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So I'm newish to the hobby having betta problems.

Maxine85

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I started this hobby about a year ago mainly just some tetras to get started, I was then made aware of female betta groups and wanted to try. This has not gone well 1 I got was male, the hot weather killed 2 and then my male was attacked and left for dead :( looking at one of the. Females I have left and I think it has built a bubble nest...... So is she a he? Pics attached
 

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Kettering Aquatics. Maybe there is more reputable places near me but I am unaware or them. As for pic of underside "he" prefers back of my tank so mayne at feeding time.
 
female betta splendens have a white ovipositor (egg laying tube), males have a dark one. Males will have a beard (dark bit of skin under the neck.

A short fin male will kill a long fin male and build a bubble nest. Females don't build nests.
 
It is the anal fin in this case that makes me think male based on the pictures.
It is a really pretty specimen though!
Sorry that the whole mishap happened.
 
Thanks for the reply's. As soon as I saw the bubble nest I realised. Has no egg spot :( how can u tell when they are babies though? I'm presuming it's difficult from my experience here, or specialist breeders would be a better option ?
 
Morganna said:
It is the anal fin in this case that makes me think male based on the pictures.
It is a really pretty specimen though!
Sorry that the whole mishap happened.
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The fin size and shape mean nothing in modern domesticated Betta splendens. Males come with a range of fin sizes from long to short and everything in between. Females can be found with short or medium length fins.
 
Nuttawet said:
your fish is gorgeous and female betta makes bubbles nest
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Thanks I thought I was lucky and got a good looking female.... Nevermind they seem much happier having thier own tanks and I'm not gonno get any more so will leave them where happy, cause that's all that's important.
 
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