sexing for my L134

[Redrex]

Dear all ,

I want to look for a partner for for L134 . But i dont know this piece is male or female . Can any shifu here advise . Thanks .:)

[barmby]

How old is the fish?

[onboost]

My guess could be a 2.5 inch or above.

[Redrex]

yes , it is above 2.5" close to 3" . I have keep it for quiet a while . think at least 1.5 yr . :)

[barmby]

Try to take sharper pic? how come so slim the fish?

[Redrex]

picture of the belly .

[barmby]

quite seriously.. abit tough to get the sex right

[Redrex]

which angle can we see to get a better view of it . I just got 1 today , most like a female . So i hope this is a male . :D

[900801]

In my opinion it seems male for now because of the odontodes(hair) seems more hairy compared to a female. It does look a little skinny even if it is a male. Might want to increase the feeding.

[Redrex]

ok , thanks . think too many fish in the tank . will increase one more feeding .

[barmby]

what other fishes you have inside? if 134 is the only pleco, feed after lights off will give them an edge..

[Redrex]

I still some have 5-6" L114 in there .

[barmby]

Wah. confirm lose to L114

[takaco]

Examine the pleco's forehead. Males have flat, level foreheads. Females tend to have rounded foreheads that bulge out slightly. When a female is ready to spawn, her forehead will appear plump.

Read more: How to Sex a Pleco | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5050458_sex-pleco.html#ixzz1WyWSoTdW

[Redrex]

Thanks , it a great help . will net them out to see . :)