Goldfish are a subspecies of goldfish. Despite the name, these fish can vary in color. Often in nature, there are red, white, black individuals. In addition, goldfish are capable of changing color throughout their life. Basically, the change occurs in the first year of life, however, in some cases, the fish can change the shade of the scales even after puberty. On average, goldfish are ready to spawn by 7-8 months, but it is better if they begin to breed after they are 2-4 years old. During this period, they reach the maximum brightness of the color of the scales and fins. Until that time, it is extremely problematic to understand what gender your goldfish is.
It is necessary
In order to understand what gender your pet is, you need to take a closer look at it during the spawning period. If there are two different-sex fish living in the aquarium, then you can immediately determine which of them is male and who is female
Instructions
Step 1
First, compare the sizes of the fish. Males are usually slightly smaller than females. Moreover, the latter have a more rounded belly.
Also, males have a slightly convex anus, while in females, on the contrary, a depression can be seen in this area.
Step 2
A few days before spawning, white specks appear on the gills of males. On the first rays of the pectoral fins, you can also notice small light barbs, which some breeders call "saws".
Step 3
During the spawning period, males become extremely active. They begin to chase females around the aquarium, and also "stick" to the brides, pinning them into a corner.
