Babies!

[Essjay]

The colour of the fry has nothing to do with the sex. Just because they have black spotty tails like their mother doesn't mean they are all female. Just because some of them are developing an orange tinge doesn't mean they are males. The father will have passed on his orange genes to fry of both sexes just as the mother will have passed on her black genes to fry of both sexes.

The only difference in colour between the male and female fry is that when they are mature the males will probably be a bit more strongly coloured.

 

[This Old Spouse]

The colour of the fry has nothing to do with the sex. Just because they have black spotty tails like their mother doesn't mean they are all female. Just because some of them are developing an orange tinge doesn't mean they are males. The father will have passed on his orange genes to fry of both sexes just as the mother will have passed on her black genes to fry of both sexes.

The only difference in colour between the male and female fry is that when they are mature the males will probably be a bit more strongly coloured.

That, and the mature females won't have any varied colors on their torso, just fins and tails.

 

[Crazycat lady]

Blonde females? Never heard of these x

 

[This Old Spouse]

You have now! I have two blonde females. Instead of the usual gray color, they're kind of a peachy color. My favorites!

 

[This Old Spouse]

The ones circled in blue are the blondes.

 

[Crazycat lady]

Those females are lovely colours! The fry I have who have developed the orange tinge have gone as bright as orange platys! Like the colour of a satsuma. It's a shame I don't have room to raise them all to adults, just can't afford another tank atm! Most are going to a friend so I'll be able to pop in to see them.

I'm definately keeping the one with a malformed spine, it has no problems swimming or feeding, just looks strange.called her mrs bendy back. Nice to know an animal with an obvious deformity is thriving!

Wish I had a decent camera to show you guys!