I have 3 pairs of bettas set up to breed. Two halfmoons that are probably about 6-8 months old and 2 pair of veiltails that are well over a year old. I've mated two veiltails before (about the same age as those) and the male did absolutely great with tending to the eggs, moving them around and keeping them in the nest when their tails popped out.
Now, my halfmoon male seems to be having some issues with the eggs. I can tell they're fertilized because they're half white, half clear. However, when some fall out, he tries to put them back in, but they don't stick. So today he was constantly chasing the same two eggs that wouldn't stay in the nest.
Is it possible that he's just too immature to be a decent father? Should I just throw in the towel with this batch or give him some more time?
I'm still pretty new to the breeding process, so any advice would be great
Now, my halfmoon male seems to be having some issues with the eggs. I can tell they're fertilized because they're half white, half clear. However, when some fall out, he tries to put them back in, but they don't stick. So today he was constantly chasing the same two eggs that wouldn't stay in the nest.
Is it possible that he's just too immature to be a decent father? Should I just throw in the towel with this batch or give him some more time?
I'm still pretty new to the breeding process, so any advice would be great
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