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Is this betta happier with me?
I basically bought a male betta off someone because they didn't want him because he wouldn't build a bubble nest (as they wanted to breed from him). I think they said he was in a 3 gallon tank. Well I have him in a planted 10 gallon and he has already made 2 bubble nests.
2 Answers
- Anonymous5 years ago
Actually, building of bubble nest is not related to "happiness" or health. I've seen Bettas dying in pet store cups building bubble nests as a last, desperate attempt to pass on their genes, Bettas newly introduced to their setup to mark their territory etc.
Color is a much better indicator of the well being of fish in general, as well as activity levels (though with bettas there is a great variety in activity levels between individuals).
- choko_canyonLv 75 years ago
Impossible to say, but he's clearly more comfortable in terms of getting ready to breed.
