GeeTee Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I was just looking for confirmation that I was sold a male and a female. The lady in the shop was not convincing at all,I think it is right but I will feel better about my purchase if I get it from someone here. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 top picture - good looking male bottom picture hmmmm - very pale female or subdomoinant male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I agree the top IS male the bottom looks to me like a make with both fin damage and very stressed and not happy ( not your fault if you have just got him) its aken time to get to that stage , but i'd say two males Also note the body shape on the male is longer and more drawn out where the female is shorter and rounder as a rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 The reason I was doubtful is because the bigger male being about 3inches does chase the smaller one. If it was a female I would have thought he would be a bit closer and less aggressive. I have had them now for about 2 weeks and the smaller one is a mid to top water fish,doesn't get much of a go on the bottom.Also came out of a tank of about 10 at the lfs and looked like he does now.poor fella. Today being fathers day the kids might be buying me another krib,and my brother will get lucky again and score a free fish. Thanks guys Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hopefully the lfs got it right this time.The photo is not showing the colour to well,it is red right down the plecs. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 GeeTee , sorry to say this mate but I'd say that was a male too judgeing from the pointed dorsel fin. a much nicer one tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 It was hard to get a good pic but the fins were not like the other males in the shop,or my original, they had definate points. If not I will have to return them and try again. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 then you might be ok ,just real hard to tell from that pic but the top fin looks like it has a good point on it which normally means male... i hope its female Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 i would say that is definately a female, look closely, there is no pointed dorsal, it is just transparent, opther than that it just LOOKS like a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I would have to agree with Krib... the last photo is of a female. the tail is rounded and if you look closely to the the dorsal fin it is rounded...it is just that it is clear and the colour running along the top makes it look pointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Cool then female it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 That was what I was trying to get a photo of, the transparent fin. The top fin goes from the tip straight down. I can't see it in the photos at all well but I could see it at home. Was just trying to get a better photo now but the battery went flat so I thought I would check in with you guys while it was charging,glad I did. Thanks again guys Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Now that is sorted out,I am considering changing the tank from a community tank to a cichlid tank. Is this a good idea with the pair of krib already? Is it possible to get another pair or two of other cichlids?( rams perhaps) something smallish. I'd clear the tank of everthing except maybe the dwarf gourami,or even get a female dwarf.(being top waterfish) Might be easier to get another tank.Got a 5 footer (cheap)the other day but no room in the house for it. So any information would be appreciated.Pairs of fish would be good. Tank 80x40x40cm Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 See if you can divide the base of the tank into three distinct areas using logs or rockwork or plants. Have caves, and flat rocks available in each section, and you MAY get away with it Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTee Posted September 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 A question on krib behaviour,the new female was great to watch for the first week.Really flaunting it,bent back,body shaking,had the male following her,really turning it on for him.After a week she has gone quiet and staying hidden a lot,he is even not taking much notice of her.It's like she's sulking.Not really eating like she was. I'd like to think she is conserving her energy and producing eggs(hoping) The only real symptom if I was looking for her to be sick would be she seems to be breathing harder than the male but not being chased. What are your thoughts? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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