Re: Bare bottom tanks?

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

Generally, part of the spawning ritual is digging out a spawning cave for
breeding. I usually use the same caves as for apistos except that I cover most of
the entrance with coarse sand (Tex-Blast). It seems to stimulate the kribs.

Mike Wise

Kim Rogers or Steve Hatfield wrote:

> So thats why my pelvachromis wouri wont spawn??
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Wubbolt" <BigJohnW@webtv.net>
> To: <apisto@listbox.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 8:34 PM
> Subject: Re: Bare bottom tanks?
>
> > Hello Eric
> >
> > I am one of those ppl that primarily use bare bottom tanks for both
> > rearing and breeding tanks.    I find the ease of cleaning them far out
> > way the estetic looks of a tank with gravel.
> >
> > I have not found many species that prefer tanks with gravel and that
> > wouldnt spawn if they didnt have gravel in the tank.   Most of the
> > species that i do use gravel in the tank for breeding purposes are west
> > africans.    My Trannies really prefer gravel to bare bottom, my Pel.
> > Taeniatus species seemed to prefer gravel also so did my Anamalochromis
> > Thomasi.    Other then that i use bare bottom approach to all my south
> > American species of dwarf cichlids.
> >
> > I dont think gravel vs non gravel in tanks, makes much difference in
> > breeding tanks, i just go bare bottom for MY convience.   If you enjoy
> > using gravel in your tanks, go for it.   There is no correct or
> > uncorrect way of setting up a tank for breeding purposes.   Biggest keys
> > are water conditions and proper # of spawning sites, oh and good diet of
> > live foods to condition fish.
> >
> > Either way you go, good luck.
> >
> > JOhn
> >
> >
> >
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