HELP PLEASE

[islandguy11]

Actually the first fish isn't really a Texas, it's a Flowerhorn (though it likely has some Texas blood judging by size of pearls). If you take good care (good pellets, regular water changes and decent size tank), it should turn out very nicely, good luck with them all.

 

[duanes]

I agree that although the the fish in question has more predominant Herichthys genes, it is still a hybrid (FH or sorts) and in any spawn of hybrids, some will look more like the mother, some more like the father.
It looks male to me, but hybridization sometimes skews gender traits.

I edited your pic to bring out important distinction (if possible) female Herichthys generally sport a dark blotch in the dorsal, and their head profile is less steep than males.
Some pure Herichthys below
male

female below

 

[SoloDolo]

Actually the first fish isn't really a Texas, it's a Flowerhorn (though it likely has some Texas blood judging by size of pearls). If you take good care (good pellets, regular water changes and decent size tank), it should turn out very nicely, good luck with them all.

See why I’m so confused lol?

 

[SoloDolo]

I agree that although the the fish in question has more predominant Herichthys genes, it is still a hybrid (FH or sorts) and in any spawn of hybrids, some will look more like the mother, some more like the father.
It looks male to me, but hybridization sometimes skews gender traits.
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I edited your pic to bring out important distinction (if possible) female Herichthys generally sport a dark blotch in the dorsal, and their head profile is less steep than males.
Some pure Herichthys below
male

female below

Damn! Great info, I’m very thankful for that!!! I thought he was a male, I’ve tried looking at its underbelly but it’s not very distinctive and this fish is 5.5in

 

[SoloDolo]

First Fish’s Vent

 

[SoloDolo]

2nd Fish’s Vent (1st Small FH)

 

[SoloDolo]

3rd Fish’s Vent (2nd Small FH)

 

[duanes]

Venting: A Guide to Sexing your Cichlids ~ Ashley Kirkwww.ashley-kirk.com/2012/08/venting-guide-to-sexing-your-cichlids.html
I'm OK at venting certain species (like Tomocichla or Chuco) others not so much unless the light is perfect, close up and no distraction, I'm not seeing with any certainty in those photos.