Sexing a Jaguar Cichlid

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mshill90

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How do you sex a jaguar cichlid?

I have one that is about 8 inches, and I would like to know if it's a male or a female.

I have been calling it Harry.. haha. I am looking to put it in a tank with a Jack, but don't want to put the same sex in the tank.

Here is a pic..

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urbaninja;4223915; said:
100% male


How can you tell? I was thinking the thick black spots that run down it's lateral line.
 
I've always been curious as well, someone please fill us in.
 
convicts94;4225958; said:
Its male cuz look at the spots all over and females only have the thick vertical lines

Uh... I have NEVER seen a Jag with just vertical lines.
 
CClump;4226783; said:
dont you mean lateral or horizontal lines?
anyway that looks a lot like my female jag

I think he meant horizontal. I never even thought twice about that when I read it... my mind just went to thinking horizontal..

Still don't have an answer as to how to tell the difference.

I know that some have darker spots all over, but I don't know if it's the male or female.
 
Get a bettr pic up - try and get one showing the finnage a little better - this is the major indicator when these fish are young like this. Males will have dorsal and anal fin that is more pointed & females more rounded. You cannot base sex on coloration alone. When these fish get older however, you can really tell the difference based on overall size and body shape - it will be much more obvious.
 
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