Quick Answer Please!

[McCool]

What are the genders of these Bolivian Rams? Need answer before I put them in my tank!

Are they too young to tell?

 

[McCool]

Anyone? Thinking they are both males unfortunately. Sorry for putting this in the wrong topic, just needed a quick answer!

 

[thereverendturtle]

Even if they are both males, won't make a difference. They are gregarious by nature and like to be in groups, only breaking from the group to spawn and guard their fry.

 

[McCool]

Even if they are both males, won't make a difference. They are gregarious by nature and like to be in groups, only breaking from the group to spawn and guard their fry.

Just needing to know since I'm looking for a M F pair, and it would have been a pain to dig out one of them to switch it out for a female. Too late anyways, already in the tank.
So, genders?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Males and females are almost identical. The best way to tell is if they are old enough, females will have a squareish looking breeding tube, and males will have a pointed one. If you post pics after they are a bit settled and they are about 2" someone might be able to tell.

 

[McCool]

Males and females are almost identical. The best way to tell is if they are old enough, females will have a squareish looking breeding tube, and males will have a pointed one. If you post pics after they are a bit settled and they are about 2" someone might be able to tell.

They're actually about 2 inches now. I'll get some better pictures once they are settled. Thanks!

 

[thereverendturtle]

No worries.

 

[McCool]

These any better?

 

[thereverendturtle]

Yeah, looks like #1 is female and #2 male.

 

[McCool]

Yeah, looks like #1 is female and #2 male.

Great! Thank you for your help!