convict- is this a male or female

prerunnedyota

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i just got to convicts tried to get a pair us ut ovios if thier a female cause one of mine wich i think may be a femal has all black belly but on each side there are about 7 red scales not in one spoy scattere but still all connected ur opinions would be appreciated
 
one more question then how do i know when their a pair they both swim around with each other but could that be because hey are both new to the tank and also thnx for ur help i just wasnt sure if males could also get a little of the red scales
 
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That's a 4+ inch male Convict. Not a hint of red. See the long trailers on the fins? Definitely a male. If you see any red on the sides, it's a female.

You just put the fish in there, it will take some time for it to settle down. Give it a few weeks. You might see them preparing a rock or making a pit in the substrate for use as a nest. Once they get started, they work fast, however. You will turn the light on one day and there will be eggs everywhere.

Good luck.
 
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