It's exciting to get a betta fish.A new pet will bring joy to you every day, because you love it and take care of it.Giving your fish a name is one of the most exciting parts of getting a new betta.This helps you distinguish the fish from others.If you do a little research and observe your fish, you will be able to find the perfect fit.
Step 1: The fins are compared.
Male betta fish have longer fins.Female bettas have shorter, less frilly fins than their male counterparts.Young male bettas may have short fins, so only use fin length to determine their sex.
Step 2: There is an egg sac.
Female betta fish have an egg sac on their bellies.The egg sac is no bigger than a grain of salt.It is most likely a female if your fish has an egg sac.
Step 3: The sex of your betta can be determined by its fins.
Males have longer fins and are more colorful.
Step 4: Take a look at the colors of your fish.
The color of betta fish can look different when it shimmers in the light.Take some time to look at the scales of your betta.There are good names like Rainbow, Coral, or Shimmer.Use different languages to describe the colors.A name like Rng, the Thai word for rainbow, would be great since betta fish are also called siamese fighting fish.If you want to see what your fish looks like in the sun, put the fish bowl near a window.
Step 5: Take the time to observe the way your fish swims.
The behavior of individual fish will be slightly different.Some fish might swim quickly around the bowl, or dart back and forth, but others might just float in one place for a while.The swimming pattern of your fish can help you name it.There are names that could work.
Step 6: Take notice of where your betta likes to hangout.
It's possible to come up with a name by looking at where your fish likes to sleep or stay.Do you know if your fish hides in the leaves of a plant?You could name it.Is your fish always resting at the bottom of the bowl?It would be appropriate to have a name like Droopsy.
Step 7: A list of names.
When thinking about your fish, write down every name that comes to your mind.Continue until you have a nice size list of names to choose from.Don't worry about writing silly names.When you come up with ideas, you want to write them down.The betta's color can be used to create a name.A name like Red Fighter, Blue Swimmer, Green Monster, or Yellow Angel might work.
Step 8: Say the names loud.
Say each name loud to your fish.You can use each name in a sentence to talk about your fish.You can see how it makes you feel when you call your fish.If your fish swims towards you or does something different, notice.
Step 9: You can get the opinions of others.
If you can't come up with a name, get help from others.If you want to find out which name your friends and family prefer, invite people over to meet your new fish and ask them what they would name it.You can ask people on social media what the name of your fish should be.It might be helpful to research some commonly used names for fish.