Sexual dimorphism identification of Chelmon rostratus, the Copperband Butterfly,

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That is not a straight picture side way. The position of the pelvic fins tell me that the picture is taken from the side but also in front.
I do think it is a male. But I think he is very thin with obvious pinched dorsal area. Unless he is really eating well, I would not get him because he is so thin.
 
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Going after the aiptasia on the clam shell and one of the aiptasia got dislodged but not quite eaten
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Both are gaining weight and are very healthy, good eater. They mainly eat aiptasia now , and other fauna in the tank. I only occasionally feed them now.
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I was gone for 2 weeks. The QT only get automatic pellets feeding one of the two weeks. My son was home for one week and he fed frozen and flakes twice a day when he was home. I got home yesterday and ALL visible aiptasia is GONE. I really like it. All the fishes and corals are doing great. The CBB pair is a fat as ever.

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