Sexing Green Terror (before buying)

[freshwatertanks]

Hi guys

Need your help. Today after work i will finally get my green terror (for my 120G tank). Now i really do want a male and half an hour ago i went to my pet store (during lunch) and saw this guy. I have a feeling that's a male but would really like to know your opinion. He/she is the most agressive of the whole tank and clearly the alpha fish. I would appreciate your opinion. I know there are lot's of green terror owner with more experience than me (and the guy from the store). Oh and he/she is about 3in big.

Thank you so much!

 

[tlindsey]

Hi guys

Need your help. Today after work i will finally get my green terror (for my 120G tank). Now i really do want a male and half an hour ago i went to my pet store (during lunch) and saw this guy. I have a feeling that's a male but would really like to know your opinion. He/she is the most agressive of the whole tank and clearly the alpha fish. I would appreciate your opinion. I know there are lot's of green terror owner with more experience than me (and the guy from the store). Oh and he/she is about 3in big.

Thank you so much!

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MrsE88
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[HybridFinatic]

Its hard to say without venting it and at that size but males usually have a blue/green sheen on the body and they yellow line outlining the tail is thicker and more prominent. I think its a female but you never know at this size.

 

[freshwatertanks]

thanks! yes it's really not eays when they are almost 3in big. i'm just unsure because of the two vertical lines and also the fine line outlining the tail. honestly i couldn't really look at the other greent terrors. they were all behind the stones and were attacked by this guy... hmm i guess my chances are 50:50

Its hard to say without venting it and at that size but males usually have a blue/green sheen on the body and they yellow line outlining the tail is thicker and more prominent. I think its a female but you never know at this size.

 

[MrsE88]

It’s hard with fish at a store in a tank with others. Everyone is stressed and kept in less then ideal conditions.
I do believe this is a female. If you really want a male I’d hold off. You’ll know a good quality male when you see one. It will be very colorful, even when stressed it will hold its color better then a female would. I know the hunt can be frustrating. I waited months to find a good male.

 

[freshwatertanks]

hmm you're right. i will also check another pet store. there are only two stores nearby with green terrors and an online shop where i can choose male or female. not sure if should order them online? i prefer to have a look at the fish before buying...

It’s hard with fish at a store in a tank with others. Everyone is stressed and kept in less then ideal conditions.
I do believe this is a female. If you really want a male I’d hold off. You’ll know a good quality male when you see one. It will be very colorful, even when stressed it will hold its color better then a female would. I know the hunt can be frustrating. I waited months to find a good male.

 

[MrsE88]

hmm you're right. i will also check another pet store. there are only two stores nearby with green terrors and an online shop where i can choose male or female. not sure if should order them online? i prefer to have a look at the fish before buying...

If the seller would let you see the fish before shipping buying online wouldn’t be bad. Buying one without seeing it first.... I don’t think I’d trust that.

 

[freshwatertanks]

they don't...

If the seller would let you see the fish before shipping buying online wouldn’t be bad. Buying one without seeing it first.... I don’t think I’d trust that.

 

[HybridFinatic]

they don't...

Don't do it then. Just wait until you find a nice one at your lfs. I will post the nice male I found last week when I get home to take a pic. You could also ask an employee to take out the decorations to look at the ones that are hiding.

 

[freshwatertanks]

that's a good idea. but first i will visit the other store. they also have 4 gt's. maybe i'm lucky. and finally if i like a fish and choose it i won't be unhappy because of it's sex (even if i prefer a male)...

Don't do it then. Just wait until you find a nice one at your lfs. I will post the nice male I found last week when I get home to take a pic. You could also ask an employee to take out the decorations to look at the ones that are hiding.