Female Ruby Red Dragonet

[clifg]

Has anybody seen any female ruby reds lately? I have a male that I'd love to get a buddy for but they seem to be hard to find?

 

[flagg37]

I have not, but just make doubly sure that it is in fact a female. Two males will fight to the death.

 

[clifg]

I have not, but just make doubly sure that it is in fact a female. Two males will fight to the death.

Right! It's mainly the "flag" on their back correct?

 

[i cant think]

Right! It's mainly the "flag" on their back correct?

Yep!
Also, it’s interesting that you can’t find many females - I can’t seem to see any males and when I do it gets taken within days because I hold off of them to make sure I actually want that fish.

 

[Paul B]

They are very common here on Long Island. I have a pair and see them all the time.
Last week a LFS here had therm for about $15.00

 

[clifg]

They are very common here on Long Island. I have a pair and see them all the time.
Last week a LFS here had therm for about $15.00

Well that's the thing. I see them in pairs or just the male all the time. It's finding a solo female that's difficult.

 

[Paul B]

I had the male and bought the female much later because the first female jumped out.

 

[Tim McLellan]

They are very common here on Long Island. I have a pair and see them all the time.
Last week a LFS here had therm for about $15.00

That's a steal. Yesterday I paid $35 for one here in Albuquerque.

 

[Paul B]

I think $35.00 isn't a bad price and what they go for in most LFSs. I am lucky to have one here that sells for cheap. He has no middle man and ships right from the collector.