L046 Males/Females

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L046 Males/Females

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Hi just got theses 4 L046 from a friend.. Was wondering what you think the sex of them are.. MALES / FEMALES. They are around 3 years old or older, thanks Sandstone
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Moved to "Loricariidae" section, as I don't believe there is any doubt as to the species of the fish, only which is male and female.

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Looks to me like you have one male (big fish) and three females. This is based mainly on headshape and the fact that the bigger fish has big cheek odontodes.

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MatsP wrote:Looks to me like you have one male (big fish) and three females. This is based mainly on headshape and the fact that the bigger fish has big cheek odontodes.

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Thanks for you help.. Hope they turn out to be 1 male and 3 females.. I have noticed the the bigger one is caving all the time and the other 3 are out and about in the tank.. so looks like your right.. :YMAPPLAUSE:
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Nice pick up, Sandy ! Why can't I have friends like that ?! Good luck.
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Nice, Sandy! I said in chat tonight that I was going to send you $10 and have you buy me some lottery tickets. Nice female numbers! :-)
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very nice pick-up indeed. also agree 1M and 3F. well done and good luck. cheers jk b-)
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Thanks All.. and theses came from Saul last year but the guy after having them for 1 year, he decided to sell them.. I purchase the last 4 which I was worried I would get all males, but guess I got the left overs which was a great buy for me.. Now to get them up and spawning.. Great to hear from you all :-BD
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