is this a male or female festae

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jagsandpits

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just bought a new festae(dont worry the divider is up my jagscant get to it, does it look male or female to u,its about 4 1/2"IMG_0077.JPG
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Before making a determination, I'd like to see the dorsal fin extended, as opposed to closed like it is in both shots.
Because a dark area in the dorsal is usually the best indicator.
 
Nice new pickup mate :thumbup::) sorry I can't help with its sex I'm no festae expert

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I think I see color in the dorsal, but still very hard to see.
Here are 2 females.

But if a male is not present the distinction can be blurred.
Below is one of the same females as above, but without a male in the tank.
 
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