i want another Banggai

[Bryan]

Here is a pic of the one I have. Is there a way to tell if it is male or female, and what else do i need to make sure of (other than captive bred) before getting another? I don't want a fight in my tank and only wind up with only one anyway.

 

[calaxa]

Bryan,

There is no way surefire way to tell. They say that the second dorsal fin is longer in a male but because of fighting is unreliable. My female's fin is actually longer than my male's. If you watch them, a male may occasional puff up his jaw. I have a male in QT. If you put in a 2nd banggai and they fight, then you know you got two males. Fighting will not be immediate without a female. If they don't fight, still won't know. Can just be 2 females or a pair that don't want to match up. If you want, you can bring him to me and we can put in a breeding cage in my tank. My male will tell you within seconds what sex yours is.

 

[Bryan]

if I can catch him(or her) I would be game for that but it will not be for a week or so if that is good for you. Where are you located.

 

[calaxa]

Bryan,

I'm in West Windsor right by Princeton and Lawrenceville. To be honest, there's no reason to determine its sex. Just get another and if they don't match, I'll buy one off you.

 

[Bryan]

ok, I will let you know when this happens.

 

[calaxa]

Bryan,

Buy a cheap floating breeder net/cage. They're like $4-$10. Put your new banggai in there in plain view of the other. Let him be there a few days and watch what they do. If you see the one in the cage cringe, then you got two males. If no attacking in 2 weeks, then you either have 2 females or a possible pair.