sexing firefish

[Dizz]

is there a way to do this?

 

[Len]

There's no definite way. Firefish are sexually monochromatic and, for the most part, monomorphic. Females tend to be more skittish and slightly smaller, but this is based on relative comparision. In other words, this sexing method is inaccurate.

 

[Palmetto]

That would be very difficult, and illegal in most states.

you sicko.

 

[FMarini]

what Len says...
its difficult


Male is heavier bodied; female more slender and slightly smaller.
Approximately one hour before lights are off the vent tube the females vent tube becomes visible (~ 3 - 4 mm) and stomach is distended. Male and female stayed in open water, Male become more aggressive, displaying fins in front of female. Depression in substrate prepared.
(report from Breeders registry)

Schiller, Guenter, Spawning Behavior of the Decorated Firefish, 1990, SeaScope, Volume 7, Fall 1990. Aquarium Systems, Mentor, OH, 44060, ISSN 1045-3520.

Additional data here
Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.119

frank

 

[Anonymous]

is there a way to do this?

Do what I always do, get em gooooood and drunk!

 

[Anonymous]

I think California would allow it until PETA got on their back.