Re: Crenicichla

["Vern Wensley" <vernwen@home.com>]

Yes,they are a very handsome fish.The one I think is the female does not
have stripes in the anal and faintly in the caudal.She is developing red on
the bottom of the anal and caudal.They were in a bare dealers tank so they
should color up in a more comfortable environment.They are getting along
fine for now.I have them in a 40 breeder with lots of wood and plants,so
there should be lots of hiding places.I have noticed what I think is the
female bending and swimming backwards in front of the other,is this normal
female behavior or I'm I seeing the start of aggressive behavior?These are
wild fish so I hope I have a pair and get some fry.
Vern

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wubbolt" <BigJohnW@webtv.net>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: Crenicichla


> Hello Vern
> Look for vertical stripes in the caudal anal and dorsal fins, if the
> fish has it, its a male, if not its a female!   Sort of same what you
> sex Nanochromis Transvestitus.   I had a pair once several years ago and
> wasnt very successful with them.
>
> I do remember them being very very aggressive, so i would give them a
> large tank with lots and lots of hiding spaces.   I think i tried to
> keep them in too small a tank.   I was trying a 20 long and my female
> got beat on badly very often.
>
> I hope you have more success then i did, they are really a very
> beautiful fish.   Some day i'm gonna try them again.
>
> John
>
>
>
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