Emperor Cichlids

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GreenPhantom

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Jul 7, 2009
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Hey all,
I just picked up in 2 of these little beasts. Wanted to get some info on sexing them. Any ways, aside of venting, of telling? Mine are probably around 3-4".
Thanks very much!!
 
What size tank are they in/going in?
I hope you have a large one because these guys max close to 30".
 
Yes thank you, I know. I've seen as big as 36". Right now they are in a 210 so I figure they'll be good in that for while. Eventually I plan to get a 6 ft pool or something of the sort. Any advice on sexing?
 
They are very difficult to sex while young. The males will develop more blue in the face, have pointier fins, and be somewhat more streamlined. I've had one as large as 17" and never fully knew if it was male or female. If you have 2 it will become more apparent with time. However 1 may very much dominate and possibly kill the other. Good luck.
KNH
 
Ok, thanks I appreciate ur info very much. I would absolutely love to get a pair. They already are very pretty with kind of a yellow tint. I'm very excited to see some the blue come out in them.
 
GreenPhantom;3347844; said:
Ok, thanks I appreciate ur info very much. I would absolutely love to get a pair. They already are very pretty with kind of a yellow tint. I'm very excited to see some the blue come out in them.
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Even if they are male and female one of them will kill the other. Especially with Emperors you need to start with at least 6 to hope that you'll get a pair. When in young adult stage (10"ish) their aggression kicks in and if you don't have dithers, or more emperors to disperse the aggression your chances of ending up with a pair are minimal.

I have a pair of wild caughts, both are 20"+.
 
For sexing purposes, take photos of their vents (anus) area. Use a macro lens so that the photos are clear and post them over here. I can help with the sexing part.
 
to young to be sexed bro....wait about year or so....very nice i have two...male n female :D
 
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