She is changing to male !!

sunoka · #1 05-13-2013, 01:23 AM

My female leopard is on the change. I guess after being a male for 6 years it was time to change......weird[IMG]

now (male)

( Female)Before change..

Any experts have have any input on why now??
Could it be from the coris wrasse changing from juv to adult ?

sunoka · #2 05-13-2013, 01:42 AM

Better picture of her now

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 05-13-2013, 01:44 AM

Many wrasse species change genders over time, sometimes as a function of age. Cool though cause it allows you to enjoy a "new" fish without losing or replacing your old buddy.

Cliff · #4 05-13-2013, 01:55 AM

Nice looking wrasse

sunoka · #5 05-13-2013, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Many wrasse species change genders over time, sometimes as a function of age. Cool though cause it allows you to enjoy a "new" fish without losing or replacing your old buddy.

I am waiting for a male to come in at the end of this month lol.

sunoka · #6 05-13-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliff

Nice looking wrasse

Allways been my favorite fish and one of my first with the cleaner wrasse we have in the 25 gal 6.5 years with use now.