Sexing Blue Gene Jack Dempsey

[jaws19]

I know I could easily vent this fish but it's a real pain. He or she is already skittish and tends to hide most of the time. I dont want the fish to constantly be in fear.

So with these pics any ideas?

 

[jaws19]

Anyone have ideas? I'm really not sure I want to say Male but the body leads to female

 

[AKBlueJacks]

I still think male. I have never seen a female with spangles evenly covering their entire body like that. In addition, there is no “blue beard” present on this fish which you will see on most females. I have seen both males and females with similar body shapes.

A very good looking fish.

 

[Stephen St.Clair]

Spangled behind the eyes; lack of spangles on lower cheek and around mouth; pointed dorsal and anal fins, are all characteristics of a male JD. The rounded tail fin is more consistent with female JD' s.
My guess is male.

 

[jaws19]

I'm thinking a Male as well I have a breeder with a female EBJD what do you think of my chances of success breeding the two? If not I'll find a female blue gene

 

[Stephen St.Clair]

I've raised two EBJD' s, both males. One lived four years, the other five. They both acted like regular Jacks, other than being smaller, so im guessing breeding is possible. Never added a female with mine.

 

[AKBlueJacks]

I think you should give it a go.

 

[jaws19]

I'm going to end up purchasing a female ebjd and a female bgjd toss them both in and see what ends up happening. Rehome them if needed