Re: spawning triggers

[Frauley/Elson <fraulels@minet.ca>]

Hi,
I agree with Mike on both the possibility of intestinal parasites, and
the problem of using one single staple. Flake and frozen bloodworms are
my staples, but I find apistos will spawn after I switch to a day or two
of whiteworms, baby brine shrimp or even chopped earthworms.
Another question is tank size. A harassed female will not put on weight.
If the male is running at her too much, she might not have an internal
parasite problem. In poorly planted 24 inch tanks, I've seen this (in
planted 20s with lots of hiding places I haven't had the problem). Just
as in some harem situations, one female wastes away, the same can happen
in pairs in too small tanks.
-Gary
> 
> Matthew Diller wrote:
> 
> > I have a pair of stubborn A. Cacatoides that seem to thrive yet do not spawn.  ...
> >
> > They are fed on frozen blood worms. Temperature hovers at about 78, but sometimes dips a bit below that. ...
> >
> >   The female is mostly dark brown & looks kind of thin, but she eats heartily.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > M Diller


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