K Keva Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 9, 2013 Messages 66 Reaction score 0 Mar 29, 2013 #1 I've got swordtail fry over 3 month old now and im just wondering when they start to show what sex they are?
I've got swordtail fry over 3 month old now and im just wondering when they start to show what sex they are?
Joshwainwright I take my fish for walks Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined May 2, 2009 Messages 2,816 Reaction score 6 Location GB Mar 29, 2013 #2 Some take up to 8 months but you should be able to tell around about now by looking at the gonopodium.
Some take up to 8 months but you should be able to tell around about now by looking at the gonopodium.
OP OP K Keva Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 9, 2013 Messages 66 Reaction score 0 Mar 29, 2013 #3 thanks when do the males swordtails grow?
Joshwainwright I take my fish for walks Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined May 2, 2009 Messages 2,816 Reaction score 6 Location GB Mar 29, 2013 #4 I think they should be visible around 5-6 months however that may vary if you have older males with tails in the tank with them. When it does happen, you could see them get slightly aggressive. It's just a case of being patient
I think they should be visible around 5-6 months however that may vary if you have older males with tails in the tank with them. When it does happen, you could see them get slightly aggressive. It's just a case of being patient
OP OP K Keva Fish Fanatic Joined Feb 9, 2013 Messages 66 Reaction score 0 Mar 29, 2013 #5 cheers for the info