Re: Hatching times

["Greg Idemoto" <gidemoto@hotmail.com>]

So, which by giving them warmer temperatures, will you get more females or 
males? I been breeding cacatouides and getting about 90% males. Don't know 
the exact temp, but I'm in Hawaii, so must be mid 80s.

> From: Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>
> Reply-To: apisto@v2.listbox.com
> To: apisto@v2.listbox.com
> Subject: Re: Hatching times
> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:23:44 -0600
>
> Nuno,
>
> Römer's study recommends that the fry be raised at 26ºC (79ºF) for a 50/50 
> ratio. This is discussed in his book.
>
> From what I understand, Römer's 2nd volume will be about all of the new 
> species not listed in his 1st volume. Therefore if you want all of the 
> apistos, you will need both volumes.  If true, this is much better than the 
> revised editions of Linke & Stack's book. Their new editions only have 4 or 
> 5 new species. The rest of the book is the same as the old book. I keep 
> hearing that Römer's Volume 2 will be out sometime later this year. Based 
> on how long it took the original to arrive, I will not be holding my 
> breath. Does anyone out there know any more details?
>
> Mike Wise
>
> Nuno Prazeres wrote:
>
> > Thanks. I guess 25 C can be considered "normal" and read somewhere it will 
> > also be quite on spot to obtain a 50/50 sex ratio.
> >
> > Isn't the Romer's Atlas coming out as a 2nd edition with loads of updated 
> > information. I read that in a post a couple of months ago. I would rather 
> > wait and buy the second ed, then.
> >
> > By the way Mike & Diane, the male that spawned was the very same male you 
> > help me with that was a serious flagelades case a few months ago. The drug 
> > worked perfectly. Thanks a lot!!!
> >
> > Nuno
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Mensagem original-----
> > De:	Mike & Diane Wise [mailto:apistowise@bewellnet.com]
> > Enviada:	ter 21-10-2003 16:32
> > Para:	apisto@v2.listbox.com
> > Cc:
> > Assunto:	Re: Hatching times
> >
> > 3 days to hatch & an additional 4 days to become freeswimming at normal 
> > aquarium temperatures. Seems like someone needs a good book on dwarf 
> > cichlids. I highly recommend Römer's "Cichlid Atlas" published by Mergus.
> >
> > Nuno Prazeres wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > once again I have a female aga caring for some eggs - hope this time it 
> > > works better than before. Is there a good reference for expected hatching 
> > > times for apistos in general? Couldnt find anything in the krib... :-(
> > >
> > > I would be interested in knowing how many days it will take for the fry 
> > > to be born and, afterwards, how long will it take for them to start free 
> > > swimming (to get the bbs fresh and ready on time).
> > >
> > > The temp is 25 C.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Nuno
> > >
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