male? female? better pic this time
male? female? better pic this time
Cichlasoma octofasciatum
posted by: steve spates

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Mar 7th, 2008
Views: 189 Rated: 5 (7 votes)
i think i have a male here. there not much color on its gill plate, just a few spots. i'm not shure just yet though, so i put him in a breeder tray for now. this dempsey is only about 2'' max...what do you think?...Thanks for your insight
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Robby Brown » posted 2008/03/07 - 03:11
looks kinda like a female because of the dorsal fin
Robby Brown » posted 2008/03/07 - 03:12
looks kinda like a female because of the dorsal fin
Aaron B » posted 2008/03/07 - 03:47
A bit hard to tell but at this point I'd guess male because of the lack of lower gill markings. JD's grow fast so you'll know soon.
***kylie *** » posted 2008/03/07 - 05:21
Alex Odesit » posted 2008/03/07 - 19:30  
most probobly male
Nathan Sederholm » posted 2008/03/07 - 19:43
THE chuck » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:36
looks female to me...Alex,still bacardi`s fault???lol
Alex Odesit » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:39  
nope Chuck, it's your faulty eyes:)
THE chuck » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:42  
?? i know the angle isnt too good but i can see some green shine under the green row of dots under the eye...but if you say male, must be then, you are the octo king!not me
THE chuck » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:43  
oh and thank alex for the link(mail)!!! havent read it all yet but looks very interesting,thanks again bro
Nathan Sederholm » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:49  
I would say male too. To much spangle at that age. Up top too.
Alex Odesit » posted 2008/03/07 - 22:53  
sure Chuck. Still to early for Bacardi, at work, but will do later:)
Too many spangles for this very young JD, also male sometimes have plenty blue on it's face as well.
And def read the link I sent you, so much brand new info on Archocentrus and Roberstoni species, and thats where you da king brother! lol
steve spates » posted 2008/03/08 - 03:14
thanks for your insight Alex and Chuck. i'll post a better pic so i can be sure

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Alexander Langer, 2008-05-16 15:15

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Alexander Langer, 2008-05-16 15:12

awesome picture. love the colors
THE chuck, 2008-05-16 15:04

thats a painted!!! sex only by front claws lenght and tail lenght when matu
*Christian* :o), 2008-05-16 14:53

very nice wayne!!!!!!!....have any info on these guys...cant seem to find a
Christian Gelbaugh, 2008-05-16 14:46

great piece of drift,nice set up.
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