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Marble dragon HMPK spawn log

5.5K views 31 replies 14 participants last post by  GreenTea  
#1 ·
This is where I'll be documenting my first ever betta spawn. I will be using the 10 gallon hobbyist method to breed. I plan to feed egg yolk, microworms, bbs, and eventually bloodworms and crushed high protein pelleted food. I will be diving the spawn between two 10 gallon tanks which will be corner sponge filtered with an apple snail and some water sprite and moss. Both fish are from Korwhord and at my request he has been conditioning them for breeding already. I plan to keep them separated for a day or two and loading them with frozen foods before attempting to spawn, since I'm worried about stress from shipping. Has anyone directly spawned a recent shipment and have some experience they'd like to share?

I chose these for their bright colors, well developed rays in their caudal fins, and marbling. The male has different colored "eyelids" and the female has different colored eyes. I love the males yellow stomach as well.

This is the male:
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And this is the female:
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I will be posting tons of updates, photos, and possibly questions, although my huge word document of gathered information will be my first resource.
 
#2 ·
Congratulations on your new Fishies.. They are Very cute... I am new to breeding as well and am trying to obtain help on here. I will be looking forward to following you in your Log. Good Luck
 
#4 ·
What a gorgeous pair! Good luck!! Its been a couple years since ive done any breeding but ill be happy to help you in any way I can!
 
#5 ·
Congrats Creat! Can't wait to see some babies, the parents are gorgeous. Marbles are probably my favorite color :) I did have a pair breed the day after they arrived, which was an accident really (they really liked one another and female jumped the barrier), but the 160+ fry are doing very well 3 weeks later and both parents are just fine so it probably depends on how they handle shipping. If they are already being conditioned then it shouldn't be much of a problem but most people tend to give their new bettas at least a weeks rest after stresses like shipping before they breed them. Can't wait for some pics!
 
#8 ·
Oh shoot! haha I meant GreenTea, I should be more careful when I read through the comments xD
 
#12 ·
Amy I'm breeding lots of blue into your line...should be ready by New Years (breeding on hold till early November...but that gives me time to set up the fish room and condition everyone like crazy). If you want blue marbles/BF let me know. I have that GREAT male blowin nests like crazy so as soon as I can I'm throwing him in with a female.
 
#14 ·
Bummer Cajun! I'm planning on selling the fry here for cheap, and to a few friends and a lfs in Seattle, and one in Portland. Thank you for all your support and encouragement everyone! I am so excited.

When I first joined the forum I completely ignored this section of the board, thinking, "Bettas are great but come on guys....Nerds...!"

And now here I am! :D Couldn't be happier! I've learned so much from all the pros on this board, that's part of the reason I feel so confident going forward that I will be able to do it. As well as the pros, I've sat back and seen enough rookie mistakes and made notes of my own mistakes along the way.
 
#15 ·
*stares blissfully at the girl* I had wanted a couple of her sisters when Korwhord listed them but I wasn't ready to buy just yet. I don't suppose you'd take a reservation for one girl for me? *hopeful* :3
 
#16 ·
Setting up my spawn tank tonight, I'll post pics for critiques/comments later. OFL mentioned using decaffeinated green tea (which of course I have ;]) for tannins for ill fish, do you think it would be appropriate in a spawning situation as well? I don't have access to ial right now.
 
#17 ·
tannins are tannins its all good.
 
#21 ·
Of course (to anyone who has asked) I will. You all will be my first buyers, then onto AB and the lfs store in Portland and one in Seattle (where I'm from and travel to about once a month.) BettaHeart, I won't be able to ship out of the country unfortunately. If you love the babies that much I could meet you at the border perhaps? :) Do you ever come down to the states? I could also just keep a few until you make a trip down here if that's an option.
 
#24 ·
Could I possible ask you to save one for me? I'm right near seattle :)
 
#27 ·
Really bad news guys. BOTH the males from Korwhord were DOA, as well as one of the girls. The female I posted here has lived and I'm sure Korwhord will be able to replace the fish when he gets back. Only 7/10 made it with priority shipping.

Needless to say I'm very sad about this but am working on acclimating the rest of them so that they survive.
 
#31 ·
Awww hun I'm SO sorry! :cry: *huggles*

I'm kind of anxious now, mine are due Friday morning on priority... :blueworry:
 
#28 ·
:'( that sucks. who was your transhipper?