How Do I Sex Bn Plecs & Rams

[samxx]

how do i tell the sex of the fish

BN plecs
rams


thanks

 

[fish_keeper2]

i dont know how to sex bn plecs but german blue rams are easy.
males: larger and thinner
longer dorsal spikes
female: smaller and fat round belly
bright pink spot on belly especialy during mating.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=34986
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=42932
ask in the appropriate section for more help(rams=south american cichlid and bn plec=catfish, plec)

 

[Bloo]

Well Bristle nose plecs are incredibly easy (when mature) too.

Females have tiny little stubbles on the rim of their lips.
Males have large busy bristles.

This pics show two males and two females.

 

[samxx]

thanks fish_keeper2 & bloozoo2

the ones at the front with the big bristles are the males & the back ones with the normal months are the females ( just checking hehe ) ]