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	Sexing Oscars
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	Does anyone know how to do this?
Posted 07-Jul-2008 21:44
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	its hard to tell, but you need fully developed specimens. (ie sexually mature) and the males will be beefier and have larger heads compared to females... you can only tell in relativity. at least as far as i know thats the only way... \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 07-Jul-2008 23:08
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	Sometimes the male has a bump on the forehead, also slightly longer fins that come to a point. Can't always tell like that though but that's how I usually try it. Oscars can be VERY hard to tell apart. Venting is another way to sex them. The Amazon Nut...
Posted 08-Jul-2008 06:12
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Edited by longhairedgit Have to say though, that if you were about to choose oscars on the strength of fish suitable for a 20 gallon based on advice given in the other thread - dont. An oscar can outgrow a 20 gallon in a matter of weeks. Go for a species less than 5 inches at adult size.As adults when in a stroppy mood they can kill just about any other fish in a tank too. This whole "oscars are gentle giants" thing is much over espoused because oscar keepers like to inspire fandom of the species, but TBH oscars are already sold in amounts massively disproportionate to those people actually able to care for them or house them properly. Some kill other fish on sight. Wouldnt want you taking the plunge without being forewarned. Take a read of the profile before going ahead. http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/475.htm
Posted 08-Jul-2008 08:42


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