Help me increase my chances - A.Borellii

[petroots]

Hello,
I just got word that my LFS have got A.Borellii, but they are juveniles. As I already have 2 males, I need some females for them.

Please give me some tips on what to look for to increase my chances of getting females.

Thank you very much for all the input!

 

[Mike Wise]

If they are juveniles, I doubt that you will be able to sex them accurately. I would buy 6 specimens, more of the medium to smaller sized fish. Also avoid any specimens with a lot of red or blue markings on the head.

 

[petroots]

Thank you very much Mike. I bought 5 pieces and now I'll be waiting for them to grow. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Adoketa]

yea, getting the smallest pieces are a safer bet.

 

[Mike Wise]

I wouldn't get the smallest. These often are 'runts'. I try to get the smaller, medium-sized fish.

 

[hedylogus]

Also avoid any specimens with a lot of red or blue markings on the head.

are you referring to injuries?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Also avoid any specimens with a lot of red or blue markings on the head......are you referring to injuries?

No, I think Mike just means that these colourful ones are likely to be males, as in the picture. Picture from "the Krib" for older readers


cheers Darrel