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Sexing A. rivulatus (Green Terror) juveniles


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Hi All,

I'd like some help sexing some A. rivultus (Green Terror) juvies.

There's about 20 of them and they range from 1" - 2 1/2" and although it's easy to tell the males from the females when they're larger (their parents tails are very different, along with a distinct size difference, m-6", f-4"), I can't tell on these smaller critters.

What should I look for?

I tried to take some pics, but I can't get a clear enough or close enough shot to post.

I'd like to give a m-f pair to a neighbour who lost their 6yr old oscar.

Help & thanks,

Vic

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Hi Vic, you'd be better off giving your neighbour 6-8 juvies, and allow them to pair off on their own. (he can then remove the rest)

Not all males & females will bond to form a pair.

HTH

Hi Neil,

I'm going to be taking them to an LFS in Cranbrook to help support my habit :D , but I promised a pair to the neighbour - I suppose I could cull a few more from the herd ...

BTW, I started them on ground-up frozen shrimp, and once they got bigger (about 1/2") changed them to NLS - big difference in appetite and color once I changed.

Vic

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How much are you selling them for? I'm in Cranbrook too.

Hi Fishnut,

How does $5/ea or 6 for $20 strike you?

They are about 2 months old right now and looking strong. Since I put them on NLS Grow, they've started to pick up the turquoise/green highlights and the spots on their fins.

BTW, I'm out Jaffray way.

Vic

P.S. - I've PM'd you.

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