From a feeder fish look alike when young, once the males start to color up, they are rich and vibrant in colors. Unfortunately, the female stays white/silverish. These are one of the better cichlids to identify male/female. Males usually will start to have colors on their dorsal fins when approaching maturity and you can really see shimmering colors. Once they get to 2″-3″ inches, you can definitely tell, although the Red Cap does not appear after they reach 3-4 inches. The males’ color gets more vibrant when they are ready to breed.
I have 2 batches coming up soon and they will be available to purchase once ready. Keep an eye on these, as I could never keep them in stock. To read more about them, check out the link below.
LETHRINOPS RED CAP “ITUNGI”
