Help sexing this Fusco

[Eric1115]

Hi
I have this Fusco that’s about 5.5 inch, vented as male. Both holes are small and same size.

However, the fin looks round and still no Sign of any color.

can it be a female?
Thanks

 

[A201]

Looks like a very healthy Female to me. Here's a pic of my six inch male Fusco. A lot of differences.

 

[Eric1115]

Ok thanks, strange thing is the vent were same size. Was so hoping that it’s a male that’s just slow to change.

is it possible for a male fusco to still not color up and has round fin at this size?

I have not found any addition aggression or notice any other fish in the tank spawning with it.

thanks

 

[A201]

My male Fusco started to color up very early, at about two inches. I also bought a female Fusco, which looks very similar to yours.

 

[Eric1115]

Ok thanks, it does look very similar. Since it has not cause any aggression yet, I will just leave it in the tank and see how it goes.

will remove it as soon as aggression level of the tank goes up or if I see it spawning with other fish.