Introducing the betta fish pair?

[Shawn]

hi, i have followed every step of the way and just 2days ago i let the female out of the chimney. Since then the female chased the male around a little (which is wierd, since the male is suppose to) and they act like they dont even care about eachother. When the female was in the chimney. the male always flared at her, and the female flared back. Now that they are together they seemed intrested but now the male dosnt care, why? The male didnt make a bubble nest, but i figured if i let he female out he will either make one, or breed without the nest, which he will soon realize, and he could know that for next time. Why didnt they breed? Whats going on? I have a 10 gallon tank with about 4-5 gallons of water in there, a heater(82) and ALOT of plants with a styrafoam cup.