The successful breeding of aquarium fish is the “masterpiece” of the aquarium hobbyist , and many would like to achieve this success. You too can become a successful breeder if you understand the two basic requirements. First , you must acquire detailed knowledge about the behavior of the fish that you would like to breed. Second , you must be aware that fish in the aquarium will reproduce only if given special living conditions that approximate those of their native habitat. 

In the past bettas were first bred for their fighting ability rather than breeding for their beauty or appearance. Today breeding betta is becoming an art and science. One needs to understand betta genetics and line breeding techniques to succeed in breeding quality betta. It is a unique and well developed aspect of the hobby of fishkeeping. Some people breed and improve betta for fights ( fighter betta ) while some breed and improve betta appearance for show and competition ( halfmoons )

Conditioning and preparation for both the male and female betta is very important if we want to ensure successful and healthy spawns. Breeding bettas is not difficult. Even novices achieve varying degree of success.

What are the steps to achieve successful betta fish breeding ? We shall review all these in the next few posts in this category.