Sexing Oscars?

[matt_storey]

How do yo go about sexing Oscars?

Just curious whether i have 2 males, 2 females or 1 of each

Also... bloodparrots... i know i have at least 1 female, as she has laid eggs. ( i know they wont fertilise, its purely curiosity)

 

[minxfishy]

The only sure way to sex oscars is if they decide to bred, then you can see their tubes comes down, the females would be rounded at the end, the males is more pointed. This isnt easy to see unless you happen to catch them 'at it' and doesnt generally happen until they reach around 8" or more.

 

[KittyKat]

Otherwise, the only way to attempt it is by venting.