Sexing 128 help needed please

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scat35
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Sexing 128 help needed please

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Hi,

I have 4 L 128's that ive just moved out of my 7ft to a 4ft to attempt to breed.

I have taken some pics while they were out in the hope i could get a better idea of what sexs i have.

Here are the pics ive taken.

1st one.

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2nd one.

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3rd one.

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4th one.

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Thanks for the help :)

Craig
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L 128
L 260
L 397
L 134
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Re: Sexing 128 help needed please

Post by MatsP »

How large are they?

Going by the ventral pictures, I'd say they are all male, but I'm by no means an expert on sexing Hemiancistrus, nor do I feel certain about this.

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scat35
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Re: Sexing 128 help needed please

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They are around 15-16cm

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Craig
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Peppermint bristlenose
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Re: Sexing 128 help needed please

Post by Borbi »

Hi,

they all have quite massive pectoral fin rays (the first one).
That would suggest they are all male, I´m afraid..

Cheers, Sandor
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