Can anybody confirm the sex of these L066?

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Can anybody confirm the sex of these L066?

Post by whiteymoza »

I have aquired 3 more L066 (not easy these days!) to add to my group could anybody confirm the sex of the fish in question? I believe the first two are female and the 3rd is male.

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Number 1

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Number 2

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Number 3

They are approx 4ins long and have been in the possesion of my friend for about 3 years so taking into account the size they were when he got them I believe they will probably be about 4-5 years old.
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Re: Can anybody confirm the sex of these L066?

Post by MatsP »

No 3 is definitely male.

No 2 is most likely female, and I think no 1 is also female, but not quite certain.

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Re: Can anybody confirm the sex of these L066?

Post by plecoboy »

I agree with Mats. The first two are wider behind the pectoral fins and less hairy. b-)
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