Sex

Reproduction is a part of the natural lifecycle. Breeding is a complex process. Before the breeding there are some things you must consider such as both male and female betta have a healthy. Give them a proper environment and diet for healthy fry.

Betta Akarensis is a paternal mouthbrooder. The female is more strong and plays an active role during the courtship process, they help against intruders. After the courting egg and milt are released the male protectively embraces the female..

Start with a select ideal pair, both bettas are healthy and active. Arrange a separate tank of around 20 gallons and a breeding tank temperature of around 50 degrees. Raise the water temperature around 65 degrees.

Prepare a betta fish for breeding two weeks ago. Feed them animal protein-rich food for healthy fry. serve them bloodworms, small insects, daphnia, and tubifex worms. When you put male and female betta together give them time to know each other, if Betta shows interest in knowing each other put them in the same tank.

Male betta court the female betta. Males build a bubble nest to impress females and collect the eggs. When a female is ready to breed she allows the male to wrap his body around her, which causes the release of the eggs. Males collect the eggs and are responsible for fertilizing them.

Eggs are released in small batches, the male picks the egg and keeps them in his mouth.When the male catches all the eggs in his mouth the process is repeated until all the eggs spit, a process repeated several times.

The evolution period is 10-21 days, after that males release a fully formed free swimming fry. When the raising process of a male is stressful he may accidentally swallow the eggs.

You can offer small portions of food twice a day, and offer them nutrition-rich food so they can grow properly. Do not overfeed them, overfeeding causes constipation and bloating. A betta is a big-mouthed fish whether it’s fry or young adult.