Richard Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hey guys, I really want to get my julidochromis pair out of my 6fter as im getting some malawis in there and i really want them to be on their own. They have 2 generations of fry in their rock work/cave and some more eggs in the nest which is located under the rock work. Im thinking when the 2 generations of fry grow up into a non-eatable size for the other fish so i can move the rock work into the pairs 2fter i am currently setting up. Is this a good idea? What if they dont stop pumping out fry? Also once i move the pair will they just find a new territory straight away or just keep it cool and not breed? Should i also add their fry in the tank aswell? cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 It's a hard question to answer Richard. I once moved a very productive pair of Julies and they died. If I had to do it again I would make sure that the tank was setup in a similar fashion (in my case the tank they moved from had a powerfilter, tank moved to had a sponge filter). Hope that helps. Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks Richard, I am planing to put thme into a 2fter with a sponge filter and re-make their cave that thye currently have as their territory. cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 hi richard be very carefull, once you disturb these fish the chances of them reforming their pair bond is doubtfull. i can understand your need to relocate,but you must be precise on how you do it, otherwise the female and fry will become a statistic for your note book. think of whats in the tank before adding more. catching julies in a 6ftr with rockwork? haha have fun.cheers; colfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Richard - some more insight from my expereinces (I'm no expert by the way) I often stripped down my 3 foot tank (removed all rocks) to catch the Julie fry, I would then re-setup the tank in exactly the same manner and the parents would breed again. I have a hunch (unproven) that Julies like the water flow from the power filter... Be careful on this - hate to see you lose a productive pair. Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijengum Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Until I setup my Julies in their permanent home I had their breeding area set up on a plastic tray. When I had to move them I just picked up the tray with them on it and put in the new tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 7, 2004 Author Share Posted April 7, 2004 Thanks guys for the insightful advice! Ill think of a way to move them later on but i guess i can let them be atm. Bijengum- Ill have to try that when/if i get the pair into their new tank. cheers guys! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Richard, The least riskiest strategy might be as follows: 1) Remove 6 fry into your 2 foot tank, let them pair off to form a new breeding pair. 2) Then once you have a new pair you might try to move your old pair (to a different tank of course) with no loss if they don't re-bond! If they do re-bond you can either sell them off or keep two pairs! You win either way! Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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