Can Anyone Tell me what sex are these Cyphotiapia Frontosa? - Aquarium Advice

Parasite Host · 01-03-2005, 02:32 PM

What sex are my Frontosas? They are about 2 inches long each.

Parasite Host · 01-03-2005, 02:33 PM

I believe this one is male.

Parasite Host · 01-03-2005, 02:35 PM

Forget the Gourami.

IS this one female? (hopes)

**An t-iasg** · 01-03-2005, 03:51 PM

Disclaimer: I don't have cichlids (wish I did!)

But at 2 inches it's going to be hard to tell what sex they are. The frontosas develop a hump on the forehead; this hump is larger in the male. I have read that they are mouthbrooders, and that a group of three or four females to one male is needed so that they may properly pair off.

If they do turn out to be a mated pair (or even if they don't), I would make plans to move the gourami out of that tank. They could show aggression to the gourami as they reach sexual maturity, or sooner, so just keep an eye on them.

Parasite Host · 01-03-2005, 04:08 PM

I am eventually moving both of them to the new 55 Gallon. There I will feed them Self-Raised Rosy Red Minnows. (2-3 times a week, never on two days in a row.)

01-03-2005, 02:32 PM	#1
Parasite Host Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Can Anyone Tell me what sex are these Cyphotiapia Frontosa? What sex are my Frontosas? They are about 2 inches long each. __________________ Fishy Fishy Fishy Life is like the ocean... It is a vicious cycle. (if you believe in reincarnation...)

01-03-2005, 02:33 PM	#2
Parasite Host Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	I believe this one is male. __________________ Fishy Fishy Fishy Life is like the ocean... It is a vicious cycle. (if you believe in reincarnation...)

01-03-2005, 02:35 PM	#3
Parasite Host Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Forget the Gourami. IS this one female? (hopes) __________________ Fishy Fishy Fishy Life is like the ocean... It is a vicious cycle. (if you believe in reincarnation...)

01-03-2005, 04:08 PM	#5
Parasite Host Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	I am eventually moving both of them to the new 55 Gallon. There I will feed them Self-Raised Rosy Red Minnows. (2-3 times a week, never on two days in a row.) __________________ Fishy Fishy Fishy Life is like the ocean... It is a vicious cycle. (if you believe in reincarnation...)

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