New to fish mania

[MiaWest]

Hi all

Is there anyone willing to take me on/mentor me? I have very little real knowledge - I inherited a fish tank and am teaching myself.

I want to breed bettas /siamese fighters... but first I want to establish myself and my tanks - I'm in no hurry. Do it right, ya know?

I bought my first female yesterday, to get to know the breed, solid blue and lovely but too old I think. I'm very excited

Thanx

 

[Hendre]

Welcome to MFK

Have you researched the nitrogen cycle? Bettas are said to be easy to breed so I thini it will be a good project

Get the hang of care before you try breeding

 

[BIG-G]

Welcome. I'm going to go off your statement that you are just getting started and teaching your self.
As Hendre stated you need to understand the complete nitrogen cycle inside your aquarium.
https://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

 

[paulW]

Honestly, the best way to start is to probably go to the public library and check out a few books, then ask questions. I am sure plenty of people wil answer any questions. It is not hard, but a lot to learn.

I have never successfully bred bettas so I am not an expert. I tried once about 15 years ago. When you put the pair together, you need a bunch of plants (real or plastic) for the female to hide in , just in case. Keep an eye on them. The male can be rough at times. I have bred paradise fish and croaking gouramis.. (not at the same time, seperately). I used a 15 gallon tank, with plenty of cover for the girls. The male gets aggressive guarding the nest.

 

[YankeeJack]

I've bred bettes and can help. Start by checking out ibcbettas.org. Agree with Hendre above.

 

[Boomer1224]

good luck with your project