Could someone try to help me determine sex on five L-200

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Could someone try to help me determine sex on five L-200

Post by Torb »

Hi guys,

I just acquired five grown L-200. I think there is four Hemiancistrus subviridis and one Baryancistrus demantoides correct me if I'm wrong. My plan is to try to do a mini setup of one of Haavard's tanks. But it is taking me a bit longer that planed to get it together. Meanwhile i was hoping someone could help me trying to determine the sex of them isn't exactly easy for a noob..:D So here they come:

No. 1
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No. 2
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No. 3
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No. 4
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No. 5
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No. 1
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No. 2
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No. 3
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No. 4
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No. 5
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I think No. 3 is the Baryancistrus demantoides

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Sorry for picture spaming:) Any help is appreciated.
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Re: Could someone try to help me determine sex on five L-20

Post by matthewfaulkner »

You are correct with fish no.3 being Baryancistrus demantoides. As for sexing them, they look a little too small as I can't see any differences, but that could mean they are all the same sex.
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Re: Could someone try to help me determine sex on five L-20

Post by MatsP »

I'd say fish 1, 3 and 5 are male. Remainder is possibly female. However, none of the males show CLEAR signs of being male, I'm using head-size, head-shape and pectoral fin thickness.

And yes, #3 is B. demantoides.

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Re: Could someone try to help me determine sex on five L-20

Post by Torb »

Thanks for the quick replies guys. My thoughts where as yours Mats, but I don't trust my own decisions on this one:)
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