Re: A. trifasciata breeding questions

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

Coby,

Depending on how the tank is decorated a male should be OK with a brooding
female. Just realize that, although a smaller species, A. trifasciata males are
highly territorial & highly polygamous. If he has nothing else to do, the male
often bothers the female with his 'amorous ways'. This can lead to the loss of
the fry.

If you have had success with the Dwarf Rasbora (B. maculata), then continue to
use them. Personally I think that, at 1" long, they might be too easily harmed
by a trifasciata male. But I've never seen this species, so maybe they are
tougher - and faster - than I think.

Mike Wise

the dude wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I opted to pull the second mother out, and put her in a 15 gallon with 2
> females and 1 male trifasciata. Whoever that male breeds with I will take
> the remainder two females out.
>
> Can I keep the male with the mom and her eggs, or should i take him out?
> Also there is one mountain minnow in there as a target fish? Ive only used
> Bororas maculata before as target fish(with success) will this be okay?
>
> thanks
> coby
>
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