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	Blue Zebra Cichlid Breeding HELP!!
fish_net Hobbyist Posts: 52 Kudos: 46 Votes: 3 Registered: 16-Aug-2004	i have a female blue zebra cichlid and im planning on finding her a mate as i would like to breed her because she has beautiful coloration but she is my first and only cichlid at the moment so i was hoping you could help me out by giving me info on a) how to breed them (requirements etc)B)and specific fry needs? c)what to expect whne the fry arrive this is not my first breeding btw, just my first with cichlids
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
MR_CICHLID Fish Addict Posts: 770 Kudos: 582 Votes: 124 Registered: 12-Aug-2003	If you go out and find her a single male, you'll be left with one male..... Get a male and 2-3 more females, to spread aggression. Their mouthbrooders, 3 wks after you notice she's holding babies will arrive. get a 10g, 2 wks after you notice put her in it. 20-30 fry is average. feed them Baby brine shrimp and crushed flakes. 15% water change every 4 days, 3-4 mths you'll be selling them. What size tank are you going to be breeding them in?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
fish_net Hobbyist Posts: 52 Kudos: 46 Votes: 3 Registered: 16-Aug-2004	what is the recomended tank size? this is my first time !
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
MR_CICHLID Fish Addict Posts: 770 Kudos: 582 Votes: 124 Registered: 12-Aug-2003	Depends totally on the # of fish you intend to keep. 55g is a minimum, but the more fish the bigger the tank. I'd say start with 1m, 4-6f in a 55g. No other species, and lots of rock work. Feeding and lights on a specific schedule(routine) will also help. Once fish are mature, a drop in temp, 4-6 degrees. or a very large scale water change usually trigger spawning If your successful, which i bet you will be you'll really get lots of joy from watchin', helpin' this happen. I'm havin' a blast, thats for sure
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21


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