Hi,
Long time reader, first time poster. I have a tank set up for 14 months now and about 8 months ago added 5 fossorochromis rostratus. At the time all were about 1 inch in size. Now today 2 are about 3-4 inches and the other 3 are 5-6 inches. I know from reading they take really long to show signs of being a male. Also these were the last fish added to the tank so defintely not top dogs, however no one bothers any of the 5 as they still do quite a bit of schooling. Is it possible I really got 5 females? None show any sign of color, which doesn't shock me but noticing the fin shape now versus another post on here that seems to show all male is leading me to believe I did not win the lottery in this group of 5. Please let me know your thoughts. They are great fish and have grown tremendously fast so not sure I could add a male even if I don't since the tank is all getting along nicely.
Long time reader, first time poster. I have a tank set up for 14 months now and about 8 months ago added 5 fossorochromis rostratus. At the time all were about 1 inch in size. Now today 2 are about 3-4 inches and the other 3 are 5-6 inches. I know from reading they take really long to show signs of being a male. Also these were the last fish added to the tank so defintely not top dogs, however no one bothers any of the 5 as they still do quite a bit of schooling. Is it possible I really got 5 females? None show any sign of color, which doesn't shock me but noticing the fin shape now versus another post on here that seems to show all male is leading me to believe I did not win the lottery in this group of 5. Please let me know your thoughts. They are great fish and have grown tremendously fast so not sure I could add a male even if I don't since the tank is all getting along nicely.
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