sexing mandarin

[john_s]

hello im tryin to find out the sex of my mandarin and how to sex them as i would like to try and find a mate for it to try and breed them. I tryed to get a few good pictures of him but iv not got that great of a camera
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/john_s_02/P02-28-07_21.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/john_s_02/P02-28-07_21-1.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/john_s_02/P02-28-07_21-3.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o243/john_s_02/P02-28-07_21-2.jpg

[The Wizard.]

Males have a higher top dorsal fin ;) and judging by picture one i would say you have a male :D

[pavlo]

Yep, yours is a male, the dorsal fin on the female is much more rounded

[Wreckfish88]

As above really they have a longer first ray on the dorsal fin and are usually alot bigger and more colourful. One thing to make sure of before getting another one is that you will be able to supply them with enough live rock to be able to graze for pods and other live foods ;)
Good luck!

[john_s]

ah ok thats great thanks. Hes in a 6 footer with about 35 killos of rock so i dont think hiding spots will be an issue. Unless you dont think this is enough?