Sexing Ornatum

[kody929]

Hello everyone I have recently purchased two ornatums for 60$ ... Yea I'm still suprised and jealous of myself lol I I couldn't believe it but that's what I love about this hobby. Anyways I figured if I didn't try and breed these fish id be doing a disservice to the hobby and species. One is about 4-5 inches supposed male and the other 2 inches supposed female. Does anyone know how to sex this awesome species.

 

[kody929]

So hard to get a picture

 

[duanes]

Much like their close cousin festae, the female will get a solid dark area in the dorsal, when in breeding condition.

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

I've also learned that makes will have much more spangling in the face than the females, along with what duanes stated.