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Conditioning
your breeding pair is one of the most important parts of breeding. Here
are 4 easy steps to getting them ready. |
| 1) Your conditioning
period should be from 1-3 weeks. Pet store bettas should be conditioned
longer due to their horrible living conditions prior to purchase. It
will take them some time to recuperate and recover. Bettas purchased
from breeders through the mail also need extra time to adjust due to the
stress of shipment. I have, however, heard of breeders that breed them immediately
upon receiving them, this is where you need to use your good judgement. Keep both of these facts in mind when
deciding the length of your bettas' conditioning period. If you have
owned your bettas for some time (1 month or more) then 1-2 weeks should
be sufficient time. |
| 2) Clean water is a
must. Keep your bettas' bowls cleaner than normal during their
conditioning period. If you keep your bettas in ½ gallon containers or
smaller, water changes every 2 days are advised. Condition the water as normal,
adding vitamins if available. A temperature of 80°F-84°F is ideal,
though many people are unable to provide heat to individual bettas. |
| 3) Feeding is very
important in conditioning. Live foods are the best choice. Live black worms,
adult brine shrimp & mosquito larvae are good choices. Mosquito
larvae, when in season, are the top choice because they are free and
they happen to be a Betta's favorite food. To get Mosquito Larvae,
simply fill a bucket with water, add a few leave to the top and in a
week or so, you will see them wriggling all around. Use a net to catch
them. I use an eye dropper to feed them to my bettas. If you do not have
access to live foods, frozen can be used. Frozen Bloodworms & Brine
Shrimp are good choices. Alas, if you are unable to provide live or
frozen foods, Freeze Dried Bloodworms can be substituted. Feed your
bettas 2-4 times a day, small portions. |
| 4) There are many
opinions on whether or not the breeding pair should remain within view
of each other during this period. I am still experimenting on different
options. |
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