Venustus

[pcock]

I was wondering what your experience was with Venustus growth rates? How fast do they grow? Can I try to vent them before they mature/lay eggs? I have four right now and they are about1.5" and I need to ensure that I get the proper m/f ratio.

 

[HUKIT]

It's impossible to sex them at that size, the males will start to show blue in the face and the blaze will turn yellow. I've seen males start to show color at 2.5" and then there's the late bloomers starting around 3.5-4" so you have a ways to go, venustus are one of more difficult fish to sex.

Growth rates are around .75-1" per month on average.