breeding grounds -Cichlids - Aquarium Advice

joedarat · 02-14-2005, 04:42 PM

what kind of ornament/pot/decor would be ideal for Rams/Dwarf Cichilds to lay eggs on/in?

thanks -

electrikat · 02-14-2005, 04:50 PM

I do not do fw but I have read that they like a flat rock.

TankGirl · 02-14-2005, 04:58 PM

I think the best thing will be a terra cotta flower pot, pretty small and, of course, never used and thoroughly cleaned.

jeevster · 02-14-2005, 10:29 PM

My Kribs recently had fry and they laid thier eggs inside one of the rock caves - just a piece of rock that had a natural tunnel.

FishLover14 · 02-16-2005, 03:33 PM

Try a pecie of slate or a cave or rock.

[acronym:a0f0d2c70c="Just My Humble Opinion"]JMHO[/acronym:a0f0d2c70c]

Billsgate · 02-16-2005, 05:07 PM

Any flat surface that can be cleaned and is positioned somewhat horizontally will be good. My keyhole cichlids had enough choice, and chose a roundish rock. Good luck!

cdawson · 02-18-2005, 11:35 AM

Terracotta flower pots, or a coconut cave. Just cut a coconut in half clean it out and boil the living sh*t out of it. Literally, I usually have to boil mine 3 times for about 10 hours in total to get rid of all oils comming out of it. The make awesome breeding caves though, really nice for planted java moss or windelov or java fern on it.

There are asian based companies that sell specifically made breeding huts too.

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joedarat Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 172 Images: 3	breeding grounds -Cichlids what kind of ornament/pot/decor would be ideal for Rams/Dwarf Cichilds to lay eggs on/in? thanks - __________________ I miss my fish.. ================================= no tank eheim 2026 waiting in the wings

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electrikat Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 1,474	I do not do fw but I have read that they like a flat rock. __________________ Good luck! Kat 90 malawia cichlid 55 planted tropical community http://www.aquarank.com/in.php?id=fishfree

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TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	I think the best thing will be a terra cotta flower pot, pretty small and, of course, never used and thoroughly cleaned. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

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FishLover14 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 879	Try a pecie of slate or a cave or rock. [acronym:a0f0d2c70c="Just My Humble Opinion"]JMHO[/acronym:a0f0d2c70c] __________________ Dan

02-18-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
cdawson Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 431	Terracotta flower pots, or a coconut cave. Just cut a coconut in half clean it out and boil the living sh*t out of it. Literally, I usually have to boil mine 3 times for about 10 hours in total to get rid of all oils comming out of it. The make awesome breeding caves though, really nice for planted java moss or windelov or java fern on it. There are asian based companies that sell specifically made breeding huts too. __________________ "Hey dad! your bettas looked lonely so I put them in a tank together!"

02-14-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
jeevster Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 32	My Kribs recently had fry and they laid thier eggs inside one of the rock caves - just a piece of rock that had a natural tunnel.

02-16-2005, 05:07 PM	#6
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	Any flat surface that can be cleaned and is positioned somewhat horizontally will be good. My keyhole cichlids had enough choice, and chose a roundish rock. Good luck!

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