Troybe88 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 I brought a pair of Block head cichlids, unsure of how old they are, Question is: Do cichlids get to a certian age where they stop breeding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 first question is are you 100% sure they are a pair, yes i believe the older they get the less they breed, the other thing is they pair for life, so if either had lost a partner before they may not breed again, but in saying that i have been told that they can re pair up with a new partner, so don't quote me 100% on that, they also need a cave to breed in, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 also remember they need softer water then other africans due to them being from the river systems not the lakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Never had drama with them breeding again after losing a mate. But as to your question.... males get too old but girls tend to produce viable eggs for much longer. Thats a huge girl lol and the boy needs moar food to condition him. When in doubt put them in a tank by themselves and load it up with ornaments that would make potential spawn caves. Then its just good food and water changes. They take a while to settle sometimes. If still at loss might be worth trying some minerals like easylife to simulate a rain event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2h Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Live black worms, earth worms, glass shrimp with a good pellet food need to condition the female spawn sites give them a few to choose from caves, catfish log, upside down flower pot looks a pair but she looks older than him by the sizes they appear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywant87 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 isn't it amazing how common names change. when these first started coming in to the country 30+ yrs ago they were called 'humpheads' and i think 'blockhead' was a **** tracey criminal character lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywant87 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 CENSORED for using someones name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogboy Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Software Gary, always unpredictable, haha! geez ole **** Tracey ay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 isn't it amazing how common names change. when these first started coming in to the country 30+ yrs ago they were called 'humpheads' and i think 'blockhead' was a **** tracey criminal character lol. hahaha i still call them hump heads but yep **** will always get changed into **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogboy Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 **** **** **** sure does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 some of my current fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Cool fish, I'm not a huge fan of africans but river fish are different to the normal Malawi cockroaches. I recently got given 3 fry about 1cm, i am surprised at how quick they are growing, hitting 3cm in a few weeks [MENTION=4423]steveandjules[/MENTION] Do they slow down as they get bigger? If not I will need to move them to a larger sooner. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywant87 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 hey steveand jules, i am still interested in some 'blockheads' lol. the new tank is cycling and i am starting to scape out the rocks, caves etc so once that is done will be in touch about some of your fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Cool fish, I'm not a huge fan of africans but river fish are different to the normal Malawi cockroaches. I recently got given 3 fry about 1cm, i am surprised at how quick they are growing, hitting 3cm in a few weeks [MENTION=4423]steveandjules[/MENTION] Do they slow down as they get bigger? If not I will need to move them to a larger sooner. Cheers mick they normally grow slowly, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 hey steveand jules, i am still interested in some 'blockheads' lol. the new tank is cycling and i am starting to scape out the rocks, caves etc so once that is done will be in touch about some of your fish. no worries gary, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 they normally grow slowly, Must be all the shrimp they are eating, I've got them in a 50cm cube so they should be right for a while if they slow down. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 **** = D I c k for those who are curious. Geez I am so helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
