HarleyK Canister Man Staff member Global Moderator MFK Member Aug 17, 2005 6,927 1,621 1,453 USA Mar 18, 2017 #1 I've got my doubts, but they're still relatively small. Comments appreciated. Reactions: tlindsey and Brandonclark88
darth pike Peacock Bass MFK Member Apr 3, 2008 3,231 336 122 Korriban Mar 18, 2017 #2 Still small, but does look like a male and female thus far at least. Reactions: tlindsey and HarleyK
DarylMac Piranha MFK Member Oct 22, 2016 499 405 77 48 Mar 19, 2017 #3 Male on left, female on right? No guarantee that they will pair, but there stands a pretty good chance! Reactions: tlindsey and HarleyK
Male on left, female on right? No guarantee that they will pair, but there stands a pretty good chance!
darth pike Peacock Bass MFK Member Apr 3, 2008 3,231 336 122 Korriban Mar 19, 2017 #4 Yes, that's my thinking. The one on the right has the blue in the midlateral spot which is a female characteristic. As they get older, the dorsal fin extensions should show up on the male. Reactions: tlindsey
Yes, that's my thinking. The one on the right has the blue in the midlateral spot which is a female characteristic. As they get older, the dorsal fin extensions should show up on the male.
DarylMac Piranha MFK Member Oct 22, 2016 499 405 77 48 Mar 19, 2017 #5 Exactly. The presence of blue speckles seems to be a more reliable indicator of female than a lack of dorsal spines at that size.
Exactly. The presence of blue speckles seems to be a more reliable indicator of female than a lack of dorsal spines at that size.
HarleyK Canister Man Staff member Global Moderator MFK Member Aug 17, 2005 6,927 1,621 1,453 USA Mar 19, 2017 #6 Thanks guys, awesome! Reactions: tlindsey
darth pike Peacock Bass MFK Member Apr 3, 2008 3,231 336 122 Korriban Mar 20, 2017 #7 DarylMac said: Exactly. The presence of blue speckles seems to be a more reliable indicator of female than a lack of dorsal spines at that size. Click to expand... Yes, though the line bred German blues were bred for more blue so sometimes that trait isn't always correct. Reactions: tlindsey
DarylMac said: Exactly. The presence of blue speckles seems to be a more reliable indicator of female than a lack of dorsal spines at that size. Click to expand... Yes, though the line bred German blues were bred for more blue so sometimes that trait isn't always correct.
tlindsey Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 6, 2011 23,335 24,240 1,660 Ohio Mar 20, 2017 #8 In the pic also notice the female blushing pink.