New Krib - Is this a female or male?

[mark77ap]

Any ideas?

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[cruelfeline]

Ah, that's a young fish, isn't it? I got a kriblet that looked like that a few months ago; it's a bit hard to tell at that age, at least for me. They don't have the full coloration or fin shape yet, so it's difficult.

I'm gonna say male, though. The pelvic fins look a bit pointed already. The dorsal and tail fins will grow out pointed if it is a male.

Again, looks real young, so I could be way off. Hard to tell at this point. When I got my kribensis, I thought female, until he started growing fins out and showing more male color. Then she became a he

[mark77ap]

Yes its smaller, maybe 2 inches.

[adamprice271]

I'm also going to say male.I have a few that are growing up (1" and 1.5") and the small girl already has a niiiice red belly. The male has less red and the dorsal is looking like yours in the pic. Goodluck!

Adam

[fishsandwitch]

I vote male.

[mark77ap]

Could add 2 females for a 75 Gal tank so I would have 2 pairs?
Currently I have a Red Tailed Shark, 2 yellow barbs, 2 red eyed tetras, SAE, 3 OTOS and 5ish zebra danios. Tank is heavily planted.

The RTS is a cranky one...

[lauraleellbp]

I suspect if your kribs spawn there will be major issues with a RTS in the tank.

[Madhun67]

pelvic fin is "white lined" male for sure
Dave