gino123456 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Just wondering which way u guys sex your fish. I have a colony and have added what i thought were females but some are looking like males. But i had a look yesterday to find that 3 were holding but they look like males . Now ive taken out what looks like young males from the tank to see how they go. Is venting the only way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hey Gino, I found this article on Sydney Cichlid Page that may be useful to you if you havent already seen it. Click Here I have never kept this species before, but i was always under the impression that only males have a black strike through their eyes. - The article says otherwise though. HTH Cheers Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMO Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Gino, Unfortunately, the only true fail safe way is................................what you've just experienced!!! I'm pretty sure most of us has experienced a known "sexed" male fish to end up holding a clutch of fry, therefore proving that our methods will never be 100% accurate. Sexing is a good way and so is going by their physical traits/appearance, but this can be near impossible when tring to sex juvenile fish. Venting and studying their behaviour together is a good start. Good luck!! KimO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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