Sexing Channa Pulchra

[adoketa]

I thought I might have a male/female pair.
Both Pulchras are around 5" or slightly bigger.
They are not aggressive towards each other, neither are they close.

Anyone knows? or would like to share your thoughts.

Channa #1

Channa #2

 

[Brucki]

Hi,

very difficult sexing pulchra. My male has more and bigger orange blotches and a higer dorsal fin.

Your fish with the big orange spots has a smaller dorsal fin than the other fish.
I think the one with the higher dorsal is male.
The other one maybe male ,too.

Cheers

 

[m1maniac]

cant tell you which is which just wanted to comment on the beautiful pair you have congrats