DWC Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 You beauty How long do they hold for, and is it better to strip her or let her release( has bred for previous owner)? Funny thing is, when I noticed Hongi was holding, I found a fry about 5mm swimming around the rocks. It's not being guarded by anyone, but has been eyed off by a few for dinner. I'll try to put the female in a fry saver (have to make one now ), so if I should strip her how many days? She's only 1 or 2 days gone It's a 6x2x2 with 3 Hongi,2 Arartus,2 Jewels,2 Brichardi,3 Fullerbourni,2 Yellows, Pleco, Red tail shark and a few peacocks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L127 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 i'd leave her but if the male wont leave her alone then move her.. well done anyways.. good luck.. Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm more worried about all the others snacking on the fry when they are released. the females found a darker cave away from the male Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If I want to keep fry I put the female in a fry saver (ice cream container one) with an agpipe floatie. Mine have always been good holders. Then I let her release when she's ready. BTW which of your Hongi is the fish at the bottom? If you are after Hongi with more even barring I can help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 If I want to keep fry I put the female in a fry saver (ice cream container one) with an agpipe floatie. Mine have always been good holders. Then I let her release when she's ready. BTW which of your Hongi is the fish at the bottom? If you are after Hongi with more even barring I can help you. As I said in another topic, I love my Hongis. I only got into cichlids about a year ago so don't know how good they "used to be". I'd love to see pics of your fish if you've got them. I'm about to try to set up some breeding tanks( after I clean the garage!) so I'll pm you when I'm ready for more. Fish at the bottom is my dominant male, the other 2 are the holding female but I can't get a good photo. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 IMO I would not be keeping fry from that male. I'll have a look as I'm likely to have some adult spares that would be better for you. And that would give you unrelated lines to your females too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 IMO I would not be keeping fry from that male. I'll have a look as I'm likely to have some adult spares that would be better for you. And that would give you unrelated lines to your females too. How much for an adult male. apart from different barring,(wich I've only just noticed ) whats wrong with him?? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Nothing obvious from that piccy. Would need to see him or other pics. He may be just fine apart from the barring. But the barring would mean I would not breed from him, not when you can breed nicer fish. It's a cosmetic thing but if we don't try to keep the fish the best we can we lose quality. Hongi a buck a cm including for my adults. I had a look in my tank earlier and I do have some nice subdom males there. How long are your fish? Would be best to give you one that was a suitable size, not too big or small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Male and female both around 8-9cm. Female killed a smaller male for previous owner and was attaking a 6cm male untill put in my 6x2x2. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 OK when you are ready I have something here for you. Just let me know when you are in Syd and give me a bit of advance notice so I can catch a guy out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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