i would say another 2 week and color will start to show
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you might be able to tell the sex sooner if you look for the black gravid spot in females. since these are light colored females anyway you should be able to tell. i can tell the sex of most of mine at 5-6 weeks.
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Congrats! You are on your way to population explosion!
(Some rejoice, some cry)
Even if Momma eats some, odds are some will survive.
You won't be able to tell the males from the females for about a month, and when you do, those gals will probably be preggars, too. And can hold sperm for half a year.
Best is to take the whole kit n kaboodle back to the fish store and trade for male only.
And the colors can change and not really "lock in" until they are 6 months old
-Stef*
(Some rejoice, some cry)
Even if Momma eats some, odds are some will survive.
You won't be able to tell the males from the females for about a month, and when you do, those gals will probably be preggars, too. And can hold sperm for half a year.
Best is to take the whole kit n kaboodle back to the fish store and trade for male only.
And the colors can change and not really "lock in" until they are 6 months old
-Stef*
Geez again! I really did myself this time. I don't think petco would take them at their size right now, maybe another month. The larger fish couldn't even catch the newborn, they're quick. The month old frys already swimming with the big boys, and chasing each other.Congrats! You are on your way to population explosion!
(Some rejoice, some cry)
Even if Momma eats some, odds are some will survive.
You won't be able to tell the males from the females for about a month, and when you do, those gals will probably be preggars, too. And can hold sperm for half a year.
Best is to take the whole kit n kaboodle back to the fish store and trade for male only.
And the colors can change and not really "lock in" until they are 6 months old
-Stef*
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