sexing hecqui

[Damo83]

Hey guys
i purchased some hecqui a little while ago i have six and am hoping to get a pair. im just wondering at what size they will pair off and what sort of activity will indicate this. they are currently at 3.5cm. also how can you distinguish between males an females apart from size? is there any way??

Cheers

Damo

[Damo83]

please!! anyone?? its hard to find any info on these little buggers. any info appreciated.

Cheers

Damo

[Konigwolf 13]

hope this helps

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Neolamprologus_hecqui.php

andrew

[superfreakvc10]

Hard to sex until like 5 cms males are bigger and territorial just give it time and watch them they will pair.  the female will stay close to a shell and a male will hang around her and scare off any other males. try doing a search on meeli also ask Malcom at wetzpetz he has researched them a bit for me he might have an article to pass on. hth

[efc]

hey mate, at that size it is hard to sex them!! Obviously the bigger the better chance at a male.
You could try vent sexing them but even then they are a bit small.
Throw a few into another tank and the change in conditions normally makes them pair up. It has worked for me before!

[Damo83]

hey guys

thanks for your help. i'll wait till they get a little bit bigger then. i didn't think i could sex them now but i'm going to keep an eye out.

cheers

damo