Slow grower but past 2 weeks looks he got a small growth spurt. He's probably 3 inches and his red spotting is looking nice on him. These guys get up to 10-12 inches and he's in his own 75 gallon now.
Chiapaheros Grammode
- Thread starter Roger Mcfish
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Nice one
By the lines below the eye, there's a possibilty it is a female, which might account for the slower growth, females tend to grow slower.
Your pic Slightly enhanced.
Male left, female middle and right
By the lines below the eye, there's a possibilty it is a female, which might account for the slower growth, females tend to grow slower.
Your pic Slightly enhanced.
Male left, female middle and right
The male you posted has that one line under the eye also but like you said, too young to tell. Very fiesty when I put my finger near the glass lol. Very active little one as well.
Nice fish.
I would adress it as a male because females develop a red net or honeycomb pattern on the belly in most cases while the male have red dots.
Male
Female
Young proven female - red honeycomb pattern already visible at 2".
I would adress it as a male because females develop a red net or honeycomb pattern on the belly in most cases while the male have red dots.
Male
Female
Young proven female - red honeycomb pattern already visible at 2".
You can even see the pattern through the pectoral fins in Duane's picture.
Plus I read and heard from breeders that males even have slow to moderate growth. Up to 8 inches the first year.
Yea mine doesn't have any honeycomb red patterns. Yours look awesome
Nice looking mini dovii Roger! Your amassing quite the collection it seems. Loving all the central Americans!