How do you breed fish on My Ocean Sim?

1. Acquire Breeding Pairs: Choose two appropriate fish species that can breed. Make sure they are compatible and of opposite genders (male and female).

2. Prepare the Breeding Tank: Set up a separate breeding tank or use a dedicated section within your main tank. Ensure it has suitable water conditions, hiding places, and vegetation for spawning and egg-laying.

3. Conditioning: Provide the breeding pairs with a high-quality diet and environmental conditions to encourage them to breed. This may involve adjusting the water temperature, increasing food supply, and ensuring ample space.

4. Spawning: Once the breeding pairs are conditioned and ready, they will begin the spawning process. During this time, the male fish will likely engage in courtship behavior by displaying his fins, chasing the female, and building nests (if the species exhibits nest-building behavior).

5. Egg Laying: After courtship, the female fish will lay eggs, often depositing them on plants, rocks, or the nesting site prepared by the male.

6. Fertilization: The male fish will then fertilize the eggs by releasing milt (sperm) into the water.

7. Incubation: The fertilized eggs will go through an incubation period. This can vary based on the fish species, ranging from a few days to several weeks. During this time, it's important to maintain proper water conditions and avoid disturbing the eggs.

8. Hatching: Once the incubation period is complete, the eggs will hatch, releasing tiny fry (baby fish).

9. Feeding the Fry: Newly hatched fry require specialized food. Provide them with appropriate food for their species and developmental stage. You may need to feed them frequently, several times a day.

10. Rearing: Continue to care for the fry and grow them until they reach maturity. This can take several weeks to months, depending on the species. Make sure to provide adequate nutrition, water quality, and appropriate tank size as the fry grow.