Sexing Ornate Bichir - Polypterus ornatipinnis

[Werra]

Hi everyone!

I have two Ornates that are about 30cm. One is a little bigger. I would like to see thoughts on sex, I took some picture last night and would really appreciate the help.

Thanks

(An album with lots of pictures of them - http://imgur.com/a/2gqpO)

 

[Hoplo]

Looks like a female to me.

 

[Werra]

The top and bottom are two different fish! Sorry should have mentioned that. I did the zoom in for a close up - the album has full body shots of both.

Thanks a bunch! <3

 

[Dr.B]

Top female bottom male.

 

[tlindsey]

Top looks female, bottom looks male because anal fin looks wider.

 

[HumanBean]

Top female bottom male.

Time to play some jazz

 

[litigator666]

nice to see another ornate keeper in the country. you seem to have both sex there.

 

[litigator666]

Here's a pic of my male's fin. Wish you the best on getting them breed. I gave up on mine already.

 

[Werra]

Thanks everyone! I've had them since they were babies and recently decided to see what they were. I have no idea if I can get them to breed but you never know!

I've been staring at them and swimming in the tank and definitely thinknone is male and the other female. Different anal fin sizes and shapes. So thnakyou very much for the help!

They are awesome fish.

 

[Werra]

nice to see another ornate keeper in the country. you seem to have both sex there.

Ooooo another ornate keeper in oz! Have you breed them before or just own them? Not many around and not easy to come by haha.

More than happy to chat if you ever want!