how do you sex severums

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Aphilophus

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my lfs has two large sevs was just wondering how to sex these fish also is $17 a good price for them ? will a 60 be big enough to breed them . would i be better of going with waroo
 
I'm guessing you mean Uaru ;)

Fish choice is down to you, but sevs are more desirable to the mass market, so its a little easier to shift the fry.

As for sexing, males have "more" red markings on their gills/body (see my avatar for a prime example). They also have longer trailing fins.

a 60 Gal will be fine for breeding, as long as their alone, and $17 is a good price for a grown fish. (thats about £8 in real money ;) ) Over here a breeding pair of good quality sevs go for about £25 (about $50)

Trying giving a search first. You'll find pics all over the forum on the sexing.

I think there is a post along these lines every week or so ;)

Cheers
Craggy
 
Yeah $17.00 is a great price. And agree about the 60g for breeding too!
 
Aphilophus;2491218; said:
my lfs has two large sevs was just wondering how to sex these fish also is $17 a good price for them ? will a 60 be big enough to breed them . would i be better of going with waroo

sounds like a decent price, and they are easier than waroo, but more attractive IMO
 
a good pair of sevs £25??? ur joking i donno wat u mean by gd quality but imo gd quality sevs r £40ea?

I've seen a good pair of sevs for £25, just got to know where to shop ;) LFS will jack up the price no end (got to cover cost of feeding etc)

Give Aquarists classified a look.

Pair of H.Severus, Leeds, F1, proven breeders. £20. A true bargin.

Good luck with the sevs. their lovely fish
 
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