orchid dottybacks

[tsunami_76]

hi
, not sure if this is the right place to ask this but does anyone know how to sex them? and if so can i add the other sex to an established tank? or do they need to be added together? and finally do they get on with firefish?
the tanks 6x 1 1/2x 2 with a big sump. not sure of exact gallonage.
many thanks steve

[cajen]

Yes, I was also thinking of getting an o.d. or 2 and purple or normal firefish, so I'd be interested in anyone's experience, too. Might get a response in Reefs?

[Dibs]

Hi

I have just one Orchid Dottyback and also a firefish and there is no problem at all. I do not know about adding another O.D though or even how to tell the diference of the sexes.

Regards, George.

[Hydra]

Apparently, sexing the orchid dottyback is all in the shape of the colour in the tail. I think (and I may well be wrong) the female has a purple round tail, and the male has a a diagonal slash of purple and clear on the rest.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Carol

[greengrass]

you may be better posting this question in reefs section as there is more traffic nd likely to get more answers quickly.

hth, les :)

[instantsquid]

Consider PM'ing Clayton at Reefworks - he breeds them.

- Ian.

[Silverreef]

Hi,

Here is a link to an article, note the pointed tail of the male in the top picture, the females is round.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-02/hcs3/index.php

I have a pair that are constanly spawning, the male gives a marvellous display, when courting the female.

Regards

Steve

[greengrass]

Consider PM'ing Clayton at Reefworks - he breeds them.

- Ian.


and also sells in pairs at a fair price also.

les