Sexing Caquetaia Myersi

[Plowed]

I've read that the difference is in size and body shape, with males being higher-bodied. Any truth to this? I got a couple of these guys a while back, and they're now 6-7". Two pics of each, and they appear to be males, but I'd like the opinion of someone who knows better than I do. If anything can chime in, I'd be most appreciative, so thanks in advance. And yes, I know I have to trim the Anubia

Fish 1:

Fish 2:

 

[Plowed]

Oops...didn't see the sticky up top...gonna move this there...delete please, if an admin sees this.

 

[BastardFish]

red fish bro wish I could help but I do not know
really like this breed though

 

[cookiemonster]

As far as I know they are only sexable based on adult size. I'd say wait a few months and see if there is a noticeable size difference.

 

[Plowed]

Which is what, 8" for a female and 10" for a male?

 

[lostnight]

Don't be so paranoid, most people dont know what Anubia is, and even more couldn't detect that it needs to be trimmed as you claimed.

I don't know the answer to your question, but as a fellow Caquetaia owner I must say your fish rock, love the pictures. Looking forward to updates.

 

[datman]

female both because males grow teeth that u can see

 

[Modest_Man]

female both because males grow teeth that u can see

Great information right here. And just in the nick of time as well!

 

[CubanB]

Great information right here. And just in the nick of time as well!

PURE GOLD MODEST MAN.


sorry can't help you out with sexing but it's good to see some other cequetia's being posted. they look nice

 

[BobP]

Your best bet is to take them out of the water and vent them. Old mature myersi males are larger with longer dorsal and anal fins.
If you look at post #120 in the Anything Caquetaia thread, you will see some photos of myersi I've kept. Unless they are fully mature you can't see a difference.