Re: fish husbandry

["Mr. Fish" <mrfish@ix.netcom.com>]

Moe Balika wrote:

> Hello. I picked up 2 pairs of Pelvicachromis teaniatus "nyete" from the
> last ACA convention. I have put them into separate tanks with breeding
> caves and dither fish. The problem is that the male seems more
> interested in beating on the female than spawning. Both females are
> ready to spawn and are trying to entice the male but he refuses to give
> in and just beats on her. Does anyone have any suggestions that may
> help.
> Thanks
> Moe

I have found with pelvicachromis, that I have good luck putting both pairs in the
tank and give them plenty of hiding places at oposite ends of the tank,

I go more fry then I can use that way.

Good Luck
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