male or female

[Mattzilla]

any ideas if the sex of this fish??

[flukes]

using the "line of the fins method" you need too see all 3. But by guessing id say its a male, but i could take a more acurate guess if i could see clearly the 3 fins. But this is not proven, it has worked for every pair which ive tried it on.

Scott

[Proteus]

Only a guess, but I would be saying Male as well...

(I reserve the right to change my mind later)

[kevkoi]

Oh NO!! Another William Hung fan...

Matt.... U're cracking me up!!!!

kev

[flukes]

Has anyone else used that fin technique on pairs?? I want to know what the success rate is because its worked on every one i ve tried and also my mate has made pairs from young using this method with 3 lots of pairs. Anyone else tried this?

Cheers
Scott

[DiscusMan]

I have asked this question many times of people. Some beleive they can pick it everytime others say that it doesnt work all the time.

So i would say if you are trying to make a good guess use it, But it aint no assurance that it is correct. I have seen fish in a tank were the sex of the fish is assured and this rule doesnt match. Same goes for Fish diameter, fish thickness etc etc they are all just guesses in the end.

I have also been told you can tell the difference from the sexual organs. I have never been able to see mine when there doing there business yet so i cant even tell that difference yet myself. Mind you they might both be Lesbians and not a pair at all. Until you get wrigglers or you inspect the eggs closely you can not be sure.

Most people who go out ot buy a pair of fish from unknown stock for breeding will say that you should buy 6 fish at least, this is because you CAN'T tell what they are, and buy getting six or more you chances of getting a pair are greater.

It is a nice looking fish whatever sex it is.

DiscusMan

[Mattzilla]

thanks guys

my guess is it's a male...but i am only guessing


anyone else want to guess??

[Annie]

I have no clue to guess what it is..wish I knoew how to tell, even with my 5 Blues..but it is a great pic. A beautiful Discus..