Horizons Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 ....Auratus? Hello, all. I've recently acquired a colony of Auratus. (4 definite females, and 1 coloured as a male). The colours of the 'male' look....questionable. The underneath of the belly shows a few patches of brighter colour, and the 'black' colours aren't completely jet black. The horizontal stripe seems to be more yellow than white. Also, during transit, it also showed colour fade. How can I absolutely confirm, without breeding, if it is indeed (as I suspect) a female coloured up as a male? Have I given enough description for a conclusive answer? Or is a picture needed? Cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I think a good clear picture showing their colours will be the best to see. When I had auratus, they were very easy to sex with their colours. There should be an obvious difference in colours. Unless your fish are stressed from moving? how long have you had them and what size are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I would vent sex them. Sometimes when you have a colony of females the most dominant one can resemble a male but obviously things wont be very successful come breeding time (although they boys may like watching). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizons Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I think a good clear picture showing their colours will be the best to see. When I had auratus, they were very easy to sex with their colours. There should be an obvious difference in colours. Unless your fish are stressed from moving? how long have you had them and what size are they? Had 3 of the females for a few months, and I got the other female and 'male' a week ago. Will get a pic at some point tonight. Just about to head out to the pub :happy1: 4 of them are the standard female yellow colour. The other is the half hearted (in my opinion) colour of a male. The difference between the colours is obvious, but I just want to figure out if the dark one is a male or a dominant female. I would vent sex them. Sometimes when you have a colony of females the most dominant one can resemble a male but obviously things wont be very successful come breeding time (although they boys may like watching). Long day at work - venting hadn't crossed my mind (Duh). I guess that is the most conclusive way to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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