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Ram Cichlid sexing question

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#1 ·
I have 3 rams in my 20 gal tank and I was wondering if someone here could tell me the sex of them. I asked for females every time I got one but I believe atleast one of them in a male.
 
#3 ·
The Gold Ram and the Common Ram both appear to be males, though a more broadside shot on the common would help to be sure. The Gold I'm positive is a male.

The photo of the Bolivian is too out of focus to see characteristics that might help sex it.
 
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Chromedome52 said:
The Gold Ram and the Common Ram both appear to be males, though a more broadside shot on the common would help to be sure. The Gold I'm positive is a male.

The photo of the Bolivian is too out of focus to see characteristics that might help sex it.
You seem like the best source of information so far take a look at these other pictures and anyone else please feel free to respond.

German Blue Ram

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o51 ... CF1727.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o51 ... CF1712.jpg

Bolivian Ram

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o51 ... CF1715.jpg
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o51 ... CF1713.jpg

Sorry for the bad pictures
 
#10 ·
I will only respond with slight experience to a GBR. That is a male for sure. The male ram can be recognized on his V-shaped tail fin and the elongated second ray that is present in the dorsal fin.
The females have more pink pigmentation on her underbody, the fin rays are also less developed. It is also common for females to have a fatter body shape (don't let my wife hear me say that) and more rounded edging of the tailfin. I didnt see any of that in this particular GBR.
The Bolivian also looks male, but I am no BR keeper, so I will leave that one for someone else.

Both are nice, so good luck

Art
 
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aggriffin3 said:
I will only respond with slight experience to a GBR. That is a male for sure. The male ram can be recognized on his V-shaped tail fin and the elongated second ray that is present in the dorsal fin.
The females have more pink pigmentation on her underbody, the fin rays are also less developed. It is also common for females to have a fatter body shape (don't let my wife hear me say that) and more rounded edging of the tailfin. I didnt see any of that in this particular GBR.
The Bolivian also looks male, but I am no BR keeper, so I will leave that one for someone else.

Both are nice, so good luck

Art
Thanks alot man you have been much help and have taught me a thing or two :)
 
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