1. Distinguish by body type: Because there are certain differences in body type between male and female kissing fish, male and female can be distinguished by body type. Generally, male kissing fish are relatively thin and small, while female kissing fish are relatively large.
2, through the anal fin to distinguish: male and female kissing fish anal fin size is also different. In contrast, the anal fin of male snout fish is relatively large, while the anal fin of female snout fish is relatively small. Comparing the two together, it is easy to distinguish between male and female.
3. Distinguish by habit: After entering the breeding period, the body color of the male kissing fish will change from light flesh color to more gorgeous purplish red. However, the body color of female kissing fish changed slightly. In addition, during the breeding season, the male fish also has the habit of chasing the female fish.
Male and female kissing fish can be raised together. Their temperament is relatively mild, as long as they are raised in a relatively large tank, giving them more room to grow, there will be no fighting. Moreover, they are put together to breed, not only more convenient to manage and take care of them, so as to reduce the trouble of feeding and changing water, but also can make more fish in the fish tank, and increase the ornamental value of the whole fish tank. Therefore, male and female kissing fish can be mixed.