Re: stubborn pairs

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

Have you ever thought that your fish are telling you that they need a short
rest? Both A. borellii & trifasciata come from the southern end of the apisto
range. They experience seasonal changes similar to Florida (A. borellii have
been collected at temperatures in the 40ºF (5ºC) range). In these locations they
are seasonal spawners. Then, many cichlids stop spawning for a month or 2 after
several successive spawns. They just need time to recuperate.

Mike Wise

the dude wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am having issues with my A. borelli and A. trifasciata...
>
> The trifasciata have bred a few times, but all of a sudden they wont breed
> any more... (I have two pairs of each set up)
>
> All 4 pairs are in 15 gallon tanks, with a box filter, sand bottom, pots and
> pvc and java moss... the Ph for the tanks has been around 7 and about 20ppm.
> They have been fed black worms daily for the last week. Thinking (after
> talking to someone) that the PH might be to high I added some HCL to drop
> the PH to around 5.8 for the trifasciata and int he 6's for the borelli. If
> this doesnt work, im going to do a 40% water change on all 4 breeding
> tanks... and see what happens...
>
> However, my three pairs of cacatuoides all spawned within the day they were
> added to the tank, one pair about 8 minutes after being added...
>
> anyone have suggestions???
>
> Also my albino kribs and A. sp cara pintada are not breeding for some
> reason. (both of which have bred before) But the cacs dont stop!!!
>
> thanks
> coby
>
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