Re: Nannochromis tranvestitus

[Frauley/Elson <fraulels@minet.ca>]

As usual, I agree with Helen. All I'd add is a question for Lilia. What
are your water conditions? 
This species does not  adapt well to changes from their natural
conditions. If you have the right water, they should breed. Mine liked
whiteworms for a few days before they'd spawn. You need to have a female
with a distended purple belly. Even with that, soft acid water was the
key to getting things going with them.
Gary 




Helen Burns wrote:
> 
> > > What is the breeding size for N.transvestitus? I have two pairs, fish
> are
> > > about 2 inches long. One pair goes along well, and female has a purple
> > > belly. Is it indicative of something, or just a regular coloration?
> 
> I would say that your fish are the right size to breed.  The female's
> purple belly is an idication she is ready to spawn provided the pair are
> compatible.
> 
> > > another pair (in a different tank) female is somewhat deformed
> (accordeon
> > > spine), and male is chasing her, she stays in plants. Does she have a
> > > chance to reproduce, or male will never forgive her for her deformity?
> 
> If I were you I wouldn't breed from this female as the deformity may be
> hereditary
> Helen



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