Paradise Breeding

[EcoGeek]

I have a male and female paradise fish, and I want to breed them since my LFS doesn't have many anabantoids, but has any member bred these? If so, how big was your female the first time she bred? Mine is about the same size as a female betta, so I don't think she is ready quite yet to breed, but the male has already built a few bubble nests, so he is definitely ready.

 

[sylvia]

Females look plump when they are ready to breed. The actual size at which they are sexually mature is variable. They can be bred just like bettas so perhaps do a search on betta breeding for details on that since there are tonnes of articles relating to it. Do make sure your LFS is willing to take them off your hands (assuming many survive) and that you have food and grow-out tanks for the fry ready in advance.