How do u sex GT'S

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grimaldi082686

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I was wondering how you sex GT's one has short fins and the other has longer flowing fins. Each are the same size aprox 4"
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I don't think fins aren't an accurate way of sexing them. From my experience, size and color is a better way. Females usually stay smaller and have less color. There will be black vertical line under their eyes or right by the gill. The male will have it too but it won't be as dark as the female's. I believe the orange band thickness is a tell sign too, but I'm not 100% sure on it.

Is there a way you could post picture(s)?
 
Mr. Rain Cloud said:
I don't think fins aren't an accurate way of sexing them. From my experience, size and color is a better way. Females usually stay smaller and have less color. There will be black vertical line under their eyes or right by the gill. The male will have it too but it won't be as dark as the female's. I believe the orange band thickness is a tell sign too, but I'm not 100% sure on it.

Is there a way you could post picture(s)?
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Body and face shape is another key indicator. Some males will develop nuchal humps and have long slender bodies which are clear indicators. Females generally have larger and rounder bellies and more snubbed faces. Pictures would definately help.
 
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