Sexing Black belt viejas

[Maduka]

Hi. I have these two black belts with me for about 3 months now. Was wandering what the sex of these two guys are. They have been digging the substrate a lot, so was wondering if they are a breeding pair. Any help would be much appreciated

 

[Deadeye]

duanes

Looks like you’ve got a male and a female, but I don’t know viejas well so don’t take my word for it.

 

[Maduka]

My

duanes

Looks like you’ve got a male and a female, but I don’t know viejas well so don’t take my word for it.

My guess was also the same. But I based that on the behaviour more than anything else

 

[Deadeye]

Also looks like the lighter one has a bit of a hump.

 

[Maduka]

Also looks like the lighter one has a bit of a hump.

Yes. Was thinking the same thing while I was taking the pics

 

[Bbuckley]

My

My guess was also the same. But I based that on the behaviour more than anything else

I'd be quite confident that you have a male and female there.

Keep us posted if you get any eggs.

 

[Maduka]

I'd be quite confident that you have a male and female there.

Keep us posted if you get any eggs.

Thanks. Will keep you guys posted

 

[Rocksor]

The one with the black lower lip, and black lines to the eyes looks female. The black lower lip shows up as an indication of breeding dress

 

[Maduka]

The one with the black lower lip, and black lines to the eyes looks female. The black lower lip shows up as an indication of breeding dress

They have been like this for about 10 days. I think they should lay soon. Any tips that would be helpful? It's my first time breeding these guys

 

[Deadeye]

Clean water and staying out of there way has usually helped with my pairs.