Hello everyone. I am completely new to apistogrammas and cichlids but I recently added what is supposed to be a pair of Apistograma Borellii and after looking at many of the available pictures online of the species, I am having a hard time confirming the sex of my fish.
Color seems to be the easiest way to determine the sex but mine are grey in color and I assume it is because they are still juveniles. I believe the first fish is the male because of the slightly pointy dorsal fin but please keep in mind that I am completely new to apistos so I could be completely wrong. Also, I have had my doubts because the first fish is a tad bit larger and constantly chasing the other fish. My tank is 29 gallons and heavily planted so there are plenty of areas to hide.
Suspected male above
The embedded photos were too large so I hope the links will suffice.
Suspected female above
Again, I am most likely incorrect so please feel free to chime in if you can.
Thank you all and I look forward to being a part of this community.
Color seems to be the easiest way to determine the sex but mine are grey in color and I assume it is because they are still juveniles. I believe the first fish is the male because of the slightly pointy dorsal fin but please keep in mind that I am completely new to apistos so I could be completely wrong. Also, I have had my doubts because the first fish is a tad bit larger and constantly chasing the other fish. My tank is 29 gallons and heavily planted so there are plenty of areas to hide.
Suspected male above
The embedded photos were too large so I hope the links will suffice.
Suspected female above
Again, I am most likely incorrect so please feel free to chime in if you can.
Thank you all and I look forward to being a part of this community.