So I have an around 7 week bettafish,, for context I was given her by my moms coworkers daughter who bred them
But i just put my finger in the tank (trying to get him/her used to me) and he flared,, never done this before but like gills OUT like huge flare
soo does this mean hes a boy?
Also is there any extra care for males other than exercisisjg them by flaring?
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Posted by iamlordeyayayayayay
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Both males and females can flare. There is very little difference in beard size.
https://preview.redd.it/f4yeaxsetl5g1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c42f2e51caa571d540247b217e334e4c14f2cb2
Here is a female betta flaring
Theres no point to “exercise them” by getting them to flare. Its just unnecessary stress . Have a 5 gallon minimum and plenty of plants and resting spots. They will be a okay
No. Flaring is not sex specific. That fish does look male to me.
I agree that flaring is not exercise but unnecessary stress. Plenty of plants, resting spots close to the surface and places to hide. Stress causes all kinds of illnesses.
Flaring is done by both sexes but yours looks male to me because of the long skirt. Not much extra care tbh, fin length is the only reason why you’d need special care— Super long finned betta fish, like halfmoon dumbo ear kind of length, would need resting spots close to the surface of the tank because of the drag of their fins.
Your fish has short fins, so it should be more active than one of those fluttery kinds of betta fish. Resting spots would still be nice, but don’t expect him to use them, lol.