Koi Betta Male Or Female

Wild betta fish look completely different from those that you see in pet stores.

Koi betta male or female. Tall or portrait style tanks should generally be avoided for betta fish because bettas prefer quick access to the water s surface to gulp air. Bettas are often referred to as fighting fish or siamese fighting fish since it has been bred over the years to be both colorful and combative especially towards other males. Male and female betta fish will look very similar when young.

During spawning season a female s fish s vent will be swollen and puffed out compared to the male s that is all tucked in. How can you tell a male from a female betta fish. Males tend to be slightly smaller and skinnier throughout their bodies.

By jenniferedhead 2 years ago on fish breeding handling eggs and fry. I have a gorgeous butterfly male who is blowing bubble nests like crazy. Wait until characteristics begin to develop with age.

Is my koi betta fish male or female. A male koi s pectoral fins the ones near his head will appear pointed and solid in color. Male wild bettas lack the flowing fins and brilliant array of colors that are boasted by their captive bred relatives being a somewhat dull gray green color with short stubby fins.

Note his or her colors. Pet stores do this all the time. Distinguishing between a male and a female koi betta fish is a daunting task even for pet store owners.

If i would breed a koi male betta with a white female betta is there any chance to get koi babies. Can i breed a koi female with a male butterfly betta. In wild betta fish females look very similar to males although they are slightly smaller.