Help with sexing

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Lutt
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Help with sexing

Post by Lutt »

1. Male? 15cm
2. Female? 16cm
3. Young male? 13cm

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Post by MatsP »

Looking simply at the body shape, I'd say you are right. But of course the middle one could just be a fairly fat male - unlikely but possible. Only one good way to find out ... ;-)

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*chris*
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Post by *chris* »

2 males and a femlae in the middle by the looks
nice fish i might add
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