cichlid sex

[cscm86]

how canyou tell a male from a female. also on oscars. how do you know

 

[elting44]

Depends on the cichlid. In the case of Oscars, telling males from females usually takes venting.

 

[Chicklette]

You can sex oscars until they breed or lay eggs. With cichlids you have to vent them. males - pointy vent/pointed towards the anus, females - blunt and round

 

[Gruff Master]

Depends on the cichlid. In the case of Oscars, telling males from females usually takes venting.

x2. Some can be easily sexed visually while others must be vented.