Female Betta fish

Question
Hi,  How often can a female betta lay eggs? Like Once a month or twice a year?
Thank you!!

Answer
Connie,

Your female Betta can spawn every 1-2 weeks, but I wouldn't advise that. During breeding she can take a beating and I like to rest my females at least a month before I try to breed. Betta females don't lay eggs. They need the male to squeeze them out, and fertilize them at the same time. If your female has eggs, and no male is around, she can absorb them back into her body or drop the eggs herself and will probably eat them since they are not fertilized.