I think people underestimate the time and money required to successfully breed, raise and sell just one spawn of Bettas. It's a lot of time and work, so well done to you.
Every single thing adds up. Plus shelf space. Plus your time. You are doing great. I've never seen any busiess tell their personal expences . Brave man. Wishing you well
Thanks for this. That was really informative. You touted yourself in an earlier video as not being a pro betta breeder, but realistically, how many people actually do this? Sure, you were really young back then and you still are, but don't sell yourself short. Just because you're only 20, you've taken the initiative to learn how to breed many types of fish. Koodos for your passion in showing the world how to successfully do this, and keep it up, cause you are a pro! I will keep following your hard work, Justin.
I think it's great man! If you can make cash while you're enjoying this awesome hobby, it's a win-win :) Also, super cool that you're being open and sharing how you do things. Being transparent isn't always necessary but it's rad that you this.
In the 1970s when I was in the States there were none of these koi bettas or blue berries. There were red, blue and pink in solid colors or with nuances in blends. There appeared the cellophane betta. But I only saw it in a magazine. I liked those better than the ones today with all the blotches. I imagine that the older strains were hardier. Much success and satisfaction to you!
Haha thanks another great video. Just a side note I belive your channel is so underrated you are one of the best fish channels out there. You inspired me to breed angelfish and pleco with your vids so I just thought I should thank you, you put in so much time and effort in your video to give us quality content!
This was awesome! You are a very smart and resourceful young man. I love to see that you get to live your best life everyday, and make a living. Your parents/loved ones must be so proud of you 😊
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us. I just showed my young son your videos and at 7 yrs old he wants to breed fish now. 😃
Impressive detail in the true cost of doing this! I love how you got a per hour rate. Nice! I bred bettas once. The aggression between them was tough to deal with but you talk about that too!
Another great video, I'd love to know how you set up your connection to your wholesalers and stores, how did you start out and what tips would you have for people wanting to get into serious breeding.
The points you touched in the end I thought of being the biggest expense in my mind you didn't even account for. All the shipping supplies, petrol to and from wholesalers, and even more time. I've thought about breeding Bettas myself just as a project and not for profit at all and always stop short because that's a lot of fry and jars I'd have to take care of till I did sell everything
Nah, it's like $10 in plastic cups, $15 petrol? an hours drive? You're dropping off the entire batch of betta to the wholesaler, you're not driving each individual fish to customers lol
Thanks so much! I’m obsessed with with fish /ecosystems, but have a soft spot for bettas. I wanted to get into it as I have a lot of time. So this was helpful
Wow great video, you don't see too many videos like this that fish breeders or even fish keeper come and tell you honestly and sincerely about their business. Thanks, your video is very insightful.
Im glad your doing well and enjoying it. Im sure you spend alot of time around your fish, when the Dark knight rams arrived they were not at all scared of me and settled in pretty much straight away. Usually when i get new fish they are more cautious at first. So they seem to be very used to having people around them.
I love your channel and you are just so amazing with what you do! I breed bettas as a part time job and I always for gold half moons and creating my own “bloodline”, am you can be successful with it, you just have to work hard and make that you will have all the supplies to raise these fish.
Wishing you all the success! I too run my own business that's also my hobby, nothing is more satisfying when your hobby is also your job. I've been all of your content and I don't even have a fish tank. Keep up the good work bro!
Having and breeding Betta fish is actually fun. I have like 20 pairs of Betta and I breed them for about once a month. I've got a lot of money from them while I'm doing my hobby so I guess it's really a win win situaition
That was a really cool breakdown! I’m actually having my first shot breeding bettas today. Not expecting many fry if I do succeed because the female got so full with eggs earlier in the week that she ended up dropping a couple hundred. But that’s alright, makes it easier for me to handle first time through. Found your initial betta breeding video to be very helpful, and I used that to build on for creating my setup. Thanks a heap mate!
