New cacatuoides! Are they male/female?

[Ale Perth]

Hi everyone, I received 2 days ago what should be a male and a female Apisto. cacatuoides.
But they look really similar! and the one that is supposed to be the female is larger than the male.. could it be just because he is younger? I hope I don't have two males... I ll try to post a couple of pictures now. Thanks!

 

[Ale Perth]

This is what may be the female

 

[Ale Perth]

And he may be the male?

 

[Mike Wise]

Probably a pair, but I am never positive with domestic, color enhanced strains. How large are they.

 

[Ale Perth]

Hi thanks for your reply, they are about 4 cm id say?

 

[Ale Perth]

The supposed female pushes away the male as soon as he gets close. I don't know if its normal for this species?

 

[Mike Wise]

It is, if she is larger and not interested in breeding at the moment.

 

[Ale Perth]

Ok thanks, well I can only wait now and see what happens
I like them a lot..
In the meantime maybe I can share my tank setup..

And of course open to suggestions to make it better

 

[bbetta]

My guess is that both are males, can't be sure though...
Time will tell, feed them up real good and post pictures when you notice any change.

Regards
Billy

 

[Ale Perth]

Thanks Billy Ill wait for a bit more dimorphism to kick in!