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Betta Breeding - How to Breed And Sell Betta Fish For Profit
Betta breeding can be very profitable if you know the works. Many seem to think that it's very easy but that is where they go wrong and why they are having a hard time selling their fish.
You want to make sure that you set up the perfect breeding tank for your Betta's.Learn all about Betta breeding at BettaFishBreeding.info . Also information on Betta fish care, feeding, disease control and more. Get the secrets that the pet stores don't want you to have.
Selecting The Perfect Stock For Betta Breeding
Beeing selective gives you better results and more profit
If you want to have success with you Betta Breeding then you have to select the stock carefully. Otherwise no one will want to buy your fish. Here are some simple rules to follow.Don't buy your Bettas at a pet store
There are numerous reasons for not doing so. First of all the Pet store Bettas are usually not healthy enough and might even carry diseases. They are also to old because the regular shopper wants bigger fish and they are the old ones. Pet stores usually only have vail tale Bettas and those you don't want. Good breeders have moved on to things like double tails, crown tails, delta tails and halfmoon tales, and you should be looking for those.
- Buy the breeding stock in pairs from your breeder
- Don´t use large or flashy Bettas
- Make sure the female is tha same size or little bit smaller than the male. NEVER larger
- Always buy at least two pairs of each strain
- ONLY buy from a breeder with good reputation!
More more details and more breeding secrets visit BettaFishBreeding.info
All The Stuff You Need For Beta Breeding
Having the proper setup will save you money and time in the long run

- 5 or 10 gallon spawning tank
- Mini penplax corner filter
- Small airpump to run the aboce filter
- Tubing and valve for above
- Submersible heater, 25-50w (no more if you don't want to cook you fish)
- One stirofoam cup
- One piece of scotch tape
- One chimney glass
- One or two very thick bushy plastic plants
- a pack of small plant weights
- a mini tank cleaner (vacum)
- One microwirm cutlure (purchased 3 weeks before sparning)
- Brine shrimp eggs, extra valve and T connector to send some air to the brine shrimp's hatchery
- 1/2 gallon jar with lid to hatch the shrimp in
- 50 to 100 jars for the males to be jarred when they grow and start fighting
- Another large tank (40gal) to move them to when they grow. with cover, light, filter, plants and heater (not absolutely neccesary).
- One breeding pair of young Bettas from a good breeder. Since this is your first time pick a strain that is easy and not to expensive ($20-$30+shipping). Make sure you don't use prioritary mail as it can go in the unpressurized part of the plane which will result in your Bettas Exploding!
- 2x One gallon glass jars to house each of your Bettas
- Water conditioner and additives as follow: Amquel, Novaqua, Aquarisol, PH down, Aquarium salt
- First aid medications: Maroxy, Methylene Blue, Tetraculine and some antibiotics
- Two fish nets
The total cost can be close to $400 :) But don't forget that this is your initial set cost and you will be selling Bettas in no time!
You should also get the Betta Fish Secrets book, it will help you with the setup and make sure you succeed in your endevour.
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