@@KeepingFishSimple Could I ask your opinion on something to do with the above message? So they haven't spawned yet, male is super intent on expanding his bubble nest into a million dollar bubble-mansion, and while he will happily flare at the female, every time she gets close to the nest he starts chasing her away. It's not aggressive, because he doesn't go after her once he's chased her away from his nest, but I don't know how they'll breed if he doesn't let her come over to the nest. Have you seen this before? Should I keep trying to spawn, or restart the process and recondition the fish? TIA :)
And factor in getting the parents ready for breeding. That can add up to a lot of food after a while depending on how many pairs you are conditioning. Have you ever tried setting up a harem style breeder for betta with one male and multiple female betta?
Love this! When you say a couple of hundred for 4ft tanks, is that total or each? Wholesale or retail? Can’t seem to find them that cheap so I’d really appreciate the help. And what price range did you sell them to fish stores or wholesalers for? You didn’t say how many bettas you had. A guesstimate: $10 for lower grade (retail $30) to $20 for higher grade (retail $60)?
I love your honesty! I have no clue, so I ask: why do you use the small cups for the Bettas? can they live for a long period of time in the small cups? Newcomers always get the minimum "1cm fish per liter."
Cups are not ideal, and KFS tries to keep them in cups for as little time as possible. If you change water regularly, yes they can live a long time in a cup however its also not a great life for a fish. The problem is they fight and its better for them to be in cups short term than in a larger tank being stressed and fighting.
Bettas have an advantage of being able to "breathe air" from the surface with a specialised "lung-gill" combo that means a small volume of water won't mean they can't breath, but give them more space if you can, let them get around a bit :D
I do not know why anyone would ask you how much $$$ you make... That aside, when we do what we love to do, $$$ is just a by product for allowing us to continue with our passion. Every cent that you made on the Bettas, I could bet, went right back into your business. The fact that you were able to create such beautiful Bettas from your first try is AMAZING!!! I wholehearted LOVE how you are so transparent and sincere!!! I tried ordering from you, but the state of Florida is not on your shipping list!!! I hope soon, this could be remedied. Keep your passion and unique drive always moving forward!!! Thank you for an incredible video on how you manage your business!!!
It is a tricky one, but in this case i dont see a problem asking. It is this kind of information that people need if they are considering breeding fish for profit. I am not sure why people are so confidential with how much they make. Total income maybe. but for specific things, i dont see a problem :) Anyway its good that some people are willing to share more information.
He is in Australia and we can’t export fish overseas (or even to some states in our own country) I sure know the feeling of falling in love with a kind of fish that you aren’t legally allowed to get
An easier way to rear them from the cupping stage is to burn small holes in the jars and place them in a shallow tank. Quick water changes, by draining main tank then topping up. Let females swim amongst them. Pour in some daphnia which would swim in and out of the males cups. Also the benefit of stable water and almond leaves (plus any medication if needed) in the main water. When ready for sale, place in fresh cups and away they go.
Hei! I am not sure if your are going ever to see this but… I think you should make the same video but on corysoras! You have so many types of corys and I think it would be a great idea! And also you should make a Cory tour again! You have gotten som many more types since the last Cory tour😊
If your still reading comments I have a question on how you started, when you have the fish getting ready to breed did you keep them in just small 1 gal tanks or had 20 gals for each one. Then when your done when did you tell the grades and the species? Also when they were able to be cupped?
Addicted to these videos! Great insight given that I had bettas and had no successful breeds. Difficult also to access Indian Almond leaves in South Africa. I was told that guava leaves work as well. Keep the videos coming though and thank you!
Thanks for the video! I'd be interested in a break down of your cory breeding set ups and if you differ between species. Do you ever set up outside and take advantage of your warm climate? I'm from a moody Minnesota climate so it's challenging. You are an incredible asset to the hobby! Thanks!
Love watching and listening to your videos could you adjust your sound up. I have my computer at full volume and it is still hard to hear you Thank you
Betta are a awesome fish to play with. Some of the Betta have a awesome personality. It's always cool to see what happens when you cross different Betta together.
