Sexing a Green Terror

[topoftheline77]

Correct me if I'm wrong, long pointed fins- male, short rounded fins- female, and does the the spot on the side have anything to do with the sex?

Thanks
Mike

 

[REDKID!!!]

that sounds right but not always correct

 

[topoftheline77]

So it will just give you a good clue about the sex?

 

[REDKID!!!]

yes did you try googling how to sex them? i'm sure you will get a pin point way how to sex them

 

[topoftheline77]

I tried it but all I got was that males are bigger and develope a nuchal hump.

 

[REDKID!!!]

The males are usually more vibrant in color and have more of a metallic look than the females

 

[Stab]

Males will have significantly more green scales on the body, while females are usually brownish-gray behind fins. Also females will often have thicker lines on their face, especially on the lower jaw

 

[Tango374]

http://www.fishhead.com/articles/ventsex.htm

Males TEND to have alot more color in the dorsal and anal fins as well.

 

[topoftheline77]

how big do they have to be to determine sex?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Tango374]

how big do they have to be to determine sex?

Thanks
Mike

Depends on the fish. Mine you could tell was a male by the time he hit the
3'' mark. I've heard of some that couldn't be sexed until around 5'' +.