Could This She Be A He?

[karigupi]

I have another picture to add today, still after opinions on male or female please?

I am getting a bit concerned now & I think I am going to have to rehome he/she, at the moment, it is in with 2 other females & one in particular is getting very bullied. The betta in question is showing some unusual behavoir, when I get the camera out to try to get a pic he/she gets right up against the glass & wiggles against it, he/she is also building quite a nice bubble nest!

What do you think?

 

[aly_starh]

id say a SD Male

 

[Haych]

shame, s/he is a stunner!

 

[GuppyGoddess]

The pictures in the first post aren't showing up for me, but in the latest one, looks more male than female. FWIW, girls will bully each other so that isn't a clear sign of being male/female. Also, they can build bubble nests. One of my females who's in a smaller home w/indian almond leaves builds nests. She's had a nice one and a bunch of odd ones.

The fins on the betta in question are quite long. . .best not to risk damaging them.

Sorry you may have to rehome the fish.

 

[aly_starh]

can i also add, females should be kept in a minimum of 6 if not then 5

 

[lljdma06]

By the shape of the anal fin and the overall nice finnage, my vote is for male. The ventrals do not need to be particularly long, but there is a particular shape to the anal (more point) and dorsal fin (fuller) that only males have, regardless of how lovely a female may be. That, and the full beard. A potentially very nice male at that. Looking forward to seeing him develop. Don't rehome, keep him, he's cute. Where are you?

llj

 

[Honeythorn]

I'd definitely go for male with him. And a real beauty he is too!

 

[loraxchick]

that is 100% male. get a nice tank for him and a few more girlies for the sorority.
hes very nice looking young fish.
cheers

 

[Curiosity101]

Agreed, I still think he is a he.

 

[karigupi]

Thanks everyone, you've all confirmed what I was thinking, unfortunately I cannot keep him as I have no way to house another male, so he will need to be rehomed, its a shame as he is such a lovely natured betta.