I have a betta fish, and I need help to resolve some doubts and to hear advice since it is my first fish.
First, I don't know if it is female or male, they told me it was male but I have very doubts about it.
Second, I want to know if this fish tank is okay for this little one or what could be improved. This aquarium has a lamp that gives it heat and an oxygenator, as soon as I can I would like to buy a filter.
Third, this is the food I give him, I don't know what it is like, I just smell fish and it was recommended to me when I bought it.
Fourth and last, can it live with other fish? Which ones? I have noticed that it is very calm and does not do much, nor has it been seen aggressive with its reflection or anything like that.
I listen to your opinions because I want to give my friend a long and happy life, know how to play with him and resolve these doubts.
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I’m not sure about the gender but I’m leaning towards male, this sheet will help you out👆🏼 I’m hoping by lamp you mean a heater…make sure it’s the correct temperature, btw it seems that your tank isn’t cycled since you said you didn’t get a filter yet, Make sure to cycle your tank, this video explains the cycle well: [https://youtu.be/PWoiCqCvJco](https://youtu.be/PWoiCqCvJco)
Another guide: [https://fishlab.com/nitrogen-cycle/](https://fishlab.com/nitrogen-cycle/)
And this is a guide to fish in cycling, which you will need to do: [https://aquariumscience.org/index.php/2-5-aquarium-fish-in-cycling/](https://aquariumscience.org/index.php/2-5-aquarium-fish-in-cycling/)
I’m not sure about the food since it has no label, also don’t put another betta in the tank, they can be with other tank mates but it depends on the size of your tank, what size is it?
definitely male
You’ll need 15-20 gallons for fish tank mates
Uh, yeah, I don’t think the lamp is a good idea. You should get a real heater for an aquarium.
Leaning male and he seems to have some fin rot going on.