I learn that these guys are hard to sex by appearance as for any rule, exceptions exist.
I have three, around 3-4", which I'm beginning to suspect are all male. They do appear to have some markings on the gill covers, but what I'm most concerned about is the behaviour - they all chase each other, quite viciously. They're in a 55gal and it's got to the point now where you seldom see more than one at a time out in the open water. The two smaller ones have some damage to their fins and scales, although nothing a cichlid can't handle.
Am I correct to presume that this means they're males? And am I also correct that there's no long term future for three male sevs in a planted 55? Would swapping the smaller males for a female be the best plan (if I can find one)?
Tried to get pics but it's like trying to herd cats.
I have three, around 3-4", which I'm beginning to suspect are all male. They do appear to have some markings on the gill covers, but what I'm most concerned about is the behaviour - they all chase each other, quite viciously. They're in a 55gal and it's got to the point now where you seldom see more than one at a time out in the open water. The two smaller ones have some damage to their fins and scales, although nothing a cichlid can't handle.
Am I correct to presume that this means they're males? And am I also correct that there's no long term future for three male sevs in a planted 55? Would swapping the smaller males for a female be the best plan (if I can find one)?
Tried to get pics but it's like trying to herd cats.
