Hi Fran,
Since no one else has taken a shot at your question, I will.
First test the pH in your Endler tank. I never kept but a few Endler's so no
expert but someone memtioned that they don't do well if let pH drop below 7.
It has been so long since I had the guppy and platy gender problem that I
can't remember which what I had to shift the pH, just that I did.
I suggest that you test pH in your Endler tank and if it is at 7ish, you can
gently raise it. If it is closes to the 8ish, then try the other direction.
When you get the answer that Olberding has lost in the ole memeory banks,
you can proudly write an article for the GSAS newsletter. ;->
Also Bob Holmes keeps them in plenty, I bet he would test his tank and tell
you the perfect pH.
Good luck and let us know how it works out.
June
on 2/14/05 8:23 PM, auntie.fran@netzero.net at auntie.fran@netzero.net
wrote:
>
> A short time ago there was a discussion about the impact of pH on gender of
> Endler's Livebearers. I remember that June Olberding had had some
experience
> and that adjusting the pH could produce more male/female
offspring. Well, my
> colony is getting desperate! As best I can tell in this heavily
planted tank,
> I have only one female left. Does anyone here recall whether the pH
was to be
> lowered or raised in order to produce more females?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
>
> Growing old is inevitable; growing up is optional.
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