L201 Sex?

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druz
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L201 Sex?

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Hi,

I've just received a new L201 Contraden and would like some help to identify it please.

Size is 7.5cm (3inch) Nose to Tail.


Thanks
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Re: L201 Sex?

Post by aledk85 »

i think you need to wait ..
maybe female
the differente for the nose and body the come when the are adult...but i'm not sure 100% a witch age..maybe become now..aniway the male have longer head region and male have odontes on the posterior
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Re: L201 Sex?

Post by drpleco »

At 3 inches with that broad of a middle and a pointed head, I'd bet you have a nice female.
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Re: L201 Sex?

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Can a moderator move this post to what is my catfish section please?

Thanks.
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Re: L201 Sex?

Post by Fantasticfins »

It's a girl
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Re: L201 Sex?

Post by racoll »

Can a moderator move this post to what is my catfish section please?
Its in the correct forum, as technically we know what sort of catfish it is. Sexing questions come under "husbandry and reproduction".

I also think it is a female. Good luck with breeding them. :D
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Re: L201 Sex?

Post by druz »

Oh ok.

Thank You.

Need a male now :)
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