Betta Bubble Nest!

[winddancir]

My male betta Sparky FINALLY built one for Beauty! The tanks are side by side, and he's been courting her through the glass. She just takes one look at him and goes all stripy (vertical) in lust. And she's so full of eggs! I've just been waiting for him to be interested enough. YAY!!!!

[Lisa]

Congrats! My two male bettas, who are divided, have shown no interest
in each other whatsoever. LOL!

- Lisa in Central Coast CA

[winddancir]

I am now annoyed at Beauty.
I introduced them nicely, "Sparky, this is your new girlfriend, Beauty. Beauty, this is your boyfriend Sparky." Stuck her in his tank with protection (hehe), meaning she was in a container. They seemed to be getting along fine 24 hrs later, so I let her out. He was actually quite a gentleman. She, on the other hand, was a complete chicken of the sea. 4 days later, I removed her, much to Sparky's dismay (he loved posing for her) because nothing happened.
Anyone want sushi? lol

[IDzine01]

Awww "chicken of the sea". That was cute, I'll have to remember that
one. ;-)

[John D. Goulden]

Try separating them (that is, out of sight of each other) for 24-48 hours,
then re-introduce her to Sparky's tank (with protection of course).

Why is betta love so complicated?

--
John Goulden

[winddancir]

Try separating them (that is, out of sight of each other) for 24-48 hours,


Will putting a piece of paper between the tanks be fine? Because I don't have any more space to move a tank to... I'm only allowed to keep fish in my bedroom, and unless I start stacking tanks...
I've already set up the growing tank, and if I need more room, I'll give away some of my fish.

[Squeek]

Yeah....a peice of paper will be fine....one thing that i have been
successful with is putting a miror brtween the two tanks so that the male
gets all geared up....then show him the female.....whoa....
"winddancir" > wrote in message
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>
> John D. Goulden Wrote:
>> Try separating them (that is, out of sight of each other) for 24-48
>> hours,
>>
>
> Will putting a piece of paper between the tanks be fine? Because I
> don't have any more space to move a tank to... I'm only allowed to keep
> fish in my bedroom, and unless I start stacking tanks...
> I've already set up the growing tank, and if I need more room, I'll
> give away some of my fish.
>
>
> --
> winddancir

[winddancir]

I used a piece of paper, and put it up that night, March 2, last Tuesday.
Poor Sparky was so depressed. He moped around his tank, stopped blowing bubbles, and looked at me. The look was so pathetic...
Sunday morning, I removed the paper. Sparky took one look, flared out as much as he could, and zoomed in circles showing off. He was sooooo happy! He built the biggest nest I've ever seen him make, constantly working on it between laps around the tank.
She has been kinda excited too. So hopefully Tuesday I'll introduce them (again!) with protection.
I'll keep everyone updated!