Sexing Livebearers

[pumpkin14]

I came across this picture, which is much more helpful than a description, of how to determine the sex of livebearers. Just thought it might help out some fellow fish newbies out there who aren't really sure what people's descriptions mean.

[Zakk]

nice one Pumpkin!

[N0z]

i already knew this but this will help some newbys

[crzyboicris]

well i just recently learned this and found out i have 4 female mollies insted of 3 females and one male ! however, they are still having babies and 2 of my females havent been anywhere near a male in over 2 months i think the one finally ran out of stored up sperm . but the other 3 im not so lucky lol i really need a way to control the fry explosion im experiencing any suggestions ?

[Zakk]

lol remove the male! no other way to control them.

Sorry!

Cheers!

[Buggy]

Pumpkin, TY very much for posting that pic. I'm sure it will be very helpful to people who are new to livebearers.

Crzy, my suggestion would be to get a spare 10 gal, quick cycle it and move the fry. Let them grow up to about 1" size and trade them to your lfs for credit. That's what I did.

Whoa! Holy Cow, I just saw your sig! No wonder you have a fry explosion. LOL
Better make that 2 10 gals. lol