How does a sword-bearer look like a female
In females the fin is inThe end of the abdomen is rounded, not elongated, as in males. The caudal fin is significantly shorter. The tail is not like a sword, it is straight. In the photo, it is noticeable that the female swordtail has a rounded body shape. In the male, it is elongated.
Female swordplayer larger than malePhoto: Getty If the fish has a rounded tummy, then most likely it is pregnant or eaten well. After conception, the female gives birth in 30-45 days. It is enough to have one insemination per year and the sword-bearer produces fries 2-3 times a year. The female throws fry, even if there are no males in the aquarium. A pregnant female has a dark spot at the end of the abdomen. By color it is not possible to determine the floor. But still, females are not as bright as males. Differences between the sexes are found in the form of the body and fins. Females are much larger than males. They grow up to 12-15 cm, when the male representatives reach only 11 cm.
Useful tips for determining the female swordtail
When breeding swordtails, it should be taken into account thatfemales can become males, that is, gender redetermination occurs. This is due to the fact that the formation of sexual characteristics occurs in two stages: at birth and at the age of 4 months. Under unfavorable conditions of detention, a change of sexes occurs. Females become males if they do not receive high-quality and balanced nutrition or the water temperature is not suitable for them. Even spawned females can be reborn. Accordingly, after the sex change, visual signs appear by which it is determined whether it is a female or a male. But male representatives remain larger. And this can be confusing when identifying sexual characteristics. To avoid problems with breeding swordtails and to prevent the birth of hybrids, provide aquarium fish with favorable conditions for detention. In this case, it will be much easier to accurately determine where the female is. Also interesting:
