Betta Fish Big Bubbles

You might have noticed clusters of bubbles near the water surface in your betta fish tank.

Betta fish big bubbles. Betta fish blow large bubble nests if they want to spawn. I remember the first time my betta fish blew bubbles i freaked out and thought that i had killed him. Your betta is fine.

The male betta fish uses saliva to create bubbles on the water surface and under floating debris. All betta fish are unique and therefore the frequency of their nest building will also be unique. Some bettas may build one on a regular basis while others might be more infrequent or not at all.

Bettas will also spend time at the top of the water drawing in atmospheric air which could result in them blowing some small bubbles. Daily weekly or monthly are all common time frames for male bettas to construct a nest. Other species also have saliva or other excretions that help protect the integrity of the bubble nest as well.

This behavior is primarily seen in male bettas and all males will blow a bubble nest at some point in their life though some females will do this as well. These bubble nests are a part of natural behaviour of your betta fish. Fish that make bubble nests also known as foam nests are called aphrophilus.

With bettas the bubbles are coated with saliva to keep them stronger and more durable over time. Why betta fish make bubble nests. The purpose of a male betta fish bubble nests is to invite the female fish to a spawning session.

If you find your female betta fish. I m sure you ve rushed here in a panic thinking that your betta fish is sick or something is wrong with your tank. Betta bubble nest building frequency.