What No One Tells You About Fish Gender Male and female fish often look different. In swordtails, only the male has a long, thin extension on the tail. Males are usually more colorful than females. People used to think they were different species because of this. Follow for more insightful tips on how to easily distinguish between male and female fish in your aquarium. #FishGenderIdentification #AquariumHobby #DrTimsAquatics | DrTims Aquatics

How to Guess the Gender of Your Fish Wondering how to tell male and female fish apart? In fishkeeping, there are some pretty clear clues. Take the swordfish: males have a long, pointed extension on their tail fin, while females don’t. Color is another giveaway – males tend to be brighter, while females are usually more muted. This has even fooled scientists into thinking they were different species! Follow for more insightful tips on how to easily distinguish between male and female fish in your