Everyone breeding betta basically the same way but I do a bid differently than everyone. All is the matter is we all want more babies afterall and raise them big. Here is a topic discussion that I like to post about my experiences in breeding betta method. I hope this will make it interesting topic and hope you all can see the other side of my view why. Then you can post more about your experiences and share to everyone. Many people would love to learned to breed betta and hopefully this will give them an idea to think about.
I usually using a 5 gallon tank I usually setup like this now and onward when i want to breed my bettas. I have eliminating so many things like putting plant, java moss or some decoration to let the female to hide in my beginning setup. After all my trial and errors, I found out the more you let the female hiding opportunity, they play more teasing game to the male especially the long beautiful fin halfmoon. In the other hand, my male tails getting torn up by the decoration too. Therefore, less thing is better. :)
I do used a heater afterall. The temperature I usually set is between 81 to 83 degrees F. I also add a termometer to read the right temperature. The water usually aged with indian almond leaf and it has "Start Right" solution from Jungle thats removes Chlorine and Chloramine in the water. I aged the water for two days at least.
Last, I flood a 2" x 2" bubbles wrap. Makesure the bubbles are facing down and the smooth area is at the top.
I did put a 4" dia round tube acrylic for the female in the beginning. Glass chimney works too.:) That is my spare one. LOL
Below is a picture how I setup a while ago. Just ignoring the plant. LOL