navyscuba

Just wondering How many people sex African Cichlids by the egg spots. I know somebody that sex them that way but I can't see a pattern on that like count or placement of the spots. Any ideas on how they do this?

btate617

Depends completly on the fish. The only sure fire way is to vent, except on those with major differences from male to female.

Brian

navyscuba

That's exactly my opinion on this issue but many people insisted on the egg spots.

btate617

Not reliable as some females also develop/have egg spots.

navyscuba

I know all my females do have egg spots.

Angela_96

I don't go on egg spots, some females will have the same exact egg spot that the male does. I go on the fish itself/species.

navyscuba

Me too. Hey Angela Do you have 2 females Kenyi's? I only have one and I think she will be soon too busy.

Angela_96

right now all I have is 1.5 inch fry that I can only sex one at this point where the bars are fadding.
I have about 10 fry.

navyscuba

Ok I'll wait a bit till they are bigger and easier to sex.