BoedenAlfonso Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I was wondering about what other species of cichlids are very prolific other than the convicts of course that dont get so big ??? Does anybody know ??? :well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) I have Kribs that seem to do quite well. Edited February 27, 2007 by Sam Chicklets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Rainbow cichlids are pretty much like convicts. They stay small(4-5"), breed very easily and have large spawns. Are you looking for a certain purpose(ie. feeders, breed to sell)? There are lots of prolific cichlids. Shellies are easy to breed and they have pretty big spawns, but the fry are tiny and are slow growers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSStile Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I would say Julie transcriptus, they look after their young very well, don't get big, and I have more than I can count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 As for large ones, green terrors, medium sized yellow labs, auratus etc. These mouthe brooders (umbunas) are best if a holding female is placed into a seperate tank where she can feel safe to release the fry (spit). Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Completely depends on your definition of 'prolific'. Just about any Malawian could be considered prolific (mbuna or hap); I've had females breed again within 2-3 weeks of releasing a brood, and depending on the species, you could probably get upwards of 50 fry per spawn. The larger the females, the larger their broods are going to be. What I like about the mouthbrooding cichlids is that the fry are very easy to raise once they're released, and it's not unheard of to have all of them survive. Size for size though, I haven't seen any mouthbrooders that have broods as large as those of the Haps from Lake Victoria. I've had broods of probably 50 from a 2.5" P. nyereri (pretty sure Harold can back this one up!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSStile Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) How could I forget about the Pun Nyerei. The only time I could imagine a female with her mouth full more often is..... is .......... oh the japanese hot eating champion, thats it the hot dog eater..girl. Edited February 28, 2007 by HOSStile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoedenAlfonso Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Yeah Actually I'm looking for a fish to breed to feed my young calvus on, it sounds kinda cruel, but its like bringing chicken home for dinner. So I'm kinda looking for an easy fish to breed that dont get too big and does'nt need too many conditions to meet, you know the "Just Add Water" type fish. o yeah and thanks for all the input ever since i've found this site all my fish keeping questions have been answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 IF its to feed young calvus then shellies might be a good choice. They are "just add water" fish and the fry would be small enough for young calvus to eat. PLus they dotn' take up as much tankspace as other cichlids. You coudl keep a breeding colony in a 10g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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