Jaguar cichlid: Male or Female?

[Galactik]

hi

I was wondering if someone could help me sex this little jaguar cichlid. I know it might be a little hard since he's still small but was hoping maybe someone more experienced with parachromis could take a crack at it.

He was the biggest of the batch at the lfs and the only one that was not completely black from the same group. (Not sure if that helps any)

Thanks!

 

[Rocksor]

Too small, would be easier by 4-5" total length. Being the largest doesn't mean much since it's only an indicator of being an aggressive eater.

 

[Red Cichlids]

I'm leaning male because of the amount of gold plating, but like Rocksor said, it is too small to make much more than a guess.

 

[Galactik]

Thank you^^^

Might have to wait to see what I have

 

[BigDaddyMagnum]

sweet jag +1 little early to be dead accurate...

 

[Predator07]

Here's my jaguar not sure of the sex tho....

 

[maxstillen]

Both too young to tell. Grow them out to 4-5 inches and vent

 

[Galactik]

Here's some updated pictures- I think he's probably at 3.5 - growing and eating like crazy so far

I am starting to see some changes in the color pattern. Still unsure as sometimes I can see a lot of spotting (especially when he's/she's hunting for food or trying to chase the giant danios) but other times it fades. Is this normal? Do these guys go through a peeling phase like Amphilophus?

Also is venting an option with Jags?

Cheers!

 

[Rocksor]

They don’t peel like amphilophus. Still 50/50 at identifying sex. You can vent them when larger

 

[Predator07]

Here's some updated pictures- I think he's probably at 3.5 - growing and eating like crazy so far

I am starting to see some changes in the color pattern. Still unsure as sometimes I can see a lot of spotting (especially when he's/she's hunting for food or trying to chase the giant danios) but other times it fades. Is this normal? Do these guys go through a peeling phase like Amphilophus?

Also is venting an option with Jags?

Cheers!

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Looks like a female jag