Pelvichromis Taeniatus Kienke (update)

[dane261]

can you keep more than one female with these as i might get another female


cheers dane

 

[kribensis12]

Nope, her and the male will beat the crap outta the new female.

 

[dane261]

who guards the eggs may i ask as the male wont leave the plsnt pot


cheers dane

 

[nmonks]

All Pelvicachromis spp. develop what are called matriarch-patriarch families. The female dominates egg guarding and initial broodcare. In the wild, the male will attempt to guard multiple brooding females (i.e., a harem) though this behaviour isn't commonly observed in aquaria. It's a good sign that they've spawned when the female vanishes from view while the male roams the entire tank. When they're both out of sight, they're more likely to be bonding rather than brooding. Eventually the female lets the male get involved in broodcare, usually at the point where the fry are free-swimming.

Cheers, Neale

who guards the eggs may i ask as the male wont leave the plsnt pot
cheers dane

 

[kribensis12]

Nmonks hight that nail on the head.

 

[dane261]

cheers mate for the info checked water last nite and all ok while checking the other tanks found 3 pairs of bn with eggs/fry
might try and put half of a coconut shell in the tank is this a good idea or bad


cheers dane

 

[nmonks]

That's what might spawned in.

Cheers, Neale

might try and put half of a coconut shell in the tank is this a good idea or bad

 

[dane261]

how long did it take to get all the cocnut out the shell


cheers dane

 

[nmonks]

Not long. It isn't difficult once you get the hang of it. Took me 15 minutes maybe? That includes me eating some of the coconut at the same time, and putting the rest in the fridge. Then you need to boil it for ten minutes or so to get out the worst of the tannins.

Neale

how long did it take to get all the cocnut out the shell

 

[dane261]

cheers mate i love coconut that much ill eat the lot going up home in a min to check up on there progress


cheers dane

 

[dane261]

could you post a pic of yours mate


cheers dane

 

[dane261]

just a quick update checked them last nite as i was doing my work sheets and noticed alot that male was taking alot more intrest doing the dance to the female have not left each others side so hopefully eggs are to come


cheers dane

 

[dane261]

Well tonight the have spawned at last

they have dug under some slate and spawned on the roof

i watched the female lay a few eggs then let the male go and fertilise them and repeat this progress

will get some pics tomorrow of where they have spawned as i dont want to disturb them

lets see if its true about male female ratio with the ph, im using tap water at a ph of 7.8



Cheers Dane

 

[cheesy feet]

Yeh it really is, when I bred kribs I raised like 25 and all were males.I've got a pH of 8. Good luck with it!
...Coconuts tasty

 

[kribensis12]

Congrat's!!!!!!!!!!!!! Took them long enough!!!!!!!!!! Pic's!!! Please!!!!!!!!