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sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 19 Nov 2011, 18:55
by Jkhuu
Hello all,
Need help sexing this L25 (Bottom fish). Approx. 11"-12". I've attached 2 pics with it compared to other L25s. The bottom fish of both pics are the same fish, the top fishes are different.
Thanks in advance.
John
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 19 Nov 2011, 21:13
by OlePaulsen
I think the bottom one is a female. Its sharp head shape, round body and less odotons than the others.
Can you post a pic from the side of the fish and with the dorsal fin up to se the shape of the whole fish.
Ole
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 20 Nov 2011, 08:58
by Cristoffer Forssander
Two males and two females! Male above, female below.
Nice breedinggroup!
Cristoffer
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 01:38
by Jkhuu
OlePaulsen wrote:I think the bottom one is a female. Its sharp head shape, round body and less odotons than the others.
Can you post a pic from the side of the fish and with the dorsal fin up to se the shape of the whole fish.
Ole
Hi Ole, I will definitely try to take a full side view pics of the fish. He/she currently hiding underneath a piece of driftwood. Will post new pics shortly...
Cristoffer Forssander wrote:Two males and two females! Male above, female below.
Nice breedinggroup!
Cristoffer
Hi Cristoffer...I wish to have 2 of those, but unfortunately the bottom fish of both pics are of the same fish
John
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 08:34
by Cristoffer Forssander
´Well, thats not to bad, I wish I had a female like that. Finding a male would be less of a problem!
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 09:00
by ElTofi
Hi !
totally agree with Cristofer ! I'd love to have such a 3 pieces group...
These fishes are sooooooo great ! I miss them so much...
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 24 Nov 2011, 04:26
by Jkhuu
ElTofi wrote:Hi !
totally agree with Cristofer ! I'd love to have such a 3 pieces group...
These fishes are sooooooo great ! I miss them so much...
Hi Tofi,
Looking forward to reading about the "Potamotrygon adventure" of yours. I agree with you about these fishes. They are my favorite of all plecos.
Apologies to Ole and all for the delay. Finally got some full shots of the fish from the side. Crappy pics, but hopefully will give an idea. One thing I found out about this fish is that it allowed me to pick it up with my hands...very calm.
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 24 Nov 2011, 05:09
by ElTofi
Jkhuu wrote:
Hi Tofi,
Looking forward to reading about the "Potamotrygon adventure" of yours.
you already can... follow me on this topic :
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... =5&t=32680
I feed it regularly...
sorry for flooding this one...
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 24 Nov 2011, 05:33
by Jkhuu
Sorry, already am following. Meant to say looking forward to be reading MORE about the "Adventure". Very envious ! Thanks for sharing that progress.
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 24 Nov 2011, 09:03
by OlePaulsen
Beautiful female!
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 24 Nov 2011, 12:29
by Jkhuu
OlePaulsen wrote:Beautiful female!
Thanks Ole. Now I hope to fatten her up and pair her up my the main Alpha male I have.
I nickname him Alpha as he's about 2 inches bigger than the other males.
Thanks all !
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 11:03
by OlePaulsen
male on left. female right.
Re: sexing L25 from the top
Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 11:31
by Jkhuu
OlePaulsen wrote:male on left. female right.
Thanks again. appreciate.
John