Lyllie Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 What is your favourite fish to breed? Not for money reasons but just because you enjoy it. I'm thinking of getting a second tank to have a go at breeding something, probably a cichlid of some type. Mostly just to watch the behaviours and see the fish grow, not as a money-making enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 So many choices. I like South American dwarf cichlids and discus and each have different species has there own individual behaviours that make the enjoyable. I really like watching a pair of dwarf laetacara (or pelvicachromis species for that matter - hey you know west african riverine dwarf cichlids wish they were south american) herd around a school of fry. Or they feistiness of a female apistogramma or nanacara guarding fry. And female nanacara in breeding dress are just spectacular. But, I'm not sure you can beat a large group of young discus feeding off their parents slime coat and generally clouding around their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Killi fish of Aphyosemion genus. No other reason than I like floating plant tanks. And they are easy.... and its that 1 or 2 fry a day sort of experience. Its the facebook version of breeding. Selling part aint as enjoyable tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Wild caught Heckel Discus in a heavily planted tank . Ones that look after their fry from start to finish . It is the most rewarding experience I have ever had in fish keeping . It was a just single pair in a 4x18x18 . Just feed , watch , learn and be entertained . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Have a look at some pics of Malawi cichlids. Best to buy maybe 8 or more juvies of your chosen species and grow them to adults. Then watch the colours of males go ballistic as they court females. {Buy from a quality fish breeder or reputable aquarium stock] They are mouthbrooders so very easy to strip fry and grow them. Malawis are almost bullet proof as far as water parameters go. Buttttt importantly have fun and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbee fan Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Umbriferum all the way for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyllie Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Some nice ideas here. Huge variety! I'm pretty keen on giving the Apistogrammas a go as a first I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I love watching my Bristlenose mate, find and claim their cave or ornament. Makes me smile when I see the fry come out into the open tank. They are so cute munching away on the glass, a plant or some zucchini. This is the sound effect my friend gave them...Ah nom nom nom, nom nom nom. Best of luck with your fish breeding endeavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAquaHolic001 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Doesn't matter what kind for me dwarf cichlids are awesome breeders watching the parents guard and herd a huge school of little fry is so cute and awesome. But I also love breeding BN as it's funny watching a school of miniature versions of the parents following the parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TED Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Pelvicachromus Pulcher, aka Kribensis. They are fascinating to watch when they have got fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyllie Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well maybe I'll be able to give a few different types a go. It appears the mere mention of breeding has sent my husband into some kind of fish tank frenzy, he now has plans for 4 tanks and a sump and some type of self built shelving for all of it. He's even gotten the white board out to help pitch his ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Us blokes are easy are to convince, we just need that initial kick up the rear end and off we go LOL. My all time favorites are Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 We're not all blokes here [MENTION=13611]Heintz.G[/MENTION] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyllie Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Haha, yeah, well I've suggested we just start small. He's suggested he show me a Power Point presentation on his ideas. I'm hoping he's joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Not the power point presentation!! Unfortunately guys think that facts and reaffirming facts via power point will change or make up your mind. Go with the fish that makes you excited every time you see or hear of them. Failing that, start working out where you can put new tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) We're not all blokes here [MENTION=13611]Heintz.G[/MENTION] Hmmm, and here I was under the assumption only blokes kept fish, well that just goes to show you how wrong I was lol just joking. There a quite a few females on here and I can say QLDAF is a better place for it. Edit: I don't use power point it reminds me of my bank manager every time I try and use it reminds me of how broke I am. Edited September 27, 2015 by Heintz.G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 [MENTION=13611]Heintz.G[/MENTION] my current partner won me over when he took an interest in my tanks, rather than trying to change the topic. I have now added a new fish nerd to the ranks. [MENTION=15628]Replika[/MENTION] has designed and built an amazing 4ft sump that I would have been too scared to make for our 6ft marine tank. He also spends more $ than me on fish related gear. (He's now under supervision when he visits fish stores). But how romantic is that? Makes me weak at the knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk333 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well maybe I'll be able to give a few different types a go. It appears the mere mention of breeding has sent my husband into some kind of fish tank frenzy, he now has plans for 4 tanks and a sump and some type of self built shelving for all of it. He's even gotten the white board out to help pitch his ideas. Well he's right in regards for the need of multiple tanks. 1) Breeding tank. 2) Grow out tank. 3) Larger grow out tank. 4) Community tank to keep your breeders in when you are giving them a break. If he's considering a sumped system, explore the possibility of having isolation taps on the plumbing that will allow you to isolate a tank from the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 [MENTION=16442]Lyllie[/MENTION] it sounds good. Just tell other half to allow space to catch fish/ whatever (work with space wise) with both tanks and sump. Our biggest regret with our sump is not having enough space to chase an item in it (May not be a concern now, but if your sump is your fry grow out space...how do you get them out?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyllie Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks guys. Netto I noticed that when I was looking at some layouts, so I'll definitely make sure to watch out for that. Pk333 yes, I've just come to realise today how much is involved in doing this sort of set up. My head hurts actually lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
