As you look at goldfish, you may wonder how to distinguish male and female goldfish. So, in this article, I would like to explain about male and female goldfish.
How to distinguish between male and female
There are several ways to distinguish male and female goldfish. I will explain four of them.
2.The male chases the female.
3.Look at the buttocks
4.Press and look at your stomach
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pursuit or chase star
Features of the pursuit star
This is the most common way to distinguish between males and females.During the breeding season (around April to May), white dots (pursuit stars) appear on the gills.The goldfish with a trailing star is the male. This method is more reliable and less error-prone than the other three methods. And since it can be confirmed with the naked eye, there is no need to touch the goldfish to check it, so there is less stress on the goldfish. There is one point that beginners need to be aware of. It can be mistaken for white spot disease. The white spot disease appears on the back side of the tail fin, whereas the pursuit star appears on the front side of the gills, so be careful.
The male chases the female.
The male chases the female.
During the breeding season, several goldfish may chase a single goldfish. In many cases, they rub their bodies against each other. At that time, the goldfish that is chasing the other goldfish is often a male. However, it is difficult to determine that the goldfish is a male if it is chasing. This is because there are times when they just chase. Even outside of the breeding season, there are times when the female may chase the male. So,If you see a pursuit star on the gills during the breeding season and the fish is chasing other goldfish, you should make a definite determination that it is a male.
Look at the buttocks
Look at the buttocks
Male buttocks
Scalpel buttocks
You can distinguish male and female goldfish by looking at their butt holes. However, the first thing to note is that this method can be hard on the goldfish because you have to touch it, and it is not recommended for those who are not sure if they can necessarily tell the difference just because they see it. Now, let me explain.If the butt hole is a little long and narrow, and if it is a little small and does not protrude much when touched, it is a male. The female is round and large and protrudes a little when touched.
Press and look at your stomach
Press and look at your stomach
We recommend that you do not try this method either if you are not confident or if you think you do not know how to do it.Press lightly on the belly of the goldfish and if it is generally soft, it is a female.If you press lightly and find it a little hard, it is a male. The hardness is due to the ribs. Females have eggs in their bellies during the breeding season, so their ribs are on the inside of the fat and therefore soft when the belly is pressed lightly. On the other hand, males do not have eggs, so their ribs are on the outside of the fat to protect their abdomen as much as possible.
