fishie Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 gudday I got my first simaese fighter toda y (or fighters as i should say :) ) and my male simamese fighter erects his fins and his gills pop out when every he sees the female. Is this a breeding thing or is this a bad thing??? please help!! The gourami guru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebetta Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 No its not a bad thing, Its normal. The male fighters just flare like that whenever they see their reflection or another fish to make themselves seem bigger. To breed them you need to condition them together and the male will build a big bubble nest and then you can let the female in with him. The others on here will tell you more about it. I gave up on breeding them. Went to easier guppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 He's trying to make himself look tough and attractive they do this to other males or their reflection as well. Flaring is a good healthy thing when he's ready to breed he'll build a bubble nest :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishie Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks guys that really helps (i really suck a breeding lol!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebetta Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Don't worry you will get better. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey! Yes, this is a sure sign of the male wishing to do the jiggy jiggy.. that or he may be getting territorial.. It might be an idea to separate the male and female, so the female cannot see him- or she may become egg bound from creating eggs to breed.. It might be a good idea to first do some research into breeding before you have a go at it.. Try this link http://www.ausaqua.net/files/basicbettabreeding.html or I found these next two brilliant and quite interesting! http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/319/ http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/320/ Ive been researching for ages on just the general care, plus breeding of bettas and though I have tried it before about 2 years ago.. I have learnt so much more to help my future spawn be successful.. Have you really thought this through? Do you realise you may end up with over 100 babies which you will have to separate the males.. You may even get a full spawn of males! Have you got a spawning tank? as well as a growing out tank? (Ive heard using tubs are cheap and easy instead of buying expensive tanks ) What about heaters? Sponge filters for the spawn tank? You may need to set up your own live culture of Baby brine shrimp, and or Infursor/ vinegar eels etc.. I dont mean to sound like im trying to stop you from doing it, I know how exciting it can get! Im just relating my own experience.. I know i'd rather have the knowledge and equipment to make a successful spawn Its more rewarding that way.. and you could have many grand-babies.. hehe Good Luck :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khachdatinh Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Don't get discourage by him/her. Try it, you will like it. you will learn from your mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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