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	sex of dwarf gouramis
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	I have 2 dwarf gouramis. I think they are both male but not sure. I read that the dorsal fins are bigger on males but both of my fish lay their dorsal fins down sometimes and sometimes they are full (if that makes sense...not sure it does) I am pretty sure that both of them have done this. Are there any other differences between male and female? *Kristin*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	You have males. Dwarf gourami females have alot less color than males. They are usually just a grey color. I have rarely seen them sold in stores because people don't want these dull colored fish. The dorsal fin comparison is for the bigger gouramis when they stick up their fin. The males will have more pointed fins and the females rounder shorter fins.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Males are full of colour & the Females are silver/grey. Dwarfs are easy to sex them. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Heres a pair of Pics for you to see: Male Dwarf Gourami Female Dwarf Gourami [/font][/font] Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Thanks! I just wanted to be sure. I thought they were both males. Yeah I didn't see anything besides the brightly colored ones at the store so they must have all males. *Kristin*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	yep i did the same thing.lol n.e way usually and sadly the ones that are mostly seen are males. i have a blue neon and a sunset males.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	sneakypete that female looks a bit chubby she is pretty though
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Gold Digger, she has been holding eggs forever! Silly fish Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:48


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