Sex Difference?

[Caleb]

How do you tell the difference between male and female Texas Cichlids....I have one in my tank that has changed its color halfway white/black indicating he is ready to spawn, but how do I determine a mate for him??

Caleb

[AikidoGuy]

id like to know the exact same thing! I know Mojo has a breeding pair of the very close carpinte so maybe hell chime in for the both of us.

[MoJo]

The female will have a more round blunt body than the male. Both fish will adapt this breeding color with the female a little more dramatic. In general fish of the same age the female will be smaller. My breeding pair is actually Carpinte not Texas...but close enough.

[AikidoGuy]

ouch thats gonna be tough! thanks Mojo for the time! ;)

[cichlidscene]

Females might also exhibit some blue/blackish shading on the upper part of the body (to each side of the dorsal).

[AikidoGuy]

ah hah thay helps!