Re: A. cacatuoides Sex now westys

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

There isn't much information on this out there. Pelvicachromis species seem to
be affected more by pH than temperature, however.

Mike Wise

David Sanchez wrote:

> Question Mike W does any of this apply to our West
> African counter parts? I raised a batch of Lobe Red
> over the winter and I got like 90% males their avg
> temp was around 75 F.
>
> Dave Sanchez
>
> --- Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net> wrote:
> > Römer writes that 26ºC (79ºF) he got a closer 50/50
> > ratio. At 23ºC (73.5ºF)
> > produced around 80% females. See table 6 (p.147) in
> > Römer's Atlas. At 75ºF
> > (24º) will probably get you trios (1 male/2
> > females). That's not really a bad
> > way to go.
> >
> > Mike Wise
> >
> > John Wubbolt wrote:
> >
> > > Jon
> > >
> > > The best temperature to get as even a sex ratio as
> > possible is about
> > > 75F.   This gives me the best male/female even
> > mix.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> >
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