Absolutely amazing 🤩 effort there mate. Where abouts are you located in Australia. Would be brilliant to rack your brain regarding a new huge tank setup I’d like to do. Cheers heaps, keep up the fantastic job.
I live in southeast Tx. USA. In out Petsmart, Petco. We are paying $15-30 per fish. That is for YOUR grade C. 🙄. Your awesome, your sweet heart an knowledgeable passion makes me smile!
I’m 13 and am going to start breeding betta. I got my first pair of bettas today, well I bought the male and already had the female. They are crown tails. Cheap but they’ll get me started. I plan on getting koi bettas one day. I bought a 3 tier clear plastic drawer and it works perfect to hold the bettas. With 2 gallons of water it’s about 5 inches deep. So now I can have 3 pair of betta. I’m still trying to figure out the cup system though.
I commented this in an earlier vid, but I don’t believe you would’ve seen it. Orange Laser Corys like to lay their eggs on broad leafed plants, so adding something like an Anubis would probably help.
I think im just going to hop into this as a hobby like I don’t even care about the money really I just want to breed some cool fish since you get to be selective with the two fish you want to breed and maybe I’ll get some cool ones out of it It’s kinda like that dragon city game where you breed different monsters or something
Nice video buddy. Have you ever considered doing a outdoor breeding project in tubs or small ponds? Theres all different species that can be done in summer !!
I think people underestimate the time and money required to successfully breed, raise and sell just one spawn of Bettas. It's a lot of time and work, so well done to you.
Thank you!
My issue is holding tanks like the space to have so many species and have some growing and adults forsale
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Every single thing adds up. Plus shelf space. Plus your time. You are doing great. I've never seen any busiess tell their personal expences . Brave man. Wishing you well
Great explanation of breaking down the time and effort needed to get a financial return.
Lots of money invested, before any return is possible.
Not all of use are lucky enough to have TH-cam money helping support us.....
Thanks for this. That was really informative. You touted yourself in an earlier video as not being a pro betta breeder, but realistically, how many people actually do this? Sure, you were really young back then and you still are, but don't sell yourself short. Just because you're only 20, you've taken the initiative to learn how to breed many types of fish. Koodos for your passion in showing the world how to successfully do this, and keep it up, cause you are a pro! I will keep following your hard work, Justin.
Absolutely, if he made a decent profit, it's the definition of professional. Well done!
Love how you factored in time - definitely puts it into perspective for people that work a typical 9-5 or hourly rate job 💓💓💓💓
It is also so wonderful to know there are other fish lovers out there like myself. I adore Bettas and have plenty of them!!
I think it's great man! If you can make cash while you're enjoying this awesome hobby, it's a win-win :) Also, super cool that you're being open and sharing how you do things. Being transparent isn't always necessary but it's rad that you this.
Thanks! Will do!
In the 1970s when I was in the States there were none of these koi bettas or blue berries.
There were red, blue and pink in solid colors or with nuances in blends. There appeared the cellophane betta. But I only saw it in a magazine.
I liked those better than the ones today with all the blotches.
I imagine that the older strains were hardier.
Much success and satisfaction to you!
Haha thanks another great video. Just a side note I belive your channel is so underrated you are one of the best fish channels out there. You inspired me to breed angelfish and pleco with your vids so I just thought I should thank you, you put in so much time and effort in your video to give us quality content!
This was awesome! You are a very smart and resourceful young man. I love to see that you get to live your best life everyday, and make a living. Your parents/loved ones must be so proud of you 😊
Thank you so much!!!
@@KeepingFishSimple Do you make your own tanks? Im trying to find a way to acquire affordable tanks.
@@laymensgrowing2032try searching making tanks from Ikea if you're still interested
Just hope he don't stop learning everything
Don't apologize for being successful! It took effort and you did a great job, not to mention sharing it! Good job!
What a great video! Thanks for pulling the curtain back and letting us in on the details. Very cool man!
