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Episode 107

107. Bubble-Nesting Bettas

In the Betta genus, there are two documented modes of incubation: bubble-nesting and mouthbrooding. Among the bubble-nesters, domestic strains of Betta splendens are easily the most ubiquitous. In this episode, the Water Colors team survey all of the bub

Water Colors Aquarium Gallery

March 10, 20231h 37m

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In the Betta genus, there are two documented modes of incubation: bubble-nesting and mouthbrooding. Among the bubble-nesters, domestic strains of Betta splendens are easily the most ubiquitous. In this episode, the Water Colors team survey all of the bubble-nesters. You can share your stories (and photos) of bubble-nesting Betta on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group!

Species Mentioned in this Episode:Betta macrostomaBetta splendensBetta mahachaiensisBetta imbellisBetta smaragdinaBetta siamorientalisBetta stiktosBetta coccinaApistogramma agassiziiBetta cf. smaragdina “Guitar” – Betta brownorumBetta rutilansBetta sp. “Api Api” – Betta hendraBetta miniopinnaBetta lividaBetta tussyaeBetta persephoneBetta burdigala – Betta rubra – Betta foerschi – Betta uberis – Betta bellica – Betta simorum – Chili rasbora (Boraras brigittae) – Ember tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) – Harlequin rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) – Espei rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) – Sundadaino spp.