how can i find out if its a male or fem
2007-01-24 14:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by johnny c 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Depends on the species. Many have different colors. Goldfish have tubercles and different vent shape. Livebearers have external reproductive organs. Bettas and other labyrinth fish have obvious ovipositors.
2007-01-24 14:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the variety of fish. With live breeders, usually the males are much more brightly colored. It gets more complicated with egg layer. Try buying a book from a pet shop or get one fromt he library to explain it. Pictures work wonders. Oh, in egg layer the female bodies are usually wider.
2007-01-24 14:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually by their colors. Males usually have brighter colors than females.
2007-01-24 14:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the pet stores could answer that. I know with birds like budgies it's in the colour of the top of beaks, but fish...good question.
2007-01-24 14:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Zoey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind, males usually are prettier, they have brighter colors and longer fins.
2007-01-24 14:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by HeatherFeather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