How do you tell betta fish are female or male?
A male betta is generally characterized by his long flowing fins which over centuries have been breed to be quite spectacular and great in length. The male will often flare with his gills as an aggressive act towards other fish or activity outside of his tank. His body is often longer and bigger than a female. Male bettas are aggressive towards each other and many other fish. It is best to keep them secluded from other fish on a regular basis and stick with tank mates such as snails. Male bettas often do not do well in community tanks because their long fins become the victim of nipping from other fish, as well as prevent bettas from being able to swim fast enough for a quick getaway. Also due to their fins, it’s important to monitor the current in any tank to make sure it does not cause them too much effort or discomfort to maneuver through their environment. A female betta is usually smaller than a male both in body and with shorter finnage. Females will be just as bright and vibrant
