ID'ing the fishies

Thanks for that link Verse. . .

That was going to be my next question, you are prophetic!! What the other online sites that people buy from. I figure they may have some pictures that could help me.

In particualar what is that site called that is run by a guy named Jeff?
 
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teach my untrained eye ;)

For instance. . .

I found this picture

AND

this picture

The thing that jumps out at me is the color, but that seems to be a big variable for individuals, anyway. (meaning an individual can change color) What are the differences that I don't see.

Also, is the number of dots on the anal fin significant in any way?
 
I dont believe there is any significance with the egg spot on there anal fins as far as sexing or species goes. It may have something to help them out in the wild but I dont think it does in the home aquaria but then I could be wrong.
 
I don't know if females have egg spots...I'd have to read, but I do know that they induce females to mouth the male's vent (because they look like lain eggs which have not yet been picked up) and cause sperm to enter their mouth along with their eggs.
 
Ger's right. Generally the males have them but it still isn't for sure by far, so I wouldn't trust it. It seems that they've become more common on females the further down the captive bred line they are.
 
Re: teach my untrained eye ;)

How 'bout this part of question guys?

Originally posted by Glenstorm What are the subtle differences between species, for instance. . .

I found this picture

AND

this picture

The thing that jumps out at me is the color, but that seems to be a big variable for individuals, anyway. (meaning an individual can change color) What are the differences that I don't see.
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