How can I see the difference between male and female with Loricaria simillima. I have looked at the pictures in the catelog but I can't tell the difference. Also when I look at my three fish, the only real difference is the size (two are bigger)
Thanks in advance!
Sexing Loricaria simillima
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Re: Sexing Loricaria simillima
Hav e a look at this: http://planetcatfish.com/shanesworld/sh ... cle_id=254
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Re: Sexing Loricaria simillima
Thanks Marc!
Then could it be that I have three males...
Then could it be that I have three males...
Re: Sexing Loricaria simillima
I have similar species, that is the Loricaria Sp rio Atabapo. I find it difficult to distinguish their gender through their lips.
Even when I place both gender side by side, I still couldn't figure out. Instead I look at their body structure / shape at the abdomen region from the top or at a 45 degrees angle from the front looking down at the fish. The male tends to be slimmer and the shape is like concave / curve-in at the abdomen region, while the female fish is pretty plump.
Even when I place both gender side by side, I still couldn't figure out. Instead I look at their body structure / shape at the abdomen region from the top or at a 45 degrees angle from the front looking down at the fish. The male tends to be slimmer and the shape is like concave / curve-in at the abdomen region, while the female fish is pretty plump.