sexing shell dwellers - Aquarium Advice

dr_girlfriend · 06-20-2005, 08:03 AM

I have 3 altolamp calvus' and 2 lamp caudo's. I believe the 2 caudo's are a male and female only because one isn't trying to kill the other. I had them all in 1 tank together at first. I had to take one of the calvus out because it was being picked on. Now about a week ago I thought one of the other calvus had died because I couldn't find it in the tank and wouldn't come out for feeding. Turns out it was hiding because it was being picked on especially brutally by the other calvus. He is in a breeder net right now until I decide what I want to do. The one remaining calvus is in the tank with the caudo pair which nibble on his side occasionally, but seem to be tolerant of each other. So, is there a way to tell male from female in these two species? I'm guessing all three calvus are males and thats why theyre fighting. If thats the case, I'll probably sell them because I can't have a whole bunch of little tanks all over my house with 1 fish in each

. I was hoping to get at least 1 female and maybe have some babies. Could there be a female in the mix? Are they typically this aggressive to females?

krap101 · 06-20-2005, 10:27 AM

its something about size... i think the males are bigger

jersysman · 06-20-2005, 01:52 PM

Try going Here and posting the question. I am sure someone there can answer it.

dr_girlfriend · 06-20-2005, 09:43 PM

thanks for the link jersysman

Well the 2 that are getting beat up are smaller, but they could be smaller males. I'm not sure how old they are and I've only had them for about 4 months

06-20-2005, 08:03 AM	#1
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	sexing shell dwellers I have 3 altolamp calvus' and 2 lamp caudo's. I believe the 2 caudo's are a male and female only because one isn't trying to kill the other. I had them all in 1 tank together at first. I had to take one of the calvus out because it was being picked on. Now about a week ago I thought one of the other calvus had died because I couldn't find it in the tank and wouldn't come out for feeding. Turns out it was hiding because it was being picked on especially brutally by the other calvus. He is in a breeder net right now until I decide what I want to do. The one remaining calvus is in the tank with the caudo pair which nibble on his side occasionally, but seem to be tolerant of each other. So, is there a way to tell male from female in these two species? I'm guessing all three calvus are males and thats why theyre fighting. If thats the case, I'll probably sell them because I can't have a whole bunch of little tanks all over my house with 1 fish in each . I was hoping to get at least 1 female and maybe have some babies. Could there be a female in the mix? Are they typically this aggressive to females? __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

06-20-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	its something about size... i think the males are bigger __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

06-20-2005, 01:52 PM	#3
jersysman Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 186	Try going Here and posting the question. I am sure someone there can answer it. __________________ Do not let anyone ever tell you that you cannot accomplish something. VOTE NOW FOR AQUARIUM ADVICE!!!

06-20-2005, 09:43 PM	#4
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	thanks for the link jersysman Well the 2 that are getting beat up are smaller, but they could be smaller males. I'm not sure how old they are and I've only had them for about 4 months __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

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