sexing livingstoni...
- Thread starter artemis1
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well you would have to vent, you will need a Jeweler's loop at that size, and I doubt you can tell for sure. I would recommend researching venting. Best and most sure way to tell.
Yep venting is the true way to sex a cichlid..
The diagram below is of the cichlid genital area..
Male vent is - oo
Female vent is - o0
Here is a site that could help you further http://www.thecichlidgallery.com/article_venting.htm
The diagram below is of the cichlid genital area..
Male vent is - oo
Female vent is - o0
Here is a site that could help you further http://www.thecichlidgallery.com/article_venting.htm
Another way to sex when they are mature..Breeding males of N. livingstonii turn a dark blue, which almost completely obscures the blotched pattern of brown and white. Breeding males refrain from feeding during the breeding period,
Yep absolutly correct.Red Devil;2596007; said:
Although we had a nice 6" pair of wild livingstoni in and they were nearly green! Although that was down to collection point but they were stunners.
