It's been 9 months since of tried to have these sexed. I'm still not sure how to sex these. Experts, please help me out. If you would, start from left to right please. Thanks
Sexing L134's - Need help please.
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Some single close up shots can be a bit easier mate. I tried having a go at sexing them for you but failed they looked too similar like that in one photo
Thanks champ
Thanks champ
it is true and makes it much easier if fish are single shot from above, as groud shots make it hard especially if they are hidding in corners or lips on containers. Also a size makes it easier to judge if they are mature enough. For the L134 8-10cm is the mark, otherwise below that they are usually not showing signs correctly. without predjudice, i think you have 1 female and that is fish 2 from left. rest are males, but as stated get single shots from above . cheers jk :thumbup:
These fish are from 2 1/2 inches long to 3 inches long. From your information above, I think maybe mine are still not mature enough. I know that they are at least 2 years old. Next week, when I clean the tank again, I'll try and catch them all and get some single shots. Thanks for the input!
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Ok heres my guess after blowing the pick up to 400%.
Male, Male, Female, dominant male, possible male, possible female, female and female.
Male, Male, Female, dominant male, possible male, possible female, female and female.
at 2 years of age i think they are too young to breed anyway... they prob wont mature for another 6-12mths... maybe a little longer
I hope your right Brengun! That would be a possible 4 pairs! But, if Bigjohn is right, I've got another 6 - 12 months to wait still. I've heard that it sometimes takes 3 years or more for them to fully mature and breed. Thanks for all the information everyone!
Thanks for all the input! From most responses on this site and other forums, it looks like another 6 mths to a year till they are fully mature. I've also just ordered another 6 wild caught L134's from snookn21, out of Florida, that will arrive next Tuesday. They are suppose to be around 2 1/2 inches long already. I should have quite a few pairs once all are mature.
