shadoh Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I had to start jarring a few of the more aggressive fry last night. This is the earliest I've ever had to do it. Usually I find I am jarring at around 12 weeks, not 7. Just wondering how early everyone else jars? Started with Migaloo, the biggest of the bunch flaring (isn't it cute when they learn to do that? It is like when a kitten first learns to hiss and goes around hissing at everything.) I thought it would wait until morning, until I noticed him lining up his siblings and torpedoing into them full speed. I jarred him quick smart, then after they swarmed around the jar and noticed that the bully had been contained, another stepped up to the plate. This went on 4 more times. Harmony has been temporarily restored, but I'll have to keep a close eye on them. They look so tiny in their jars - LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Good luck with them. I've heard about 8wks, but I don't know... my fry didn't make it that old. Well done with them! Hopefully the peace will stay for a few more weeks, and you won't have to jar many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I didn't jar at all for my last spawn. I kept an eye out at around 10 weeks when the males start to develop aggressiveness but after a short period of time they seem to lose interests. They'll flare at each other but I didn't see any sever fin damage or injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 That's lucky Joan! When I bred Bettas next, hopefully they will be like that. Maybe you should try and leave the rest of the fry unless you see any sever damage Shadoh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylass Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Shadoh I cracked up laughing at your description of when they first learn to flare, and yup you are spot on, mine are just starting to do the same thing. They are soooooooooooooo cute. Got any photos??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted November 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thanks guys, I've got a couple with shredded tails, so hoping they will grow back without lasting damage. Having said that, they do look cute flaring! @sunnylass: I usually put up weekly progress photos in my spawn log on the weekends when I get a chance to take photos. I'll definitely be putting some there in a couple of days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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