Sexing Leopard Danios

[Pudge]

From what I have read Leopard Danios have derived from Zebra Danios but I am having a little trouble sexing them.

Currently I have 3 Leopard Danios, and I am going to be getting 3 Zebra Danios likely today.

Of the 3 Leopards I have right now, I think 2 of them are female.

The Anal fin of 2 of them is more of a clear white, where the lone Leopard's anal fin is more of a vibrant yellow. It is hard to tell based off of their size as they are all almost identical in size.

Could anyone point out any other things I should be looking for as to sexing the Leopard Danio?

 

[Fish-Addict]

A method which always works for me is how plump they are. If they are sleek and slender looking then they are male, if they are fatter and plumper they are female.

 

[rocker92]

A method which always works for me is how plump they are. If they are sleek and slender looking then they are male, if they are fatter and plumper they are female.

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[Pudge]

Ahh, after looking closely after what you have both said..

Hopefully you can understand my poor drawing.

In the picture, the horizontal lines beside male and female are the fish body shape, and the vertical lines indicate where the length of the fish starts and ends.

So from what you have told me; this is just what I have gathered from reading this and looking at my fish. The male is more sleek and slender (as the top part shows), and the female seems to be more well rounded and even possibly a bit shorter (from what I saw).

Would you say that is a safe way to put it?

 

[cellodaisy]

I believe female danios tend to be deeper-bodied ("fat"), whereas males tend to be more streamlined. If they aren't mature, it could be very difficult to tell.

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