sexing silver tip tetra

Tetras, Hatchetfish, Pencilfish, Other Characin Fish (Silver Dollar, Headstander, Leporinus)
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yorkiejeff
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guys,and gals. i have silver tip tetra in one of my tanks. when i got them they were all the same colour, now i have some red ones amongst the usual coloured ones. am i right in thinking the red ones are male? 
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Probably. Males develop more colour and are slimmer.
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cheers, thats what i thought. i'll try and get some pics later. looks like i might have some babies soon then. will go with my baby cherry shrimp.
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