Becki Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 :) Could someone explain to me why Betta's grow bigger and faster once Jared separately. I realise they no longer have to compete for the food but TBH I would have thought the competition in the grow out tank or with other ladies/siblings would be enough to encourage any fish to want to grow bigger and quicker than its tank mates. *sits in corner with her dunce cap* Becki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I do believe it's because they release a chemical into the water that stops slows growth.. I could be TOTALLY wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Pheromones. And if I could tag PeterJ in a post on AAQ, I would so he could come in and tell me I'm wrong! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becki Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Thanks Guys, I had a feeling it was going to be something like that. I think something similar happens with tadpoles. So that it thins out the competition for food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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