Wow. I was unaware that a lot of bettas do not breed true. Now I know. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for being open with all your numbers. found your channel based on those betta vids and have followed along ever since
So easy to listen to you! Thanks so much. I really appreciate knowing all of this. So helpful. Gorgeous tank room!! USA
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us. I just showed my young son your videos and at 7 yrs old he wants to breed fish now. 😃
Impressive detail in the true cost of doing this! I love how you got a per hour rate. Nice! I bred bettas once. The aggression between them was tough to deal with but you talk about that too!
I would have loveed to visit you when I was in Australia..
Another great video, I'd love to know how you set up your connection to your wholesalers and stores, how did you start out and what tips would you have for people wanting to get into serious breeding.
This right here
The points you touched in the end I thought of being the biggest expense in my mind you didn't even account for. All the shipping supplies, petrol to and from wholesalers, and even more time. I've thought about breeding Bettas myself just as a project and not for profit at all and always stop short because that's a lot of fry and jars I'd have to take care of till I did sell everything
Thanks!
Nah, it's like $10 in plastic cups, $15 petrol? an hours drive? You're dropping off the entire batch of betta to the wholesaler, you're not driving each individual fish to customers lol
Outstanding. The self awareness to excel at both the hobby and the business angle... respect.
Thanks so much! I’m obsessed with with fish /ecosystems, but have a soft spot for bettas. I wanted to get into it as I have a lot of time. So this was helpful
So nice seeing good fish content from people my age. Makes me proud but also like “what am I doing with my life” lmao
Well done matey, great to see young Aussies succeed!❤️🇦🇺
Thanks for the video, I am just starting on this breeding adventure, what you have going on is inspiring.
Love watching your videos thanks for sharing your knowledge from start to finish 👍
It’s never work when you love what you do!! Cheers on making your dreams and passions into a career!!
How great to have your hobby the thing you love doing also being your job!!!
4 month turn around is pretty good. Good job
Can you do a profit video about German blue rams and angels?
Love your fish room I slowed down because going to move so got rid of a lot of tanks Have 4 left 40,65, 55 and a 20
Im really impressed by how hard you work and enjoy you sharing your story amd experience. You have beautiful eyes btw.
Awesome vid! Super interesting and I think more vids like this would be sweet! Maybe one on rams or angels.
Thank you!
Wow great video, you don't see too many videos like this that fish breeders or even fish keeper come and tell you honestly and sincerely about their business. Thanks, your video is very insightful.
Im glad your doing well and enjoying it. Im sure you spend alot of time around your fish, when the Dark knight rams arrived they were not at all scared of me and settled in pretty much straight away. Usually when i get new fish they are more cautious at first. So they seem to be very used to having people around them.
I love your channel and you are just so amazing with what you do! I breed bettas as a part time job and I always for gold half moons and creating my own “bloodline”, am you can be successful with it, you just have to work hard and make that you will have all the supplies to raise these fish.
Honest hard work, you also only get out what effort you put in. Great work Nick
My local store never had yellow betta I wish I have them and also black ram
Wishing you all the success! I too run my own business that's also my hobby, nothing is more satisfying when your hobby is also your job. I've been all of your content and I don't even have a fish tank. Keep up the good work bro!
Having and breeding Betta fish is actually fun. I have like 20 pairs of Betta and I breed them for about once a month. I've got a lot of money from them while I'm doing my hobby so I guess it's really a win win situaition
Where do you sell them?
@@ronnierexx local fish stores or local fish hobbyst
Thank you
That was a really cool breakdown! I’m actually having my first shot breeding bettas today. Not expecting many fry if I do succeed because the female got so full with eggs earlier in the week that she ended up dropping a couple hundred. But that’s alright, makes it easier for me to handle first time through. Found your initial betta breeding video to be very helpful, and I used that to build on for creating my setup. Thanks a heap mate!
Thanks! I'm glad I could help!
@@KeepingFishSimple Could I ask your opinion on something to do with the above message?
