[jgrillout]

I got a Lemon Jake juvenile in January. It is suppose to be a male. He is about 2.5 to 3 inches and 7 months old and has no color. When will he show some color? If doesn't then is it female? I don't see any egg spots on the bottom fin yet. Do those only show up when it color up?
thanks,
John

 

[DJRansome]

Post a close-up profile picture of the fish. Mature males have pointed dorsal fins. If you can't tell now, wait until he is 3.5 inches.

Males may not color up if they are not dominant in the tank. He has some aggressive tank mates.

Egg spots don't mean much, but the fish are born with them or not.

You could also vent the fish.

 

[jgrillout]

Post a close-up profile picture of the fish. Mature males have pointed dorsal fins. If you can't tell now, wait until he is 3.5 inches.

Males may not color up if they are not dominant in the tank. He has some aggressive tank mates.

Egg spots don't mean much, but the fish are born with them or not.

You could also vent the fish.

Getting a pic of my fish was like trying to catch a fly with my hands. this is the best i could get

 

[Kipnlilo]

Lol! It is hard to get good fish pics. I think you need to try again though, wax on, wax off. Lol!