Salvini Male Vs Female Pics

[VTHokie]

Anyone have clear pics of male vs female Salvini so that i have a good idea what to look for. I'm looking to get a couple of males, and definately don't want any females in the tank since they are going in with my JD. I have a good idea of how to tell convicts apart as well as FMs, but if i can find some salvini that is the route i might want to go. Thanks!

 

[Loves severums]

female


full grow male

 

[Options]

Females have red on the belly and a black patch in the middle of the dorsal fin. Its possible for the male to have a bit of red as well

 

[VTHokie]

what about spangles? Do the males have more, like JD's.

 

[Loves severums]

^no

 

[VTHokie]

so the black patch is probably the best indication. Thanks.

 

[Loves severums]

^yup

 

[convicts94]

There is a black spot on females gill cover and it won't be on a male

 

[Sab_Fan]

There is a black spot on females gill cover and it won't be on a male

good one . . . forgot about the gill-spot, I have heard that

 

[dent20]

What size do the females usually reach? I'd love to get one to pair with my male so he'll color up, but I don't have the room at the moment.