So they haven't spawned yet, male is super intent on expanding his bubble nest into a million dollar bubble-mansion, and while he will happily flare at the female, every time she gets close to the nest he starts chasing her away. It's not aggressive, because he doesn't go after her once he's chased her away from his nest, but I don't know how they'll breed if he doesn't let her come over to the nest. Have you seen this before? Should I keep trying to spawn, or restart the process and recondition the fish? TIA :)
And factor in getting the parents ready for breeding. That can add up to a lot of food after a while depending on how many pairs you are conditioning. Have you ever tried setting up a harem style breeder for betta with one male and multiple female betta?
I would love to see more videos like this! Great job
Thanks!
Love this! When you say a couple of hundred for 4ft tanks, is that total or each? Wholesale or retail? Can’t seem to find them that cheap so I’d really appreciate the help.
And what price range did you sell them to fish stores or wholesalers for? You didn’t say how many bettas you had. A guesstimate: $10 for lower grade (retail $30) to $20 for higher grade (retail $60)?
I enjoyed this. I’d like to see a video on how much you make off of black rams next. Hats off!
That is a wonderful way to make your living, doing something you love... We should all be so lucky...
Interesting. Thanks for the transparency.
Thank you!
you serve others with good quality goods and services at the best price, that's business 👏👏
I appreciate you - "Keep moving forward..."
Hey KeepingFishSimple , I was wondering what retailers you sold the betta fish to and how did you get them to buy your fish.
I enjoyed the Betta videos. What made me subscribe is I really want to see how some of them turn out .
should totally do this format video with shrimp sometime, or there fish breeds you have done
I love your honesty! I have no clue, so I ask: why do you use the small cups for the Bettas? can they live for a long period of time in the small cups? Newcomers always get the minimum "1cm fish per liter."
Cups are not ideal, and KFS tries to keep them in cups for as little time as possible. If you change water regularly, yes they can live a long time in a cup however its also not a great life for a fish. The problem is they fight and its better for them to be in cups short term than in a larger tank being stressed and fighting.
Bettas have an advantage of being able to "breathe air" from the surface with a specialised "lung-gill" combo that means a small volume of water won't mean they can't breath, but give them more space if you can, let them get around a bit :D
I do not know why anyone would ask you how much $$$ you make... That aside, when we do what we love to do, $$$ is just a by product for allowing us to continue with our passion. Every cent that you made on the Bettas, I could bet, went right back into your business. The fact that you were able to create such beautiful Bettas from your first try is AMAZING!!! I wholehearted LOVE how you are so transparent and sincere!!! I tried ordering from you, but the state of Florida is not on your shipping list!!! I hope soon, this could be remedied. Keep your passion and unique drive always moving forward!!! Thank you for an incredible video on how you manage your business!!!
It is a tricky one, but in this case i dont see a problem asking. It is this kind of information that people need if they are considering breeding fish for profit. I am not sure why people are so confidential with how much they make. Total income maybe. but for specific things, i dont see a problem :) Anyway its good that some people are willing to share more information.
He is in Australia and we can’t export fish overseas (or even to some states in our own country) I sure know the feeling of falling in love with a kind of fish that you aren’t legally allowed to get
Dry goods should be fine to ship though
Bro I love seeing your videos
An easier way to rear them from the cupping stage is to burn small holes in the jars and place them in a shallow tank. Quick water changes, by draining main tank then topping up. Let females swim amongst them. Pour in some daphnia which would swim in and out of the males cups. Also the benefit of stable water and almond leaves (plus any medication if needed) in the main water.
When ready for sale, place in fresh cups and away they go.
Hei! I am not sure if your are going ever to see this but… I think you should make the same video but on corysoras! You have so many types of corys and I think it would be a great idea! And also you should make a Cory tour again! You have gotten som many more types since the last Cory tour😊
For sure!!!
Off topic but i like how betta embrace each other when theyre breeding, its so cute 🥺
You are doing a marvelous job, please keep it up! ❤❤❤
damn brother , this some real dedication , leaving you alot of positivity keep doing what you do .. Much Love from India !
Are you going to do another video about your recent betta breeding? I loved those videos!
Very knowledgeable brotha keep it up.
