African Cichlid ID

[Cornstar]

Are these yellow tailed acei? I was told they were, but I'm not sure.

 

[Crawdaddy]

Looks like it to me.

 

[cichlidheaven]

Yes they are

 

[Cornstar]

Thanks guys! Are the only way to sex them is by venting?

 

[The boring name]

This the only sure way to I think it is the best way to go, but look for egg spots, and behavior.

 

[kay-bee19]

The acei in the last two pics appears to be mouthbrooding.

 

[Cornstar]

The acei in the last two pics appears to be mouthbrooding.

Does that mean its pregnant? :O

 

[rotorhead22]

It means she has eggs in her mouth. If she is holding, she was pregnant with eggs days or weeks ago. If they were fertilized during spawning, she will hold them in her mouth for about 1 month, during which time she will not eat. You may see your female hang around the the heater during this time;interestingly it has been shown that development of the fry is sped up the warmer the water gets. Newbie females may eat/swallow the eggs whether viable or not.

When the fry's yolk sac is just about gone, the female will spit them out and that is it; the level of fry development when the female spits will depend on the species and other factors. The fry will then fend for themselves. If left in the tank they may get eaten by the parents or other fish.

Check out this link for more info:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/mouthbrooders.php

Hope this helps.

 

[Cornstar]

It means she has eggs in her mouth. If she is holding, she was pregnant with eggs days or weeks ago. If they were fertilized during spawning, she will hold them in her mouth for about 1 month, during which time she will not eat. You may see your female hang around the the heater during this time;interestingly it has been shown that development of the fry is sped up the warmer the water gets. Newbie females may eat/swallow the eggs whether viable or not.

When the fry's yolk sac is just about gone, the female will spit them out and that is it; the level of fry development when the female spits will depend on the species and other factors. The fry will then fend for themselves. If left in the tank they may get eaten by the parents or other fish.

Check out this link for more info:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/mouthbrooders.php

Hope this helps.

I'll keep a lookout for her. When should I take her out?