Sexing hoplarchus psittacus

[cichlidmayhem]

How do you guys sex true parrots. Do females have less facial markings and slightly shorter unpaired fins? I have 4 ranging from 5"-8" and I'm stumped!


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[ryansmith83]

IMO you don't sex them until they spawn. I have seen pairs where both fish look almost identical. Sometimes the females will be a bit smaller but at this size it's hard to say because growth rates vary as sub-adults.

 

[notho2000]

I agree with what Ryan has said. There are no discernible differences in markings, coloration or finnage that I've been able to observe. The only difference I can see is size difference once they reach a larger size. My males are ~12", the females 9-10" for fish the same age.

 

[cichlidmayhem]

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just sit back, enjoy and hope for the best.


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