L 66 ? Tell me if I'm wrong

katmandu · Post by **katmandu** » 20 Oct 2007, 14:43

Thanks

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » 21 Oct 2007, 08:04

Looks like my 14, these 2 are small

katmandu · Post by **katmandu** » 28 Oct 2007, 09:25

is it male or female?

I want to buy another one

Thanks

alenate · Post by **alenate** » 28 Oct 2007, 21:17

Yes,L-66 gets my wote,and i would say it`s a male.

katmandu · Post by **katmandu** » 29 Oct 2007, 21:21

can anyone send me a picture with differences male and female for L 66.I can't see them on planet catsfish pictures for this fish.

thanks

racoll · Post by **racoll** » 29 Oct 2007, 22:42

Its the same as for all Hypancistrus sp. (See L262 below). Do a forum search for more info.

Male:
Thickened "hairy" pectoral spine
Triangular body shape - widest across eyes
Big bulky head
Hides in same cave a lot
Larger than female

Female:
Round body shape - widest at start of dorsal fin
Smaller, more pointed head
Less cave fidelity

Its easier from above, and is pretty obvious when mature. If it is not obvious, the fish are either out of condition or immature.