Need Help With Golden Nugget Sexing

[mikem1152]

Hey everyone I have three golden nuggets one is about 4" one is about 3" and the other is about 1-1/2" I need help with the bigger two thank you

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[fishfanatic80]

I think the only way to be sure is through venting there's really no physical difference

 

[mikem1152]

Can you explain to me what venting or know of a how to link if possible thank you for your response

 

[fishfanatic80]

My previous post was incorrect upon further research, the amount of pressure needed to expose the gentials past its plated skin would damage the fish before seeing anything you need. Very hard to sex when young but when fully mature they're are minor differences.

 

[fishfanatic80]

Here's a link that may help you

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/spawning-the-gold-nugget-pleco.12653/

 

[Dis]

They need to be igger and then the sex becomes more obvious