Congrats Felicity! She has a beautiful name! For those who may don't know, Esmeralda means Emerald. I'm glad you choose a Spanish name
I don't know either how old is Blacky (my ham). The Kiwoko gal told me that he was 3 or 4 months old when I got him, but I think that they don't have a clue about anything to be honest.
Here in Spain you need to use your imagination to get them things or have a huge budget to order online, that's for sure, but don't worry, you can always get her new things little by little.
If you can't see his testicles she's probably a girl. With syrians it's very obvious.... I hope Hekomi doesn't mind If I use her videos to show you how easy is to sex a syrian. Male
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRo1LaXAHse/?hl=es Male
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRjPrMkgISc/?hl=esFemale
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRjA6clAjMB/?hl=es. They are very tiny and you already can tell easily what they are.
Looking forward to know more about Esmie! (and some pics would be great too!)