What does a swordbirth man look like?

Determining the gender of a swordtail can be problematic. There are a number of differences between the opposite sexes.Male sword bearerThe male swordtail has a tail shaped like a sword. Photo: Getty Let's look at the distinctive features of the males:

  • The tail is sharp, that is, the caudal fin is elongated, in the form of a sword. The female is shorter.
  • Males are mobile and aggressive. If a small aquarium is dominated by representatives of the male statistic, then there may be fights.
  • The fin at the end of the abdomen is elongated, in the form of a tube. It is the sex organ by which the female is inseminated.
  • The photo shows that the male swordtail is a littlesmaller than the female. It grows up to 11 cm in length. The colors of both sexes are the same. The standard color is green. There are also red fish with a black tail, yellow and spotted. There are a lot of varieties of swordtails, so it is problematic to describe them all.

    Errors in the determination of the male sword

    When determining the gender of a swordtail, there are a number of problems that lead to an incorrect conclusion, namely:

  • Do not try to distinguish fish in color. They are the same. When crossing swords with other viviparous fish, hybrid species appear with a completely new color.
  • Sexual signs are formed in fry at the age of2 months, but until 4 months to accurately determine the sex of the fish will not succeed. Before this period, a secondary redefinition of sex occurs, the female can become a male.
  • Don't rush to conclusions, watchfish behavior. It is difficult to determine the gender of a swordtail, but it is possible. First of all, pay attention to the tail fin. If you cannot determine whether it is a female or a male, go to a pet store. They will help you there. Read also:

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