When scavengers are relatively young, it is generally difficult to distinguish between male and female. After they become adults, the distinguishing features are more obvious, and they can be distinguished at this time. Generally speaking, it is easy to distinguish when the body length is about 25 centimeters. Specifically, it can be distinguished from the following aspects:
1. Appearance: First, it can be distinguished from their appearance characteristics. If the female scavenger, then their dorsal fin from the tail is relatively far. Their tails are also longer, and the distance between the caudal fin and the dorsal fin is longer. If they are male scavengers, their dorsal fin is closer to their tail. Their tails are also shorter, and their dorsal fins are basically connected with the smaller fins behind them.
2. Genitalia: If it is in the breeding season, you can also judge by observing their genitalia. If the male fish, then their genitals are white, and can be observed more obvious protuberances. If it is a female fish, it does not have this feature and is easier to observe.
3. Color: You can also judge by looking at their color. If it is a female fish, then their abdomen generally has a more obvious pattern, while the male fish does not. The color of the female fish is better than that of the male fish.
The scavenger male and female can be raised together. When they are in the juvenile stage, that is, they can not distinguish between male and female, they can only be kept together. After adulthood, their body size is generally not too different, and their habits are the same, so they can be raised together. In fact, they are relatively quiet, generally will have been adsorbed on the wall of the fish tank, there will be no conflict.
