How do I know the sex of my betta?????

[Shimano]

I was just wondering how i can tell if my betta if a male or female?

Thanks Cheryl

[twoluvcats]

if your betta has long fins, it is most likley male

Females have short fins. Here are some female pics:


Female pictures are from BettaSplendid at members.aol.com/kclear12/Bettasplendid.html

The long finned bettas that you almost always see are male. Hope this helps.

Here are my males:

[Rachel]

Great example with the pictures!

Here's a brief article that may also help: www.healthybetta.com/articles/New%20To%20Bettas/malefemale.html

[Shimano]

Thank you for your help that clears things up. ;D