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Tina N
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Tina N asked in PetsFish · 1 decade ago

My betta question for the day...?

So, with a female betta - they produce eggs whether they are fertilized or not, right? Do they expell the unfertilized eggs, if so, what do they look like? Should I remove them from the tank? How do you know they have eggs in them? Just curious more than anything. Thanks

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You are correct females produce eggs. You should see their egg spot and they will get plumper looking. Most females will reabsorb their eggs. Occasionally they will "drop" their eggs into the tank. It won't harm the tank in anyway. Most fish will gobble them up.

    Source(s): Betta Breeder
  • 1 decade ago

    If by chance your female betta lays eggs and they are not fertilized, personally I would leave them. at least for a few days

    They are packed with nutrients and she will most likely eat them and restore some of the nutrients that she lost by making them.

    If, after a few days they are still there , than by all means scoop them out and toss them.

    The male betta are the ones that build the *bubble* nests and generally care for the eggs :)

    Good luck

    Nicole f

  • 1 decade ago

    well how you know if a female is pregnant, you'll notice it getting fat looking. I don't think that the female would drop eggs if theres no male to fertilize it. I'm not positive. The eggs however look just like bubbles that float on the waters surface. you know how Betta's blow bubble nests right?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That is a good question. I have had female bettas, and have never seen anything egg-like in the tank. You can tell when they are full of eggs when they plump up (although that could always be constipation lol).

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  • 1 decade ago

    Check out the link below for more information about betta breeding at the link below. This will give you more information about the mating process of bettas.

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