Cyaneorhabdos / Socolofi Hybrids

[Ferris]

It had to happen some time - I've had 2 females (albino socolofi and a crabro) in my (supposed to be) all male tank for a couple of years now (i allways get my Mbuna as Juvies but these 2 i just got the sex wrong). I got attached to them and decided to leave them in the knowledge that some day one of the males (all different species) may cross breed with 1 of them.

Well it's finally happened - my albino socolofi is holding and the male involved is the Cyaneorhabdos. I am going to let nature take it's course so i'll be surprised if any resulting fry actually make it but we'll see - could be an interesting colour/shape combination if they do. I'm not certain if it's even possible for Melanochromis/Pseudotropheus to successfully crossbreed but i suspect it is theoretically feasible.

Anyways - just thought i'd share that with you all and i'll keep you posted.

 

[Gatorbait]

Wow this is interesting. If they do I would love to see some pics.

Definitely keep us updated on this!

I'd say you definitely know your stuff if you get them so young and only got the sex wrong on a couple of them.

 

[adambrum]

I have 3 afra/johanni hybrids that are about 3/4"

You might remember me saying that i had a female johanni that was holding then got involved in an accident with the filter and 2 weeks later 3 fry emerged and i thought if they survived that then i would give them a chance and put them in my main tank and they are still alive !

 

[Ferris]

I have 3 afra/johanni hybrids that are about 3/4"

You might remember me saying that i had a female johanni that was holding then got involved in an accident with the filter and 2 weeks later 3 fry emerged and i thought if they survived that then i would give them a chance and put them in my main tank and they are still alive !

I'm thinking something similar - i'm not intending to remove the female unless she gets too stressed, i'm just going to watch and see what happens. If any fry do appear, they'll have to take their chances with the big boys but if any make it, i'll certainly keep them - I have no problem with hybrids outside of the trade environment.