Okay. Let me rephrase the question. And please, can people refrain from

[Kat]

being facetious? Regarding Betta fish? I am taking care of some one "Else's" Betta fish, dogs, birds and garden while they are out of the country. I am curious how Betta fish mate when I am told they need to be kept separate because they will fight to the death? How they are able to reproduce and how you can tell a male from a female?? What is the procedure for mating them? This is information I would not only like to know but perhaps could share with my friends when they return. Please, no smart alic responses telling me I need to get educated and such. This is a simple question. Thank you