Aspidora Pauciradiatus - Sexing

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Aspidora Pauciradiatus - Sexing

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Hi,

I own 6 Asp Cat fish. they have a langth of 2 to 2,5 cm.
Is it possible to find out, which sex they are?

How con i find it out with adults?

Thanks for Answers,

Beldin :thumbsup:
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:( :D
The mentioned Links above show intereting articles , baut they dont tell me how to sex my Catfish.
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Post by Silurus »

The male of <i>A. pauciradiatus</i> has a more pointed dorsal fin and longer pelvic fins. Females are much plumper (as is usual for callichthyids).
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Thx

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Thanks,

If I compaire may Asp Cats I can see the Difference.

:D

Have a nice Weekend,

:cheers: Beldin
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