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ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:42 pm

ok so i had a large batch of kribensis about 4 months ago, mom passed away when they were attacked by fungus of some sort, anyhow, the point is that they all look like females, you know the tail fins are not elegant as a male should look...all girs or do they need more time?

Cavan · Post by **Cavan** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:23 pm

The differences when they're that small are subtle, but you can tell. Do they have adult coloration? If so, the typical female coloration with the eye spots (if you can call them that) on the caudal and dorsal along with her stouter form can be diagnostic.

ddavila06 · Post by **ddavila06** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:39 pm

probably too small to tell, they are about an inch or so. but thanks though, i'll cross my fingers for the pairing to happen soon

FrannyB · Post by **FrannyB** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:02 am

The females of Pelvicachromis have rounded ventral fins similar to paddles. The males have pointy ventral fins.

FEMALE P. sacrimontis

MALE P. pulcher

marge618 · Post by **marge618** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:11 am

Thanks Francine,

You taught me something new today. I will soon be down in my fishroom examining ventril fins of 11 juvenile kribs.

Later,
Marge

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:11 am

That male is awesome Franny....Love the subtle green highlight

FrannyB · Post by **FrannyB** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:58 am

You are welcome.

Yes, he was a nice fish.

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