Lineatus sex change?

[sundancer]

Does anyone know if one will change to a male if two female lineatus are in the same tank? If so, how often does this happen? I have a pair of female in QT. I bought two female because I want to witness the change. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[DeltecRules]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11681631#post11681631 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sundancer
Does anyone know if one will change to a male if two female lineatus are in the same tank? If so, how often does this happen? I have a pair of female in QT. I bought two female because I want to witness the change. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Damn I would like another female but it seems like no one ever carries them.

Scott

[sundancer]

Deltec, you have PM.

[snorvich]

They will change, but it will take awhile. One of females has to establish dominance.

[DarthSimon]

Why not just buy a male??

[Fairy Wrassler]

They also have to be a functional female before they will change to a male. If you have 2 tiny females, one will not start diverging to a male immediately.

I have had one go from submale to full male and yes, it was fabulous.

FW

[sundancer]

Thanks, one is definitely more agressive than the other. If I see a change that would be the one I will bet on. Great wrasses but shy. I have a pair of Rhomboids,too, but I think the lineatus takes the prize for looks.

[ezcompany]

hope i'm not hijacking or anything, i would also like to know where i can find a female lineatus :) deltec gets first dibs of course

[snorvich]

PHishybusiness is a good chance.