Are My Cichlids Trying To Breed?

[tonilee7]

Hi, I have 4 oscars which I have been trying to breed for a few months now but never have any success. I was beginning to wonder wether I had 4 females or 4 males. This morning I was sitting watching them and I noticed that every time 2 of them cross paths they quiver really quickly, but then the bigger oscar comes over and harrasses them. Could it be possible that these to are trying to breed but the bigger one is interupting them and also if anyone has any idea's as to how to tell males from females please don't hesitate to tell me as I have been told many ways but still can't tell the difference.

Any help will be much appreciated!!! toni

 

[mamafish68]

Why is this posted here twice?
This is for African cichlids, not new worlds, try taking it there,
oscars have to be vented to sex them correctly

 

[tonilee7]

Why is this posted here twice?
This is for African cichlids, not new worlds, try taking it there,
oscars have to be vented to sex them correctly

sorry to dissapoint you but last time I checked this is AFRICAN CICHLIDS please correct me if I'm wrong, how to you vent them

 

[julibob]

Why is this posted here twice?
This is for African cichlids, not new worlds, try taking it there,
oscars have to be vented to sex them correctly

sorry to dissapoint you but last time I checked this is AFRICAN CICHLIDS please correct me if I'm wrong, how to you vent them

I think that mamafish68 was trying to say that Oscars are not an African Cichlid, they are indiginous to South America. This should be posted in the "New World Cichlid" section where there will be other Oscar owners/breeders to help answer your question.

Hope you find the help you need.

Julia