Jack Dempsey gender

[Deadeye]

Probably a female, females typically are even more blue, but a male would have a lot less blue there.

 

[Parachromis Brad]

Probably a female, females typically are even more blue, but a male would have a lot less blue there.

Bad picture but this was the JD before the move yesterday

 

[Deadeye]

Now I’m thinking male. Mine looks a lot like that when fired up:

Female for comparison:

 

[Parachromis Brad]

Now I’m thinking male. Mine looks a lot like that when fired up:
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Female for comparison:
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Wow...I'm really hoping its a she...its in with a 8 inch male now. Its 5.5 inches and I was told female...I went a little photo happy. Either way I appreciate all your help.

 

[Deadeye]

Hoping female too if you’ve got a male. Two males might get messy...

 

[Parachromis Brad]

Hoping female too if you’ve got a male. Two males might get messy...

I have a feeling if its two males it will get messy for the little guy. And the little one has a ton of personality. The big one is a cave dweller

 

[Deadeye]

I have a feeling if its two males it will get messy for the little guy. And the little one has a ton of personality. The big one is a cave dweller

Maybe that is a male female thing. My male does not leave its cage except for feeding or to take a shot at a dither.

 

[Parachromis Brad]

Maybe that is a male female thing. My male does not leave its cage except for feeding or to take a shot at a dither.

Huh, thats an interesting suggestion of behavior...

 

[Deadeye]

Huh, thats an interesting suggestion of behavior...

Never had a female so I couldn’t say for comparison.

 

[YankeeJack]

I think the most recent pics from Parachromis Brad look more female. I can see why it is challenging.

Assuming the larger male is not too old .... if you put a smaller male in the tank ... and put the temp around 75-78 degrees ... I think you'd find out really quick.