New Fishies from LiveAquaria

[Tony Vargas]

Yesterday I received two fishies from LiveAquaria the Genicanthus semifasciatus was out and about instantly. At first I thought that it was a female, but after a closer examination I realized that it's a female in the conversion process of become a male and I had to place it in one of my other tanks.

 

[prattreef]

Beautiful fish Tony. What signs do you see of it turning male? I'm still waiting for mine to show some signs.

 

[Tony Vargas]

The first sign of change I've noticed with this species is with the dorsal fin. Black will begin to emerge at the top rear of the fin and slowly start to push the brighter yellow color out. The next change you will notice is to the caudal fin, the spots will become more pronounced. Next comes the eyes they will start to lose the black around their eyes and the white coloration of the eyes will become more yellow. If you notice any of these changes the fish is becoming a male.

 

[prattreef]

Thanks. FYI, one of my females had the crap kicked out of her by the largest of the 3. I had to net her out. She is beat up, but ok and surprisingly not being bothered by the female G. bellus she now shares a home with.

 

[ReefBum]

About a month and a half ago I picked up 2 of these beauties from Dom.

I too am waiting for one to turn male. I believe the one showing aggression towards the other one is "it" so I will look more closely for the signs you listed Tony.

BTW.....That fish is gorgeous!

 

[smoq]

Beautiful photograph Tony!!!

 

[masterswimmer]

Tony, gorgeous fish my friend. Best of luck with it.

Russ

 

[evoIX_Reefer]

I must say, "Fish sex appeal!" Nice looking fish!!

 

[savage]

2 thumbs up ...:bagfish:!!

 

[Tony Vargas]

Thanks, everyone. For those that have not seen my male semifasciatus here is a photo of him, he's such a ham.

 

[DrCooper]

Very nice fish!