Lineatus sex change?

sundancer · 01/24/2008, 08:59 PM

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 · 01/24/2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted 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 · 01/24/2008, 09:41 PM

Deltec, you have PM.

snorvich · 01/25/2008, 04:24 AM

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

DarthSimon · 01/25/2008, 05:54 AM

Why not just buy a male??

Fairy Wrassler · 01/25/2008, 06:15 AM

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 · 01/25/2008, 11:39 AM

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 · 01/25/2008, 03:22 PM

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 · 01/25/2008, 07:37 PM

PHishybusiness is a good chance.

01/24/2008, 08:59 PM	#1
sundancer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	Lineatus sex change? 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.

01/25/2008, 04:24 AM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 26,106 Blog Entries: 27	They will change, but it will take awhile. One of females has to establish dominance. __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

01/25/2008, 03:22 PM	#8
ezcompany Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,600	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 __________________ Jin I don't want to see your actinic shots. Current Tank Info: Solana XL60

01/25/2008, 07:37 PM	#9
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Flatlander Posts: 26,106 Blog Entries: 27	PHishybusiness is a good chance. __________________ Warmest regards and best wishes, ~Steve~ It is my policy to not respond to those who ask questions not to learn but to be bellicose. Life is a series of decisions serially executed but collectively judged. "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo

01/24/2008, 09:41 PM	#3
sundancer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	Deltec, you have PM.

01/25/2008, 05:54 AM	#5
DarthSimon Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,020	Why not just buy a male??

01/25/2008, 06:15 AM	#6
Fairy Wrassler Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bribane, Australia Posts: 120	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

01/25/2008, 11:39 AM	#7
sundancer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 374	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.