Quick Stats. Not only that, but those iconic orange stripes are sometimes absent from female fish. Males are more territorial and aggresive. If there are any spots on the anal fin, then you have a male, but if there are no spots to be seen, you have a female. Mature males have brighter colouration and develop a nuchal hump - that lump on their forehead. It has some of the most vibrant coloration of any fish, along with great personality. The Green Terror is a phenomenal aquarium pet. There are a few differences between male and female Green Terrors, including the red band around the male's tail fin. Females tend to have a duller color than males. Just adding a female in with your current male may or may not work. Color patterns can vary a bit. Although there are small differences between the Green Terrors living in these two rivers, them being two different species has not been confirmed yet. In their case, the female is definitely more aggressive than the male. The only cichlid to me prettier of a Female than a male are the black convicts . Most cichlids are by the anal fin , some are by dorsal or pectoral fins . The green and blue metallic shades are very bright on the male green terrors. The females have a dull shade of green and blue all over. Please, consider enabling Cookies in order to maximise your user experience while browsing. yeah there should be some noticeable differences at that size though some are harder to sex than others, male will have irridescent body scales, most likely have design within dorsal fin, and only slight blue spotting on the gill plate, while female will have no design in dorsal, a lot of blue bearding and body scales wont be shiny The only real way to get a male/female pair is to get a bonded pair of adult fish. I have a 1 year old green terror and im not sure if it is a male or a female. This is especially true with females. The male is shown in the first picture, and the pair is shown in the second picture with the female on the left. Origin: South America Temperament: Semi-Aggressive Care Level: Intermediate Average Lifespan: 7-10 years Color form: Green, white and blue Diet: Omnivore Size: 12 Inches Minimum Size of the Tank: 50 gallons Family: Cichlidae Compatibility: Same size or larger fish Tank Set-Up: Freshwater with moderate current and hiding caves Temperature: 70.0 to 80.0° F (21.1 to … Also, the orange line that decorates the edges of the caudal and dorsal fins is almost absent in the females. Notice that the female has turned darker with two light vertical stripes. Any idea which it is? 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