Breeding Fish

Breeding fish is considered to be a very complicated procedure by many beginners.
People believe that one needs expert knowledge to make fish breed while in captivity, but
this is far from the truth. Breeding, like any other aspect of fish keeping, is a science. If
you get your facts right, and follow the right procedures, you will find your fish
multiplying fast.
Several livebearing fish species will spawn even in suboptimal conditions, while egg
laying species typically are a larger challenge for a novice. Since it is a new experience,
there are some tips and techniques that will make the whole procedure easy as well as
enjoyable. For successful breeding of fish, the first step of course is to be able to
distinguish between the sexes. When you have grown both the sexes of the same species
and feel that they are ready to spawn, the next logical step would be to recreate the
natural surroundings that will best suit breeding. Natural conditions stimulate the
spawning process.