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SubscribeSexing Bristlenose.
jasonpisani
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Apart from the Bristles on fairly grown BN's, what are the other features of sexing BN?.

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The only other thing I can think of is that males are larger, and more apt to fight with each other. I can't remember reading about males having noticably spinier bodies like with some plecos, so I'm going to assume it is not the case. I could well be wrong, though.


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jasonpisani
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Is it possible to identify the male, because he has the spine of the pectoral fins thicker?.

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Yes. However, by the time he shows any sexual dimorphism regarding odontodes, he will already have enough rostral processes to sex him via "bristles".
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jasonpisani
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I just hope that the one i bought is a female, as i already have a male & i would like to try & breed them.

Thanks alot for both reply's.

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