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I've named the babies. The one in the cup is Speck, the one in the big tank with Pinky is Spot. I suspect the names will change as they get bigger, but I have to call them something besides baby. :love: <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Stupid computer operator -- can't blame the computer for my triple posts. Sorry about that!

Haha Nann.....I've almost done that myself a couple of times.

Emg <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

YEAH !!!!

I finally got some java moss ! Picked it up at a local aquarium store. Probably paid more for it than I should have, but I have been trying to find this for so long, I figured...what the heck.

I also picked up a sponge filter for a 10 gallon aquarium...I am on my way to setting up for a breeding tank ! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> All I need now is a heater and a tank! (and a green male for my little green)

I figure I will set the tank up and just let it cycle...with the java moss in it. Perhaps that will allow lots of infusoria to grow. Probably need to put a fish in too.

Jilly, am I missing anything? I did pick up some brine shrimp eggs...but could use some info as to the best way to go about hatching them. There isn't a whole lot of info on this package.

I think it will be awhile yet before I actually try this, want to make sure I know what to do and just what exactly I am getting myself in to.. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Emg

oh yeah, Jilly

How do you know when your fish is in prime condition for spawning ? Or...when they aren't ?

Emg <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I just realized something.....I have a pineapple plant in a vase...that I have had for YEARS ! I just bet there are lots of little infusoria growing in THAT thing ! The water sure looks full of something. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Emg

I have a breeding tank all set up. :rolling:

This is what I have...
A 10 gallon tank with hood and light..only thing concerning me there is that there is no glass seperating the lights from the water, just a slim plastic shield thing !! Didn't notice that when I purchased the hood. I only have the tank half full for now, but I think I should get something there before I actually use this tank for fish.

I have a 5-15 gallon submersible heater that I bought at Walmart and also a sponge filter I picked up at a local Aquarium store..same place I got my 2 new crown tail bettas <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ..(post about them in the 'rate a fish' thread)

I have two decorations in there for the female to hide in....one a plastic job that goes with the log in my blue females tank...and the other is a piece of driftwood that came with the java moss I bought.

I placed the heater horizontally in the middle of the back of the tank..close to the bottom. I put the sponge filter on the front of the tank. It's a "BioFoam" filter. Can't explain how it actually sits in there..but I have the filter part horizontally accross the front of the tank,near the bottom...sort of accross from the heater with the bubbler part towards the back so the current washes towards the heater and hopefully goes around the tank. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> My attempt at being logical and aquarium smart..haha.

The decorations I have on the other end of the tank away from the heater and filter. My guess is that I would need to put something living in there to get the biologic thing going..now, which one of my bettas do I use as guinnie pig..hhmmm.

I do plan on plopping in that java moss as soon as I get the heater all fixed up and adjusted properly..and check to make sure it is working right.

I also have added the usual stuff...water conditioner with stress coat, PH down and aquarium salt. One thing I was wondering Jilly...I have read that fungus is a concern with the eggs..would it be wise to put a dose of bettafix in the water as well, to discourage that? I realize that with 4 gallons of water in there that would be alot of bettafix...is there something else I could use..or do I even need to worry about that?

Well, that's all I can think of for now as far as my setup goes. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, I would love to hear from you ! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Oh Yeah ! I do have 2 thermometers in there as well..one on each end of the tank in front. I have been questioning the acuracy of these thermometers at times, figure if I put two in there and they read about the same..it should be ok. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Emg

Speck didn't make it. And I can't find Spot. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I put the filter back on in Pinky's tank, and he and Sweetie can flirt all they like. I'm not up to the task of being a betta grandma! <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Nan

I am sorry that your first try was so disappointing. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I can't blame you for not wanting to go through all that again. Maybe someday you will feel like giving it another try.

Emg

Well, my breeding tank is busy cycling. I have got everything in there I need ...I think...and I am just letting it run for awhile and make sure the water temp is stable. Won't hurt to just let it go on cycling...I will post a picture of my setup for Jill or anyone else to critique <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I haven't really made up my mind who I will try to breed with whom <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> I only have 2 females at present..a blue and a green. I would like to find a green male for my green female, but that is proving to be a bit difficult. I found a site which sells some pretty green males from what the picture shows....and they are only about 3 or 4 dollars each...but shipping is about 27 dollars ! As badly as I would like to have one of those...I can't pay that kind of shipping for just one fish...or even two....and I sure don't need more than THAT! I'll just have to keep hunting.

The other possibility would be my blue female with my new crowntail steely blue. The one with the dragon at the rate a fish site. That blue female has no red on her at all that I can see and she looks like she has a comb tail instead of the fantail that my other female has. Of course, being petstore bettas you never really know what you will get..but hey..have to start somewhere ! :rolleyes:

Emg :beamedup: