A recent survey carried out by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) shows that in 2019-2020, over 11 million households in the U.S. owned some variety of tropical fish, and a mind-blowing $19.2 billion was spent on purchasing pets and associated products. With those numbers in mind, you may be looking at your beautiful betta fish swimming around his …
Betta fish come in a dazzling array of forms and colors, each with a different back story and genetic profile. But there’s one betta strain in particular that hobbyists love, and that’s the marble betta. So, where did the marble betta come from, and how easy, or not, are they to breed? Origins of the …
In this fascinating article, we feature the story of one professional breeder’s adventures when he tried to produce a fish that was a combination of the traditional Cambodian black but with black finnage. The breeder in question was Walt Maurus, author of the highly-praised book, “Bettas, a Complete Introduction.” The Initial Attempt Maurus attempted to …
If you’re a newbie to the wonderful world of bettas, you may have noticed that many hobbyists enjoy dabbling in breeding these beautiful fish. As well as the fascination of creating something truly beautiful from your very own stock, you might just breed a prize winner. Professional betta breeders are always looking for the next …
As well as enjoying the experience of keeping a betta fish, many keen betta hobbyists enjoy breeding and crossbreeding their specimens to see what colors and forms can be produced. Now, although betta fish come in a huge range of gorgeous colors and with numerous spectacular tail forms, the purple betta fish is something that’s …
Betta fish come in a vast range of rainbow colors, including black. If you’re a fan of black bettas, you may be interested to know more about the genetics of these beautiful fish, especially if you’re interested in breeding them. Finding reliable information can be challenging, and there’s a lot of misleading, disjointed data out …
Betta genetics is a fascinating and absorbing aspect of keeping these beautiful fish. In this article, we will discuss two of the recent color types that are enjoying huge popularity among betta hobbyists: metallics and masked bettas. Breeding metallics and masks is undoubtedly an enjoyable hobby, but the mysteries of these two traits have yet …
Betta fish come in a rainbow of different colors. Some even have a beautiful metallic sheen to add to their glory. Add to that the male betta’s characteristic trailing fins and many different tail forms. It’s easy to see why these stunning little fish are one of the most popular aquarium-kept species around today. At …
Perhaps the main attraction to keeping and breeding betta fish is the remarkable array of dazzling colors that can be found. In this article, we take a look at the color yellow in bettas and explore the whys and wherefores of breeding fish of this vibrant, exciting color. First of all, let’s take a simplistic …
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Most keen betta owners decide to try to breed from their male betta at some point. If you provide your bettas with the right tank conditions, nature will usually take its course, and your fish will breed naturally. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at a common problem that’s experienced by …
