Do I Have Male And Female? (Rams)

[Thedoctor]

Thanks in advance.

 

[thereverendturtle]

Both look like males. Sorry.

 

[Thedoctor]

Why is the one so small and colourless? How do I tell?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Submissive males will often be pale and smaller than the dominant individual. Females will generally have shorter fins, a bright cherry spot on their abdomen and blue spots in the black shoulder spot.

 

[Thedoctor]

If I separate the two will the submissive male colour up?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Yes, without the constant stress of being submissive, he should color up and start showing secondary male characteristics.

 

[Thedoctor]

Thank you very much.

 

[thereverendturtle]

You're welcome.