how do you tell the difference between male and female African Cichlids?

Question

i have a few africans that ive had for a while now... there at least a year old...i grew them from about half an inch and now they are probally about two... how do i tell the difference between them? i have some convicts in the tank with them that are about the same age... but they have laid eggs many times... and i even have some babies that grew to the same size as the adults

thanks

lol thanks guys i think i have all males...

Answer 1

thats easy the britter and more vibrant color is the male and duller 1 female

Answer 2

Depending on the breed, Males normally have a big hump on their foreheads. Males tend to be bigger and grow faster. So if you have 2 of the same fish and one seems to be getting bigger faster than the other, then that one is probably a male. Also, the anal fin usually comes to a point on males and rounds out for females. Certain breeds like the Zebra cichlids have spots on their anal fins too that make it easy to tell.

Answer 3

If you know the names it will be a great help as there are many different types with different characteristics.
These web sites might also help you
http://www.malawimayhem.com
http://www.cichlid-forum.com

Edit -I just noticed your other question ,if you have yellow labs it is hard to tell the males and females apart
http://www.malawimayhem.com/profile_show.php?id=247

Answer 4

It really depends strongly on the species you have. Different types have different distinguishing features. If you know the names of any of them, please add that to the additional comments of your question.

MM

Answer 5

http://www.geocities.com/vatoelvis/Sexing.html