brogdenelian Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi Guys, Just want to ask people what Malawi's they would begin breeding if they started over again. I have been in the hobby for around 3 years now and have has great success with the fry that have come from my community tank (although some have cross bred and end up becoming feeders). I am now expanding my hobby to 9 x 2ft tanks and want to get your opinions on what you would recommend breeding. I understand that this is quite a personal decision however I though it would be nice to get peoples opinions if they could start over what they would choose. Saleable fish would be good because the small amount of money made from selling fry will be used to offset the cost of my hobby. I currently have a colony of Aulonocara Lwanda and another of Aulonocara Maluana. I realise that male peacocks take time to colour up and can be difficult to move so these will probably be the only peaocks I'll breed. At this stage I'm not interested in Tangs or Victorians. Anyway...I'm really looking forward to all your suggestions... Cheers Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Are the 2 footers for fry or for the adults you will be breeding from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brogdenelian Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Are the 2 footers for fry or for the adults you will be breeding from? Was hoping to use them for the adults. Max 1 male 4 females. This seems to be what they kept their colonies in at St George. Is that OK or too small? Any advice appreciated Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 2 foot tanks would be to small to bred alot of species IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 The thing about st georege tanks is that they are also 2 ft deep, not your standard 2 ft by any stretch of the immagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brogdenelian Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 The thing about st georege tanks is that they are also 2 ft deep, not your standard 2 ft by any stretch of the immagination. So how about three footers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 3x18x18 would probably be the minimum, depending on what species you want of course. There are a few dwarf mbuna that will be happy in these tanks, I myself keep Pseudotropheus saulosi and Pseudotropheus polit in seperate 3x18x18 tanks with plenty of rocks. I havent had any magor problems just the usual chasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brogdenelian Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks for that....Would love your thoughts on species to choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinf Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 yeah ive got a few malawi breeding great in 3 footers as for what sort id breed maybe something a little differant like lab permits or some thing like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brogdenelian Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Was thinking of these guys: Click Here Any thoughts? I haven,t seen many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krellious Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 If you breed them put me down for a few fry And 3ft as mentioned would be a minimum. Also more floor space the height if you have a chance. Fish doint tend to swim up and down if you have a tall tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranced Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 whatever you choose, take your time and get good quality. most of these fish are not importable so its important for people like yourself to help keep the quality high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I have my peacocks breeding in 2x2(w)x18(h) sections of a 6x2x18's but then again each system is over 1000 litres. The smallest tank that I have malawi breeding colonies atm is in a 2x18x18. They are demasoni but they are not impressed at all The tank is so heavily rocked up they may not even know that there is another fish in the tank anyhow LOL. It is only a short term solution until I get some 3x18x18's up and running. I have managed to get 30 or so fry out the tank so they are breeding and NOT killing each other so that is a plus for the little demons. 2' foot tanks are probably too small for most African cichlids. Dwarfs on the hand would love that setup. cheers rosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin4 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 3fter is a min but 4fter much better,depends on colony size & how wide & high your tanks are. 2fters really only for a small pair or less agro fish. Most Ps males will kill the females in a tank that size.Labs can but i'd still want a 3fter min. Pseudotropheus cyaneus ,Nice fish,I got some from up Qld about 3years ago,bred at 5cm+ nice colour from that size as well, mine were not agro at all I sold 150+ to shops over here but you dont see many around. Cant remember who I sold my colony to? was 9 fish 8/9cm. There was a guy on Pet Link selling them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern1 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 you can breed stuff like calvus, shellies, nigripinnis and even cyp malasa probably not the best but can do the job John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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