Breeding Giant betta fish - Parent Selection

 

Step 1 in breeding Giant betta fish  - How do I pick the best breeding pair?

For those of you who have decided to embark on the exciting adventure of breeding Giant betta fish. we have laid out certain simple steps in the selection of Betta parents. Without knowing how to pick the right breeding pair, your breeding efforts will come to naught.

Not only is it important to choose a healthy male and a healthy female, but both must actually like each other, too.

Age and Experience
You may be surprised to learn that Betta's sex drive decreases dramatically after its first year of life! The age of most Giant betta fish  found in the pet stores is six months or more. It is advisable to combine fish with the same experience in mating, if you want to succeed at breeding Giant betta fish .Please Hit on read more to get more about Betta Fish.

Health
Betta coloring is one of the main reasons for their popularity and their colors are one of the best indicators of their health. After a Betta reaches "maturity" (6 months), its colors should be developed and bright. If the colors on the Bettas are not radiant and clear, you are better off not getting that fish. It may be infected or simply have inferior genes. If that is the case, your efforts at breeding Giant betta fish  will not be well served with that fish.

Betta Gills and Scales
Observe the gill area on the Betta. It needs to be smooth and free of any bulges. The gill area should also not be too thin. That might be an indication of malnourishment or stress. Bulges are to be avoided, as well, because it could mean that the fish is constipated.

These may not seem like major problems, but when it comes to finding potential mates, you have to find fish that is as close to perfect as possible. Otherwise you risk rejection by the other partner.