L178 red tails

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L178 red tails

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thinking of setting a tank up for some of these how do i sex them wots the best thing to decorate there tank with,any one had any success breeding them.can by w/c fish local for £45 for two
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Re: L178 red tails

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Have you tried ? They don't appear to be widely kept, but sexing should be similar to others, in that heavier pectoral rays, blockier heads, and less "plump" profiles tend to be male.

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