how do u know if its a male or female?

[ato318]

how do u know da sex of da flowerhorn?

 

[te9500rpm]

it would be better if ud post pics of ur flowerhorn so that we could see if its male or female.

 

[stotty]

The most common method (But not the most accurate) of determining the sex of a FH is by looking at the dorsal fin. Female FH's tend to have large black patches on their dorsal fins. Most male FH's tend to have dorsal fins clear of black patches. There is an exception though. New generation male FH's with double row flower patterns can also have black patches on their dorsal fins. My favorite male FH has double row flowers and also has a small amount of black patches on its dorsal fin. When I had purchased him (at 3 1/2 inch size), I though he was a 'she', but I got him anyways because it looked so striking. But I've noticed that these males have patches that are smaller than a true female FH. Then again, there are also females with small black patches. Many FH's don't show their black patches on the dorsal fins until they are three inches or larger. Therefore, it is difficult to tell what sex a small FH is.
The most accurate way of sexing a FH, is by looking at the "vent tube" or "anal pore." It should be a V-shape for males and a U-shape for females. It is difficult to see this on smaller FH's. It becomes easier when the fish is 4 inches or larger.

 

[Pangong_ilong]

There you go. Now i learned something new.

 

[te9500rpm]

nice info.

 

[turbogoon]

Also cranial hump only males will have that once they mature and dorsal fin is pointed on a male and rounded on a female.

 

[te9500rpm]

males are bigger than females. and males have larger KOKs than females.

 

[ronnie]

The most common method (But not the most accurate) of determining the sex of a FH is by looking at the dorsal fin. Female FH's tend to have large black patches on their dorsal fins. Most male FH's tend to have dorsal fins clear of black patches. There is an exception though. New generation male FH's with double row flower patterns can also have black patches on their dorsal fins. My favorite male FH has double row flowers and also has a small amount of black patches on its dorsal fin. When I had purchased him (at 3 1/2 inch size), I though he was a 'she', but I got him anyways because it looked so striking. But I've noticed that these males have patches that are smaller than a true female FH. Then again, there are also females with small black patches. Many FH's don't show their black patches on the dorsal fins until they are three inches or larger. Therefore, it is difficult to tell what sex a small FH is.
The most accurate way of sexing a FH, is by looking at the "vent tube" or "anal pore." It should be a V-shape for males and a U-shape for females. It is difficult to see this on smaller FH's. It becomes easier when the fish is 4 inches or larger.

i agree with this 100%

 

[arki]

if your FH lays eggs its female

 

[Paintsn]

ONE hundred and TEN percent true right there bro..heheh