Re: Borelii 'yellow point' spawn

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Lilia



> My questions:
> 1. can a female borelii lay eggs without fertilization by a male in the
> presence of males in the tank?

Yes, but most females will reabsorb the eggs if there is no male of her own or
closely related species to stimulate her spawning urge.

>
> 2. who should care for eggs - female alone or both parents?

All apistos are maternal egg brooders. The are reports of A. borellii  males
taking over brooding larvae (pre-swimming fry) if the female is lost. It is
uncommon, however.

>
> 3. Is it safe to keep borelii with steindachneri - or should I separate them so
> they will not interbreed?

I doubt that they would interbreed. They are very different fish. I certainly
wouldn't keep these two species together. Male A. steindachneri are among the
largest apistos out there. I've had males exceed 4"/10cm TL. A. borellii males
rarely get larger than 2"/5cm. A territorial A. steindachneri can easily kill any
A. borellii. We are dealing with territorial cichlids, after all. Just because
they are small doesn't mean they won't behave like other larger cichlids.

>
> 4. How sensitive are borelii to pH and hardness? I mean, for breeding?

A. borellii is a savanna apisto and can reproduce in slightly basic, moderately
hard water (pH<7.4, ~12ºdH. If you can get your A. cacatuoides to successfully
breed in your water, your A. borellii should be successful in the same water.

Mike Wise


"Stepanova, Lilia" wrote:

>
> Hi guys,
>
> I got 2m+3f group of borelii 'yellow point' couple of weeks ago. ALl of them
> are in one tank with one male steindachneri who is rather aggressive and has
> a central cave (flower pot) in the tank.
> One of the females now is tending eggs in a pot next to steindachneri male.
> 1) No courting was observed, although I may miss it because borelii are
> rather shy now.
> 2) steindachneri male does not let anyone near his cave, although borelii
> female is now in the cave and he doesn't bother her.
> 3) no males show interest in eggs.
> My questions:
> 1. can a female borelii lay eggs without fertilization by a male in the
> presence of males in the tank?
> 2. who should care for eggs - female alone or both parents?
> 3. Is it safe to keep borelii with steindachneri - or should I separate them
> so they will not interbreed?
> 4. How sensitive are borelii to pH and hardness? I mean, for breeding?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> LIlia
>
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