Sexing L184
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Re: Sexing L184
They are not very bushy. It's actually quite hard to tell like this. Female Male Female, if I had to guess by their bristles.
For how long have you kept them? They look like they could use some more food. Bodyshapes would suggest 3 males, but maybe they are in bad condition?
Getting pictures of their vents might help here.
For how long have you kept them? They look like they could use some more food. Bodyshapes would suggest 3 males, but maybe they are in bad condition?
Getting pictures of their vents might help here.
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- Posts: 861
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Re: Sexing L184
They look too thin. You will need to get them back to eating.
Offer them a raw sweet potatoe slice. You should be able to leave the slice in the water for 2-4 days before changing it for a new one. Also try feeding protein rich foods like maybe frozen artemia or a frozen shrimp (yes, the ones you can buy in a supermarket, make sure they are clean/pure, no other ingredients added). They will need higher temperatures to start eating properly. Go for 28-29°C if possible.
Offer them a raw sweet potatoe slice. You should be able to leave the slice in the water for 2-4 days before changing it for a new one. Also try feeding protein rich foods like maybe frozen artemia or a frozen shrimp (yes, the ones you can buy in a supermarket, make sure they are clean/pure, no other ingredients added). They will need higher temperatures to start eating properly. Go for 28-29°C if possible.
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- Posts: 861
- Joined: 29 Jul 2015, 17:34
- My cats species list: 12 (i:7, k:0)
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- Spotted: 3
- Location 1: Germany
- Location 2: Allgäu
Re: Sexing L184
Top right, might be a female. Almost no bristle and at least some waist, compared to the rest. On the other hand, females are usually not the biggest or fastest growing fish and it does have a very broad head. I guess Size is about 3"/7cm?
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