magnaflow
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Noob to all this stuff but how to you find out the sex of the fish. If it matter what fish I got some tetras (neon and PEnguin) Tiger barbs Well add some more when tank cycles better.
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feeder_guppy
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Very hard to sex tetras. Females are bigger, i have heard.
Tiffi
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Female tetras are a little wider/plump if you look from the top :? .
kyektulu
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Yes, sexing tetras can be tricky as both males and females are relitivly the same size and shape!
One way is that the female will have a slightly more 'full' and rounded belly, whilst the males will remain the same size and shape throughout its life.
One way is that the female will have a slightly more 'full' and rounded belly, whilst the males will remain the same size and shape throughout its life.
cdawson
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Usually sexing tetras is in the size of the fish and the anal fin. Female anal fins are usually more rounded and the females will have an obvious distention in their belly where they store the eggs. Males will often have a more pointed or lancet shaped anal fin.
This is of course a general sexing method and doesn't apply to all species. For neons and penguin tetras it would probably be the females being larger and more rounded.
Tetras are not difficult to sex if you know how to sex them.
This is of course a general sexing method and doesn't apply to all species. For neons and penguin tetras it would probably be the females being larger and more rounded.
Tetras are not difficult to sex if you know how to sex them.
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