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 …
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 …
These are not your typical tiny bubbles in the wine. Nor are the little opalescent orbs collecting on the surface of your betta’s tank a sign that you need to clean house. No, these little bubbles that can gather in large numbers are something that your betta has made. Made, no less, on purpose. These …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas I have recently started to breed crowntails. In my first spawn I noticed a lot of variation of the branching and the web reduction. Then I began to take notice of the variations in fish offered for sale. Most people only think of crowns in terms of web reduction and do not pay …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas You excitedly bought some beautiful fish and watched as they spawned. You celebrated as your babies hit the different stages of development.. hatching, free swimming, fry and finally you are looking at your Juvies. But you notice the form is off and the colors are not what you wanted. As you look at this …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas One of the hardest things when you start breeding bettas is developing your eye. In time, after staring at Bettas every day, you will get an idea of form. The next step is taking the ideals of balance, long straight rays, sharp edges and broad dorsal bases to your growing Juvies and making decisions on them. When you …
Dr. Leo Buss It is axiomatic that the quickest route to improve a strain is to breed related animals. Inbreeding, when coupled with selection for a desired trait, is unquestionably effective for increasing the frequency of progeny with desirable characteristics. Why, then, would I introduce a title that suggests the opposite? This betta’s spectacular halfmoon …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas So, you got a successful spawn and have carefully removed the male. Now what? How to you get those little dots to adulthood? Though it may not be super easy, it definitely is not hard. Two things are going to constantly need your attention. Water quality and food. There are many successful breeders and …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Bettas kept well fed and healthy are usually spawn ready and do not need any special conditioning. But a few weeks of extra feeding, especially with live foods, should have females plump with eggs and males ready to endure a spawn. So what do you do when they still refuse to spawn? Here …