Great vid mate keep the business going strong 👍👍, peace from 🇬🇧
Your channel is growing so much now bro! Congrats you deserve it best content !
Thank you so much 😀
I’m thinking about breeding plakat koi bettas myself.
If your still reading comments I have a question on how you started, when you have the fish getting ready to breed did you keep them in just small 1 gal tanks or had 20 gals for each one. Then when your done when did you tell the grades and the species? Also when they were able to be cupped?
Im totally impressed with the buisness you set up and the videos you have made...........Congrats
I appreciate that!
Addicted to these videos! Great insight given that I had bettas and had no successful breeds. Difficult also to access Indian Almond leaves in South Africa. I was told that guava leaves work as well. Keep the videos coming though and thank you!
Real man, TIME!!!! Thanks you for this video!!!
Make another video on maybe rams or angels??
Thanks bro!
Thanks for the video!
I'd be interested in a break down of your cory breeding set ups and if you differ between species. Do you ever set up outside and take advantage of your warm climate? I'm from a moody Minnesota climate so it's challenging.
You are an incredible asset to the hobby!
Thanks!
Please go into detail about other projects as well! I love these kind of videos.
For sure!
GREAT EXPLAINING VIDEO :)
THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)
how can I sell fish in other fish strores?
BTW I love your videos
Love
watching and listening to your videos could you adjust your sound up. I have my computer at full volume and it is still hard to hear you Thank you
Betta are a awesome fish to play with. Some of the Betta have a awesome personality. It's always cool to see what happens when you cross different Betta together.
Interesting love how you started
Never owned a beta still found it interesting u should do more of these vids give us a ball park figure to expect aswell as the work needed
So impressed with your work. You obviously love it. Guessing you were making profit from other projects at the same time.
Very Interesting - thank you for sharing.
I love your passion.
Thanks for sharing this useful content brother ❤️
Absolutely amazing 🤩 effort there mate. Where abouts are you located in Australia. Would be brilliant to rack your brain regarding a new huge tank setup I’d like to do. Cheers heaps, keep up the fantastic job.
Great video I'm a fish lover too.... But I really don't know how to multiply it
Betta fish are so awesome!
That was really interesting. Thank you for sharing the information with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Once it bettas it good for me watching from Barbados 🇧🇧
I live in southeast Tx. USA. In out Petsmart, Petco. We are paying $15-30 per fish. That is for YOUR grade C. 🙄. Your awesome, your sweet heart an knowledgeable passion makes me smile!
New subscriber here ^-^
You are awesome dude! Keep up the great hobbies you have and stay safe! from PH
Could you do a video about how to condition before and after breeding. To get them ready to breed and special care after breeding?
Your amazing! Love it 👏👏👏
Thanks!
Where do I find wholesalers in the US? is there a website they use?
Im trying to figure out the same thing
This is great. Because, I was following the Betta breeding
Awesome! Love this! Keep it up 👍
Awesome content! Thanks for the advanced breakdown! Hobbyist looking into profession.
I’m 13 and am going to start breeding betta. I got my first pair of bettas today, well I bought the male and already had the female. They are crown tails. Cheap but they’ll get me started. I plan on getting koi bettas one day. I bought a 3 tier clear plastic drawer and it works perfect to hold the bettas. With 2 gallons of water it’s about 5 inches deep. So now I can have 3 pair of betta. I’m still trying to figure out the cup system though.
I commented this in an earlier vid, but I don’t believe you would’ve seen it. Orange Laser Corys like to lay their eggs on broad leafed plants, so adding something like an Anubis would probably help.
It worked, saved my life thank you!!!
Super cool stuff !
I think im just going to hop into this as a hobby like I don’t even care about the money really I just want to breed some cool fish since you get to be selective with the two fish you want to breed and maybe I’ll get some cool ones out of it It’s kinda like that dragon city game where you breed different monsters or something
Nice video buddy. Have you ever considered doing a outdoor breeding project in tubs or small ponds? Theres all different species that can be done in summer !!
Maybe one day