Apisto cacatuoides male or female?

[jaquatics]

I have an Apisto. cacatuoides pair that I'm unsure of the sex of one of them. I've never had a pair that had a female this big or colorful and she certainly seems to have male characteristics. Would love a second opinion from experts. Thanks,

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,
With the usual disclaimer that I'm not very good at this, but I'm pretty sure they are both males, look at the extended rays on the dorsal fin.
cheers Darrel

 

[regani]

I agree with Darrel, two males. One is the 'standard' variety, the other one a male of the 'orange' aquarium strain. Both will breed with the same females, giving pure or mixed fry depending on which aquarium strain the female comes from.

 

[wethumbs]

'Orange Flash' and a 'Triple Red' (assuming patterns on anal fin)....both males or as I refer to them as 'brokeback' pair.

 

[jaquatics]

thanks guys, that's what I was thinking but hoping wasn't the case. Now I'm wondering if I can get a replacement from the guy I purchased them from :/.