The fighting fish usually breed from March to October. However, the breeding of betta in captivity is not limited by time, as long as the maintenance conditions are appropriate, it is possible to breed throughout the year. If you want to breed it in winter, you should put a heating rod in the water and keep the water temperature above 26 degrees Celsius. Generally, young fish need to grow for 4-8 months before they can mature sexually and reproduce.
The betta can breed again 4-5 days after the small fish hatch. However, breeding too frequently can be harmful to the betta and affect its longevity. Therefore, it is recommended to breed once a month, not more than four times a year. This frequency gives the fish more time to recover. It is not advisable to breed too frequently, as this will not only cause damage to the male fish, but also lead to a decline in the quality of the fry.
After reproduction, the mother fish can be fished out of the fish tank first. The females may eat the eggs they shed, but the males are responsible for protecting them. Fish eggs can hatch into small fish in 2-3 days in water above 26 C. In another 2-3 days, the small fish will begin to swim. At this time, the male fish can be fished out and the small fish can grow by themselves. After 4-8 months, the small fish are sexually mature and can reproduce.
