breeding

[giggalz]

i would love to try some breeding but havent ever done so before...i have malawi cichlids or african..mine are small..about an inch long some are a tad bigger and some are a little smaller...which would be the easiest to breed? and can they breed this young?

 

[HUKIT]

Breeding Africans is a no brainer, just provide the correct male/ female ratio, clean water, and a good diet and you'll have fry in no time. They are a little young yet as they won't start breeding till around the 2-2.5" range. The larger they get the more fry you'll have, for the first spawn or two she will only average 12-15 fry.

 

[giggalz]

and i bet ratio's vary from one to another correct?

 

[HUKIT]

Nope, keep 1 male for every 5 females for almost all mbuna, peacocks, and most tangs. If you have less females than that the males will overly harass the females possibly leading to illness or death. Thats why it's always best to buy more juvies to start the rehome when the sex is determined.

 

[giggalz]

gotcha..somewhere i read the johannies needed like 13...i was like goodness...thats a whole tank...(almost)

is sexing them still based by their spots on their anal fin or has that changed? lol

 

[HUKIT]

No even females can have egg spots so thats not a accurate way to sex them. The only true way vent them which can be tricky and stressful on the fish if not done correctly.

http://cichlid-forum.com/articles/gender.php

 

[giggalz]

sighs..sounds like fun lol

 

[giggalz]

nice link..i just got done reading that actually lol

 

[Gillie]

Female johanni retain the yellow orange coloration into adulthood, like other Mbuna they too are dimorphic.