More betta breeding questions :)?

[Shelby]

I've been asking many betta breeding questions, but I just want to be fully prepared when i decide to breed.

Im going to start off breeding just common petstore bettas, to see if I can do it (i've got homes for them if I acually succeed) before I move onto the higher quality guys.

My question is how long should I have the female near the male before putting them together. Im going to the petstore tomorrow to get the female.

What types of things should I look for in a good canditate for the female?

How long do I need to have the female before putting male and female together?

Do they already have the eggs, or does the male provoke them to make the eggs inside of them?

Anymore info for me would be greatly appreciated

Thanks again.

[White_Rose_Maiden]

The male and female should be able to see each other for a few hours a day. It will motivate the male to make his bubblenest and the female to develop her eggs. You can keep the tanks right next to each other and use some dark paper as a divider until their appointed times for seeing each other.
Look for longer fins. The female is the carrier for the gene that determines fin length. Also, look for colors that could potentially be vivid. Most bettas from stores are poorly cared for, so keep that in mind when you purchase them. They WILL be prettier after a few weeks of quality care.
You should ready the female for a month before breeding. Condition with high-quality protein-rich foods.
Seeing the male will stimulate the female into producing eghs. She will have VERTICAL (up and down) stripes when she's ready, NOT horizontal. Also make sure her ovipositor is clearly visible before breeding.
Anything else?