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Is this common for Sewellia's
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:07 pm
by bullisbm
First off hi all! I have read a bit out here but can't really find the answer I am looking for or I am blind..lol
I have 2 Sewellia's in a 10 gallon tank, is it common for them (both females as far as I can tell) to nose push each other? They seem to do it at least once a day.
Thanks,
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:10 pm
by Jim Powers
Most hillstreams engage in this type of behavior.
Its a dominance thing.
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:21 pm
by bullisbm
So it is not just a male, female thing?
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:34 pm
by Jim Powers
No, its just a hillstream thing.
However, it looks like those pics are of a female (top) and a male (bottom)
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:37 pm
by bullisbm
Ok, I am blind how can you tell that is a male? I thought that had 'gates' on the fins and I don't seem them?
Sorry for all the 'stupid' questions. I just found these guys and thing they are the coolest fish I have ever seen.
Thank you very much!
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 10:55 pm
by Martin Thoene
Mine seem to do this most evenings. Here's a video of Emma's:
http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/ ... CN0207.flv
I think Jim is "sexing" based on plan profile. Look at the male/female shape comparison here:
Martin.
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:14 pm
by bullisbm
Oh! I see it now!
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Thank you very much I really appreciate it! This is a great site.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:13 pm
by Tinman
Excellent info