GBR Identification

[Lonew0lf]

I recently picked two GBRs from my LFS and trying to identify the sex.

The more colourful of the two is slightly larger than the less colourful one. After reading a few forums i'm inclined to think that I may have two females but unsure. The larger female chases the smaller around the tank (a pretty well planted 45p).

If two females, I was thinking of adding a male to make it a GBR only tank. The other inhabitants are 5 cardinal tetras and cherry shrimp.

Can anyone aid in the identification. Thanks in advance:

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

The only sure way to tell is by the presence, or absence, of turquoise spangles in the humeral patch. The fish above is a definite female (prominent spangles). A male will have a solid black mark. I got this method from <"Mike Wise">.

Have a look at <"Dwarf Cichlids: Mikrogeophagus.....">.

cheers Darrel

 

[Lonew0lf]

Darrel,

Thanks for that link. I reviewed the site and wasn't sure about the black spot but the combination with the pinkish belly probably confirms it.

The smaller GBR doesn't have a black spot yet so not yet fully developed female.