Jaguar Cichlid Gender????

**MJMx805** · 08-13-2012, 01:59 AM

Trying to determine the gender of my jag anything helps thanks for the answers!

^^^ the mirror was to get coloration only in the tank for 30 seconds

**escamosa** · 08-13-2012, 02:39 AM

I'm not sure how big that one is, or if you have anymore in the tank with it, but generally females are quite a bit smaller than the males and the redish colour seems to be more prominent in the gill plates, in the females.

These can be tough to sex until they grow up a fair bit, from what I know of them. Some people say that there's differences in the ventral and dorsal fins, and also that the heavy black striping along their flanks can be different. Like the females will keep that striping, while the males striping fades away over time.

**MJMx805** · 08-13-2012, 03:32 AM

so you think its a female?

**fishguy420** · 08-13-2012, 05:15 AM

I dont know but it sure is beautiful

**escamosa** · 08-13-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by MJMx805

so you think its a female?

If I were to take a wild guess, then yes, I think it is. BUT, it really does depend on how old the fish is. Someone might be able to correct me here, but I'm pretty sure they start to show their true colours, once they start to hit that 5 or so inch mark.

**Demjor19** · 08-13-2012, 05:00 PM

Looks like a male for sure to me.

Males have a certain build...They are more slender with a slightly larger head. It's sort of subtle and hard to explain. The pattern also says male to me.