Glow fish tetras(white skirt) gender question

[RedHellen]

Can anyone tell me if I have all females or is one of them a male? Also are they gravid? They seem to be rounded bellied. I'm a newbie so just want to know if something is wrong or should I start looking for eggs?


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[ImACoolguy]

Need some close up shots preferably.


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[RedHellen]

Ok I tried but they are a little blurry


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[ImACoolguy]

What I've found:

"Generally speaking, the females are larger and more rounded in shape. The leading edge of the anal fin of the female runs parallel to the posterior vertical stripe (when the fish haven't had their colouration modified). Your best compromise is to look at the leading edge of the anal fin when fully extended. The male will be more "swept back" while the female is more vertical. The female's anal fin also tends to be more narrow than the males. Males tend to have broader anal and more pointed dorsal fins."


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[RedHellen]

Thank you for your reply. The more I look at them I believe the Orange one might be a male. So do you think the others are gravid or is it hard to tell in the pics?


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[RedHellen]

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[SushiRoll]

Yeah I agree the Orange one looks male and the females do look gravid IMO.


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[Gillie]

If they do spawn it's not likely any will make it without being eaten, but if you look, viable eggs glow under uv light.

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[RedHellen]

Thanks for info! Is there any way to tell when or if something might happen? Will the females eventually get rid of the eggs somehow if they don't spawn? Guess you can tell I'm a newbie!


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