Likoma Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 As the topic heading states. I have noticed some of my cichlids (P. demasoni) breeding on vertical surfaces when the there are a multitude of horizontal version available for the conniptions to occur.I am often the last person to know but does this sort of behaviour occur often.Many thanks in your responses.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 When you say veritcal, do you mean like a wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Yes thats correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 How do they spawn on that?? Wouldn't the eggs just fall??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 First time I have seen it happen. Was able to photograph it-poor quality. It was a porous surface so who knows regarding the eggs being able to be held in place. I don't think it was a successful spawning but the behavior was awesome to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Check that, I have just done a recheck and female has mouth full of eggs. Whether they are fertile time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gillsysyd Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 No reason to think they wouldn't be, nigripinnis breed vertically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 haha! That's the first time I've ever seen that! They might have spawned there because that is where they felt safe. Hopefully you'll get some fry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 When the egg is released it will be sticky and will adhere to the surface. Not a common but if they want somewhere they feel they will not be disturbed then vertical is as good place as any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Cheers for the updateThey had a go on all available surfaces schist, fine gravel and a paua shell with no interaction from any of the other fish. They kept on going back to the Poret.They`re all up for product endorsements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aymenz Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 This is absolutately normal especially with the demasoni due to their level of aggression, so they tend to breed in any position to avoid being harrassed by the other fish around.Congrats. On that mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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