What could be a reason why two healthy fish won't mate?

Question

I have a male and female betta fish, and the female won't mate with the male. He chases her for an hour and she won't give in. I take her out after an hour so she won't get too bashed up. I tried to mate them about three times. I am thinking about getting another female. What are you thoughts?

Answer 1

Maybe she doesen't like him.

Answer 2

I just recently got a Betta and do not have a ton of experience with them, but they aren't usually supposed to be together, even male and females.

I think from what I've heard is that the male will prepare a bubble nest when he is ready to mate.

What gallon tank do you have them in, since that could also be a factor?

And if they do mate, be prepared to care for 100-500 possible babies.

Answer 3

They can get picky you may need to get another female.The water conditions have to suit the fish.The male will build a bubble nest,maybe you could put them where they can see each other.,only for a day ot two,but not together.It is not easy to get Betta's breeding sometimes but so worth it when you do.Good luck!

Answer 4

if the water parameters arnt PERFECT they wont breed...

a happy male will build a bubblenest even without a female presnet.

check your parameters with a GOOD liquid test kit.