Hongi and Xmas fulu in same tank

[Kartoon]

Hi All

I have 5 hongi (1M 4F) and 5 xmas fulu (1M 4F) in a tank together. I noticed last week that a hongi and a fulu are holding. My first Cichlid spawn EVER!!!

I was wondering should I separate them? could they have cross breed? and how long will they hold for?

Thanks for the help.

Cheers

[Ged]

Congratulation on the spawns

Both species should hold for 18-20 days. I would separate them into fry savers around day 18 so they can spit naturally.

I wouldn't expect these to cross breed.

[Kartoon]

Sweet thanks for the info Ged. I might put them into a fry saver soon.

Cheers

[bowdy]

I would say there is a big chance of the fry being hybrid and think it would be irresponsible to raise these fry for sale. Cheers

[Kartoon]

Hi Guys

Just checking in havent been around to much. Unfortunatly nothing arouse from this spawn. But just to clarify can these 2 species cross breed or not?

Cheers

[TimB]

Yes, it is possible for these fish to crossbreed, but it would be unlikely for them to because you have enough females per males of each species.

I have 6 Pseudotropheus acei 'ngara' (2m 4f) in a 6ft mixed malawi tank with alot of other species and I have pure acei fry no problem.

As long as they don't look the same or aren't of the same species you should be fine.