need help sexing my jaguar cichlid!

[Wisconsinbadger]

I just got a juvenile jaguar cichlid yesterday and I need help on if its male or female. here is a picture

 

[Crazy mike]

Much to young to even hazard a guess. Let it put on some size then we can try again. Thing is going on pattern doesn't always work on sub adult fish so the best way would to be to vent it at around 6-7 inches


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[Wisconsinbadger]

okay thank you!

 

[vr6fan]

Hey did u get that at aquatics unlimited? Saw one just like yours there

 

[Wisconsinbadger]

Yes I got it their last night!

 

[Rocksor]

too small, bring new pics when around 5" TL

 

[Wisconsinbadger]

Okay thank you!

 

[dougjeffries]

The good news is they grow very fast from that size to 5 inches. Mine went from just over an inch to 5 inches in just under 4 months. Lots of water changes seems to help speed it up. Good luck!

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[Wisconsinbadger]

Lets hope! Nice looking jag you got what tank mates?

 

[dougjeffries]

Thanks. He is starting to show his spots now. Really cool to watch him change into a monster.

Tankmates are Synspillum, Salvini, and Bifasciatus. Subject to change depending on the Jag's temperament when he reaches adulthood. 125 gallon tank.

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