1. Color difference: Generally speaking, the color of male betta fish should be relatively gorgeous, while the color of female betta fish should be relatively dim. If you see a betta with a beautiful color, there is a good chance that it is a male.
2. Differences in body size: There are also some differences in body size between male and female bettas. Male bettas are thinner and smaller. The female fighting fish is fatter and larger. However, the male betta's tail fin is larger, while the female betta's tail fin is smaller.
3. Side difference: Observed from the side, there are obvious white bulges in the middle of the anal fin and pelvic fin of the female fighting fish. These are their reproductive organs. Male fighting fish fins are more developed, easy to block the genitals, so generally need to look down from the top to see, usually can not be seen from the side.
4, personality differences: male fighting fish is more aggressive, like to fight with other fish, aggressive. But the female fighting fish general disposition is gentle, very little initiative and other fish fights. This article is not absolute and can be used as a reference.
Male and female betta fish can be raised together. However, when farming to use a larger tank, if the tank is very small, they are easy to fight. In addition, special attention is needed during the breeding season. If the male betta spits bubbles, but the female betta is not ovulating, the female betta needs to be fished out. Otherwise, the male will chase the female and attack. In severe cases, the mother may die.
