Guppies, among the most common aquarium fish are also among the most prolific breeders – put a couple together, and they will breed, giving birth to anything upto 200 fry every 28 days or so. Moreover, female guppies have the ability to store sperm for upto 3 months, so the females can give birth about [...]
Breeding the betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish) is quite an experience. First, pick your breeding pair – remember, both of them should be approximately the same size. Females are usually somewhat smaller than the males, but do not try to breed a very young male or female with a much older mate. Make sure you [...]
If you have decided to get your dwarf gourami pair to breed, you’ll need relatively little coaxing and cajoling. At the end, however, you’ll find it quite worth the effort. Start with a separate tank for the breeding. One that can hold at least 10 gallons or 45 litres of water, and make sure it [...]
