Is My Betta Male Or Female?

[Bettas are life]

Hi, I recently bought a betta for my son. I got a tank for "him" but I am not sure if "fishy" is actually male.

 

[Demeter]

Long finned bettas are males, shorter finned bettas (other than plakats) are females. You're appears to be a male crown tail.

 

[Bettas are life]

Thanks. I got another one I believe this one is female. I can see a white dot on her belly.

 

[Wystearya]

If that one is female it has exceptionally long fins. Not saying it can't happen, but it looks more male to me.

I know that some males can have a 'false ovipositor', which is basically a false egg spot.

 

[Demeter]

No that is a male, long fins is always male unless you have one of the fancier female (rare). I hope you do not plan on keeping them together, they will fight and harm/kill each other if placed in the same tank.

Are you new to fish keeping? I think you should research more on keeping bettas. Both will need a 2.5gal tank with a heater and filter. A 10gal with a divider will work too. The tank must by cycled as well (Nitrogen cycle).

 

[Nightshadethebetta]

Definitely looks like a male. I’ve had 2 male Bettas, and they have long fins. Both of your little Bettas look beautiful!

 

[rhionsayshi]

Both of the fish look like males. Please don’t put them in the same tank together because they will kill each other.