firemouth cichlid vent question.

jhilde

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I have a pair of firemouths that I was hoping would spawn when they got bigger (they are only 2"-3"). Today I noticed they each have a small spike looking thing where there anus is, the male especially. Is this something that happens when they are going to spawn or is this something else? I'll try to get a picture but I probably won't be able to.
 

jeaninel

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That looks like a male. The females tube is fatter and more blunt, the males is skinny and pointed.
 

jhilde

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So this is nothing to worry about? I have never kept these fish before.
 
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