sure you watch out for it!


good luck. I am saving 2 spots in my new 20 gallon tank for a male and female to buy from you. so excited. Am I allowed to ask were are you located? Im outside of boston.
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I have already stated in the previous post that I live in Pennsylvania which isn’t that far from your state. Make sure you look out for the update of the fishy. I recorded a video of them today and I’m uploading it right now on YouTube!
 

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