I think there the same i mean they look the same but when i bought them from wal-mart they have different serieal numbers. they both have four back fins. the one is black and the other one is white with some orange specks. are they males or female? are they the same type?
2006-12-31 04:49:20 · 12 answers · asked by J 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Sounds like you bought two different types of fantail gold fish. One is probably a black moor and the other just a common fantail goldfish. Sexing is difficult in goldfish. (especially when young) The best way that I have heard abut is that the female has a thicker base to the anal fin and a larger vent opening. Being as you have fantails the is even more difficult. If it make you feel any better goldfish rarely if ever breed in an aquarium. Usually the breed in ponds and other large environments. I hope this helps you out a bit. If you want a good book on the subject go to a pet store and buy the goldfish handbook. Any other questions feel free to contact me.
2006-12-31 05:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by A P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are some easy answers. You can tell them apart because one is black and the other is white & orange! Do you have a receipt? Do you remember what type of fish you bought?
I had done a lot of research on fish when I was a little girl, because I wanted my fishies to be healthy! Anyway, I read somewhere that the female goldfish is normally bigger. I do not know if you bought a type of goldfish, but it sounds like you bought two different types of Fantail Goldfish, the type I have. This probably does pertain to the fish you bought.
Best of Luck with your fishies and I hope you find a way to tell your fish apart!
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2006-12-31 05:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by zinklebrib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific, observing the fish from the area, on the decrease area of the physique in the direction of the rear end of the fish there'll the two be a fin thats form of d-formed or ones thats long and straight away. the single that has the d-formed fin is the female, and the single that has the long straight away fin(and specific, that is used what you think of that is for) is the male. For a image reference google the version between male and lady guppies (under photos) . they might have many diverse photos showing you precisely what to seek for. keep in mind whilst determining on out guppies that is superb to have 2-3 females in line with male. Too many men tend to rigidity out the ladies.
2016-12-15 12:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really wanted to tell them apart...buy opposite colors. Like red and black etc. Didn't you say one was black and one was white? I don't know. Also the sales person is the only one that could have told you the sex of the fish. You could probably do some research on the internet about them. What kind are they?
2006-12-31 04:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by yakimablueyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can get male and female from a pet shop. most people can't tell male from female. so you must go to some one who can tell. and l don not want to know because l only want to enjoy them. l would hate it if my tank got over populated. l can tell between the betas that all.
2006-12-31 04:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well over time you will tell them apart coz each fish might have their own personality and youll find it easier to tell them apart if you name them according to appearance. it will take about a month to get use to them.
2006-12-31 08:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see the differences
about them
2006-12-31 10:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by Suger G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them dorsal fin rings
2007-01-01 14:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK to answer your 1st question
You can easily tell them apart - one is black the other white.
2006-12-31 04:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
By there behaviors.
2007-01-01 14:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by Max 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