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From:petaluma,ca
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 08-10-2003 10:49 PM         

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*my male betta is constantly blowing bubbles at the top of his tank,and someone told me that means he wants to mate..is this true?
*my 2nd question is,hes been looking like hes dead a lot lately,is he sick? ive only had him for 4 months,what should i do? i dont want him to die!! please help...

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From:USA
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 08-18-2003 11:14 AM         

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The bubbles mean he might want to mate you should try putting a female betta in a cup or tank next to his and if he starts flaring up and the female starts swimming in a downward S motion after 1 or 2 weeks and is full of eggs she is probably ready to breed so put her in the males tank without breaking the bubblenest. Once in the same tank the male will probably hurt the female a little when they start to embrace, it might take a few times and once you see eggs fall out off the female take her out or the male will kill her the male will tend to the eggs for a few days then once they are free swimming take the male out. As far as the not swimming around very much thats normal. Some of mine will just sit in one spot for hours. I hope this helped.

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From:Farmington Hills, MI, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted 08-21-2003 11:48 AM         

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Yes, that's what the bubble nest means, but no you don't have to run out and buy a female for him. Its just a sign that he's happy, and bettas will only mate if they're happy. They also don't move around much. Don't worry.

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From:Aurora, il, USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 08-24-2003 10:00 PM         

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Yea, what stormwatcher said.

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From:canada
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 08-26-2003 11:01 AM         

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my male lives on his side...mind you he is wierd period...he loves to be petted...he will come up to the top of the tank and roll on his back so i can rub his tummy. he also loves to ride the current from the fillter...he's so cute

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From:british columbia
Registered: Jan 2004

posted 02-08-2004 05:26 PM         

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i wouldnt suggest putting a female in with him. the bubbles just mean hes ready but putting a female in whith him isnt the best thing if oyur not expirienced. also they will fight and one will end up dying . the bubbles are a bubble nest where when there is a girl he picks up the eggs she lays and puts them in the bubbles. if hes laying on his side then he is probably sick and if ther is a female she will probably kill him.

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