What are the difference in OB Peacock colors as it grows?

[scholar]

Will the male be the only one with the blue color?

As ajeuvy, How would the colors be? How can I tell a male froma female as a jeuvy?

Thanks,

 

[~*LuvMyKribs*~]

They are difficult to sex when juvies. They will all be OB, and the males should develop a hint of blue and some egg spots (but i think females can have eggspots too). The best way to know a female from a sub-dominant male is just to see one holding.

 

[scholar]

Thanks, I now have two OB's. One is 3 and the other is 2.5 incher. Since they are not with the dominant pair/parent, at what size should I see the color change?

AlsoThe OB's are off white color with gray markings. At what size does the off white turn into white and the gray spots become blue?

I had a third whichdid not have enough gray spots and I traded him. I thought even if it was he, there will not be enough blue onhim to be good-looking! I hope that the two I have will be a pair. Tey do swim together.

thanks,

 

[~*LuvMyKribs*~]

You may be able to tell the sex by the way they act as well, but its something that you get used to after keeping these fish for a while. I've never personally kept OB but i do have peacocks and the female is much more shy and reclusive. But this is not always the case. Every OB is different which is what makes these fish so neat.