Female Betta Fish Carrying Eggs

I did some research and found out that she is not pregnant just carrying eggs.

Female betta fish carrying eggs. Condition both male and female are fine female has a few rips in her bottom tail thats it. If the eggs were laid by a female in a breeding pair then your best bet is to follow this guide and set up a proper tank for your soon to be spawned fry. Healthy female bettas will always be carrying some eggs and if a male is not present they will constantly reabsorb and recreate eggs.

We have no male or any other fish in the tank and she was initially bought as a. My female betta frequently lays eggs but she s never been with a male. 1 male betta in 1 2 gallon bowl with a little gravel and a small plastic plant 2 females in 2separate 1 2 gallon bowls set up the same way as the male s.

If i don t get a male what will happen to her if the eggs aren t fertilized. My sons female betta hasn t been eating like normal and today i found a bubble nest in the corner of the tank above one of the plants. While it is possible for female betta fish to lay eggs without a male being present the eggs will not be able to hatch and will often rot leading to ammonia and nitrite spikes.

Bettas are known for their aggressions so breeding them is tricky. Fortunately it s not that difficult and with a little homework you can tell when your female betta is ready to spawn. My female betta that i have had for about one year suddenly got really fat and has an enormous gut now.

Been like this for months. I am ashamed to say i took them up a little hastily. She was in tank with a male but i just separated them.

If you want to breed them you ll have to learn how to recognize a receptive female betta. I thought she was just full of eggs but not sure now. The male is finding female then going back to work on nest.